California - Governor's Prayer Team

Deceptively titled "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act

2007-04-06T19:11:00.001-07:00

From Capitol Resource Institute - READ - PRAY - ACT - now!

This is a very important week to contact your legislators as gay marriage will heard in committee

You can make a difference on this issue by making your voice heard. Please begin writing, faxing and calling your legislators now!

AB 43 -Homosexual Marriage

Deceptively titled "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act", AB 43 seeks to redefine marriage as being between two people-regardless of gender. Despite the fact that California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22, which clearly defined traditional marriage as between one man and one woman, homosexual radicals will once again try to subvert the will of the people with homosexual marriage legislation.

Because marriage is such an important issue, CRI has published a bulletin insert for churches. Visit our web site to download the insert for your church.

AB 43 Bulletin Insert

AB 43 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday,
April 10.

Please contact your Assemblymember and the Assembly Judiciary Committee members and urge a NO vote on AB 43.

Assembly Judiciary Committee

Name Phone Fax

Dave Jones, Chair (D) 916 319-2009 916 319 2109

Van Tran, Vice Chair (R) 916 319-2068 916 319 2168

Noreen Evans (D) 916 319-2007 916 319 2107

Mike Feuer (D) 916 319-2042 916 319 2142

Paul Krekorian (D) 916 319-2043 916 319 2143

John Laird (D) 916 319-2027 916 319 2127

Lloyd Levine (D) 916 319-2040 916 319 2140

Sally Lieber (D) 916 319-2022 916 319 2122

Anthony Adams (R) 916 319-2059 916 319 2159

Rick Keene (R) 916 319-2003 916 319 2103

AB 1009-Fetal Pain Prevention
This bill would require an abortion doctor to inform a woman he/she can administer anesthesia to the unborn child to alleviate the pain the child would experience during the abortion.

AB 1511-Government Sex Education for Parents
This arrogant bill would establish the "Family Communication Public Education Campaign," a continuing public education program that "provides parenting adults with the knowledge, understanding, and communication skills necessary to talk with their children about sex and sexuality." It is also extremely arrogant for lawmakers to believe that they know better than parents how to educate children about sex.

AB 1009 and AB 1511 are scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday, April 10.

Please contact your Assemblymember, the members of the Assembly Heath Committee and urge a
YES vote on AB 1009
NO vote on AB 1511.

Assembly Health Committee

http://www.capitolresource.org/web/

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California Family Council - Update - April 1

2007-03-31T17:30:00.001-07:00

Dear Praying Friend,

In Sacramento, after a winter of cold, dreary weather, spring arrives with an abundance of vibrant blooms and warm sunshine. The air is fresh and clean, and life begins anew. Easter reminds us of the same, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Christ Jesus.

Also, in Sacramento, staff at California Family Council spends the winter months of December, January and February sorting through hundreds of bill introductions only to find – once again – a dearth of bills negatively impacting California laws and culture. Yet, along with these hostile, menacing bills – often even worse than the preceding year’s – there are nuggets of hope.

Legislators introduce dozens of bills that would protect parental authority, the sanctity of life, and marriage as between a man and a woman. These legislators and their staffs speak up to promote the voices of citizens – parents and pastors – in Capitol halls.
Citizens remain engaged with the legislative process and actively voice their opinions on pieces of legislation.
Last month, Assembly members heeded the voices of parents and agreed to rewrite legislation that would mandate seventh-grade girls receive a vaccine for a sexually transmitted disease.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger intends to veto homosexual “marriage” legislation should it again pass the Legislature.

With Easter and spring, hope is born anew in our hearts, spurring us to continue in the struggle to protect the Judeo-Christian principles in our laws and culture. We serve a powerful God, one who cares, who is all-sufficient, and who delights to work wonders in our lives. Pray for sustained optimism and unrelenting obedience along with a long endurance in the efforts to work continually to recast California laws and culture in a manner befitting God’s best.

This month, pray for a rejuvenation of citizen involvement, and that legislators, who are on break March 29-April 8, will return to the Capitol with fresh inspiration and insight, and resolve to respect and to protect their constituents’ interests.

Happy Easter!

California Family Council

P.S. CFC’s bimonthly prayer guides can also be found online at www.californiafamily.org.

Please Pray...

· and praise God this Easter for His gift of new life – through Christ’s death and resurrection!

