Each week, the blog will highlight new prayer requests for government leaders in both Washington and Atlanta, based on current events. During the week, additional requests may be added as the news changes. Each week will also contain a "Thought for the Week" about how we should approach our government leaders.
U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- That the President and Vice President would have the wisdom they need to govern the country.
- That staff members in key positions in the Administration would give wise counsel to their superiors.
- That the President and his family would be able to find a solid church in the DC area.
- For the President’s daughters, Malia and Sasha, as they adjust to new surroundings and a new school.
- For the First Lady, as she begins to fill her role in addition to being a mom and supporting her husband.
U.S. Legislative Branch Officials
- For members of the Senate as they consider the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which passed the House last week and the continued confirmation of a number of executive branch officials, including Attorney General-designate Eric Holder starting tomorrow.
- For members of the House as they consider the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program and a major omnibus budget bill this week.
- For Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer as the House Democratic Caucus holds its annual issues retreat on Wednesday through Friday.
- That the chairmen of the Appropriations Committees, Sen. Jack Hill and Rep. Ben Harbin, would be able to locate the funds necessary to balance the state’s budget.
- For endurance and wisdom for state legislators on day 11 of the 2009 session, which is tomorrow. There are 40 working days in a legislative session.
- For the transportation funding issue in the state of Georgia, as Governor Perdue, Lt. Governor Cagle, and Speaker Richardson work to craft a compromise.
- That the national economic picture would improve.
- For those who have lost jobs and their families as they search for work.
“Without ceasing, for all our emperors we offer prayer. We pray for life prolonged; for security to the empire; for protection to the imperial house; for brave armies, a faithful senate, a virtuous people, the world at rest, whatever, as man or Caesar, an emperor would wish.” - Early Church Father Tertullian (regarding an Emperor that was killing Christians).
