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WalletHub wrote an article entitled "Most Sinful Cities in America in 2026". They compared 182 cities using 7 major categories broken down by 38 indicators for illicit behavior. Four of the cities are in San Bernardino County: San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. Let's seek an awakening of God's people to pray, seek His face, unite in intercession and repentance on behalf of these sins. Let's believe for revival of lives transformed by the Holy Spirit which reform cities. Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Monday, June 29th - PRAYER FOCUS: Dirtiest City by Pollution Category Podcast Lawn Starter studied 303 of the most populated US cities to rank which made up the dirtiest based on 4 categories: pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and consumer satisfaction. Six of the cities in San Bernardino County were reviewed San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, Victorville, Apple Valley & Rancho Cucamonga. Sadly, San Bernardino city ranked NUMBER 1 out of 303 cities as the dirtiest based on all four categories which is was last year as well. Why? “California cities in the Inland Empire, like San Bernardino, tie with the worst median air quality. The shipping industry is exploding in this region, with a freight corridor boasting over 4,000 warehouses and nearly 600,000 diesel-fueled trucks driving through the Inland Empire on a daily basis. Ontario ranked 5 same as last year; Fontana 19 up from 23; Victorville 30 up from 31; Rancho Cucamonga 121 up from 160 and Apple Valley 134 up from 172. San Bernardino & Fontana are in the top 10. Prayer points: County Supervisors who sit on the South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality; leaders on the Water districts: SBMWD serves San Bernardino & unincorporated cities; each major city has its own water district/leaders; officials overseeing Greenhouse/Gas emissions; more ways to help commuters spend less time, fuel and money commuting; smokers decrease. Friday, June 26th - Anger & Hatred by Assault, Robbery, Rape & Murder Podcast For the four cities analyzed here are their percentages: Assault – San Bernardino 3.6%; Ontario 2.9%; Fontana 2.2 & RC 1.9. Robbery – SB 1.3%; Ontario .93%; Fontana & RC .77%. Rape – Ontario .47%; RC .46%; SB .45%; Fontana .42%. Murder – SB .096%; Fontana .06%; Ontario .05%; RC .03%. Cities with highest percentage in each category. Assault [threatening behavior that makes someone reasonably fear they’re about to be physically harmed]– from 31% to above 8% Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Yermo, Daggett, Oro Grande, Trona, Hinkley Robbery [taking of personal property from the person or presence of another, against their will, by means of force or fear]– from 3.1% to above 2% Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Yermo, Hinkley, Blue Jay, Dagget, Cedar Glen, Running Springs, Homestead Valley, Newberry Springs, Lucerne Valley. Rape [nonconsensual sexual penetration, classified as one of the most serious felonies under both federal and state law]– above .5% Cedar Glen, Green Valley Lake, Cedarpines Park, Big Bear City, Blue Jay, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Skyforest, Running Springs, Arrowbear, Wrightwood, Sugarloaf, Crestline, Oro Grande, Lucerne Valley, Hinkley, Fort Irwin, Mentone, Pinon Hills. Murder [unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought either by intention to kill or extreme recklessness that showed a complete disregard for whether anyone lived or died.] – above .1% Calico, Yermo, Edwards AFB, Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Dagget, Oro Grande, El Mirage, Hinkley, Muscoy, Pioneer Town, Fawnskin, Landers Thursday, June 25th - Anger & Hatred by Arson, Kidnapping & Animal Cruelty Podcast For the four cities analyzed here are their percentages: Arson – RC .2%; Ontario .19%; San Bernardino & Fontana .15%. Kidnapping – Ontario & Fontana .13%; San Bernardino & RC .12%. Animal Cruelty - RC .03%; Ontario, Fontana & San Bernardino .02% Cities with highest percentage of each category. Arson [burning or charring property on purpose, with malicious or fraudulent intent] – Between .32 & .29% Hinkley, Blue Jay, Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Landers, Baker, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Kelso, Homestead Valley, Mt. Baldy and Newberry Springs. Kidnapping [abducting someone and holding them captive:] – From .188 to .128% Kramer, Edwards AFB, Pinon Hills, Dagget, Oak Hills, Ontario, Pioneer Town, Lytle Creek, Big Bear City, Arrowbear, Running Springs, Phelan, Sugarloaf, Fontana, Hinkley, Searles Valley and Spring Valley Lake. Animal Cruelty [causing harm to an animal whether by purposeful action or neglect] – from .05 to .045% Oro Grande, Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Newberry Springs Wednesday, June 24th - Anger & Hatred Categories & Ranks Podcast Anger & Hatred – indicators used in this category include Violent Crimes per 1K residents; Sex Offenders per Capita; Aggravated Assault Offenses Known to Law Enforcement per 1K Residents; Bullying Rate; Hate-Crime Incidents per Capita; Hate Groups per Capita; Deaths due to Firearms per Capita; Number of Mass Shootings; Presence of Terrorist Attacks. San Bernadino ranked 20 last year 24; 2nd worst in California behind Oakland. Ontario moved up to 115 from 124; Rancho Cucamonga moved one to 141 from 142 and Fontana stayed at 163. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. San Bernardino had the highest of the 4 for Assault, Robbery & Murder and Ontario had the highest for rape. Let’s pray they will decrease over the next year. Prayer points: Crime decreases; crime grade improves, less violence, less property crime & lower drug crimes; gangs divide & decrease; Central Detention Center, San Bernardino City Jail, Central Valley Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center; Operation Consequences; public safety, Criminals, Prisons reformation by the transforming Gospel, deliverance from gangs & addictions. Tuesday, June 23rd - Jealousy from Theft, Burglary, & Vandalism Podcast Theft are Amboy, Cima, Cadiz, Mt. Pass, Nipton [all small towns] 93%; Baker 92%; Essex, Fenner & Goffs 90%;Yermo 51%; Dagget 45%; Hinkley 43%; Fawnskin 34%; Landers 33%; Homestead Valley & Kramer 32%; Blue Jay, Lenwood & Mt. Baldy 31%. Vehicle Theft above 7% include Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadix, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Montclair. All but Montclair are very small towns. So the percentage can be higher due to population ratio. ID Theft: 1-4% include Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Wrightwood, Calico, Yermo, Fawnskin, Dagget, Blue Jay Burglary 10-27% include: Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Calico, Yermo, Hinkley, Trona. Vandalism 5-12% include: Amboy, Cima, Ivanpah, Mountain Pass, Nipton, Baker, Kelso, Cadiz, Essex, Fenner, Goffs, Blue Jay, Calico, Yermo, Hinkley, Trona, Fawnskin, Dagget Of the four cities analyzed for jealousy – San Bernardino 17.4% theft; Ontario 15%; Fontana 13.7% and RC 12.5%. Vehicle Theft – Ontario & San Bernardino 6.2%; RC 5.4%; Fontana 4.4%. Burglary – San Bernardino 3.8%; Ontario 3.3%; Fontana 2.4%; RC 2.1%. Vandalism – San Bernardino 3%; Ontario & Fontana 2.4%; RC 2.2%. ID Theft – Ontario .36%; Fontana, RC & San Bernardino .3%. Monday, June 22nd - Jealousy Indicators WalletHub analyzed thefts per 1K residents; Identity theft per capita; fraud and other complaints per capita. In the last 3 years all four cities got worse. San Bernardino worsened by going up from 84 last year to 69 this year. Ontario moved up from 120 last year to 103. Rancho Cucamonga was 129 now is 110. Fontana ranked 150 in 2024 and went up to 130. We need to pray and cover these communities and their surrounding cities. A hedge of protection from anyone moving to our county with wrong intentions. [Ps. 91] Intercession for those in gangs, cartel and terrorist groups. Good news & Prayer need: Several new operations took place to work on these crimes. Operation Grizzly a multi-agency operation targeting people in violation of parole, Fentanyl and money seized after investigation in Rancho Cucamonga, Four Colombian nationals were arrested for their alleged roles in an organized residential burglary crew that targeted homes across Southern California; Over 70 arrested, dozens of firearms seized in Southern California crime suppression operation; “Operation Firewall” leads to 101 arrests for child exploitation across San Bernardino County; Inland Empire Operation Volcano Nets 42 Arrests in a yearlong crackdown on online child sexual exploitation across the Inland Empire has ended with 42 arrests, wrapping up an expansive investigation into people accused of trading child sexual abuse material. This is just a few in the past months. Prayer points: Crime rates go down in all stealing categories in each city; outreaches that address stealing; sentences for thieves to work & payback what they stole to the victims; more graffiti laws in each community; citizens vote to ensure vandals fix, pay for, or paint over damaged items; task forces to find vehicles faster esp. for those selling parts for more evil; greater education for cybercrime preventions, more cyber PI experts to identify criminals; where there are no city council, county supervisors create teams to address the problems & prevention in the smaller cities Friday, June 19th - Vanity by Tanning Salons, Plastic Surgeries, Sex Reassignment What causes a person to use a tanning salon or