Pray for our leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.- I Kings 3:28
- I Timothy 2:1-2
- Exodus 18:21
- Proverbs 11:3
- Romans 13:1-2
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Following are some passages that embody the innovation, courage and virtue of our nation's birth and early years:
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. (United States Constitution)
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. (Declaration of Independence)
...that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. (Gettysburg Address)
These concepts are foundational to our country, and they have had a profound impact on the United States and the culture at large. Our Founding Fathers established a nearly foolproof system of government; its checks and balances are among the most noteworthy aspects of our republic. Our executive, legislative and judicial branches when functioning as they were designed champion our liberties and prevent our government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive. By and large, however, the American people are sadly uninformed about democratic principles and their role in safeguarding our freedoms. What's more, the clearly defined lines between the three branches of government are becoming blurred, and United States citizens are paying the price.
We must continue to pray that God protects our way of life, asking that He would install in office men and women who are committed to serving their constituents with integrity. And we must remain in prayer for our elections, beseeching God to prompt our fellow citizens to become involved in this process. Voting is both a duty and a privilege, and the outcomes of our political races are critical in determining the future course of our nation.
May God's hand of wisdom and guidance remain upon each segment of our society, and through His Spirit, may believers be inspired to "pray continually" (I Thessalonians 5:17). We are assured that the Almighty hears our petitions. As people from coast to coast lift their voices in prayer, repentance and humility, we simply cannot underestimate how the Lord will respond. Let us together come before His throne with these words on our lips and in our hearts, "God bless America!"
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Through this prayer guide, you will have an opportunity to petition God on behalf of our leaders and those who are in authority over us, as we are instructed to do in 1 Timothy 2:1-2: As you humbly come before the Lord and seek His face, please pray that these men and women will be granted divine wisdom, guidance and strength to fulfill their important roles:
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President: George W. Bush
Vice President: Dick Cheney
Secretary of State: Condoleezza Rice
Secretary of Defense: Robert Gates
Secretary of the Treasury: Henry M. Paulson
Attorney General: Michael B. Mukasey
National Security Advisor: Stephen J. Hadley
Director of National Intelligence: Mike McConnell
Secretary of the Interior: Dirk Kempthorne
Secretary of Agriculture: Ed Schafer
Secretary of Commerce: Carlos Gutierrez
Secretary of Labor: Elaine Chao
Secretary of Transportation: Mary E. Peters
Secretary of Energy: Samuel W. Bodman
Secretary of Education: Margaret Spellings
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: James B. Peake
Secretary of Health & Human Services: Michael O. Leavitt
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development: Alphonso Jackson
Secretary of Homeland Security: Michael Chertoff
All Branches of the Armed Forces
U.S. Supreme Court
Search the Web, contact your local library, or call your state capitol building for specific names. For the latest information, go to this website.
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U.S. Senator: ________________________________
U.S. Senator: ________________________________
U.S. Representative: __________________________
Governor: __________________________________
Lt. Governor: _______________________________
State Senator: _______________________________
State Representative: __________________________
State Supreme Court Justices: __________________
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County Officials: __________________________________
Court Officials: ___________________________________
City Officials: ____________________________________
Judges: ________________________________________
Mayor: _________________________________________
Police Department: _______________________________
Fire Department: _________________________________
School Authorities (public & private): __________________
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Now that you are geared up to meet the 7x7 prayer challenge, download the free 7x7 Computer Wallpaper to help remind you to pray for our government, military, media, businesses, education system, the church and family.
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