- 2025, Government, Religious Liberty
Calls Tennessee to annual month of prayer and fasting.
HJR 51
Bill Description
Bill Sponsors
Rep. Monty Fritts
Bill Co-Sponsors
House: Cepicky, Barrett, Warner, Moon, Raper, Bulso, Butler, Hurt, Reneau, Keisling, Hale, Eldridge, Hulsey, Todd, Moody, Kumar, Doggett, Davis, Faison, Crawford, Powers, Sparks, Zachary, Rudd, Maberry, Hill, Grills, Darby, Alexander, Reedy, McCalmon, Martin B, Bricken, Hawk, Lamberth, Scarbrough, Burkhart, Capley, Reeves, White, Jones R, Carringer, Lafferty
Senate: Pody, Yager, Stevens, Bailey, Bowling, Crowe, Harshbarger, Hatcher, Hensley, Lowe, Reeves, Rose, Taylor, Walley, White
TLRC Statement on Bill
HJR 51 is a powerful resolution that calls the State of Tennessee to observe the month of July each year as a time of prayer and fasting. This measure reflects the deeply held belief that true renewal and healing—for individuals, families, communities, and the state—ultimately come from God, not from government alone.
The resolution draws upon the Judeo-Christian foundation of Tennessee and America, acknowledging that liberty, justice, and prosperity are blessings from Almighty God. It recognizes that Tennessee faces challenges, including corruption, violence, addiction, family breakdown, and moral confusion, and affirms that these cannot be solved by legislation alone, but by turning our hearts back to God through repentance and prayer.
Most importantly, this resolution is not merely ceremonial—it is a call to action, inviting all who are physically able and spiritually willing to join in a time of intentional humility, prayer, and fasting each July. It seeks divine guidance to cleanse our institutions, restore strong families, and bring righteous unity to our state.
Tennessee declares that we still believe in divine providence, and that we are not ashamed to ask for God’s mercy and blessing. This resolution is a bold and needed stand for faith, virtue, and the spiritual health of our state.
