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Dear John,
The First Freedom Challenge is less than a week away. And if you haven’t already committed to help make next Friday a national night of prayer, I am asking you to commit to taking the challenge right now.
As you know, I have been in the fight for faith for over 30 years. Last year we had one of the greatest Supreme Court victories come down in our lifetime. It changes how you and I can live out our faith.
To give you a complete picture of how monumental this ruling is to faith in America, let me take you back to the 1850s and a renewal of hope that started because one man had the courage to obey God.
The third great awakening started when layman Jeremiah Lanphier led his first prayer meeting in New York City. He was acting in obedience to a calling that was placed on his heart to bring faith and hope to his community.
On that historic day in September, six businessmen met and prayed for America. From this one meeting, a faith movement spread now known as The Businessmen’s Revival.
In the following weeks and months, the group exploded to thousands gathering daily for these prayer meetings. This one man with prayer on his heart was the catalyst to surging hope in America. It’s estimated that one million souls found faith in the two-year span of this awakening.
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Back in February of this year, you may remember another movement sparked at Asbury University in Kentucky.
What started as a regular chapel service turned into a massive gathering lasting for weeks.
People who attended described the atmosphere as simple, peaceful worship, prayer and repentance. The college president calls it a spiritual awakening. Nearly 50,000 people from all over the country flocked to the campus.
Today, I want to introduce you to what could be the next catalyst for Revival in America: Coach Joe Kennedy’s Supreme Court ruling.
Nearly 10 years ago, one high school coach took a stand for faith by taking a knee in prayer, and he was fired for it.
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy’s personal prayer on the 50-yard line after high school football games.
Most people don’t realize this, but his case has caused a drastic shift in the law that opens up religious liberty for ALL Americas.
This historic case reversed decades of bad legal precedent and hostility to religious expression.
But this ruling doesn’t just apply to Coach Kennedy - every person of faith has the right to personal expressions of faith that can’t be censored.
In less than one week, Coach Joe Kennedy returns to Bremerton High School to coach his first Friday night football game since his Supreme Court win.
And Friday, September 1st is already shaping up to be a historic day. In celebration of his comeback and our right to pray, Americans from coast-to-coast are signing up say a personal private prayer at their own football games.
We’re asking people of faith like you to be a part of this Revival movement. First, by accepting the First Freedom Challenge and second, by getting the word out and asking everyone you know to take the challenge too.
You Could Be the Catalyst That Brings Revival to Your Community.
Will You Commit to Pray with Coach on Friday, September 1st?
This is a simple yet powerful step we can take to restore faith in our schools and communities. It could even help spark Revival throughout our country.
Yes, I will take the First Freedom Challenge and commit to pray with Coach Kennedy.
I pray and hope that you will join this challenge to exercise our God-given rights next week.
Gratefully,
Kelly
Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute
P.S. God has opened new doors for everyone to express their beliefs and live out their faith. Please share this email with anyone you think would want to seize this opportunity to spark Revival in faith in America by committing to pray September 1st!
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