The Presidential Prayer Team
Office of the President
December 30, 2023
Rebuilding One Nation Under God
Dear Prayer Warrior,
Nehemiah was a man with a vision to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem that had been destroyed by the enemies of God’s people. He faced ridicule, threats, lies, and conspiracies. But he did not give up. In the face of opposition, he turned to prayer and asked God for guidance and protection, and he mobilized the people to work together with courage and faith.
“O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name.” Nehemiah 1:11
Today, the walls of morality and biblical teaching are falling in our country, and like Nehemiah, we must turn to God in prayer as we seek to rebuild them. We will face opposition, but we must pray together with courage and faith, and ask for guidance, wisdom, and peace.
God has blessed the United States, but not every step this nation has taken has been to God’s glory. The Presidential Prayer Team began 22 years ago, accepting the charge to equip believers to pray for our nation and its leaders. Together, you and many across the nation have become—and remain—the single greatest daily spiritual prayer community of the 21st Century.
Nehemiah’s story teaches us that nothing is impossible with God. He will use ordinary people to do extraordinary things for His glory. He can turn our challenges into opportunities, so let us be inspired and motivated by Nehemiah’s example as God is calling you and me to be valiant and faithful prayer warriors in Christ!
You have the opportunity to be counted as one of the mighty, who is part of steering the nation back to the Lord. Our commitment to you is to continually provide you with topical prayer points, information, and resources that encourage you to pray. We do all this knowing that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16).
The ability to equip this praying force across America also requires a commitment of financial resources from our members. Right now, every gift we receive is matched dollar-for-dollar. We are behind on our goal and, as you are able, you can help us stand among the mighty as we continue to be a voice for truth and biblical values in America, all for the glory of God, when you GIVE NOW.
From myself, our Board of Directors, and our staff, thank you, mighty warrior! We pray with you and for you. May God bless you in the new year.
Jim Bolthouse
President
P.S. As the election season nears, we as a prayer team will begin our own campaign to prayerfully seek out men and women of God to lead this nation. With this opportunity, we can hold fast to our national credence of “One Nation Under God.”
The 2023 Year-End Matching Challenge has concluded.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us reach 75.3% of our goal! Any remaining phone, mail, and web donations will be counted toward the final match as we process them this coming week. We are exceptionally blessed by everyone who has prayed for us and those who have selflessly been able to contribute. You can still give any time. Your prayers and generosity are appreciated.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12
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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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