NYC Mayor’s Prayer Comments Anger Critics
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This is such an encouraging display of faith! Let’s pray that the Lord would use Mayor Adams to accomplish great things!
From The Washington Times. New York City Mayor Eric Adams landed in critics’ crosshairs Tuesday after an emphatic address to an interfaith prayer breakfast Tuesday in which he said that he walks and talks with God.
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Mr. Adams, 62, said church and state are not, in fact, separate and claimed the end of school prayer led to a rise in gun incidents at schools.
Earlier, mayoral advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin told event attendees, “In government, many times, it is said that one has to separate church from state. … We have an administration that doesn’t believe in that.”
Both comments drew immediate fire from the New York Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups, one of which claimed the Black chief executive was “promoting right-wing, Christian Nationalist talking points.”
The first-term mayor addressed about 300 guests at the event and said, “Don’t tell me about no separation of church and state. State is the body. Church is the heart. You take the heart out of the body, the body dies.”
He said, “When we took prayers out of schools, guns came into schools.”
Perhaps the mayor’s most controversial comment came when Mr. Adams said, “I can’t separate my belief because I’m an elected official. When I walk, I walk with God. When I talk, I talk with God. When I put policies in place, I put them in with a God-like approach to them. That’s who I am.” …
What do you think of Mayor Adams’ comments? Share your thoughts and prayers below.
(Excerpt from The Washington Times. Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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Mayor Kevin Adams has a good heart. No doubt he walks and talks with God every day as we all should. Let’s pray that when God speaks to him and tells him that his children are being slaughtered daily by the horror of abortion, that he will listen.
Praise the Lord for moving in the heart of Mayor Adams of NYC for he sees God and working for God’s righteousness for serving his people to see and God was honored spiritually not on worldly view a part o f his service for this nation with integrity as chosen to this position as the NYC Mayor. I pray to God & the Holy spirit presence for continuous blessings to Mayor Adams of the NYC for blankets of Gods protection from any adversaries that by his love and boldness in the eyes of God be fruitfully followed by other government people as servant in the government performing their duties with spiritual values with love and fear to God . i believe
God’s hand will stir the hearts of people in this nation for his Glory and God’s kingdom to come among us. This i pray in Jesus mighty name amen. God’s blessings be with us for changes in our US government…
Mayor Adams. May God richly bless you and protect and give you sustained courage. You and your family.
That is beautiful!! Makes me very encouraged! May the Lord bless him and all he endeavors to do.
Refreshing
God please bless this godly mayor & give us many more like him.
Protect him & his family spiritually, physically, financially & emotionally.
In Jesus Mighty Name I pray, Amen.
May 14, 2022 live footage of Mayor Adams’ was posted on Fox News where his comments include: he supports abortion at any stage. It is the woman’s right, no man has a right concerning this. What happened to the right of the unborn, innocent child? Jesus said “choose life”. He defeated death on the cross. God forms us in our mother’s womb. Politicians change their message depending on who they speak with, in order to garner/get votes and stay elected. Only truly sons and daughters of God, rely on the word of truth in order to take their position and esteem God’s word. We are to be in one accord with our Father who is in heaven. Please take a look at past positions to give an idea of current positions. He also states all children should visit all types of denominations. Where is that found in the Bible? Love people, but defend the Gospel. James 3:11 Does a spring pour fourth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Seems he is trying to please men rather than God.
This man has stood for CRT, covid mandates and lockdowns, LGBTQ issues, and a host of other ungodly agendas. He gives lip service to God once and we are supposed to stop looking for his fruit and just take him at his word? Disappointed in the lack of discernment with those who wrote this glowing article about a man who is clearly not walking with Jesus.
yes, actions always speak louder than words. It would appear people are not aware of this man’s actions – support of abortion – lack of support for police, law and order, easy on criminals, – he says what is expedient in the moment – but like you said – “where is the fruit?” – show us the fruit – Jesus said we will know a tree by its fruit. Time to be discerning – like it says in Isaiah – “These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.” http://www.mtothe5th.wordpress.com
Heavenly merciful Father
Your word is written, Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.. Ignite a hedge of boldness to stand to govern and walk from biblical principles. Concerning Life and Marriage these are settled. The purity and teachings of all children in every place must be protected.. Holy God have Your way, by Your Spirit use mightily every man and woman who carries and speaks Your heart There is One Truth only. In Jesus name amen Leads us back to You.
May God richly bless Mayor Adams for his faith, courage, and truth, to boldly profess his position and opinion.
I pray that our Heavenly Father will guide, direct, and provide wisdom, to Mayor Adams as he fulfills his role of governance over all the people of New York City and may he lead with virtue and integrity by example of the teachings contained in Gods Word.
Keep standing Strong!
Wow prayer is protected speech, who would have thought that in. a free country.
