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Prayer Requests for Day 39 of the Government Shutdown

"Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered." Proverbs 21:13

Today, many Christians awoke to the news that no additional SNAP benefits will be distributed in November. That means that approximately 65% of SNAP recipients were fortunate enough to receive food assistance, but the remaining 35% have been left hanging in the wind:

  • How many hungry children do you think are counted in that 35%?
  • How many mothers and fathers are leaving their plates empty to feed their children?
  • How many families will go hungry over the Thanksgiving holiday?

The last time I checked, being kind to the poor is a way we honor God. Keeping poor and working-class people from feeding their families is in no way honoring the God we serve. Mother Teresa so eloquently said, "What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy." Now is a good time to help others and hasten your feet towards the poor and needy.

As we continue to pray daily for elected representatives, governmental leaders, and the people negatively impacted, my prayer requests for today is as follows: 

Prayer Request for Day 39 of the Government Shutdown

  • Pray that elected representatives and governmental leaders begin to act with honesty and a commitment to justice and what is right.
  • Ask for God's protection from harm and evil influences, and that He would guide the paths of the poor and needy.

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