If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
(2 Chronicles 7:14)

1. Pray for the New Virginia law to be passed.
   The new law is an amendment to the state's 1997 Affirmation of Marriage Act, which prohibits gay marriages. The amendment extends that ban to civil unions, partnership contracts and other "arrangements between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges or obligations of marriage."
   
   Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore, nominee for governor next year, has said he believes the law will pass constitutional muster.
   
   Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created (Genesis 5:2).
   
2. Pray that the Constitution Restoration Act will become law.
   This bill would request that judges would no longer be involved in cases that involve the Ten Commandments, school prayer or the Pledge of Allegiance, anything that acknowledges the sovereignty of God in America. This bill is on hold in the House Judiciary Committee. Pray that those that are reviewing it would move it quickly, before the November 2004 election, into the House and Senate to be voted on.
   
   Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance (Psalm 33:12)
   
3. Please pray for the challenges that now face Partial-Birth Abortion law.
   U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton ruled the law unconstitutional on June 1ST 2004. This ruling will pave the way for the U.S. Supreme Court, where it's expected the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act will ultimately be decided.
   
   This legislation would require those who perform abortions on children 20 weeks or later after fertilization to inform the woman seeking the abortion of the medical evidence that the unborn child feels pain.
   
   Pray that the court ultimately will conclude that the ban on partial-birth abortion is constitutional, and that the life of the baby will be protected.
   
   My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. (Psalm 139:15-16)
   
4. Pray for wisdom, strength, courage and spiritual victory for President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Pray that they will always be mindful that they are serving God and not man.
   
   Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye service, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
   Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:22-24).
   
5. Pray for the Passage of the Federal Marriage Amendment Act, House Joint Resolution 56.
   
   Only 118 members of congress and 14 senators have signed on as co-sponsors of this amendment. Our leaders need to hear our voices- So call or write your U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator local office. It is estimated that 4 million Christians did not vote in the 2000 elections.
   
   Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain (Ecclesiastes 12:1-2).
   
6. Army Private First Class Keith M. Maupin, known as Matt, was shown on video footage surrounded by five masked men holding automatic rifles. He was captured April 9. Maupin and Sergeant Elmer C. Krause, 40, were listed as missing after their convoy was attacked April 9 outside Baghdad.
   
   Pray for the safe release of Private First Class Maupin and Sergeant Krause, as well as all other kidnap victims in Iraq. God is able to keep and protect them, and to set them free.
   
   No weapon that is formed against thee shall proper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord (Isaiah 54:17).
   
7. Pray for all parents as they face drastic changes in this nation. Pray that the Lord would grant them wisdom and strength to guide their children according to God’s word.
   
   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him (James 1:5).
   
8. Pray that our Governors, Senators, Congress, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court Judges will walk in the ways of the Lord.
   
   I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty (1Timothy 2:1-2).
   
9. Pray for the appointment of 2 new Godly Supreme Court Justices prior to the November elections.
   
   The appointment of Supreme Court Justices will be godly men or women and set the tone for all of the challenges to our Christian Nation.
   
   Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints (Ephesians 6:18).
   
10. Pray for the spirit of decency and modesty to return to our nation, that the forces that shape and influence our children, youth and adults will forsake lewd and immodest behavior.
    
    He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour (Proverbs 21:21)
    
11. Pray for our troops as they continue to serve rebuilding and protecting Iraq. Pray also for all American troops around the world, that God will guard and guide them with His protection and care.
    
    A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee (Psalm 91:7).
    
12. Pray for the Unborn Victims of Violence bill that was signed by President Bush.
    
    This bill is vigorously opposed by pro-abortion advocacy groups, which say that the bill would conflict with the U. S. Supreme Court rulings legalizing abortions. "Under this law, those who direct violence toward a pregnant woman will answer for the full extent of the harm they have done, and for all the crimes they have committed,” the President said.
    
    For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
    
13. Please continue to pray that the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance will remain. The decision will be rendered in June 2004.
    
    I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD (Psalm 27:13-14).
    
14. Pray for those denominations that are rendering decisions about homosexuals in positions of ministry.
    
    And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it
    (John 14:13-14).
    
    
15. Pray for the California Supreme Court will uphold the Y2000 law that
    marriage is a union between a man and a woman.
    
    The California Supreme Court halted San Francisco’s gay marriages in March.
    That leaves the question of what to do about the gay and lesbian marriages already performed at City Hall. Pray the justices do not remain silent on this issue.
    
    And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. (Genesis 2:23).