Thank you Jesus for encouragement. I needed to hear and read the Word being used in a positive manner by the mayor. The Word of God will not return void.
Praise the Lord!! We need more people to STAND FIRM AND SPEAK TRUTH. We do not lie down and deny God. We need to continue to pray for NYC Mayor Adam. Lord bless him and cover and protect him and all who work for him and and his family. We lift up NYC to have revival and salvation to all. In the power and authority of the one true God, Jesus we pray for not only NYC, but all of America.
Thak you, Father, that there are political leaders who recognize that God is sovereign and his power is eternal. I thank God, that God desires to be in relationship with his children. What a blessing it is to be adopted by our sovereign God
Thank you, Jesus.
Thank you Father for having our NYC mayor Adams confess his faith, of a relationship with You. Father as one of our leaders, I pray that he will make decisions for NYC that will bring You honor. For if it brings You honor and glory then it will be a blessing for NYC. Thank you Father for NYC mayor Adams! Father have your angels surround him because Mayor Adam Loves. Father work all things for the good of NYC and the whole NYS. In Jesus’ name! Amen
Hallelujah hope is still alive! God is working in this man! Keep praying body🙏🙏
Thank the LORD for this mayor.The more he lifts the LORD up in the public square, the more the LORD will open doors for him that he thought could never be opened. The LORD will fight his battles and heap the coals. Amen
PRAISE GOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO SERVE, WHILE STANDING FOER THEIR FAITH!!!
Praise God. Now Mr Mayor walk the talk. In all aspects of your position!!! Pull no punches…. Our laws are Gods laws. No human being can take them away!
Thank God for strong Christian male leadership.
Blessings and prayers that God will continue to speak clearly to you and you will alway obey.
Bless Mr. Adams for taking a stand for God in the public square.
Thank God for this mayor! May there be mayors who walk and talk with Jesus across this country.
I praise the Lord for leaders like him!
Thank you Lord for the calling you have put on Mayor Adams life. Continue to guide and direct him by your Holy Spirit. Use this man for such a time as this so the people You love in NYC may prosper and be blessed.
I am amazed at what God can do. I did not expect this from the Mayor of NYC. I praise the Father and His unexpected moments of giving us faith and hope in Him. That He is able to do what He does best, witness to His people, I AM THAT I AM. All the praise and glory to God the Father, God the Son, and to God the Holy Spirit. Amen
Hallelujah!!! Praises to our King!!! Glory to God! Awesome news!
It is so wonderful to see a Mayor or a large city proclaim his faith.
Father, thank you for Mayor Adams’ comments. I pray they would translate into action to bring New York to you, away from killing babies.
Hallelujah! Glory to God! Continue to stand and be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
I plead the blood of Jesus over you and your loved ones. Surround them Father with your mighty angels. Pour Your glory upon him. Give him wisdom in all he puts his heart, mind and hands to. Let him shine for You in Jesus Name.
Thank you, Lord Jesus for the courage and confidence with which mayor Adams has spoken about you. Continue to use him for your kingdom purpose. In the name above all others in heaven and on earth. JESUS
Wonderful words. I wonder if they will translate into actions of supporting life – all life – preborn life included. I wonder if they will translate into supporting law enforcement, enforcing laws, promoting public safety, and realizing the “victims” who need their rights protected are NOT the ones committing the crimes but the ones who are the actual victims of soft on crime policies, that do not punish the perpetrators of criminal acts but protect them instead. Talk is cheap – actions always speak louder than any words ever can. Prayers for him for sure, we should be praying for all our elected officials. http://www.mtothe5th.wordpress.com
I am very encouraged by the chaplain’s words. Will be praying he will stand up to negative talk and criticism.
Refreshing, brings hope
Wonderfu! Praise You Heavenly Father that you have raised up such an man as this, Eric Adams, for such a time as this, as Mayor in New York City.
Praise God !
Mayor Adams speaks God’s truth.
Thank you, Jesus.
Much prayer for protection and provision for Mayor Adams use him to spark fires needed to bring more of you Lord. Help the luke warm believers be brought to conviction gather up boldness and follow the example of this mayors foundational faith through you all things are possible. Our ways should be your ways not the ways of flawed people. Let your presence flow and be known stronger than ever before we are hungry for you Father. Come Holy Spirit awaken the nation to Christ -Come!
Real biblical CHANGES through the power of Jesus Christ for NYC! Spiritual war-time!! Satan has already been devastated and defeated!!
Mayor Adams cares about his Creator first and what his Creator thinks and out of that comes his perspective. I believe our Creator of all mankind and all the rest that exists knows way better than man.
Blessings and prayers to you, Mayor Adams!!!!