get plastic surgery? Not always is it for vanity reasons; some people need plastic surgery due to scars, diseases, burns or car accident injuries. Vanity was the next category they studied by measuring # tanning salons and search interest for the top 5 plastic surgeries. Los Angeles & San Diego ranked #1 and 2 out of the 182 cities researched. San Bernardino moved down to 151 was 140 last year; RC moved up to 115 moved from last year 118, Ontario went down one to 160 last year 159; Fontana went down to 153 last year 146. Prayer needed: UCLA Health offers comprehensive Gender Health Program; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center features Transgender Surgery & Gender Health programs; Keck Medicine of USC offers holistic, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care; Scripps Health provides surgical procedures for transgender and nonbinary individuals. Praise report: Accessing gender-affirming surgery or medical interventions as a minor (under 19) in California has become highly restricted. Major healthcare providers, including Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Medicine, and Rady Children's Hospital, have paused medical treatments and surgical procedures for minors, citing federal pressures and evolving legal policies. Prayer points: People will be filled with an awe and reverence from the Lord, the fear of the Lord would be honored more than outward appearance, people would see their value in God more than in how they look, tanning salon owners/workers required to notify clients of potential harm from tanning beds i.e. cancer, premature aging, immune system compromised; plastic surgeons not push unnecessary/costly procedures; laws to protect minors from getting reassignment surgery; education of health issues on the surgery, exposure & expelled if done solely for the money, laws passed it can’t be done as a minor, more teachings on beauty skin deep by families and churches. Thursday, June 18th - Lust Measured by Tinder Searches & Teen Birth Rate About Tinder – most popular online dating app that finds singles who live locally; reputation as a hook up app, shows pictures profiles that you swipe right if you like, left if not interested. Requires a picture and short blurb about yourself including relationship goals. Most used by age 52% 18-29; 38% 30-49; 10% 50+. The teen birth rate continues to drop as with the state and national averages. For SBC it is now 12.4/1000 in 2024 and to 4.5/1000 for those 15-17 years old. Prayer Needed: California Planned Parenthoods 2024-25 statistics report. In it they say, Sexually Transmitted Infection [STI] Testing increased 30% last year. They tested 550,517 times and aborted 17, 315 babies. Additionally, they went to Sacramento to solicit help from legislators who helped to pass AB 2085—a bill that prohibits municipal interference in the development of new reproductive health care. As a result, they opened a new Planned Parenthood in Fontana. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/fa/c4/fac43d91-9512-46aa-813b-c49d501918ee/c3annualreport_final_10302025.pdf Prayer points: People review apps for safety features before using, Christians pray before using an online dating app, higher standards required when using the apps [i.e. conservative pictures, nothing abusive, aggressive, immoral allowed in conversations]; apps used for sexual immorality would diminish in use; people delivered from sexual addictions, revival among those developing, promoting & using the apps, teen births continues to decrease in rate; abortions among teens decrease, more education on the option to adopt; increase promotion of abstinence before marriage at home, in school and at church. Wednesday, June 17th - Lust Indicators by Adult & XXX entertainment/events San Bernardino [SB] ranked 101 down from 99; Rancho Cucamonga [RC] ranked 106, up one from last year 107; Ontario ranked 140 stayed the same as last year, Fontana ranked 145, down from 141 last year! Indicators by reviewing number of Adult Entertainment establishments per capita including escort services, gentlemen’s clubs, etc. Erotic/Burlesque events per capita. Measures search interest for online XXX adult entertainment in the county. Adult Entertainment Establishments per Capita [escort services; gentlemen’s clubs, etc.] – San Bernardino [13+]; Ontario [9]; RC [9]; Fontana [11] [also Victorville, Rialto] Erotic/Burlesque Events per Capita – over next 2 months over 12+ events Google Search Interest Index for “XXX Entertainment [measures search interest for online adult entertainment] Prayer points: Less adult entertainment establishments replaced with a healthy business; people who own will get saved & change the business; people attending these place on ground or online will be convicted and delivered and set free; those who are