08-19-26 COPrays Arvada Civic Prayer Team Notes
Present today: Sue Bradley, Linda Martin, Karen Morgan, and Donna Reyman
All praise and glory to You, Lord! Show us how to pray, Holy Spirit. May we not miss anything You would have us pray. We put on the full armor of God today.
Romans 16:20 “The God of peace will soon crush satan under your feet. Proverbs 1:33 But he who listens to me shall live securely and will be at ease from the dread of evil. “
Discussion and Prayer
We acknowledge Your greatness, Lord! Thank You, as Your mercy is everlasting. We repent on behalf of our nation and for each one of us. Shine Your light in this state and this nation.
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Elections
Victor Marx, Republican for Governor
§ Sue and her husband, Dan, recently met with Blenda Crawford, a former professor at Regis and a realtor. Blenda, of Arapahoe County, shared that she has become a true supporter of Victor Marx after some previous reservations. Sue will try and secure a Victor Marx sign from Blenda. I have secured a good sign area facing Oak Street in Arvada if anyone has other signs available.
§ Mary Starke told me yesterday, Victor Marx recently attended the Carnation Festival in Wheatridge without his dog, 2 bodyguards, and around 60 supporters. Victor was not carrying a gun (Mary’s comment).
§ Victor Marx has an upcoming deadline to complete a spreadsheet documenting his donations. Lord, we ask he has the staff to help get this done timely. We ask for favor for his campaign.
§ Testimony that Victor and his wife, Eileen have asked for prayers for their campaign. Victor: “Please pray for us. We have laid it all on the table for Colorado.”
Michael Allen, Republican for Attorney General
§ Michael is currently Michael Allen is currently the District Attorney for Colorado’s 4th Judicial District, covering El Paso and Teller counties He was first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Michael has over 20 years of prosecutorial experience and a focus on public safety and crime reduction. Thank You, Lord, Michael is willing to run for Colorado’s Attorney General. Lord, give Michael strategies to win this race
Stephanie VandenBerg, Republican for Jefferson County Commissioner
§ Stephanie is running to be Jefferson County Commissioner. She spoke at a recent HD24 and HD27 combined meeting. She is a CPA with her own firm. Her husband is also a business owner. Stephanie is enthusiastic and has good ideas for Jefferson County. Lord, help introduce Jeffco to Stephanie. Bring in the funding she needs for the campaign,
HD24, Kristopher Johnson, and HD27 Erik Bodenstab. Lord, be with these two men giving them ideas and stamina for the race. We ask for favorable outreach to all the Republican and good men and women candidates running for office. We pray for humble hearts. May they walk in common sense for Your victory.
Lord may the approximately 50% registered independents in Colorado choose the Republican ballot. Lord, we ask the message from the Republican’s simple so busy people will get the message.
Prayed a cover would be put on words professing a “Super Majority” in favor of the Democrats in the Colorado legislature. In Jesus’ Name, we smother it and command it to cease. We declare and decree this “Super Majority” will not come to be.
Lord, we ask for Integrity in our elections. Help organizations such as Judicial Watch hold to account those states not holding honest elections. We ask for real change and cleansing of our voter rolls before the elections. Lord, we ask for righteous judges to be assigned to election cases.
We pray against the Republican Party infighting. Humble all of us, Lord. May we not lose this war. Renew a right spirit within us. Revive us according to Your Word. People have devalued life. Every person treated with respect.
Children/Younger Generation
§ Young children groomed in Jeffco. For every young person defiled, renew their minds, Lord.
§ Revival State and Country. God has a plan. Trust in the Lord. Peace. Hope for the light of the Lord.
§ We pray for those on the front lines: Jeffco Kids First, Protect Kids Colorado and others. Be with the righteous teachers and give them influence, Lord.
§ Prayers against abortion, freezing eggs. Devaluation of life. Lord, show people the folly and the horrors of snuffing out life.
§ Published by the “Daily Citizen” on August 18th of this year. Roaring Fork parents are outraged. 3Rs curriculum is taught at the school district which includes graphic visuals and ideologically driven content aimed at children as young as five years old — an offense compounded by Roaring Fork’s failure to provide adequate notice and opt-out rights to parents, violating their fundamental constitutional rights. The point--ADF Calls on Colorado School District to Drop Explicit Sex Ed Curriculum
§ Lord, we ask for an uprise with other teachers and parents. Pay Attention!!!
§ We plead the blood of Jesus over Colorado as a top trafficking state.
Men
§ Lord, may the men of God arise!
§ Protect the Nick Shirleys and Turning Point in Colorado and our nation.
§ Protect President Trump.
§ Thank You, Lord, for the fight against crime in our nation. Protect our local police and sheriffs. Give Your wisdom and discernment to the FBI, Cash Patel and Pete Hegseth, of the Department of Defense. Be with DHS and ICE.
§ Reveal to the public the truth of the Muslims trying to infiltrate our nation. Karen told us the story of recent events in Dearborn, Michigan.
§ Thank You, Lord, for highlighting the story of the 16-year-old male lifeguard who risked his life to save the young boy in the ocean waters.
Colorado and our Nation
§ Lord, we ask for help with Colorado and our crime.
§ Todd Blanche, recently approved head of the DOJ, grew up in Colorado. He attended Faith Bible Church’s Christian school.
§ Another Colorado connection. Robert P. Driscoll was appointed as an Acting Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge in June 2026. This role places him in a leadership position within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), overseeing operations and policy implementation for immigration courts.
§ Daniel E. Burrows is the Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy. He is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating the Department of Justice’s major policy initiatives. Daniel’s family lives in Colorado. Daniel was formally stationed at the White House in Washington DC.
§ Lord, we ask for Your guidance for our leaders as decisions are made regarding the Colorado River Compact that is now in the Federal Government’s hands for a decision on how the compact should be administered.
§ Bring a steady soft rain to Colorado and the West, Lord.
§ Lord, help our congress pass the Safe Act.
§ We declare Jesus is Lord of Colorado!
§ Father, assign Your angels to protect our grids.
Announcements
§ HD24 meeting for Kristopher Johnson. Thursday, August 27th 6-8 pm RSVP to Melissa Patterson 303-875-4119 6546 Pierson St.
§ Breakfast Club at Faith.Church (formerly Faith Bible Chapel) has a special guest from Concerned Women of America, Karen Pennington. She will be speaking on September 10th from 9-11 a.m. at Faith.Church located at 6250 Wright St., Arvada CO 80004. RSVP requested. Linda recommended this event as she has been ministering with this group at the state Capitol. Contact Linda if interested in getting the link to RSVP. Linda’s phone number: 303-548-0860.
Lord, be with those who could not be with us today to answer their prayers.
Psalm 50:3-6 NKJV “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him.He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people: Gather my saints together to Me, Those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge. Selah.”
Praying in agreement!