An amazing statement of FAITH and the necessity of FAITH in all of our lives. Thank you for your Faith and your courage in Government. God bless, and good luck. New York needs you. America needs you. The World needs you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carolyn O’Rourke, Ed, D.
I am thrilled to learn of Mayor Adam’s public statement of his faith and pray that the Lord protects him from those who do not agree. Bless him Lord and make him a blessing. 🙏
Lord! Please continue to direct and protect Mayor Adams. May his example be an encouragement to others. Thank you Mayor for being unafraid to speak truthfully.
Praise Jesus for Mayor Adams courage and strength to tell the truth about Jesus Christ’s love and holy precepts being the center of his ethos !
My Jewish friend said that when they took God and prayer out of public school in the 60s, it started to decline. This mayor now needs our prayers and support.
One of the best statements I have heard In recent years. Sounds like something the founding fathers would say. “State is the body, church is the heart. If you take the heart out of the body the body dies.”
Father God protect these people that are in political positions that want to bring you to the center of everything father God move all of those hearts to do what they’re supposed to be doing for you keep this revival going Lord through all of us that believe you are the almighty all powerful God protect this politician I Praise You Lord For What is happening around the United States it is time because time is closing in on us father God and Jesus will return
Praise God, we need more leaders like him. Blessings and continued strength, Mayor Adams!
Wow!!! There’s hope for NYC yet with a man of God at the helm. I pray this will move on up to Albany, too. Hallelujah. May God richly bless this man. Amen!!!!
What an encouraging and brave man! I thank God that he has raised up this mayor for New York City at such a time as this. May he stand strong in faith, protected by the armor of God, and surrounded by godly support.
Praise God for this Mighty man of God who is standing with the FULL ARMOR OF GOD ON, polished and ready for battle. I decree the Blood of Jesus and Psalms 91 over him and his family; everything and everyone that concerns him. Thank you Lord! Hallelujah!!!☝🏼🙏❤️🩸👑🛐👏🏼🌾🦅🐑🥳
Praise God. We are like those who dream!
God bless this man, and above all, keep him safe from those who would seek his remocal and/ or death. He is right and we need more like him.
Wow!! Praise God!! Finally, a Mayor who walks and talks with God!! Let it Spread to other Christian leaders God! Woohoo!! Glory!! Hallelujah!
The mayor is absolutely right, you cannot separate your public or private life from your beliefs. Every government official is a representative of the government. As such, they must embrace the role of government (that’s why the role of government should be specifically defined.) However, they are also individuals, and as individuals they have to do their jobs in a way that reflects who they are.
The government as a body should not dictate any particular religion or belief as the religion or belief of our nation. But it also should not hinder or interfere with anyone’s right to worship as they choose. The government’s role is to protect the rights of it’s people and that includes the right for each of us to worship and believe as we choose and the right to carry on our lives in a way that reflects who we are.
I agree 100%!
Lord because His actions have spoken the contrary. I pray that you will draw him to repentance on his stand on gay marriage and abortion . Lord I pray for a great awakening in him . I pray that you will continue to change his heart and that the God he speaks to is you . You are the only true God . Use Him to make many necessary changes in New York in the political arena and have mercy on him . In Jesus mighty Name Amen .
May God use you mightly I Jesus name that He God will be glorified in Nyc
Thank you Lord for Christian men and women who are witnessing in everyday living, on the job and in the home. May God’s Love be shared today by all who claim to be followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Although i like what Mayor Adams said he also totally completely supports abortion
Pray that when he talks with God, he hears God’s voice concerning abortion. Choose life!
Thank you, Lord, for working in Mayor Adams and leading and guiding him, giving him courage to speak what is right in Your eyes. This is refreshing to hear for Christians in New York and beyond. With You living in him, may his outspokenness help generate a correction in schools. Please grant him Your love, guidance, favor, and protection. May his words convey simple truths, correction, and vision of a future that ends violence with the replacement of spiritual revolution. Jesus, let New York City be awakened to You and, with repentance, humbly fall into Your arms.
I am one hundred percent in agreement with Mayor Adams.
When prayer was taken out of schools God’s hand of protection was removed from our schools as well. Lord as Mayor Adams seeks after You daily give him the wisdom, knowledge, and discernment he needs in carrying out his responsibilities as mayor of NYC.
Praise God, praise God, praise God! Lord, May Mayor Adams’ days in office be many. May he influence and inspire others to display their faith. May all of New York see the benefits of this Godly leader.
This is such an encouragement to hear an elected official of a large democrat run city state the truth and speak of his relationship with the Lord as inseparable from his actions. Yeah Mayor Adams!
I pray that God will give Mayor Adams Great insight on how to solve the crime and homeless problem in his city and that he’ll prove to be a great Mayor. I pray 🙏 God will keep the Mayor and his family safe from harm, and that no weapon formed against them will prosper.