victims from sex trafficking will be found, counseled, healed, released and find new edifying work, those who succumb to this work for the money will see its long term damage to multitudes; perpetrators get harsher penalties more than the prostituted. Tuesday, June 16th - Prayer Podcast Laziness HS Dropout & Unemployed Prayer points: Increase in grad rates, decrease in drop outs, ways to help students stay in school and be motivated, more intervention for those who drop out with disabilities; more parents take an active role in child’s education, those 16-24 able to find jobs and better work ethics, more teachings, Bible studies, family discussions on the benefits of working versus being lazy, break the stronghold of entitlement, pride and arrogance, more understanding of God’s love vs selfishness. Laziness – Total Points: 14.3 High School Dropout Rate: In SBC 2.6% dropped out county wide; San Bernardino 2.6%; Ontario 2.6%; Rancho Cucamonga 1.6%; Fontana 1.5%; Worst in county is Trona Joint Unified at 58.5%; Victor Valley Union High at 5.9%; Barstow Unified at 3.4%; Lucerne Valley Unified 3.1%. Disconnected Youth (16-24) Rate [not in school nor working] by city: San Bernardino unemployed 16.7%; No diploma 27%; 31% HS grad; 27% some college; 14% college degree. Ontario 4.1% unemployed; 24% no diploma; 27% HS grad; 22% some college; 25% college degree Rancho Cucamonga 3.4% unemployed; 8.5% no diploma; 19% HS grad; 25% some college; 47% college degree Fontana 4.2% unemployed; 23% no diploma; 28% HS grad; 23% 26% some college; college degree Monday, June 15th - Laziness: Amount Watching TV vs Volunteering Podcast Volunteer Rate: 30% formally volunteer, 40% fundraising, 34% food distribution. Top causes in order 1 to 6: hunger/homelessness, health/wellness; faith/spirituality; animal/wildlife, children/youth, environment/conservation. Avg. 52 hours/year; baby boomers' highest percentage; women more than men. Volunteers benefit with a stronger sense of unity, improved overall physical and mental health and aids to resume building. Avg. Daily Time Spent Watching TV by hours: By age group: 18-34 [1.37]; 35-49 [3.24]; 50-64 [5.43]; 65+ [7.14]; all adults 4.16 [FYI comparison interacts with smartphone avg. 3.30 hrs./day in addition to TV] Prayer points: More people would volunteer at churches, see its importance and value to the body of Christ; more education on why helping others benefits health emotionally, spiritually and mentally; increase in volunteers for good causes; opportunities to build relationships with people outside their comfort zone; the kindness, sacrifice and love displayed would improve communities, volunteers touted more in ads, movies, shows; church volunteers see it as every member being part of a family and all are needed; TV filters used; people would monitor what and how much they watch, is it redeeming the time. Scriptures: Lk. 6:38; Heb. 13:16; 2 Cor. 9:7; Rom. 12:2; Jms.4:4; Matt. 6:2; 1 Jn. 2;15 Friday, June 12th - Laziness involving Adults not Exercising & Avg. Weekly Hours Worked Share of Adults Not Exercising: SBC has a countywide campaign called Vision 2BActive; educating and encouraging people to increase their physical activity. In a typical week, youths 5-17 should be physically active at least 60 minutes/day; adults 30 moderate daily 5 days/week. Currently 34% of youths meet the goal and only 23.5% adults. Facts: 75% of SBC residents live within 1 mile of a local park, 5 miles from a regional, state or federal park. Average Weekly Hours Worked: National average is 34.6 hours/week; SBC averaged 35.5 for the last 12 months. Found average commuter time/week by city: San Bernardino [28.9 hrs]; Fontana [34 hrs]; Ontario [31.5]; Rancho Cucamonga [32.2]. Prayer points: more adults to exercise the minimum 30 minutes/day, motivate others to do the same including their family, address obesity and need to treat our temples well from home, church and studies, people would take up the 2Bactive challenge that SBC provides, people will walk more; use stairways, see the benefits, commuting time would lessen; more jobs available closer to their homes or move closer to jobs; teachings on how to balance work, family and body care; parks, trails, would be used more and safe. Thursday, June 11th - Excesses/Vices of Obesity, Fast Food & Caffeine Obesity - In 2024, 32.3% of adults in SBC were overweight and 36.5% were obese. Statewide, the proportion of adults who are overweight (33.0%) is slightly higher than in San Bernardino County, while the statewide rate of obesity (27.8%) is approximately nine percentage points lower than the San Bernardino County rate. In the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2024, there has been an increase in the proportion of San Bernardino County adults with obesity, while the percentage of overweight