It was an overcast, drizzly day in Juneau, Alaska, but an estimated 750 people came out anyway, eager to pray together for the nation during the 32nd stop on Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour. Juneau's population is about 32,400.
Franklin Graham is familiar with Alaska, being heavily involved in Operation Heal Our Patriots, an Alaska-based outreach to wounded veterans and their spouses. Friday, though, at the start of the 4th of July weekend, he focused on leading people in prayer and motivating them to get involved in the political process.
A bird's-eye view of Juneau, the capital of Alaska.
Bibles in hand and flags in his pockets, this man came prepared to pray to the God who hears when His children seek Him.
Surrounded by majestic, ice-capped mountains, bright green grass and calm water, people bowed their heads in prayer to the Maker of it all.
Patriotism isn't just for humans on the Decision America Tour.
Decision America is for all ages.
This woman was careful not to miss a word from Franklin Graham. There are 18 stops left on his tour.
Alaska, "The Last Frontier," is home to some of the most beautiful landscape in America, including the incredible Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.
During each prayer rally, Franklin Graham challenges people to not only live out their faith at home but in public and at the polls, too.
Although they weren't able to meet at the State Capitol, hundreds gathered at Savikko Park about 10 minutes away.
"God bless America again" indeed.
Franklin Graham first preached the Gospel in Juneau in 1989 and was happy to do it again during Friday's Decision America rally.
Flags in hand and happy to be part of the tour.
"It was men and women of God who built this country," Franklin Graham told the crowd.
Ignoring the light drizzle to soak in Franklin Graham's message and later join the crowd in singing "God Bless America."
One reason people should pray for America now, Franklin Graham has said, is for the next generation to benefit.
