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- Issue 693 – Verse of the Week
April 3rd – April 9th, 2025
VERSE OF THE WEEK
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord. – Psalm 121:1-2
Call for Help
When something unexpected happens, who do you think of calling first? On a practical level, if you have car trouble, you would call for auto assistance. If a faucet is dripping, you might schedule a plumber. However, when issues are less tangible, who do you turn to first? Perhaps you are inclined to call a particular friend or loved one to talk over the situation and get their input. The psalmist stated, “I called on the Lord, and He answered me“ (Psalm 118:5). David also wrote, “I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears“ (Psalm 34:4). This week, as national and global events unfold, speak to the Lord first. He is your Maker, your Source, and the best Helper you could ever call.
2025 Official Prayer Guide
This official 8-page guide provides you with essential resources to focus your prayers for our nation, its leaders, and its future for the National Day of Prayer.
Be prepared to make a difference. Request now for yourself, your church, and your small group.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.- Issue 693 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
President Donald Trump released a message on National Financial Literacy Month. The president stated, “The foundation of American economic prosperity is a society empowered with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions to achieve the American Dream. During National Financial Literacy Month, we commit to providing critical resources for every American, young and old, helping them invest in a brighter, more secure future.”
Pray for the president and his economic advisors as they seek to improve economic opportunities for the American people.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act last month. The legislation would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to require that candidates for federal office disclose the foreign country (or countries) in which they hold dual citizenship. The congressman said, “If we are going to continue to allow Members of Congress to acquire and retain citizenship in other countries, they should at least be required to disclose to voters all countries of which they consider themselves to be citizens.“
Pray for members of Congress as they seek to ensure their colleagues vote in the best interests of the U.S.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, held a hearing on the bill the chairman introduced to restrict federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. He stated, “More than two-thirds of all universal injunctions issued over the past 25 years were levied against the first Trump administration. In the past two months alone, judges have issued at least 15 universal injunctions against the administration—surpassing the 14 President Biden faced throughout his four-year term.”
Pray for members of Congress as they seek to ensure the Judicial Branch does not encroach on Executive Branch authority.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams “with prejudice.” That means the Department of Justice will be unable to file those charges against the mayor, who had pled not guilty, using the same evidence. The judge stated that a dismissal “without prejudice” would support a perception that Mayor Adams “might be more beholden to the demands of the federal government than to the wishes of his own constituents.”
Pray for district court judges to be prudent in their decisions and rulings regarding the federal government.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Elon Musk, Senior Advisor to the President
Special Advisor Musk said that people will receive more money not less from Social Security as a result of the work of DOGE to prevent fraud.
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Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative for Ohio
House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan of Ohio stated that, just like First Amendment rights, Second Amendment rights should not change from one state to another.
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Judge Edward Chen, Northern California U.S. District Court
Judge Edward Chen has blocked the DHS secretary from ending the temporary protected status of Venezuelans.
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Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander, U.S. Southern Command
Admiral Alvin Holsey tesitifed before the House Armed Services Committee on the threats from China and Russia in the Southcom region.
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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- Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Born – September 1966 in Port Arthur, Texas
- Education – B.A., Baylor University; J.D., Harvard Law School
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, Judge
- Political Experience – Harris County District Court
- In office since – 2024
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 693 – Faith and Prayer History
“No proverb ever supplanted the patience of Job or the wisdom of Solomon… Moses has never been surpassed in statesmanship. A scientific theology is pointing out the footprints of the Creator to common sense. The brotherhood of man, the Fatherhood of God, is becoming the cornerstone of religion, as revealed in Christ, and as clearly traced in human history.“
– James Gillespie Blaine,
Secretary of State under Presidents Garfield and Harrison
- Issue 693 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed the military branches to identify and define the combat and noncombat roles in their services. The directive is connected with the defense secretary’s instruction that physical fitness standards be the same for males and females in combat positions. Secretary Hegseth said, “Sustained peak physical performance is essential to execute missions of the highest stakes across diverse and challenging terrains.”
For the defense secretary and Pentagon officials as they update fitness standards and define combat roles. For the military personnel stationed around the world.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Russia paused its drone attacks on Ukrainian territory as they critiqued President Donald Trump’s proposals for ending the war. Russia violated the current ceasefire agreement by attacking a power plant in Kherson. President Trump has reportedly been disappointed by the delay of President Vladimir Putin in negotiating peace.
Pray for Presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelensky as the negotiations for peace continue.
Pray for AMERICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff has outlined a 40-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that would include the release of 10-11 hostages. Mediators indicated that Hamas had suggested a 50-day ceasefire and the release of 5 living hostages. Humanitarian aid would also be delivered directly to Gazan civilians.
Pray for U.S. and Middle Eastern negotiators as they seek to implement a second phase of ceasefire and obtain the release of additional hostages.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Department of Health and Human Services announced the resignation of Dr. Peter Marks as director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The federal health agency stated that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is seeking to restore “science to its golden standard” and promote “radical transparency.”
Pray for Secretary Kennedy and HHS officials as they seek to increase scientific standards and transparency in federal health agencies.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned $878 million in taxpayer dollars to the federal government. The governor met with Senior Advisor Elon Musk to facilitate the return of the funding. Governor DeSantis said, “For years, Florida has been trying to return federal funds to the federal government due to the ideological strings attached… we got this done in the same day.”
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt fired the state’s Director of Forestry after 515 residents lost their homes in recent deadly wildfires. He stated, “When lives are on the line, every resource must be deployed without hesitation… At the forestry director’s direction, firefighting resources were delayed, unused, or even called back during critical moments.“ The governor’s ranch was one of the properties destroyed in the fires.
Pray for state governors as they address issues unique to their states and constituencies.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“Zacchaeus was a Jewish man who had chosen a very controversial vocation for himself, a tax collector for the Roman occupiers, a job that yes, brought him great wealth, but one that had also brought him much distrust and loathing from his fellow Jews. … We aren’t told how familiar Zacchaeus was with the man Jesus. But when Zacchaeus heard that Jesus was passing through Jericho, he was strongly drawn to want to see him. And no, Zacchaeus probably had no idea why he was feeling such a compelling need to see Jesus. Those feelings are not often well understood from a human perspective. They come from a whole other realm, from the ‘Spiritual realm.‘ … Here in [Zacchaeus’] words [in Luke 19:8] God also, graciously allows us to see exactly how His seeking and His saving of lost souls takes place, even when that lost one is one of the worst of the worst of sinners, a chief tax collector. … There is really no obstacle too difficult to prevent Him from bringing salvation to those who are lost.“ – Pastor Bill Adams, Living in God’s Presence, March
Since January 20, we have been united in prayer over the first 100 days of office for President Donald J. Trump and his administration. Your prayers have been a beacon of hope and strength, and together, we have witnessed the power of collective prayer.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. May we continue to carry the momentum of PRAY100 in our hearts, always seeking to uplift and support our leaders and nation in prayer.
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