Thursday, December 4, 2025
Prayer Focus: Pray for citizen journalists in California Senate District 27; for California Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-46); Missouri Congressman Eric Burlinson (R-7) and Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (R-8).
Election Countdown: 48 Weeks
Local (Community): Pray for citizen journalists in California Senate District 27 which is represented by California State Senator Henry Stern, Malibu, an environmental Jewish attorney elected in 2016, the first millennial elected to the California State Senate.
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 27.”
County/State: Pray for California Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-46), North Hollywood.
(Editor’s Note: California Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, D-46, 44-years-old, first elected in 2018 for the 45th Assembly District and then in 2022 to the 46th Assembly District. He is Jewish and served as the Assistant Majority Whip. He is also the chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Assemblyman Gabriel is an anti-gun advocate and has fought against synthetic food dyes used by school lunch programs.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Lord, give your counsel to California Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel.”
Nation/Nations: Pray for Missouri Congressman Eric Burlinson (R-7) and Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (R-8).
(Editor’s Note: Missouri Congressman Eric Burlinson is 49-years-old, and was elected in 2022. Previously, he served in the Missouri House (R-133) from 2008-2016 and in the Missouri Senate (R-20). Congressman Burlinson is involved in the Right To Life and with the National Rifle Association of America. He serves on a board that supports battered and abused women. Previously, Burlinson was a software engineer and business analyst. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, is 45-years-old, and was elected in 2013 to represent 30 Missouri counties. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives for four terms and at age 25 was one of the youngest members ever elected. He also served as Majority Whip. Congressman Smith is a defender of gun rights and opposed mandated COVID-19 vaccines. Missouri has a Congressional delegation of 8: 6 Republicans, 2 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 Missouri Congressman Eric Burlinson and Missouri Congressman Jason Smith.”