Rick Perry's event, The Response, where 30,000 Christians gathered together and prayed for our nation, certainly was a very effective public event. I understand that it was planned about a year ago before he had any intention of running for president
and that it was the outcome of sincere faith.
However, he did define himself politically in line with the Conservatives and is just now preparing to officially announce his intentions to run for President.
Only God knows what was in the hearts of Rick Perry and those who participated in the Response, but I know that what they did is biblical and a response to God's promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 which states:
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
This verse was written after King Solomon had finished the temple and his own palace, the Lord appeared to him with promises and warnings. In the event that God sent drought, locusts, or pestilence on the people, they should humble themselves,...pray,...seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. Then he would forgive their sin and restore them. Quoted from the Believer's Commentary, William McDonald:
"Verse 14 may very well be the golden text of this entire book. Though originally addressed to the chosen nation of Is real, it has rightly been applied to those nations which have a biblical heritage. It is the sure road to restoration and revival for all times. If the conditions are met, the promises are sure of fulfillment."
Although this has raised some political controversy because of Perry's position,
those who believe in separation of church and state, this was not a political meeting, but an opportunity for people to respond to this wonderful promise of God, and to "storm heaven" for our nation and the needs of its people.
Lady of Light
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