...for the protection of life

· that physician-assisted suicide legislation (Assembly Bill 374) would again meet defeat in the Legislature. Tuesday, instead of protecting the sanctity of life, legislators in the Assembly Judiciary Committee were swayed by arguments favoring “freedom” and “autonomy.” They passed this legislation that would threaten the frail and the disabled onto the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Pray that God would convict legislators of the truth that He is the author and sustainer of all human life; even those whom humans might deem “worthless” are valuable in God’s view. Pray that Californians would not be swayed by judgments promoting the value of one life over another.

· for legislation being considered in Sacramento that would maximize the abstinence message with our young people. Although millions of federal dollars are available for abstinence education, California is the only state never to have accepted it. Pray that, as legislators in the Assembly Health Committee consider the matter on April 17, they will honestly debate AB 708 and the discussion would bring an added awareness to the public and to policy makers.

...for the sanctity of marriage

· that churches and parents would be faithful in instructing children and youth about marriage as God designed it – between one man and one woman. Pray for those enslaved by prideful, homosexual behavior and promiscuity.

· for legislators on the Assembly Judiciary Committee who will consider the latest homosexual “marriage” bill on April 10. Should the legislation again pass the California Legislature, pray for the governor’s unwavering resolve to veto it.

...for parental authority

· that legislators would honor parental authority and responsibility in considering bills that impact what a child learns about sexuality and homosexuality. Pray that parents would accept the responsibility they have for raising moral, God-honoring citizens and that they would not abdicate their rights to the state and public education.

...for California families

· for those who attended Focus on the Family’s the Truth Project in Sacramento March 23-24. Pray they would take what they learned about Christian worldview back to their churches and communities, that they would apply their new understanding, and that the seeds of that knowledge would permeate California communities and culture. Pray also for those who will attend the upcoming southern California Truth Project conference in Yorba Linda on April 27-28.

· for the many Californians who deny God’s truth and callously replace it with self-centered lies and rationalizations favoring homosexual “marriage,” abortion, physician-assisted suicide, divorce, abuse, and pornography.

“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly moved.” – Psalm 62:1-2

United in passionate, effective prayer for California families

www.californiafamily.org

News Highlights - 2-19-07

2007-02-19T23:01:00.000-08:00

Legislation to measure aquifer faces opposition
By Hank Shaw, Stockton Record
No one knows how much water Californians pump from the ground, and legislation to find out faces opposition from an agricultural community that fears the knowledge might lead to regulation and rationing. At issue is a fundamental question: When farmers or cities draw water from wells, are they dipping into a resource shared by everyone, or are they exercising a right of landownership? The lakes of water beneath the Central Valley form, collectively, the second-most-pumped aquifer in the nation: So much water has been sucked out of the ground that the land above has sunk in some places.

Some hopeful the peripheral canal's time is finally here
By Hank Shaw, Stockton Record
The Peripheral Canal. Its very name swells arteries and closes minds. For a quarter-century, the idea of a canal linking the Sacramento River to the giant water pumps in Tracy - bypassing the Delta - has been so politically toxic that the phrase "peripheral canal" is never mentioned by its supporters, who have taken to calling it "the bagel," only half in jest. Times have changed.

The hidden hand behind HPV campaign
By the Orange County Register
Everyone knows big companies lobby Congress and state legislatures heavily to rig the game in their favor. But we've rarely seen a more blatant attempt to fill a corporation's coffers by manipulating the political system, or regulate itself a market, than we're seeing in the case of pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co, the hidden hand behind a national push to require that teenage girls be immunized against human papilloma virus, HPV, a sexually transmitted disease linked to cervical cancer.

Health nut tougher to crack
By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee
Schwarzenegger's health care approach, however, is catching it from both ideological sides. Democrats want a state-operated "single payer" system or at least some tougher regulation of health care insurers, and complain about costs to middle-income families. Republicans dislike the billions of dollars in taxes on employers and health care providers that the governor wants to call fees and oppose covering illegal immigrants. And, of course, those who would have to cough up the money are not pleased.

Who will help pick the judges?
By STEVE BARIC and KEITH CARLSON, Orange County Register
With this month's resignation of Republican John Davies, Gov. Schwarzenegger must select a new judicial appointments secretary. What makes the timing of this selection so important is the fact that the governor will appoint 50 new Superior Court Judges this spring. His secretary will have a major impact on whether these appointments are conservative Republicans or liberal Democrats.

