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Today’s Prayer

Today I ask for your wisdom again for leaders of our nation in whatever endeavor they partake. There struggles are many as others attempt to influence their judgment. I pray they will take the time to align themselves directly with you as they struggle to make these decisions. Thank you Creator Father  (From the Prayer Wall)

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Prayer for America

Father, thank You for the United States and its government. I pray for the president, the national and local government, the judges, the policemen, the business leaders and all those who are in leadership positions in this country. Please protect them from the evil that is in the world and keep them safe and free from all harm.

You have promised to bless any nation that follows after You. Help us to live quiet and peaceful lives so that we can continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel throughout our land.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Prayer Updates

February 2nd, 2012

THE WARS

President Obama defended the use of drone strikes to kill al Qaeda terrorists in countries such as Pakistan, saying, “It’s important for everybody to understand this thing is kept on a very tight leash…we are very careful.”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Iraq not to “blow this opportunity” to become a prosperous, unified nation. She said Iraq must start to act like a democracy and embrace compromise.

Pray about the infant democracy in Iraq, and their need to overcome sectarian violence and extremism.

TERRORISM

U.S. spy agencies said Iran could launch attacks on America if threatened, saying Iran has the technical capabilities to build a nuclear weapon has yet to make the decision to start production, but 2012 will be a crucial year for Iran.

Iran is stepping up support for international terrorism and its intelligence operations against the U.S. The potential for cyber-attacks are a critical national and economic security concern according to the CIA Director.

Pray about the escalating rhetoric coming out of Iran and the completeness of recent IAEA nuclear inspections.

THE ECONOMY

Personal incomes rose by 0.5 percent in December, after edging up just 0.1 percent in November according to the Commerce Department. Most of those increases went into individual savings accounts, they said.

A recent IRS report shows 98,000 federal civilian and postal employees owe more than $3.4 billion in income taxes. “If you work for the federal government and you don’t pay your taxes, you should be fired,” said one Congressman.

As tax season approaches, pray for the integrity of taxpayers across the country in filing and paying their share.

ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

In the face of a UN resolution against its Arab regional ally, all eyes are on Moscow and whether it will use its veto. Both Russia and China in October vetoed a resolution condemning Syria and threatening sanctions.

The head of Hezbollah’s political council said that Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood will eventually cancel the Camp David Accord between Egypt and Israel, despite the group’s announcement that it will respect all international treaties.

Ray about Israel’s geographic and political location in the midst of the Arab Spring changes through the region.

HEALTH CARE

In a decision that is inflaming passions on both sides of the abortion debate, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is cutting off funding for breast cancer screening to Planned Parenthood.

Florida and 25 other states have requested the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn what they call the unconstitutional expansion of the Medicaid program as part of the national health care reform legislation of 2010.

Pray about what could be over-reaches by the federal government in many health care areas.

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.

Psalm 14:1-3

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Executive Branch Prayer Needs

February 2nd, 2012

PRAY FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION

Midwestern lawmakers and union groups are urging President Obama to restrict imports of auto parts from China that they said benefitted from illegal subsidies and threatened hundreds of thousands of American jobs.

President Obama’s small business growth plan includes a proposal to eliminate country-specific caps for certain visa categories, particularly those with high technology skills, since businesses are asking for more educated employees.

Pray about steps that President Obama and his advisers may take to stimulate job growth in the U.S.

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Legislative Branch Prayer Needs

February 2nd, 2012

PRAY FOR OUR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS

Lawmakers from both parties are signaling they will do everything in their power to stop the Obama Administration from launching another round of military base closures across the U.S. as part of Pentagon cost-cutting measures.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving closer to a vote that would make English the official language of the United States. The bill would also establish English as a requirement for naturalization.

Pray about the things that make and keep America strong – our military, our melting-pot culture, our system of laws.

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Judicial Branch Prayer Needs

February 2nd, 2012

PRAY FOR OUR JUDICIARY

The California Supreme Court upheld legislation that ended a roughly 60-year-old program intended to combat urban blight. As a result, more than 40 redevelopment agencies have closed, and cities are scrambling to find an alternative.

Multiple “friend of the court” briefs have been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of free speech for students and parents in what has become known as the “Candy Cane Case,” about religious symbols of the candy.

Pray for wisdom for the members of the Courts from local levels up to the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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