Weekly Prayer Update
Pray for National, State, Local Leaders
August 23, 2021

“The First Amendment right of free speech and right to practice any faith, or no faith, are foundational American values that must extend to everyone…” – Member of the Congressional Prayer Caucus

National Praise And Prayer Points

Federal Legislation: Let’s continue to pray the filibuster stays intact “as is” and that the senate is a firewall against all bills and language – all efforts – to undermine our Constitutional Republic, Judeo-Christian Heritage, and First Amendment Rights.

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Christian Colleges Fight Lawsuit Designed To Strip Their Students Of Financial Aid

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Religious Liberty Expert Warns Against President Biden’s Transparent Attempt to Pack, Influence Supreme Court

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Court To Decide: Can Obamacare Force Christian Doctors To Perform Surgeries That Violate Their Conscience?


International Praise And Prayer Points

China: Chinese Authorities Paying Citizens To Spy On Neighbors, Report ‘Illegal’ Christian Activities

Afghanistan: Church Leader Warns ‘The Taliban Are Going to Eliminate The Christian Population Of Afghanistan’

England: ‘Courageous Christian Woman’: Street Preacher Wins Lawsuit After False Allegations Of Hate SpeechThe Perilous State Of Religious Freedom Worldwide


State Praise and Prayer Points

Religious Liberty Legislation: Continue praying consistently and fervently for the successful passage of legislation that effectively protects our Judeo-Christian heritage and First Amendment Rights. Also, pray that bills and resolutions that undermine our Rights will be unsuccessful.

The CPCF legal team has researched best practices legislation and provided talking points on various religious freedom topics to assist legislators. View a model school invocation policy

CO: Christian Baker Appeals Ruling That He Violated Anti-discrimination Law

ME: Governor Must Honor Religious Exemptions for Shot Mandate

WA: Washington State Football Coach Fired Over Post-Game Prayers Is Taking Case To Supreme CourtWA: Florist Still Might Have A Chance At Justice After Long Court Battle


Prayer For The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, The American Prayer Caucus Network, And The National Strategic Center


The CPCF helps build and support a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 federal and state elected leaders who are standing for faith and impacting the culture. Please join us in praying daily for them, their families, and staff.


Each week Congress is in session, members of Congressional Prayer Caucus meet before votes to pray in Room 219 of the U.S. Capitol. Please pray for the CPC to continue to grow and be increasingly effective for generations to come. 

Join the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation Prayer Team! Email me to join the CPCF Prayer Team! Commit to praying for the Members and families of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, The American Prayer Caucus Network, and the CPCFoundation.


Bipartisan Prayer for Government

Pray For Our President And All Those In Authority  Include: Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, All Agencies, Military, First Responders, Faith Leaders, Etc.

Click Here To Learn About Prayer Opportunities And Upcoming Faith Events On CPCF’s Faith Report Website


Prayer for Anti-Faith Groups

Freedom From Religion Foundation
American Civil Liberties Union
American Humanists Association
American Atheists
Secular Coalition for America
Military Religious Freedom Foundation
Southern Poverty Law Center


For more information about this prayer initiative, contact Summer Ingram, V.P. of State Legislative Affairs for the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation. 

www.CPCFoundation.com