Let these limits follow Brown to retirement
By George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Willie Brown has been gone from the Legislature for almost 12 years and he isn't coming back. So maybe some voters out there will realize it's now safe to ease up on term limits.

Pray for All Those in Authority

2007-02-15T22:43:00.000-08:00

Pray for God's Will to be done . . .

2007-02-15T22:26:00.000-08:00

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	Governor's Health Care Proposal

2/14 - The Governor has proposed the most comprehensive health care reform initiative in the nation, which will bring accessible, efficient and affordable health care to every Californian.

Governor's Prayer Team - WEEKLY - free conference call !

2007-02-14T17:27:00.000-08:00

Summary:
Governor's Prayer Team is hosting a California Leaders Prayer Conference Call
Thursday evenings at 9:PM OR Tuesday mornings @ 5:AM.
The free Conference Call number is: Dial in: 1-563-843-7429, then the Access Code: 568978#

Blessings and Grace to you!

As a service to the body of Christ in California, the Governor's Prayer Team is hosting a Prayer Conference Call for leaders in our state to have an opportunity to corporately agree and fulfill the biblical mandate to pray for those in authority over us in 1 Tim 2:1-2.

I honor your ministry to your region and our state and thank you for all the ways and years you have sacrificed to see God's standard of prayer raised in our state. I believe the Lord wants to encourage you and bless you, because of your faithfulness. I also believe that as the leaders go into the gap for our state, together, we will see the Lord pour out a fresh anointing of prayer on the churches in our regions which will further propel us toward fulfilling God's goals for us.

When the Lord called me to serve as coordinator for this ministry, I was impressed that my assignment was to network the ministries that are already in place so we can petition our Lord as "the body of Christ in California." I believe the Lord has shown me that as every joint fitly supplies and we let our voices be raised to him "in one accord" with what the scriptures say, we will see the breakthrough that we have all been longing to see all the years we have been serving Him. We will be fulfilling Jesus' prayer in John 17:21 as we unite. With all of the negative reports and words being given regarding our state, I am impressed that this is more important than ever, so the Lord's plan of healing and restoration of our state will be enforced instead of the enemy's plan for destruction.

Attached you will find a scriptural prayer guide for us to use to come into agreement with God's word for our state. I welcome any and all imput from leaders such as yourself as to any further issues we might want to include etc. In addition, I have attach a flyer for another ministry who is willing to serve you in establishing 1 Tim 2:1-2 monthly prayer meetings in your area. I am also willing to further serve you in facilitating your own 1 Tim 2:1-2 conference calls in your area, by supplying you with your own conference call number and access code, for your region. It would be up to you to determine how often you would want them.

I have two available times for you to call, depending on what works best with your schedule, Thursday evenings at 8:PM or Tuesday mornings @ 5:AM. These calls will only be one hour in duration. "Could you not tarry one hour," was the scripture I felt the Lord gave me when I felt him leading me in this direction. The conference calls are free with the exception of the phone charges which will be minimum due to the times picked for these calls. Most cell phones allow you to call for free at these times.

The Conference Call number is: Dial in: 563-843-7429 Access Code: 568978#

I will look forward to praying with you!

Your Co-laborer in Christ,
Stephanie Steele
(530) 870-6906
stephanie@gptusa.org
P.O. Box 26
Rio Oso, Ca 95674
http://gptca.blogspot.com/

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2007-01-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

Shades of Grey
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the road to national health care
By JOHN FUND, Wall Street Journal
Arnold Schwarzenegger used to claim he admired Ronald Reagan most "because he stuck by his principles when others wouldn't." But with his Rube Goldberg health plan Mr. Schwarzenegger has demonstrated that at his core he prefers roles more suited to Tricky Dick than the Gipper. Should he succeed, the long-term dream of nationalized health care held by Ted Kennedy, and Hillary Clinton, will be closer to reality than ever.

No GOP health plan -- yet
By Steve Wiegand, Sacramento Bee
The nice people in Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata's office recently provided the running dogs of the media with a side-by-side-by-side comparison of the three Democratic health care reform plans put forth by Perata, Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. OK, make that two Democratic plans and a "centrist" plan. Though thoughtful, the effort clearly lacked a certain breadth in that there was no Republican plan.

California's alternative fuels plan
By Arnold Schwarzenegger, San Francisco Chronicle
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to debate legislation today aimed at reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and I am glad to see Washington finally focus on this vital issue. But in California, we're not waiting for Washington to act.

