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- Issue 664 – Verse of the Week
September 12th – September 18th, 2024
VERSE OF THE WEEK
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Do you feel overwhelmed by the problems and challenges of life? Is the uncertainty of shifting values in society or the divisiveness of politics tempting you to be anxious? This week’s verse offers an antidote to the worries and fears that the enemy throws at us: REJOICE in this day that God has made. Regardless of the adversity or trials we may face, there is always something the Lord has done in which to rejoice! His great goodness and mercy in sending His Son Jesus to die for sin and rise again to conquer death is enough to lift the heart and countenance. But God also made TODAY. He has given you life TODAY. He is with you TODAY. Paul writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice“ (Philippians 4:4). Be the light of Jesus to those around you by rejoicing in the Lord TODAY!
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Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
The United States has signed onto the first legally binding international artificial intelligence (AI) treaty, alongside the United Kingdom and the European Union. Seven other nations also signed onto the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law at the AI Convention in Lithuania. The law was negotiated after discussions by 57 countries and is intended to curb AI risks.
Pray for U.S. governing officials to be prudent in their agreements with international partners regarding technology and AI.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, chair of the Education and the Workforce Committee, has issued subpoenas to Governor Tim Walz’s administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and its Office of Inspector General regarding pandemic fraud in Minnesota’s nonprofit Feeding Our Future program. Five individuals have already been brought up on charges that include federal programs bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, and dozens await trial.
Pray for members of Congress as they investigate fraud in federal and state programs.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
As Congress returns from the August recess, Senate committees are holding hearings to review outstanding nominations for federal positions in the Defense, State, Transportation, and Justice Departments.
Pray for congressional committee chairs and members as they vet nominees for confirmation to federal roles.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A federal district judge in the Northern District of California has ordered the Oakland Police Department to reorganize. The judge ruled that the internal affairs division must report directly to the chief of police so that the department head can no longer claim ignorance of details surrounding incidents or cases of officer misconduct.
Pray for district judges to be discerning as they issue decisions regarding law enforcement and officer misconduct.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy
The Energy Department is supporting local governments’ implementation of “high-impact clean energy” projects.
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Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator from Ohio
Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio is seeking more effective CBP research on detecting fentanyl traffickers and their methods.
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Judge Christopher Cooper, District of Columbia U.S. District Court
District Judge Cooper ruled that the Bureau of Prisons is not required to disclose information pertaining to the deaths of prison inmates.
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General Michael Langley, USMC, Commander, U.S. Africa Command
The commander of AFRICOM recently spoke about the enhanced support offered through partnerships with Space Force guardians.
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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- Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming
Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming
- Born – March 1957 in New York City, New York
- Education – B.A., Middlebury College
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Rancher, energy, tourism
- Political Experience – Wyoming State Treasurer
- In office since – 2019
- Family – Widowed of Sarah; Married to Jennie, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 664 – Faith and Prayer History
A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox, as an honest man without the fear of God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Men? Can he be a patriot who, by an openly vicious conduct, is undermining the very bonds of Society? … The Scriptures tell us, “righteousness exalteth a Nation.”
– Abigail Adams, November 1775
- Issue 664 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The Pentagon said defense officials are working closely with the State Department after a U.S. sailor was taken into custody in Venezuela. The service member was reportedly detained after traveling there on personal business. A Level 4 Advisory, Do Not Travel, has been listed by the State Department for Venezuela, and the U.S. embassy located there was closed over 5 years ago
Pray for U.S. Defense and State Department officials as they consider the incarcerations of American service members in adversarial nations. And pray that active duty personnel would be prudent in their travel choices.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Secretary of State Blinken and British Foreign Secretary Lammy met with senior officials in Ukraine this week. Drone attacks are increasing in the war between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian military reported shooting down 20 out of 25 drones sent over six Ukraine regions this week. Similarly, the Russian defense ministry stated a drone from Ukraine was intercepted in one of its regions.
For U.S. and international leaders as they discuss the war in Ukraine and potential strategies for peace.
Pray for AMERICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
Defense Secretary Austin urged Israel to examine its “rules of engagement while operating in the West Bank” after a U.S. citizen protesting the Israeli settlements in the West Bank was recently shot and killed.
Pray for wisdom for U.S., Israeli, and Arab officials as they assess and discuss a possible ceasefire.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 70 percent of the vaping products used by minors in the United States are produced in China. These illegal nicotine products, many rebranded to avoid import restrictions, have permeated the U.S. market after China banned flavored e-cigarettes two years ago. None of the Chinese products are approved by the FDA.
Pray for discernment for U.S. health officials as they seek ways to prevent American youth from becoming addicted to vaping and smoking.
Pray for Needs Across the States
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a proposed amendment that would reverse the state’s restrictions on abortion may stay on the general election ballot. The case went to the state’s high court after a county circuit judge decided that that amendment violated state law.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy appointed his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Bob Menendez’s resignation. Senator Helmy was sworn into office this week.
Pray for governors and other state officials to receive God’s direction as they take action on issues that are important to their constituents.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“I’d like you to start with me in Psalm 118. … let’s go down to verse 24, ‘This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. … If you quoted that verse, if you knew that verse, and you woke up every day and said that: this is the day that the Lord has made – He made this day – so we, our responsibility is to what? To rejoice and to be glad in it. So how is that working out for you so far? You say, ‘So what’s the day going to hold?‘ It doesn’t say anything about that. It doesn’t matter what the day holds. He made it, and you have an option: either to rejoice and be glad in it, or to complain.“ – Richard Ellis, Richard Ellis Talks, September 2024
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