Hunger Advocacy: A Prayer for SNAP from Bread for the World

The House of Representatives passed legislation that would cut $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by making significant changes to the program. These changes would push families and children off SNAP and drive them deeper into hunger and poverty. Fortunately, these harmful SNAP cuts have a long way to go before they become law and there is a lot we can do to stop them – including using the power of prayer.    We would like to share with you a “Prayer for SNAP.” We encourage you to recite the prayer (or say a prayer of your own) and then email your members of Congress* and let them know you are praying they protect SNAP. Our prayers can make a difference.

 God, we know that only You can turn the hearts of humans towards love and care.

We ask that You open the hearts of our government officials and cause them to advocate for the lives of those who are vulnerable.

To advocate for the food security that they need to survive.

May they have care for Your people, like You do.

May they see the people in need and keep them in consideration as they move in Congress.

Lord, may care increase in their hearts so that they protect SNAP from devastating cuts and policies that will push our brothers and sisters into hunger.

We thank You for all that You do. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

*The House vote was 215-214. AZ Representative Schweikert voted “Present.” AZ Senators Kelly and Gallego will very likely vote against the bill. Additional rounds of votes will likely be needed as reconciliation between the Senate and House versions take place. In addition to contacting Rep. Schweikert, if you are a seasonal New Journey registered voter outside of Arizona (or outside of AZ LD 1), please contact your local Congressional representative regarding your viewpoint and prayers on SNAP food assistance.