Governor's fall appears to lift his oratory skills
By George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't lost a step with his broken leg. In fact, he probably has gained ground on crutches.

The mayor's bully pulpit
By the Los Angeles Times
Villaraigosa's latest LAUSD plan is ambitious. If only he actually had control of the schools.

Looking to taxpayers for cold cash
By the Orange County Register
If the government bails out California farmers, they'll never prepare for the next crippling frost.

Farther out the limb: Drivers will pay for governor's climate plan
By the San Diego Union-Tribune
In yet another bold step to save the planet, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has decreed that California's motor fuels shall contain less of the carbon-stuffed chemicals that contribute to climate change. Whether this will do anything at all to slow global warming is highly doubtful. But drivers can be dead certain that the governor's Low Carbon Fuel Standard will cost them money – lots of money.

Governors' Prayer Team urges our readers to "pray the news"!

Governor Backs Bush

2007-01-13T22:22:00.000-08:00

Governor backs Bush plan to send more troops to Iraq
"We should give it everything in order to be victorious"
By Carla Marinucci, San Francisco Chronicle

After months of preaching the strengths of political centrism -- and doggedly avoiding partisan controversy -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken a position on one of the nation's most divisive issues, backing President Bush's call for a troop escalation in Iraq. ABC News reported Friday that Schwarzenegger is strongly supporting Bush's call for a troop surge in Iraq, saying that "we should give it everything.'' The governor's comments came in an interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos to be aired Sunday morning on "This Week with George Stephanopoulous.'' The network Friday night released excerpts from the interview (blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/) and quoted the Republican governor as saying of the president's call for more troops that "we should give it everything in order to be victorious."

Our Governor is in Continous pailn. . .

2007-01-11T23:02:00.000-08:00

Gov. reveals details of ski injury
He says that since surgery on a broken leg bone two weeks ago, he has had 'ongoing pain, 24 hours a day'

By Peter Nicholas, Los Angeles Times
He made millions playing an indestructible action hero in the movies, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sounded altogether mortal as he talked for the first time Wednesday about the pain and frustration he has felt since his holiday skiing accident. At a news conference where he released his new budget, Schwarzenegger told reporters that since his surgery two weeks ago he has been in continuous pain. "The operation was a very complicated operation," he said, "and I don't think I can ever remember having had pain — ongoing pain, 24 hours a day — like after this operation."

Governors' Prayer Team: Let's "pray the news"

Click here for other "pray the news" issues.

Governor Schwarzenegger's Inaugural Address

2007-01-06T22:41:00.000-08:00

As this is the Governor's Prayer Team, I feel it is important that we work to understand God's heart for our leaders and pray accordingly.

As I listened to our Governor's Speech I felt impressed that we must sincerely pray that God brings the unity in this state the Lord is desiring to bring and has put on our Governor's heart from the very beginning. At the Governor's Prayer Breakfast last May, the Governor was again addressing the division in our state, but at the breakfast he referred to the divisions in the church, as he called us to unity.

I felt an incredible anointing on our Governor as he spoke. I know he is God's appointed leader for our state and I cannot encourage you enough to pray for this man and his family on a daily basis.

Pray for him to have wisdom from God, pray for him to be protected from ungodly counsel and surrounded by people who have God's vision of life, healing and restoration for our state. Pray that God will give him "divine ideas" to lead this state into its destiny.

Pray for God's kingdom to come and God's will to be done on earth in California and its leaders as it is in heaven. Bless our Governor to be all God has ordained him to be. Bless his marriage, family, health, leadership, counselors etc. etc. etc. Pray the life the Lord intends him to have of blessing and grace in his leadership position and life.

In the inaugural address that I've copied below, there are many encouraging things our Governor referred to.

God bless you as you pray for him!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Steele
State Prayer Leader Governors' Prayer Team - CA
stephanie@gptusa.org
http://www.visionprayer.org/id/gpt_ca/gpt/

Governor Schwarzenegger's Inaugural Address
January 5, 2007

You Are Much Love and Appreciated . . .

2007-01-02T23:33:00.000-08:00

Beloved GPT Prayer Team Member, God richly bless you as we start this new year with hopeful anticipation for the good things God has in store for all who are called according to His purpose.

