The Presidential Prayer Team
Office of the President
June 20, 2025
Finding Peace
Dear Prayer Warrior,
It’s natural to feel a sense of unease when the news fills our screens with stories of discord in the streets of our cities or escalating tensions in the Middle East. Peace can seem so far away. Yet, as followers of Christ, we know that peace is not just a hope, it’s God’s desire for us.
The Apostle Paul urges us in 1 Timothy 2:1-4: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
In a world gripped by chaos, how do we truly find that peace? The answer lies in turning our hearts and minds to our Heavenly Father in prayer. It’s in His presence that true tranquility is found.
For nearly 24 years, this ministry has been dedicated to this very purpose: encouraging America to pray for its nation and leaders, so that we might find God’s peace. Day in and day out, we have faithfully pursued this calling, knowing that prayer is the most powerful gift for change we have in a broken world. Our ability to continue this vital work rests solely on the financial support of God’s people. We receive no government funding; our operations and growth are entirely sustained by your generous, tax-deductible contributions.
We have an extraordinary opportunity to amplify our reach and impact, and your support is more crucial than ever. In a few days, we will launch our summer matching campaign, which is vital during the slower summer months. Your contribution will provide a strong foundation as we head into the fall to celebrate our 25th year of ministry. This milestone year will be dedicated to honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Will you prayerfully consider helping us sustain and expand this crucial work with a gift to jump-start this summer’s match? Your generous support, now matched dollar for dollar, will directly enable us to continue encouraging prayer and reach more of America, transforming hearts and minds.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and unwavering support.
Jim Bolthouse
President
P.S. If you start a monthly gift, it will not only be doubled today, but also for each month for the rest of 2025. Consider this as a powerful way to sustain our ministry’s impact throughout the year and beyond.
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Help Us Reach Our Nation for Prayer
We want to openly share our needs and keep you informed about the status of this ministry. Since 2001, this ministry has been reaching millions of Americans with the help of God’s people, who have graciously underwritten the daily expenses of the prayer team. Every gift, no matter the size, is of great help. We invite you to prayerfully consider helping us meet our monthly budgeted need with a gift today. Thank you for partnering with us in prayer.
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Pray First Responders
Key Questions and Answers
Q: Who can join?
A. You and everyone who prays! We encourage you to invite family, friends, and church members to join. They can text INFO to 772911 for full information. (U.S. and Canadian cell phone numbers only at this time.)
Q: Does this work on any smart device or phone?
A: Pray First will work with any registered phone device that has a 10-digit number (U.S. and Canada with active SIM/eSIM). It is not compatible with third-party messaging systems that do not require a phone number. This allows us to use the largest text messaging providers for near-instant sending, to reach millions of cell phone across the country.
Q: When can I expect my first text message?
A: You will receive an immediate response confirming that you are now a Prayer First Responder. Regular text notifications will begin early October when the system goes live.
Q: What should I do when I receive a message?
A: When a prayer text message arrives on your phone, take the matter before the Lord. You will be joining a vast community of prayer warriors who received the same message and praying with you at the same time.
Q: What if I prefer to receive email?
A: If you are signed up to receive daily and/or weekly emails from the prayer team, those will continue with no interruption. This is simply a new service aimed at providing timely prayer needs to your fingertips as quickly and effectively as possible. Email can sometimes be slowed by service providers, or even blocked, and this service will ensure unfiltered delivery.
Q: How often will I get a text message?
A: You may receive 1 or 2 per week, with up to 8 messages per month. Messages will be limited to local daytime hours.
Q: Are there any fees?
A: This is a free service for all who participate, and most cell phone providers offer free texting. We trust God’s people will see the impact value this service and support our costs – as they have over the past 22 years.
Q: What if I need to stop for any reason?
A: You can opt-out at any time by simply replying STOP to 772911. And you can rejoin again later at your convenience.
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