8. (Law) law a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner 9. slang a chance or hope: she doesn't have a prayer of getting married. [C13 preiere, from Old French, from Medieval Latin precāria, from Latin precārius obtained by begging, from...
Supreme Court, Jesus Both Favor Silent Prayer
Prayer in public schools is a highly controversial topic that is still widely debated today despite numerous Supreme Court cases that have established precedents. Those in favor of allowing prayer in public schools feel that it is a part of the freedom of religion covered under the First Amendment...
in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God” I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special...
Prayer Request:Praying for my son going to court today let it be all Gods favor in the decision making we lift him up to you make you give him wisdom and understanding. Allow peace and acceptance of the decision. TUESDAY, Mar 25, 2025 08:55pm ...
CBS: “Supreme Court rules in favor of football coach who prayed at games” School officials directed Kennedy to stop praying on the field because they feared that his actions could put the board at risk of violating the First Amendment. The government is prohibited from making laws “respectin...
on the fence [adj.] –characterized by indecision; “some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan”; “too many voters still declare they are undecided” on the fence –not able to decide something We just watched the Broncos win over San Diego last Sunday. Several peo...
The Supreme Court ruled in favor today of a town in New York that begins its public board meetings with a prayer. In a 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the main opinion saying, "Ceremonial prayer is but a recognition that, since this Nation was founded and until the present da...
Please help me to be a good steward of the funds You entrust into my care during this life, and give me favor in my finances, and wisdom in my decisions. In the name of Jesus I pray...AMEN! ***THE DAILY LIVEPRAYER TV NUGGET: Tuesday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a...
" from Old Frenchprier"prayer, petition, request" (12c., Modern Frenchprière), from Medieval Latinprecaria"petition, prayer," noun use of Latin adjectiveprecaria, fem. ofprecarius"obtained by prayer, given as a favor," fromprecari"to ask, beg, pray" (from PIE root*prek-"to ask, ...