I want to thank you for being faithful to pray every day, not just for our Governor, but ALL of our leaders. Any person in leadership needs our prayers. Remember this is the vision and call of the Governor's Prayer Team to pray for all those in leadership positions in government, in the church and in the marketplace.

The men and women in high leadership positions need prayer. They carry heavy weights of responsibility. Their decisions affect millions of people around the world. Yet, they are just ordinary people, like you and me. They need God's wisdom. Pray they will seek God for wisdom, guidance and health to do the tasks. As this week is the week when our newly elected leaders are taking their oaths of office, I am asking you to pray particularly for them to remember that they are civil servants and that God himself has allowed them to have this position at this time.

Pray that they will walk in the "fear of the Lord" which is the beginning of wisdom. Pray for wise counselors for each and every one of them and that they will be delivered from every evil work. I am also asking as our state and nation is at such a crossroad, that you consider fasting at least one day a week for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth, in California as it is in heaven. When God gives you your fast day, I am asking that you would let me know what day He has given you.

If you know of others who have a burden to pray for leaders please have them log onto the California site of www.governorsprayerteam.org and send me a request to join, using your name as a referral. I close with a quote from another GPT state leader: "GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO PRAY. Many people are called to pray and to be intercessors, but few answer His call. YOU have said "Yes, Lord. Here I am, use me. He has and He will. YOU are on the front lines, in these times of crisis. When you pray, don't grow weary. We may not see answers in our lifetime, but often we do!

When we get to heaven, we will see the results of our intercession. We often don't realize the power of our prayers, in Jesus' name! Situations change when YOU pray. Deadly events can be averted because YOU pray. Angels are sent to help, when YOU pray. Realize how precious you are to God, our heavenly Father.

Stay strong and depend on the Holy Spirit to lead you as you pray. Nothing is too hard for God. Pray with thanksgiving. God loves America. We must pray that we will repent of our sins and seek His mercy that He won't destroy our land." God richly bless you and reward your faithfulness, Stephanie Steele stephanie@gptusa.org, Www.governorsprayerteam.org .

Stephanie Steele
California State Facilitator
Governor's Prayer Team

An important week, please join us in prayer!

2007-01-02T17:34:00.000-08:00

Blessings and Grace Beloved Prayer Leader,

God richly bless you as we start this new year with hopeful anticipation of the good things God has in store for all who are called according to His purpose.

As this week is the week when our newly elected leaders are taking their oaths of office, I am asking you to pray particularly for them to remember that they are civil servants and that God himself has allowed them to have this position at this time. Pray that they will walk in the "fear of the Lord" which is the beginning of wisdom. Pray for wise counselors for each and every one of them and that they will be delivered from every evil work.

I want to thank your faithful prayers for our state and ask for continued prayer, not just for our Governor, but ALL of our leaders. Any person in leadership needs our prayers. The vision and call of the Governor's Prayer Team to pray for all those in leadership positions in government, in the church and in the marketplace.

The men and women in high leadership positions need prayer. They carry heavy weights of responsibility. Their decisions affect millions of people around the world. Yet, they are just ordinary people, like you and me. They need God’s wisdom. Pray they will seek God for wisdom, guidance and health to do the tasks.

If you know of others who have a burden to pray for leaders please have them log onto the California site of www.governor sprayerteam.org and send me a request to join, using your name as a referral. I would also like to extend an invitation for you to consider being on the peer to peer part of the Governor's Prayer Team. This will ensure you being informed of all the important state issues that we will be praying about as well as provide a platform for you to share what you are doing with other leaders in the state.

I want to thank you for being faithful to pray every day, not just for our Governor, but ALL of our leaders. Any person in leadership needs our prayers. Remember this is the vision and call of the Governor's Prayer Team to pray for all those in leadership positions in government, in the church and in the marketplace.

The men and women in high leadership positions need prayer. They carry heavy weights of responsibility. Their decisions affect millions of people around the world. Yet, they are just ordinary people, like you and me. They need God’s wisdom. Pray they will seek God for wisdom, guidance and health to do the tasks.

I close with a quote from another GPT state leader:

"GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO PRAY.
Many people are called to pray and to be intercessors, but few answer His call.
YOU have said “Yes, Lord. Here I am, use me.” He has and He will.
YOU are on the front lines, in these times of crisis. When you pray, don’t grow weary. We may not see answers in our lifetime, but often we do! When we get to heaven, we will see the results of our intercession. We often don’t realize the power of our prayers, in Jesus’ name! Situations change when YOU pray. Deadly events can be averted because YOU pray. Angels are sent to help, when YOU pray.

