World Vision Advocacy Update: October 2011
Will you become a "Justice Prayer Warrior"?
There is no authority except that which God has established. The
authorities that exist have been established by God." — Romans 13:1 (NIV)
It's good to be reminded that we have the great blessing to live in a
representative democracy. Further, Scripture teaches us that we are
called by God to pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-3).
As October 1 marks the start of the federal government's new fiscal year,
I invite you to pray with us for our elected leaders, and tell them you
are doing so.
- Download our prayer guide (pdf).
- Send a message to your elected leaders tell them you pray for them
I believe we all have gifts as the people of God that can be critically important
in moving legislators to live up to their responsibilities. We understand the power
of fervent prayer to change hearts and minds.
We can be "chaplains" and "prayer warriors" for God's justice in our world.
With the ongoing budget debate, as well as global crises such as the Horn of Africa
drought, our elected leaders face difficult decisions that will ultimately impact
millions of people across the world. Now more than ever, they too need our prayers.
It is with this mind that I invite you to pray and take action with us. I also ask you
to pray for children around the world as you pray for our governing authorities,
whose daily decisions impact communities here in the United States and beyond.
Specifically, we are praying:
- For wisdom and perseverance for lawmakers and their staff.
- For children and families affected by global poverty, injustice, and suffering
- For legislative priorities that positively impact the poor.
Download the Justice Prayer Guide (pdf) to help inform your prayers. Send a message
to your elected leaders to let them know you are praying for them today and in the
coming year.
With every blessing,
Rich Stearns
President, World Vision U.S.
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