As a nation that holds the belief that you created all men equal, we seek Your guidance and wisdom in shaping our approach to those who aspire to become American citizens. We implore You to guide our leaders towards the formulation of honorable and prudent immigration policies that safeguard the safety and security of our nation. Additionally, we pray for the fair treatment of those who wish to reside within our borders.
Do not deprive the foreigner or the fatherless of justice. Deuteronomy 24:17
“We need every honest and efficient immigrant fitted to become an American citizen, every immigrant who comes here to stay, who brings here a strong body, a stout heart, a good head, and a resolute purpose, to do his duty well in every way and to bring up his children as law-abiding and God-fearing members of the community.” ~ President Theodore Roosevelt – December 3, 1901
Operation World: Pray for Somalia
Stability in Africa’s most failed state remains depressingly elusive. Somalia now has a parliament and recognized national leaders after 20 years without an effective central government. But the militant Islamist group Al-Shabaab (linked to Al-Qaeda) still controls much of southern and central Somalia, and continues to hold influence in rural areas. Although it no longer contests control of Mogadishu, it continues murderous bombing attacks there, and in neighboring countries. It even battles against the Islamic State for “terrorist primacy” in the Puntland area. Pray that Somalia’s rulers might learn from the past, govern for the good of the people, and respect human rights and religious freedom. Pray that those deceived by the enemy into committing terrorism might encounter Jesus who loves them and died on their behalf.
Philippians 4:8 (NLT) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
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