Realize how precious you are to God, our heavenly Father. Stay strong and depend on the Holy Spirit to lead you as you pray. Nothing is too hard for God. Pray with thanksgiving. God loves America. We must pray that we will repent of our sins and seek His mercy that He won’t destroy our land."
Also, please know that we are praying for you as one of the wonderful leaders God has raised up for such a time as this.

God richly bless you and reward your faithfulness,

Stephanie Steele
California State Facilitator
stephanie@gptusa.org
www.governorsprayerteam.com
530-870-6906

Ski Injury will be cared for After Christmas

2006-12-25T23:23:00.000-08:00

Governor recuperating in Idaho
Schwarzenegger plans to stay at his vacation home for Christmas after breaking a leg while skiing
By the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continued to recuperate at his vacation home in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Sunday, a day after he broke his right leg while skiing. A spokeswoman for the governor said he planned to stay in the ski resort town, where he often vacations at least through Christmas, and was "continuing to do well today and looking forward to spending time with his family."

Pray for ALL Government Leaders

2006-12-25T23:21:00.000-08:00

The Scriptures teach us to pray first for our government and its leaders. Here are prayers we can pray for the three levels of government: federal, state, and local.
by Alan Speed (adapted)

The following prayers for the federal, state and city levels of government are adapted for personal and congregational use . . . .

We pause from our busy lives to pray for all three levels of government: federal, state and city. We believe in the positive results of making prayer a priority within this country, this state and our cities. We believe that prayer will lead to godly changes in society. Prayer can bring lasting results, and prayer can bring unity within our communities.

Without exception, Scripture tells us that when people unite in specific prayer, God hears, answers, provides, delivers and empowers them. For example; 2 Chronicles 13 tells us, "God promises to hear and answer the humble prayer of His people." In so many cases united prayer brought dramatic, powerful intervention by God on behalf of the people of Israel.

Prayer for the Federal Government

Dear God, we pray for wisdom and strength for our Country's leaders. We pray that they will have a conscience void of offence toward God and man.

We pray for our president, George W. Bush, and his family. We pray for V.P. Chaney, the cabinet ministers, , all members of joint congress and their families. We pray for the U.S. Senate and the leaders and members of all political parties, and the U.S. House of Representative, and the Speaker of the House.

We pray for the decision-makers, the planners, technicians and all the thousands of civil servants who contribute to the day-to-day operation of this great country.

Keep them forever mindful of the importance of, and expectation that, they be men and women of integrity. Help them be upright, honest and sincere in all they do.

We ask that they be men and women of strong character with sound morality, and people of principle who share a strong vision of a godly nation with a bright future.

Keep them forever mindful of their influence, particularly upon our country's young people so that future generations will be equipped to become effective, godly future leaders.

We pray for the U.S.'s international reputation and relationships, and ask that our great country will earn the genuine respect of others, not only as we enhance our reputation as peace keepers, but especially as a Christian nation—a nation of men and women of godly influence who strive to serve the needs of mankind spiritually, mentally and physically.

Our country has made much progress in the advancement of technology, medicine, education, and increased standards of living. Deliver us from deterioration in moral standards, and a turning away from the spiritual truths that originally made the United States such a great nation.

God, we pray that the leaders of this great nation will pause to reflect upon the principles that made it great.

We thank you for the wisdom and promises of Scripture, and we ask that the leaders of our country be guided by these words of wisdom, as they lead, influence, develop the laws of this land, wrestle with the challenges of balancing budgets and face many issues before them. We pray that we as Americans will never become morally bankrupt.

We pray that our leaders will lead with compassion and love, and be forever aware of their huge responsibility to the people of this nation and of their greater responsibility to God.

We will each be held accountable for what we do on earth, and we are reminded in Luke that "from everyone to who has been given much, much will be demanded; and, from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."

Dear God, we ask your blessing on our nation's leaders. Give them the strength, vision, love and compassion they require to be effective and godly leaders.

God bless and protect our nation's leaders. In Jesus' name, amen.

State Government

Leaders are asked to humble themselves and pray to seek and receive God's protection and blessing (see Ezra 8). Believers are told to ask for and receive boldness and abundant grace as they unite in one heart and mind in specific prayer (see Acts 4).

