Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
U.S. Central Command said two U.S. Navy pilots had to eject from their carrier-based F/A-18 over the Red Sea after being hit with “friendly fire.” The incident occurred while the American military were conducting airstrikes against Houthi rebels. The pilots were retrieved from the sea with minor injuries. The Defense Department has launched an investigation.
Pray for General Kurilla and CENTCOM leaders as they seek to discover how the jet was mistaken for a hostile.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Ukraine has reportedly deployed a Tryzub (Ukrainian for “Trident”) laser which is able to shoot down aircraft. While the current range is an altitude of 1.2 miles, officials are seeking to increase the range of the laser weapon.
Pray for the U.S. president and his military advisors as they continue to support Ukraine.
Pray for AMERICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
Negotiators from the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt have continued attempts at a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Officials have expressed optimism as the two sides have reportedly become more willing to work out a deal.
Pray for wisdom for those who are negotiating and for the leaders of Israel and Hamas as they assess terms for a ceasefire and hostage release.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services will use the information, along with public comments and federal agency input to develop 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Pray for federal health officials as they assess and prepare dietary guidelines for Americans.
Pray for Needs Across the States
The president of the Arizona state senate introduced a bill that would end early ballot drop offs the Friday before Election Day. He promoted the measure to help the state tally results on election night, saying, “AZ will no longer be the laughing stock of the nation and the last to announce electoral votes.“
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has proposed the largest income tax cut in the state’s history. His “Path to Security and Prosperity” would also lower property taxes for primary residences and small businesses.
Pray for state officials as they endeavor to address the unique challenges their states face.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“How are the decisions we make impacting those around us? Jesus said that we should seek to love others as we would love ourselves (Mt. 22:39). Nothing could be more central to that command than for us to spend more time considering how our plans, actions, and words will either help or hurt the people in our circle of influence. As Christians we no longer ‘live to ourselves‘ (Rom.14:7)—or at least we shouldn’t. God’s will for us is to see our lives as instruments of Christ to build up and positively enhance the well-being of the people in our lives. … The world will continue to tell us to ‘Look out for number one!‘ I’m all for that—as long as we remember that we’re not number one! Christ is. And he has directed us to look out for the interests of the people with whom he has sovereignly surrounded us.“ – Mike Fabarez, Focal Point, December 2024