I pray that God will give Mayor Adams Great insight on how to solve the crime and homeless problem in his city and that he’ll prove to be a great Mayor. I pray 🙏 God will keep the Mayor and his family safe from harm, and that no weapon formed against them will prosper.
Praise the Lord for a Mayor who understands when we take God out of government we fail.
Thank you Lord for Mayor Adams. Lord raise up more Christian mayors in our cities.
Keep you hand of blessing on him.
Mayor Adams:
I am praying for you & thank God that He has placed you in such a place as to be a witness for Godliness & Christianity! I wish & pray we had such a mayor!
Be strong & keep the faith, showing the love & grace of Jesus!
Marvin
State is the body. Church is the heart. You take the heart out of the body, the body dies.” True Dat
Smiling…..
What a wonderful major. We need more people like him. God bless him and keep him safe. Flo
He also totally supports abortion
That is so powerful. Thank you Lord for this mayor standing for Jesus. Lord we pray for the protection of his family, his position, his protection and for the mighty things he is doing and will do for the kingdom of God
May the Lord protect and continue His relationship with Mayor Adams giving him the courage to stand strong for biblical values! May the Lord bless Mayor Adams with His supernatural wisdom and strength, so that Mayor Adams will fulfill his destiny and calling. Thank you Lord god for placing a mayor Adams in such a strategic position. You give us hope for a return to righteousness and justice!
I just looked at the Wikipedia article on the mayor, and saw that his approval rating fell from 63% to 29% recently, possibly due to increased crime. So I really agree with the prayer for wisdom and strength for him. Also humility, which we all need to be effective Christians. I have been praying for revival in New York City, where I lived 1971-74, before moving to New Jersey and becoming a Christian.
Very thankful he is bold in his witness and sadly ACLU will come after him. I pray for his protection from the enemy.
Not sure what to think of his remarks when he has a city overrun with crime and does not support law enforcement. The Bible speaks of obeying our laws
He does support law enforcement but he also totally supports abortion
We can complain or we can help him more by praying. Mayor Adams’ comments indicated he has a relationship with God. Those comments sent up fireworks to NYC liberals. He probably knows his step of faith and courage may lead to his party not endorsing him for re-election.
I, for one, pray that God continues to embolden him to speak more truth that will generate support so that he can make more corrections in NYC.
Father God, i ask that you Bless New York’s Mayor Adams ABUNDANTLY for taking a stand for You to help the people of his city. Please keep a hedge of protection around him and his family. Surround him with like minded people and change the atmosphere in New York to be more aligned with your will . Let all the World see your Goodness to New York when we Worship You and put you first in our lives. And may they desire a personal relationship with you because of what they see happening there. Reduced violence, love for our fellow man, less Sin happening there. People choosing to follow YOU. The Churches overflowing!!!! Lives completely changed!! Thank you Lord!!! We Praise You!!
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lord, put a shield of protection around this precious brother! “Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid for the the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9
Thank God for a public official to to speak out about his beliefs.
I appreciate his Testimony
That is exactly how Every Christian should LIVE.
I BELIEVE that is How GOD wants us to LIVE ….. WHAT a TESTIMONY the Christian Church would have ! Many would WANT what we have Let Us ALL STRIVE to have our LIVES be THAT KIND OF A TESTIMONY !!!
GOD PROMISED to be WITH US ALWAYS & GIVE US STRENGTH TO FOLLOW HIM …..
Praise the LORD!!! Thank you Lord for this!
I’m not a political fan of his but the Bible said
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”
1 John 4:20
I pray that our leaders are bold and picks up the sword of righteousness. Trust they walk away from false idles she restored this nation who was once a national under . We are living in times of greatest falling away.
Praise the Lord!!! That is so beautiful and encouraging! God bless that mayor and give us more leaders like him.
Praise God, please continue to raise up strong men of faith in our communities, country and world. Jesus name amen
Lord, I pray you hold Mr. Adams accountable to his words. I know he is right- taking you out of public school opened the door for Satan to stick his foot and then his whole self in. The Black community needs You more than ever anx May Mr. Adams implement Your Word and actions so You get the glory of revival in NY and to other cities. Spread Your Soirit across this nation. Amen.
Good for him. It’s about time righteous people stood up to those who are trying to make us into communists-America with no soul. I’m from NY, what used to be a wonderful place to live & work. Look at it now with the changes wrought by the woke ideologies. I’m absolutely against them AND for sanity, fairness, mayor Adams and most of all God.
Father in heaven, please bless Mayor Adams for standing for you. May his words produce great fruit for your kingdom. Protect him from the enemy. InJesus name Amen
It is good to read this info about Eric Adam’s words. However, I wish abiding by common sense laws of prosecuting criminals at all levels walk would go along with his talk.