Dear God, we are thankful for the beauty of our state—for open spaces, for freedom to move around and travel, for many natural resources, for fresh water, for green grass, trees, flowers, animals, birds, and nature in all of its magnificence and splendour.

We take so much for granted. Forgive us. We know that every good and perfect gift comes from you.

Our state is home to millions of people, and order, progress; and prosperity continue to rely upon effective, skilful and dedicated leadership.

We pray for wisdom and strength for our state leaders, especially for our Governor and his family—may they be aware of our prayerful support. We pray for the House of the Senate and all the members of the Assembly as they deliberate on issues. We pray also for their families. May our leaders take time with their loved ones to create a positive, loving atmosphere in their homes and to build good family relationships.

We pray that our state leaders will always be mindful of the essential qualities necessary to provide good leadership and that they will be servant leaders who serve people with integrity, sound morals, strong principles and compassion. May their influence be positive, morally sound, inspirational and filled with compassion, love and respect.

May more and more of our leaders seek your face and secure a personal knowledge of your love and presence in their hearts.

Thank you for their personal commitment and dedication. They have made numerous sacrifices to be our leaders. They balance budgets, enact state laws and regulations, develop a vision for the days and years ahead, and help create an exciting future for our province. Yet our leaders are human and have limitations. But God, we know that you are almighty and awesome, and we ask that you bless our state leaders, the Governor, and the leaders of the other political parties who make up the political structure.

Bless the county supervisors, and leaders, and city managers and their staff's who combine with the thousands of civil servants to assist in the leadership of all states.

God bless and protect our State leaders. In Jesus' name, amen.

Our Cities

It is the responsibility of Christians to meet together and pray for all those in authority (see 1Timothy 2). Then we are told that whatever we ask for in prayer, if we believe that we have received it, then it is ours. (Mark 11).

Dear God, we pray for our city (town) and all its surrounding communities. Change demands patience, understanding, vision and planning. It requires leaders to be in touch with their local communities, with knowledge of priorities and with a love and passion for the people and the work involved. We ask that you relieve the challenges and obstacles that cause delays, and impart to our leaders the ability to make progress, and inspire and motivate people.

Jesus was our greatest example of love and compassion. He walked among the people, taught, healed, loved and took a personal interest in their lives. We pray that our leaders will experience that kind of servant leadership in their own lives.

We thank you for each of them. We ask your blessing upon the mayor and their family. Also, we pray for every member of council, that they will bring strong and principled leadership to this community. Bless their families as they balance their responsibilities between home and public office.

Not only do the residents of this community look to them for leadership, but their actions are open to observation in the state, and sometimes internationally. We pray that our leaders will be mindful of their integrity, and that they accept their responsibilities with sincerity. May they always realize exactly what it means to be in a position of influence, and may their character and honesty help enhance the vision and future for our community.

We ask your blessing upon the city councils and city managers, chiefs of fire and police and sherff and civil servants who assist in the administration and operation of this community.

God bless and protect ALL our local leaders. In Jesus' name, amen.

The three levels of government

Dear God, we pray for effective and genuine cooperation between the three levels of government, so that people are served with honesty and sincerity and as a result find a new affection in their hearts for the wellbeing of others.

We are aware of the diversity of the population, and ask that our leaders serve without bias, prepared to reach out beyond traditional boundaries of service, to meet people in their time of need, and to lead them into a bright and optimistic future. Please grant them wisdom and strength. May they experience fulfillment and peace in the service of others.

God bless and protect our leaders. In Jesus' name, amen.

Alan Speed is Toronto's former fire chief.

Seek First HIS Kingdom. . .

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I believe the greatest time for the prayer ministry is right in front of us. God wants to use us as leaders to mobilize real prayer that will shift the focus of the church off of itself and back to its first love for Him, which will produce His nature and character within His body, which will in turn produce the love for our neighbors that will be tangibly seen and felt and bring forth the true testimony of Jesus Christ. Bottom line God wants to use us to usher in the revival that we have all seen and been working for years to see it come to pass.

It is for such a time as this that we have been called into leadership. God has a plan for the deliverance of our nation and He desires to use us.

You are God's Daniel / Esther. Be not weary in well doing for in due time you shall reap, only faint not.

Sincerely, Stephanie Steele
California Coordinator
Governors Prayer Team

Welcome to the Governor's Praye Team for Calfiornia

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