June 25, 2011 ~ N.Y. Becomes Sixth and Largest State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Selah prayer warriors and friends,

I just read this prayer alert on my cellphone as I work my secular job. I ask that you join me in prayer for both sides of this issue and law. I feel we as Christians must love and care for all God's children both homosexual and straight. I too feel the foundation of marriage and family has taken yet another turn for a less stable and sound foundation as God intended. However God speaks to you on this I ask you to be in prayer for His will be done.

In Christ humble service,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, pastor
Selah Christian Church

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• Established in September 2001 • 1.54 Million Households Served • Largest Prayer Movement For Our Nation N.Y. Becomes Sixth and Largest State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage After days of contentious negotiations and last-minute reversals by two Republican senators, New York became the sixth and largest state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. Pending any court challenges, legal gay marriages can begin in New York by late July after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed his bill into law just before midnight Friday. At New York City's Stonewall Inn, the Greenwich Village pub that spawned the homosexual rights movement in June 1969, Scott Redstone watched New York sign the historic same-sex marriage law with his partner of 29 years, and popped the question. "I said, 'Will you marry me?' And he said, 'Of course!'" Redstone said he and Steven Knittweis walked home to pop open a bottle of champagne. New York becomes the sixth state where homosexual couples can wed, doubling the number of Americans living in a state with legal same-sex marriage. "That's certainly going to have a ripple effect across the nation," said Ross Levi, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda. "It's truly a historic night for love, our families, and democracy won." The leading opponent, Democratic Sen. Ruben Diaz, was given only a few minutes to state his case during the Senate debate. "God, not Albany, settled the issue of marriage a long time ago," said Diaz, a Bronx minister. "I'm sorry you are trying to take away my right to speak," he said. "Why are you ashamed of what I have to say?" The Catholic Bishops of New York said the law alters "radically and forever humanity's historic understanding of marriage." "We always treat our homosexual brothers and sisters with respect, dignity and love," the bishops stated Friday, "We worry that both marriage and the family will be undermined by this tragic presumption of government in passing this legislation that attempts to redefine these cornerstones of civilization." (Source: Associated Press) As the Lord leads, please pray: About any challenges to this law that may arise in the coming days. For Christians and others who wish to maintain a strong voice of opposition to the legalization of same-sex marriage in America. For those who can champion the biblical definition of marriage on a national scale. Keep updated by visiting PRAYER WATCH - a 24/7 prayer resource tool. Your Prayer Team       GOD - COUNTRY - FAMILY Since 2001, The Presidential Prayer Team has been the source millions of Americans have turned to for encouragement and inspiration to pray for America, our President, our national leaders and our Armed Forces. Contact Us •  Give a Gift - Help Support This Prayer Alert System •  Join The Prayer Team

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