Tuesday, July 21, 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: Prayer Focus: Pray for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon; California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony K. Thurmond; California Congressional Representative David Valadao; California State Senator Brian Jones; California State Assemblyman Josh Hoover; and citizen journalists throughout Fresno County.
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Local (Community): Pray for citizen journalists in Fresno County and California Congressman David Valadao (R-22).
(Editor’s Note: Fresno County is located in the San Joaquin Valley region with a population of approximately 1 million. Congressman David Valadao, 49, is a Republican representing California’s 22nd Congressional District, which encompasses portions of Fresno, Kings, Kern, and Tulare counties. A native of Hanford, Valadao is a lifelong Central Valley farmer and businessman with extensive involvement in the dairy and agricultural industries. Born to a Portuguese immigrant family that established a dairy operation in 1973, Valadao has served multiple terms in Congress and brings deep roots in agricultural policy and rural economic development.)
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 faithful citizen journalists in Fresno County who speak truth with integrity, and grant Congressman David Valadao continued wisdom in serving the agricultural communities of the Central Valley with dedication to rural prosperity.”
County/State: Pray for California State Senator Brian Jones and California State Assemblyman Josh Hoover.
(Editor’s Note: Brian Jones (R-40) serves as the Minority Leader of the California State Senate, representing the 40th Senatorial District encompassing portions of San Diego County. A strong voice for conservative principles in the Senate, Jones brings legislative experience and principled leadership to California’s upper chamber. Josh Hoover, 38, (R-7) represents California State Assembly District 7, which includes Sacramento County communities such as Folsom, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova. A passionate advocate for California families and education reform, Hoover serves as Vice Chair of the Assembly Education Committee and has championed efforts to strengthen schools and support student mental health and achievement.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV)
Prayer: “Jesus, grant State Senator Brian Jones steadfast resolve in advancing conservative values in the California Senate, and strengthen Assemblyman Josh Hoover as he champions education, family support, and community prosperity for the constituents he serves.”
Nation/Nations: Pray for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony K. Thurmond.
(Editor’s Note: Linda McMahon, confirmed March 3, 2025, serves under President Donald J. Trump as the United States Secretary of Education. Bringing extensive executive and organizational leadership experience from her career in business, McMahon leads the Department of Education as the Administration pursues education policy reform and innovation in American schools. Tony K. Thurmond, a Democrat, has served as California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction since his election in 2018. As the elected executive officer of the California Department of Education, Thurmond oversees all public schools in the state, serves as chief spokesperson for education policy, and provides direction to local school districts and California’s higher education system.)
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, grant Secretary Linda McMahon wisdom and clarity as she leads the Department of Education toward strengthened schools and improved student outcomes, and grant Superintendent Tony K. Thurmond faithful stewardship in advancing educational excellence and equity throughout California’s public schools.”