On September, 23rd millions of students across America celebrated the “See You at the Pole” ("SYATP") event.

“See You at the Pole” began in 1990, near Ft. Worth, Texas in the town of Burleson. The annual event calls students in public and private schools to gather together at their school’s flagpole to pray for their leaders, schools, and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and to America.

Students gather each year in spite of increased hostility in our courts and government schools towards prayer.

Across America, students (not to speak of teachers) are being sued for their simple act of offering prayer to God.  Numerous criminal contempt charges are being filed over prayers made at ball games, assemblies and even over meals.

But student-initiated prayer has the protection of the First Amendment.
 
In a note I received from Liberty Counsel, Mathew Staver, Founder of Liberty Counsel and Dean of Liberty University School of Law, made the following comments on the students’ right to pray:

“Revival preceded the American Revolution. Political freedom is founded upon religious freedom. There is a growing spiritual renewal occurring in America. America was birthed in prayer. America will be sustained in prayer.”

I’m thrilled for every student who chooses to pray.  If America is to experience spiritual renewal, our students must learn the power and victory of prayer.  How will they learn?  Who will teach them? 

Are you ready for the challenge?  That too begins with prayer.