by Bernie Lutchman, National Day of Prayer Coordinator, Springfield, Illinois PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE GREAT STATE OF ILLINOIS: We, the People of the State of Illinois -- grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors. The Good Lord gave us several examples, throughout the Scriptures, of His saints interceding and praying for mercy for their land and people. Several stand out immediately. Abraham pleaded with the Lord Jesus to spare Sodom and Gomorrah from Fire and Brimstone (Genesis 18) if there...