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Intercessor, we’re bringing you the top headlines every morning for you to pray over. Make sure to check back every day for the latest news, and tune into our podcast, America’s Daily Prayer, on your favorite platform for a time of morning prayer!

These are the headlines for today -Monday the 24th of June 2024

Very few news outlets have reported on China’s actions against the Philippines. The Chinese coast guard seized two Filipino boats. China claims much of the South China Sea as its territory. Rising tensions spotlight geopolitical concerns in the Pacific region. Experts wonder if China is testing what the U.S. will do in defense of allies like the Philippines. IFA has numerous special report prayer guides on the dangers China poses.

There are also concerns about Vladimir Putin’s recent trip to North Korea. The two nations signed a mutual security pact. Russia helps North Korea with weapons, oil, and money laundering. In return, Pyongyang helps Russia evade sanctions and provides cheap labor. This trip and Putin’s visit with Vietnam suggest efforts reminiscent of the Soviet era.

In national news, did you know that according to conservative activist Scott Presler, if every Christian in the U.S. voted, presidential elections might have different outcomes. According to Presler, 30% of evangelicals are not even registered to vote. This is why IFA launched Pray the Vote 2024, where you can pray for Christians who haven’t voted in the last few elections to get out and vote biblical values.

Finally, former President Trump has suggested automatic green cards for international graduates of U.S. colleges. Some say this diverges from his prior views. Polls consistently show that immigration is a primary concern of voters.

Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, we pray about the recent actions of China, Russia, and North Korea. We pray that these nations would be used for your purposes and that you would give American leaders great wisdom in protecting U.S. interests. We pray that Christians would vote biblical values in record-breaking numbers and that our nation’s leaders would have divine wisdom to address immigration. In Jesus’ name, amen.

These are the headlines for today, Friday, June 21, 2024.

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Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The bill, which became law on June 18, requires Louisiana schools receiving state funds to feature the Commandments in each building. The law describes the Ten Commandments as “foundational documents of our state and national government.”

We’ve been praying about the impact of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in 2023, which affected the atmosphere across 16 states. A new study shows that toxic emissions from the incident were carried by precipitation to areas from Canada to North Carolina.

Missouri’s lawsuit against Planned Parenthood is moving forward, according to Judge Brouck Jacobs. The lawsuit involves Planned Parenthood transporting minors across state lines for abortions. This case stems from a video captured by Project Veritas, showing allegedly illegal advice from clinic staff.

U.S. Representative Chip Roy wants Congress to address the increasing evidence of non-citizens participating in elections. He says the proposed Save Act will correct this issue and require voter proof of citizenship. This Act is presented as a bipartisan solution to safeguard voter eligibility.

Let’s pray about these issues. Lord, we are grateful that Louisiana wants all schoolchildren to know about the Ten Commandments. We pray this will lead them to know Jesus. We pray that you would expose all of the harm from the East Palestine disaster and that you would protect people from further harm. We pray that Planned Parenthood will be thwarted in their efforts to promote abortion. And we ask You to safeguard the privileges of U.S. citizenship, including the right to vote. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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