Noon Prayer | Government Mountain
Elected officials and institutions to pray for:
· President Joe Biden – Let us pray that the President has an encounter with the Lord that changes his heart and turns him toward righteousness and leading justly. I think it is safe to say that the President isn’t fully aware or in control of all the policy that comes out of the White House, so we should pray that the blinders are taken off his heart and mind and that the puppet strings are cut off of him as well.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
· U.S. Congress – Right now, there is a bill making its way through congress (HR-1) that will essentially hand over all our elections to the federal government rather than leaving it to the states to carry out their own elections. We must pray that this bill fails, because if this bill were to become law, it would silence the voices and votes of half the country.
Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Matthew 12:25 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
· US Supreme Court - pray for the Spirit of the Lord to invade the highest court in the land with a passion for godly justice and give the majority of the justices that sit on this court the courage to overturn Roe v. Wade
2 Chronicles 19:5, 6 - Then he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, and said to the judges, “Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.”
· Governor of Florida Ron and Casey DeSantis - pray for the Lord to provide the Governor with wisdom and revelation in every decision he makes regarding the direction of our state and give him the strength to stand firm against federal overreach. And pray for the complete healing of Governor DeSantis’ wife (Casey) from breast cancer.
2 Chronicles 7:14 - “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
· Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody - pray for the Lord to give her wisdom and insight when seeking justice for those who cannot defend themselves and victims of human trafficking in our state.
Proverbs 21;1-3 - “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”
· US Senator Marco Rubio - pray that the Lord continues to guide his decisions and steps when legislating in D.C. and for favor in his upcoming election in 2022 (his race is a very important one for regaining godly influence in the U.S. Senate)
· US Senator Rick Scott - pray that the Lord gives him wisdom and revelation in the fight to regain godly influence in congress (Senator Scott leads the political committee that is overseeing the effort to take back congress from ungodly policymaking)
Acts 17:26 - And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings…
· Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White - pray that the Lord continues to provide him with strength and wisdom in proposing godly legislation during his last year on the Board of County Commissioners, and for direction when deciding if and which higher office he should seek to pursue in 2022.
1 Peter 2:13-14 - Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.
· Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers – Commissioner Myers is a God-fearing woman who is deeply involved with her church. Let’s pray that the Lord continues to use her to influence her colleagues on the BOCC to enact godly principles within county legislation.
· Hillsborough County School Board Member Melissa Snively - pray that the Lord gives her strength and resilience as she navigates the turbulent political environment of the Hillsborough County School District
Practical and spiritual ways for church members and leadership to influence the Government Mountain:
· Reach out to your elected representatives, ask to meet with them, ask to pray for them, ask them what their needs are and how you as an individual or a church family can assist them. Contact information for your elected officials can be found at this website after inputting your address https://hillsborough.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=30ff9a2de0ec485c8cea45ef6534e90b
Proverbs 11:14 - For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
· Speak during public comment at your local elected officials' meetings (virtually or in person). Links to public comment registration for Hillsborough County Commission and School Board can be found here Sign Up to Speak During A Meeting and here https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/BoardAgenda/SpeakerSignup/index.asp?BD_MTG_ID=1021&AICS_ID=0
· With the midterm election approaching in 2022, Crossing leadership and members have a tremendous opportunity to influence the Government Mountain by getting involved in campaigns for candidates who have a respect for the Lord and kingdom values. Crossing leadership can encourage involvement in the 2022 midterms by hosting a candidate forum at the church. This forum will allow members and the general public to engage directly with candidates (some of them incumbents) and here from them directly as to why we should vote for them. Opening up our church to the general public for this event will also create a ministry opportunity to those who have never stepped foot in a church before or in the Crossing in general.
· Church members can get involved and volunteer directly with campaigns for candidates who church leadership have vetted as God-fearing men and women. Suggested campaigns to volunteer for: https://votemichaelowen.com/, https://rondesantis.com/volunteer/, https://wiltonsimpson.com/