WHO IS STEVE SCALISE?
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Thank God for His protection and sovereignty—because Rep. Scalise is the House Majority Whip, he had security detail who immediately defended the congressmen. Pray for Rep. Scalise. Click HERE to post a prayer for him to be sent to him via Twitter.
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” (Ps 5:11)
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) was shot Wednesday morning at a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., where congressional Republicans were practicing for a charity game. Here are five things to know about him.
He is the House majority whip
Scalise was elected whip by his colleagues in June 2014 and reelected in November, making him the third-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives. As the title suggests, his job is to whip up support for bills that GOP leaders want to pass.
Scalise’s position is significant because most members of Congress are not regularly accompanied by security details, but leaders are. The Capitol police officers who fired back and ultimately stopped the gunman Wednesday morning were present only because Scalise was participating in the baseball practice. Had Scalise not been at the field, other members of Congress would not have had police protection.
Scalise easily won a seat in Congress in a special election in May 2008, replacing Bobby Jindal, who had been elected governor of Louisiana the previous fall.
He is a leader of the GOP effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act
In his role as majority whip, Scalise helped secure enough support to pass a GOP health-care bill last month. He had been working toward an Obamacare alternative long before that, however.
Scalise previously chaired the Republican Study Committee, a group of conservatives in the House. (The committee is not quite as conservative as the Freedom Caucus, but there is overlap in membership.) As chairman in 2013, he rolled out a conservative health-care plan that garnered 130 co-sponsors but did not win enough support to pass. He has opposed climate change regulations….(Excerpt from Callum Borchers’ article in the Washington Post, Who is Steve Scalise, the congressman shot at a baseball practice?)
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Nevertheless I tell you the truth;It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you, but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:7 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37 He heal the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds. Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faitheth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth;whom the world cannot receive, because it Seth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Lord, perfect that which concerns this family, in Jesus name!
My church and I have been praying for your complete recovery and strength to your family as well.
Praying for your healing and quick recovery in the name of Jesus… Pray also for protection that no weapon form against you and your family prosper. Get well soon! God bless you and America.
Rep Scalise, I hope you know that many people are praying for you. I pray for your eyes to be open so you can see the Lord and His love for you. I pray for you to make the Lord your God and Lord. For you to feel the assurance that the Lord Jesus is with you and that He won’t leave you nor forsake you ever. I pray for quick and miraculous recovery so you could continue your job in Congress following the Lord’s heart and His guidance. I pray for your family at this difficult time. I thank the Lord for protecting you in spite of what happened and for the plans that He has for you. I thank God for the protection over the rest of the people who were present at the practice. I thank God for your security detail and pray for the Lord’s continuous protection over you, your family and the people in charge of your security. I will continue to pray for you thanking the Lord for your life and the opportunity He has given you to continue doing what He has called you to do, but with eyes open to see His majesty and authority.
Praying for your recovery and your family. We pray that this might be a wake up call to the congress and president to stop this hate speech among variety of parties. May God grant wisdom to your doctors and nurses.
Dear Congressman Scalise, I will continue to pray for you, complete healing, new organs if needed. With God all things are possible!
With love and blessings,
Christine
Representative Scalise, you have been in my prayers as you serve as House Majority Whip and I appreciate all you have done to be a positive influence in the House of Representatives. Now I praise God for sparing your life and ask Him to give you swift and complete healing and restoration. I pray for you and your family’s peace and comfort while you recuperate.
Praying for your healing and that you will receive excellent care and comfort for your family. Claiming that you are healed by the stripes of Jesus. Thanking and praising him for what he has done for us through his blood shed at
Calvary. In Jesus’ love, Gloria Wallace
God bless you and your family, Rep. Scalise. May our gracious Heavenly Father hold you in the palm of His hands. We bless you in the name of Jesus and ask for His mercy, grace and peace to comfort you. May the Holy Spirit completely and quickly heal you, (mind, body, spirit, soul and emotions), in the mighty name of Jesus. I pray the Lord blesses your wife and children with the peace which passes all understanding. In Jesus name.
To our Rep. Steve Scalise,
I am proud to call you “our Rep.” because you are working for the owner of all.
Our Provider, sustainer, guide, our – all in all. May His healing hand touch all your needs, physically, spiritually – the battle with Satan harming you and others, asking our Heavenly Father to shield you and heal you and put you back in your job serving Him and others. Your accident so to speak will not go on without doing good also. I read these prayers and it uplifted my hope and heart regarding our people loving our Lord God, trusting – Faith in Him to conqueror all. Praying it brings people to Faith in our Lord God and a revival in America. God Bless you and your family, friends, co workers for us all.
Dear Representative Scalise,
You are in our prayers for a full recovery. God bless and keep you and your fsmily-
Sincerely in Chrisr,
Sharon Guyer- Chapel Hill, NC
Do you representative Scalise,
My husband and I are praying for a quick recovery. We are also now praying for protection of all our elected officials. May God bless you and your family during this time of recovery.
Prayers, prayers, prayers..talking to our Father on your behalf! prayer calls many people calling out your name!
My husband and I are praying for you, your family and all who are taking care of you. May our Lord return you to good health. Thank you for serving our country. We are praying that our nation will return to Christian principles and people will live once again without violence, fear, and tragedies such as what happened to you.
Rep. Scalise, I pray your complete healing in the name of Jesus, and pray you will be stronger than before. Satan will always try to destroy what is moral and right in the eyes of God, but God will sustain you to do His work. Keep trusting in Him.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) May the Lord nurse you upon your hospital bed and restore you to health. (Psalm 41:3). In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Pray God Heal and Bless You and Your Family and Career.
I pray for your total recovery. Thank you for your leadership in seeking to bring America back to godly values.
I am praying for you often, thanking God for His protection over you and healing for everything in your body and soul, just as if it never happened. You represent what is good and sane in our government. And for your family, that they will be strengthened as well.
Declaring you are healed by the blood of the Lamb. God will take this event the enemy intended for harm and use it for His glory. We bless you and your family with God’s love, peace and strength. Amen!
I praise God for protecting your life. I thank you for your leadership qualities fighting for a Godly legislation in America.
I pray for those who shot you that they will come to know Christ as Savior.