Praying for Government Officials 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Federal Executive Branch President Joseph R Biden Vice President Kamala Devi Harris Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Attorney General Monty Wilkinson US Senators & Representatives Senator Patty Murray Senator Maria Cantwell Representative Pramila Jayapal State Governor Jay Inslee State Senate Senator Jamie Pedersen Representative Nicole Macri Representative Frank V Chopp Seattle Local Representatives: Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Chief of Police Adrian Diaz Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins Council President M. Lorena González Councilmember Lisa Herbold Councilmember Debora Juarez Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis Councilmember Tammy J. Morales Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda Councilmember Alex Pedersen Councilmember Kshama Sawant Councilmember Dan Strauss Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes Pray that our officials will be filled with: Humility- For by the grace given my I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. (Romans 12:3) Wisdom- But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17) Courage- For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self- discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) .