The Mayor of Dallas has just proclaimed a Day of Prayer and Fasting on August 19, 2020 for the eradication of the Coronavirus Plague from Dallas.
It began with a dream and vision given to home improvement contractor Tom Altemus. He saw the scripture of Joshua 8:19 applied to modern day Dallas, where those awaiting the signal from God would take the city and light revival fires. The signal was the Day of Payer and Fasting to eradicate Coronavirus on the date corresponding to the scripture, 8/19. Let us pray that our Churches seize the opportunity to unite to bring healing and transformation to our city.
August 19 is also an important day on the Sacred Jewish Calendar. With the new moon of August 19 begins the 40 day Jewish season of humble repentance known as Teshuvah. The name Teshuvah literally means the return to the presence of God. It is a time to remember God’s promise to heal the land: “If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
The Proclamation follows:
“Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic had brought illness and death to many residents of Dallas; and
Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic has caused great economic harm, putting people out of work, closing businesses, and bringing hunger and hardship to many residents of Dallas; and
Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the education of the children in our city and put our educators at risk; and
Whereas, the coronavirus continues to spread throughout our city; and
Whereas, the best human efforts have not yet found a cure; and
Whereas, throughout the history of Dallas, the State of Texas, and our nation people have turned to Almighty God in prayer to bring healing and deliverance where human efforts have failed; and
Whereas, August 19, 2020 shall be designated as, “Pray Dallas” day, a day of prayer and fasting for the eradication of the coronavirus from the City of Dallas; and
Whereas, residents of Dallas are encouraged to pray in place, whether at home, at work, or at school, at the noon hour on August 19,2020, and, if so led, to fast and pray during all or part of that day; and
Whereas, Houses of Faith are encouraged to ask their people to pray wherever they are at noon on August 19, 2020; and
Whereas, all are encouraged to unite in prayer, humbly asking God to eradicate the coronavirus and heal our City; and
Whereas, let us also rededicate ourselves to bringing healing to the sick, comfort to the broken hearted, help to the needy, wisdom to our children, hope to the hopeless, and unity to the city of Dallas.”
Now, therefore, I, Eric Johnson, Mayor of the City of Dallas, do hereby proclaim that August 19, 2020 be recognized as Pray Dallas Day.”
We invite you to join with Christians of all traditions in prayer for the eradication of the Coronavirus plague on August 19, 2020.
We believe that this Joshua 8:19 word is not just for Dallas, but is available to other cities, states, and countries willing to humble themselves, repent, and ask God to heal their land.
We ask that you spread the word about the Day of Prayer and Fasting to civic leaders, church leaders, and business leaders.
For more information visit over website, PrayDallas.com
Together we can see the healing of our land.