America’s 250th birthday is more than a milestone—it is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to preserving the faith and freedoms that have made our nation a beacon of hope to the rest of the world. Members of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Nebraska and I took the opportunity to recommit by attending the CWA Leadership Summit, Resolute: One Nation Under God, in Washington, D.C., September 17-19. The theme verse was “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12)
We joined hands with 600 women from across the country to declare, “Every human life is valued, family is sacred, and our nation’s security and positive impact on the world stage is essential.” Leaders from across the nation came together to share a vision for impacting the culture for Christ through prayer, education, and advocacy.
While in Washington, D.C., leaders from Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America had the honor of hearing from several distinguished members of Congress at our Legislative Briefing, and we left encouraged. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said it best: “Concerned Women for America is having its finest moment in history.” Amid nationwide lament, Concerned Women for America is prayerfully moving forward, lifting conservative leaders across the country to the Lord.
Leaders of Concerned Women for America and a leader of Young Women for America from our state met with the staff of Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) to thank them for their support of the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMs) Act, also known as Pregnancy.Gov. This legislation creates a web portal that provides comprehensive information about public and private resources available to families facing unexpected or particularly difficult pregnancies. Thank you, Senators, for supporting legislation that provides comprehensive, zip code-specific information on public and private resources for expectant mothers.
Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Nebraska) staff also met with us. We encouraged him to stand with us and support the Moms Act. We appreciated our legislators’ time and dedication.
In addition to meeting with members of Congress, we received training to strengthen our state organization, including our Prayer/Action Chapters. These nondenominational meetings serve as an arm of the Church by encouraging informed prayer and action for our nation and its leaders. We equip Christians to address issues affecting our Biblically based values. By joining other believers in prayer and action, we can help change our nation for the better and, more importantly, obey God’s Word. Ephesians 6:18 says, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for the saints.”
Get Involved:
- Start a CWA of Nebraska Prayer/Action Chapter in your area! CWA of Nebraska needs faithful women who are willing to lead others in prayer and action. We make it easy, and you are needed! If you would like more information, contact me today.
- Support CWA of Nebraska today! Your donation ensures CWA of Nebraska continues to protect and promote Biblical values and constitutional principles through prayer, education, and advocacy.
Pray!
Pray for your national, state, and local officials and your community.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
