Prayer to Protect SNAP

And the King will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 NRSVUE

Throughout this passage, beginning with verse 35, Jesus is describing the ones who clothe, feed, host, and care for others as the ones to inherit the Kingdom of God. As children of God who seek to inherit His Kingdom, we are to view people who benefit from programs like SNAP as also being children of God that we must care for. As we gather to pray and intercede to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we are to pray with care and love in our hearts, as if we are caring for Christ Himself. The lives of our brothers and sisters throughout the nation need His care and love at this time, along with food security. Pray that our government can have the same consideration by protecting SNAP and continuing to care for our brothers and sisters.

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 here. 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 sister into hunger.  We thank You for all that You do. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.