A Response to the Supreme Court's Decision
The day has come that many in the church have feared would happen. The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. So now what? I agree with the words of Mark Galli as he wrote, "The temptation is to go off and sulk in our holy corner. Or to dig in our heels and fight harder Or to lash out in anger Or to despair. We can do better." What should be our response as the people of God? First , we need to humble ourselves and pray. Nehemiah 1:4-7 (NASB) When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven. I said, "I beseech You, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who preserves the covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments, let Your ear now be attentive and Your eyes open to hear the prayer of Your servant which I am praying before You now, day and night, on behal