Monday, July 20, 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 Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin; California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara; California Congressional Representative Tom McClintock; California State Senator Roger Niello; California State Assemblyman Heath Flora; and citizen journalists throughout Sacramento County.
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Local (Community): Pray for citizen journalists in Sacramento County and California Congressman Tom McClintock (R-5).
(Editor’s Note: Sacramento County is located in the northern San Joaquin Valley and central Sierra Nevada region with a population of approximately 1.5 million. Congressman Tom McClintock, 69, is a Republican representing California’s 5th Congressional District, which stretches from Sacramento suburbs to outer suburbs of Fresno and includes Yosemite National Park. A former journalist and public policy analyst, McClintock has served in Congress since 2009 and is known for his strong advocacy of constitutional principles and fiscal conservatism.
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 Sacramento County and strengthen Congressman Tom McClintock in his unwavering commitment to constitutional governance and the principles of liberty.”
County/State: Pray for California State Senator Roger Niello and California State Assemblyman Heath Flora.
(Editor’s Note: Roger Niello, (R-6) represents California State Senate District 6, encompassing portions of Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties. A businessman and former State Assemblyman, Niello has championed fiscal responsibility and government efficiency. Health Flora, 52, (R-9) represents California State Assembly District 9, which includes parts of Sacramento and extends southward through Stanislaus, Amador, and Calaveras counties. Flora, known for his work on economic development and agricultural issues, brings private sector experience to his legislative service.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV)
Prayer: “Jesus, grant State Senator Roger Niello and Assemblyman Heath Flora the wisdom and perseverance to advance conservative principles of fiscal stewardship and economic growth for their constituents.”
Nation/Nations: Pray for Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.
(Editor’s Note: Markwayne Mullin, 47, serving under President Donald J. Trump, is the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, confirmed on March 24, 2026. A former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and successful businessman, Mullin brings extensive executive experience to lead the Department of Homeland Security with focus on border security and national protection. Ricardo Lara, 48, a Democrat, is California’s Insurance Commissioner, serving since 2018. A former State Senator and immigrant advocate, Lara oversees the nation’s largest insurance marketplace and has championed consumer protection and market stabilization reforms.)
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 Markwayne Mullin steadfast resolve and wisdom to protect our nation’s borders and security, and grant Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara clear judgment as he stewards California’s insurance market with transparency and care for its consumers.”