July 17, 2008
Prayer Requests

Pray for President and Mrs. Bush as they pay tribute with others today at the funeral services for former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, to be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Catholic University.  Snow died of colon cancer 7/12.  The services are open to the public, at the request of the family.  Pray for protection and care and for their presence to be a source of comfort to Mr. Snow’s loved ones.

Pray for President Bush as he welcomes to the White House President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci of the Republic of Kosovo on 7/21 during their first visit to the United States as leaders of an independent Kosovo. They will discuss our strong support for the efforts of the Kosovo government to build a democratic, prosperous, multiethnic state with institutions that serve all of Kosovo's citizens.

Pray for President Bush as he seeks to work with other leaders to bring relief to the gas price situation in our country following his decision to lift the executive prohibition on exploration for oil in the Outer Continental Shelf to allow for increased domestic oil exploration and production if Congress also lifts its ban.  Pray for wisdom and resourcefulness in the development of new conservation technologies.

Pray for all Americans who now struggle due to the downturn in the economy, asking God to strengthen them with His grace. Pray for our leaders who seek solutions.

Pray for the members of Congress as they push forward in the weeks remaining before their summer recess, asking God to grant them wisdom and initiative on a variety of concerns including a gas prices bill, consumer product safety legislation, a measure addressing the spread of AIDS in Africa and legislation extending energy production tax incentives.  Pray for a spirit of cooperation as solutions are sought.

Give thanks that faith and belief in God continue to be lifted at key points of interest in the election process.  Pray for all citizens to remain engaged in the election process with prayerfulness and diligence.
 
Pray for our brave military men and women as they serve the causes of freedom and liberty in challenging, potentially harmful settings, asking God to safeguard each one with His care.  Pray for their families who sacrifice to enable them to serve, and pray for those who have lost loved ones, that they may know the comfort and encouragement of Jesus Christ.