Thursday, June 18, 2026
Prayer Focus: Pray for citizen journalists in California Senate District 13; California Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias (D-15); New York Congressman George Latimer (D-16) and New York Congressman Mike Lawler (R-17).
Election Countdown: 20 Weeks
Local (Community): Pray for citizen journalists in California Senate District 13.
(Editor’s Note: Senate District 13 is represented by 57-year-old Democrat Senator Josh Becker, Menlo Park, San Mateo County and part of Santa Clara County. He is the Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and is a supporter of non-profits.)
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread…” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Father, raise up citizen journalists in California Senate District 13.”
County/State: Pray for California Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias (D-15), Martinez.
(Editor’s Note: Democratic Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias, was elected in 2024. Previously she served in the Martinez City Council and was the first Latina elected in the city in 2012.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Jesus, give your counsel to California Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias.”
Nation/Nations: Pray for New York Congressman George Latimer (D-16) and New York Congressman Mike Lawler (R-17).
(Editor’s Note: New York’s 72-year-old Democratic Congressman George Latimer has represented District 16 since 2024 and has never lost an election. He was the 9th Westchester County Executive from 2018 to 2024. Previously, he served in the New York State Senate 37th District from 2013 to 2017 and the 91st New York State Assembly from 2005 to 2012, the Westchester County Board of Legislators from 1991 to 2004, and the Rye City Council from 1987 to 1991. He is a pro-Israel Democrat who also has been a marketing executive in the hospitality industry. New York’s 39-year-old Republican Congressman Mike Lawler has represented District 17, northern Westchester County and southern Dutchess County since 2002. He is a moderate Republican of Irish, Italian descent. Previously he served in the 97th New York State Assembly District from 2021 to 2022. He is a member of the Climate Solutions Caucus and the Republican Governance Group. Lawler is a practicing Catholic. The New York Congressional delegation consists of 7 Republicans and 19 Democrats.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:15: “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Holy Spirit, give Your wisdom to New York Congressman George Latimer and New York Congressman Mike Lawler.”
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