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- Issue 716 – Verse of the Week
September 11th – September 17th, 2025
VERSE OF THE WEEK
“The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land—not a famine of food or a thirst for water but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.” – Amos 8:11
Spiritual Food
The pandemic revealed the fragility of the world’s supply chain, including the food supply, which has caused some people to stock up on emergency or survival foods. When looking to sustain your life, it is vital to remember who the Source of provision truly is. As concerns of physical famine certainly exist in many parts of the world, a rising concern in the U.S. has been the spread of spiritual famine. People have begun to spiritually starve as they feed on the emptiness of humanism, socialism, materialism, health-and-wealth-ism, and any number of other isms. Jesus said that the Father knows your needs and to seek His kingdom first so that He may supply (Matthew 6:32-33). As you pray over the humanitarian needs of the nation and the world today, ask the Lord to draw the hearts of U.S. citizens and those in government to Him so that they discover the nourishment provided by God’s Word (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; John 6:31).
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Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.- Issue 716 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
Secretary Sean Duffy said the department will be investigating public transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the use of federal funding after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed by a repeat offender on the public light rail. The secretary said, “Maybe it’s appropriate that we start pulling some of that money back — because I don’t think the American taxpayer wants to pay for the homelessness and criminal elements that harm little 23-year-old girls.”
Pray for the transportation secretary and department officials as they assess cities’ use of federal funding for public transportation.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Representative Young Kim of California has introduced a resolution in the House that condemns the Los Angeles riots and thanks law enforcement. The measure “condemns unequivocally the violence perpetrated against federal, state, and local law enforcement” and “calls on local and state elected leadership to work with the federal government to end the violent riots and restore peace.” Congresswoman Kim said, “Peaceful protests are a constitutional right, but vandalism, looting, violence, and other crimes are not. Protecting public safety shouldn’t be controversial.“
Pray for members of the House as they consider the measure that appreciates law enforcement and calls out violent, criminal demonstrations.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Banking Committee, chaired by Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, approved President Trump’s nominee to complete the term of the Federal Reserve Board governor, Adriana Kugler, who stepped down last month. Stephen Miran, the White House economic advisor appointed to fill the vacancy, has said he would retain his position as head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers if he is confirmed. The nomination will now head to the Senate for a vote to complete the term that ends in January 2026.
Pray for Chair Scott and members of the committee to be discerning as they consider nominations for economic positions in the federal government.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A U.S. District Court judge upheld two contested provisions in Georgia’s 2021 election law, determining they do not violate the First Amendment right to free speech. The judge stated that the state’s provisions, which ban sending absentee ballot applications with voter information already filled and prohibit multiple applications from being sent to voters who requested one, help reduce confusion and improve election efficiency.
Pray for federal judges and Supreme Court justices to receive the Lord’s wisdom as they hear and rule on cases.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Secretary Turner appeared with President Trump at the Religious Liberty Commissioner meeting at the Museum of the Bible and encouraged people to pray for the United States every week from now until July 4th of next year.
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Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota
Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota said his state needs to repeal its “trans refuge” law and that the transgender shooter who attacked the school in Minneapolis should never had a gun due to red flag laws.
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Judge Harvie Wilkonsin, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court of Appeals
A panel of the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of appeals found that 19 states and the District of Columbia did not have standing to sue President Trump’s administration over the mass firing probationary workers.
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General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine commended the National Guard at the 147th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Wisconsin.
As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Gadyaces Serralta, Director, U.S. Marshals Service
Gadyaces Serralta, Director, U.S. Marshals Service
- Born – in Miami, Florida
- Education – B.S., Florida International University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Law Enforcement
- Political Experience – U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Gadyaces Serralta, Director, U.S. Marshals Service
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 716 – Faith and Prayer History
“Give us, we pray, the power to discern clearly right from wrong and allow all our works and actions to be governed thereby and by the laws of this land. Especially we pray that our concern shall be for all the people, regardless of station, race, or calling. May cooperation be permitted and be the mutual aim of those who, under the concept of our Constitution, hold to differing political beliefs so that all may work for the good of our beloved country and for Thy glory.“
– President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Prayer for Unity at his inauguration, January 20, 1953
- Issue 716 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine recently visited troops stationed in Puerto Rico as the U.S. military is increasing its operations against drug cartels trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean. Secretary Hegseth said, “Make no mistake about it, what you’re doing right now is not training. This is the real-world exercise on behalf of the vital national interest of the United States of America to end the poisoning of the American people.” The secretary also stated, “The full power of the American military, used precisely, with a clear mission, will be used to ensure the American people are kept safe.”
Pray for Secretary Hegseth and U.S. military commanders as they authorize operations to counter narcoterrorism. Pray for the safety and well-being of the U.S. troops serving in harm’s way.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
NATO scrambled jets in response to Russian drones entering Polish airspace on Wednesday. Russia claimed that the drones belonged to Ukraine, contradicting Ukrainian President Zelensky, who said that “at least two Russian drones that entered Polish territory during the night used Belarusian airspace.“ President Trump responded, “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!” Romania and Latvia also reported the discovery of Russian military drone parts in their territories this past weekend.
Pray for prudence for President Trump and NATO leaders as they evaluate the violation of Poland’s airspace and determine how to respond.
Pray for AMERICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
Two terrorists opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem on Monday, killing 6 people and wounding more than 20. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel conducted a strike on Hamas leaders living in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday in response to the terrorist violence. Qatari officials announced, after the strike, that they would no longer mediate for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Israel has also continued its military operations to take control of Gaza City. President Trump had issued a “final warning“ to Hamas regarding accepting his terms for a ceasefire.
Pray for President Trump to be led by the Lord as he seeks peace in the Middle East.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a “green list“ to stop the import of ingredients from unverified foreign sources. Of primary concern are ingredients that have been used in drugs for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and for weight loss. The FDA stated the action was taken “to safeguard consumers from illegal GLP-1 active ingredients imported from overseas to ensure patient safety and a secure drug supply chain.”
Pray for wisdom for Commissioner Makary and FDA officials as they assess drugs and medications that are available to the American public.
Pray for Needs Across the States
A Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General has been suspended without pay after creating a viral scene, mistreating police officers who arrested her for willful trespass in Newport. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said, “She’s humiliated herself. Regardless of what happens vis-a-vis her employment with us, she’s going to have a long time coming back from this… I’ve got 110 lawyers. She embarrassed all of them. I haven’t had many issues like this while I’ve been attorney general.”
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt launched Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere) in Tulsa to clear homeless encampments, restore public safety, and clear state land of dangerous debris. Crews from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and state troopers cleared 21 camps in the first day. Homeless individuals are given the option of housing and treatment services or going to jail.
Pray for discernment for state officials as they address and resolve the issues facing their constituents.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“God has given us His absolute truth—in the Ten Commandments, among other places. These commandments let us know what’s right and what’s wrong, what’s true and what’s false, what’s up and what’s down. They create a framework for our lives—a spiritual cage, of sorts. But their purpose is not to trap us or keep us in bondage. Instead, they provide a barrier of protection to keep evil out.
Our enemy, the devil, tries to chip away at it. He downplays the effects of disobeying God or ignoring His commands. He tries to convince us that our protective barrier keeps us from a more exciting, fulfilling life. In other words, he lies.“ – Pastor Greg Laurie, “God’s Protective Barriers,” Harvest
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