Wednesday, July 22, 2026
(Editor’s Note: POND targets intercessors, citizen journalists, California counties, California’s Constitutional Officers, the California State Senate and Assembly Districts, the California Congressional delegation, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House, President Donald J. Trump, his Executive Staff and Cabinet, Vice President J.D. Vance, judges, and the Seven Mountains/cultural spheres as well as election integrity.)
Prayer Focus: Pray for Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins; California Attorney General Rob Bonta; California Congressional Representative Kevin Kiley; California State Senator Suzette Valladares; California State Assemblyman Tom Lackey; and citizen journalists throughout Placer County.
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Local (Community): Pray for citizen journalists in Placer County and California Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-3).
(Editor’s Note: Placer County, located in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento metropolitan region, has a population of approximately 430,000. The county includes communities such as Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and Colfax. Congressman Kevin Kiley, 40, is a Republican representing California’s 3rd Congressional District. An attorney and former member of the California State Assembly, Kiley serves constituents across a geographically diverse district extending from the Sacramento suburbs into the Sierra Nevada and Gold Country.)
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, strengthen citizen journalists throughout Placer County to pursue truth with integrity, fairness, and courage. Grant Congressman Kevin Kiley wisdom, discernment, and humility as he represents the people of California’s Third Congressional District.”
County/State: Pray for California State Senator Suzette Valladares and California State Assemblyman Tom Lackey.
(Editor’s Note: Suzette Valladares (R-23) represents California’s 23rd State Senate District, serving portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino mountain communities. She previously served in the California State Assembly and has emphasized public safety, economic opportunity, and education. Tom Lackey (R-34), a retired California Highway Patrol sergeant, represents the 34th Assembly District, which includes portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. He has focused on public safety, veterans’ issues, and support for California families.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV)
Prayer: “Lord, grant State Senator Suzette Valladares and Assemblyman Tom Lackey wisdom, integrity, and servant-hearted leadership. Guide their decisions so they promote justice, protect their communities, and faithfully serve all those they represent.”
Nation/Nations: Pray for Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
(Editor’s Note: Brooke L. Rollins serves as the United States Secretary of Agriculture under President Donald J. Trump. She oversees the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting American farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and the nation’s food supply. Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has served as California Attorney General since 2021. As the state’s chief law enforcement officer, he oversees the California Department of Justice and is responsible for enforcing state laws and protecting the public interest.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:15: “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Heavenly Father, grant Secretary Brooke L. Rollins wisdom as she supports American agriculture and rural communities. Give Attorney General Rob Bonta discernment, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice as he carries out the responsibilities of his office. May both serve with humility and seek the welfare of those entrusted to their care.”