Gregg Kennard (D)

Father, I lift up Representative Gregg Kennard to You. According to Ephesians 1:17-19 I pray... That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto Representative Gregg Kennard the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: The eyes of his understanding being enlightened; that he may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, I also pray According to Ephesians 3:14-21 ... For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named, That He would grant Representative Gregg Kennard according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in his heart by faith; that he, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that they might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Lord God, we lift Representative Gregg Kennard to You. We pray that he would not operate in fear of man nor fear of the schemes of man, but would fear You, Lord. Your Word says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good insight. . ." Ps 111:10 This is true for any person and as it pertains to those in government positions, it is especially important. We need leaders who operate in holy reverence and fear of You, Lord--the ultimate and final authority, ruler and judge, because this is where true wisdom & insight are birthed. We need leaders who operate in accordance with God-given wisdom and eternal, never-changing truth for in this are blessings and not curses brought upon a land. Move and work in Representative Kennard's heart and life, Lord, to make him just such a leader, that his legacy would be one that honors You and one that is noted for being a true help to those he serves. Guide and guard him in this quest, Lord. In the authority and power of the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen

Gracious Heavenly Father, may Rep. Kennard know that it is Your hand and Your sovereign purpose that is keeping him and sustaining him in his divine commission. (Ps 38:12-15) Keep him, and those who serve him, safe from the enemy's snares and free from the accuser's traps. (Ps 141:9-10) By Your great hand, Lord, deal with those who oppose righteousness and justice so that all will know it is You alone who is sovereign and true. (Ps 64:6-9) I pray that you would open his heart to hear and respond to the Gospel Message if he does not know you. I pray the prayer of King Solomon in I Kings on our leader. "Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that he may discern between good and evil." Pour out Your Spirit upon him. Shower him with your goodness and put a hedge of protection about him and his family. Protect him from the influence of the evil one and teach him to trust in you. Reveal to him by Your Spirit the marvelous truth of the Gospel. Give him discretion, foresight, and understanding in making decisions. Grant him a heart of compassion toward those he leads and serves. Help him, like Jesus to love righteousness and hate lawlessness. Help him to have the courage to do the right thing even when urged to do the wrong thing. In the Name above all names Jesus our Messiah. Amen.