GOD’S GUIDANCE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT “...pray for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we Prayer has always been a foundation of our nation. may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” NationalNational DayDay With one voice and mind, our forefathers united in –1Timothy 2:1,2 prayer for God’s guidance, protection and strength. Our founding fathers also called for prayer during the Great State of 85th Legislative Session 2018 ofof PrayerPrayer Constitutional Convention. In their eyes, our recently Governor Greg Abbott created nation and freedoms were a direct gift from Lt Governor Dan Patrick God. Being a gift from God, there was only one way Attorney General Ken Paxton Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen 70th Annual Observance to insure protection-through prayer. Senators & Representative For Christians, prayer is “communion with God.” Supreme Court Justices Lord Pour Out Your Love, Life, Through prayer we experience relationship with God. Mayors, Councils, City & County Officials and Liberty The quality of our prayer life then determines the Fire & Police Departments,Texas National Guard quality of our relationship with God. Prayer is talking School Authorities (public and private) “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the with God. Prayer is listening to God. Prayer is enjoy- Find your legislator: www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us ing the presence of God. Lord is, there is liberty. .” United States of America—Government 2 Corinthians 3:17 It is our goal that you, your family and friends would President participate in the National Day of Prayer. We pray First Lady Jill Biden that the event impacts your life, and that praying for Vice President TEXAS PRAYER our nation moves from a one-day event to a lifetime Chief of Staff Ronald Klain TEXAS PRAYER endeavor. So join us on the first Thursday in May and Sec. State Antony J. Blinken GUIDE pray with conviction that God would continue to shed Sec. Treasury Janet L. Yellen GUIDE His grace on thee. Sec. Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll Attorney General 2021-2022 PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERS Homeland Security  Wisdom, Ro 15:4 Interior Debra Haaland  Honor, Pr 3:6 Agriculture  Obedience, Mt 28:20 Commerce Greg Abbott,  Teachable, Ps 2:10,11 Labor Martin Walsh Governor  Support for family, Ps 127 Health HUD  Integrity, Is 35:4 Transportation  Compassion, Pr 29:14 Energy Jennifer M. Granholm Capitol of Texas NDP  Protected, Jn 17:15 Education Jim McGee  Faithful, Ps 101:6 OMB Neera Tanden ndpaustin.org  Prayerful, Lk 11:2-4 EPA Michael Regan PO Box 170069  Humble, 2 Ch 7:14 Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough Austin, TX 78717-0069 National Intelligence 512-250-8196 For information about prayer in America Trade Ambassador Catherine Tai

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TASKFORCE Adopt-A-Leader 70th Annual Observance The Freedom Seven challenges you to commit to pray for 70th Annual Observance Texas and our nation on a daily basis. Pray for seven min- Lord Pour Out Your Love, Life, and Liberty utes a day over the seven cultural centers of power in our Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. ” 2 Corinthians 3:17 nation. Connection... Get to know your leaders and make it possible for them to know you. Build rela- Family - Pray daily for the institution of the family which tionships of trust in your community, city, Texas and America. is under attack in our nation. Praise God for marriage and pray for families within your circle of influence that are Direction... Ask them how you can help them make decisions and how you can pray for God’s struggling. direction. Share that NDP is not a one-day event, but a daily discipline of prayer.

Sunday: Church - Pray for all of Texas churches and Correction... Offer positive perspective for good legislation—preserving & protecting our free- their leaders while asking God to grant us wisdom and doms to gather, pray and worship in the public places of Texas and America. vision to make the church a place of healing and revival in America. MY ADOPTED LEADERS Name: ______Office:______Government - Pray for godly wisdom, discernment and Name: ______Office:______humility for those who serve in authority - from city council Name: ______Office:______members to the President. Lift up appointed officials such as judges, cabinet members and agency heads. Name: ______Office:______https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet/

Education - Pray that our schools instill the leaders of tomorrow with a reverence for God and respect for the www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us Christian values upon which the Bible and our nation was founded. May 6, 2021 marks the 70th Annual National Day of Prayer. Texans and all Americans have a unique opportunity to unite in heart and mind as we stand in prayer for the well being of our state

First Responders: Military, Police, Firefighters and nation and all we hold dear. Please take time to join millions of individuals who will kneel be- fore God’s throne to intercede for this great land and its citizens not only on the first Thursday of - Pray for divine provision and protection for all personnel May, but as a daily discipline throughout the year. & families. Pray for courage, dependence on God and per- severance. Pray as they live out God’s Word in strength “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance and compassion. taught in Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

-Romans 15:4 Business & Economy - Pray for integrity in our lead- ers. Lift our Christian workers and business owners up to serve with humility, compassion and grace. Seek God’s Guide to Praying & Praising Across Texas and America and Love Walking & protection and support for job security and growth. Love Talking is available at: www.ndpaustin.org

Media - Pray for journalists to be fair and accurate. Pray To list or locate a local event go to: www.nationaldayofprayer.org for sports heroes and entertainers to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Ask God to reveal truth and for it