U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- For the President as he continues to lead the nation in discussions on issues such as his Friday town hall meeting on the importance of fatherhood.
- For wise decisions on the part of State Department officials and the President as they deal with the challenges of the Iranian elections and continued protests.
- For scheduling so the First Family can spend time together.
- Cabinet Spotlight: The Department of Labor, which is tasked with job training, preventing employment discrimination, and enforcing federal job protections. Pray for its 15,000 employees and its Secretary, Hilda Solis.
U.S. Legislative Branch Officials
- For members of the House as they continue considering appropriations bills, this week for the Department of Homeland Security and Interior, and Defense Authorization legislation.
- For members of the Senate as they hold continued hearings on health care reform legislation and deal with the impeachment trial of a federal judge.
- For the staff of the Congressional Research Service, a nonpartisan panel of experienced policy experts that provide research and information to members of Congress. Pray for wisdom and that they would give wise counsel to those relying on their research.
State Government Officials
- For Judge Beverly Martin, a federal court judge in the Northern District of Georgia, who was nominated to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.
- For the family of Rep. Jerry Keen, the State House Majority Leader, whose mother passed away this last week.
- For the Department of Community Health, which oversees the Georgia Medicaid program and assists in reaching needy populations with health services. Pray for its employees and Commissioner Dr. Rhonda Meadows.
National Requests
- For the continued recovery for our national economy, especially those who are searching for jobs.
- For safety for the people of Iran. The protests have continued in spite of statements by the Ayatollah, and many fear that the militia will crack down soon.
Thought for the Week
“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” - Abraham Lincoln