adults appears to be trending downward. Statewide there has been little change in rates of obesity and overweight. [Overweight & Obesity – San Bernardino County Community Indicators] Fast Food - There are 1,050 Fast Food Restaurants serving 2,121,220; that’s 1 per 2,020 people & 1 per 19 sq. miles. Top cities with most: Ontario 132; San Bernardino 99; Rancho Cucamonga 96; Fontana 95. Caffeine - Share of Adult Coffee Drinkers - how much is too much consumption in a day? More than 4 cups brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Prayer points - all these statistics improve with less people overweight/obese; less fast-food establishments and more healthy options, moderation in coffee drinking no matter what form it’s taken. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Proverbs 25:16: "If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit." Wednesday, June 10th - Excesses/Vices of Smoking & Poverty Podcast The next 2 indicators of a sinful city’s excesses and vices are smoking and debt-to-income ratios which demonstrate a poverty rate. Smoking cigarettes in California declined among adults in the last 5 years but increased in the number of youths who used other vices like hookah, e-cigarettes & vaping machines. In our county, Adult Smokers are 13% in SBC [increased by 2%]; CA avg 9%; US avg 15%, 18% high school students used e-cigarettes/vaping machine 1/x daily. The average poverty rate in CA is 17.7%. Nineteen cities in San Bernardino County are above 17.7% which is 11 less than last year praise the Lord! Those above 17.7% include the following from highest down: Daggett; Hinkley; Needles, Baker, Homestead Valley, Muscoy, Cedar Glen, Morongo Valley, Trona, Sugarloaf, Searles Valley, Barstow, Joshua Tree, Big Rivers, Landers, Pinon Hills, Victorville and Montclair. All four cities reviewed for excesses and vices in SBC went down in poverty levels!! - 9.92% Fontana; 12.4% Ontario; 18.6% San Bernardino; 8.01% Rancho Cucamonga. Prayer points: Continued education on the harms of smoking; more education on vaping to youth; decrease in number of adults/youth who smoke any type; churches find creative ways to not only feed the poor, but also help them learn how to manage their income; schools return to teaching budgets, community colleges offer classes on how to save/spend affordably; more teaching from pulpits on scriptural money management principles; people would take some of these poorest cities and pray for them for a month or year; of the 10 poorest cities 4 legalized cannabis distribution in all forms; for the city councils to see the correlation to poverty and use of it; find alternative ways to build their economy and income. Tuesday, June 9th - Excesses/Vices of Marijuana, Opioids & Drug Overdoses Podcast Cannabis: In San Bernardino County, 6 cities allow retail of cannabis; 18 cities prohibit retail; 4 cities allow distribution; 20 cities prohibit it; 5 cities allow manufacturing, cultivating & testing and 19 cities prohibit all three. The 3 cities that allow for all aspects are Adelanto, Barstow & Needles. Colton allows manufacturing & Testing only. San Bernardino city allows retail and limits distribution, manufacturing, cultivating & testing. Hesperia allows only retail for medical use only. Fontana limits the retail by storefront & delivery. Seven percent of CA population have a marijuana use disorder; 17.1% have a substance abuse disorder. In 2024 latest statistics, California had 9,028 drug overdose deaths, 61% were from opioid. Let’s pray for a continued decrease in the deaths/prescriptions and for those SBC cities who allow cannabis distribution to consider the effects cannabis has in their community and county. Prayer points: more education on risks/harms of MJ use; drug enforcement agencies able to crack down on illegal distribution of drugs esp. fentanyl, more people voice their opinions against drugs at city hall meetings boldness and courage to believers to speak up, more informed with data to prove the problems, prevention programs in churches, education in Christian schools about harms, more education on opioid addictions/risks, awaken people to the truth and set them free from the addictions, transformed lives by the gospel. Monday, June 8th Most Sinful Cities Prayer Focus - Excesses/Vices Drinking & DUIs Last year San Bernardino County had 6,404 DUI crashes considered a high-risk county; held the 5th position for most number of DUI crashes. Male drivers account for 75%; 21-34 year olds account for 50% of DUI fatalities There were 406 DUI fatalities. Excessive Drinking - By age alcohol use past month: 12-17 [6%]; 18-25 [45%]; 26+ [50%]; Binged alcohol past month: 12-17 [4%]; 18-25 [28% ]; 26+ [21% ]; drank alcohol 1-2x/week: 12-17 [47% ]; 18-25 [45% ]; 26% [49% ] Prayer points: more education about dangers & health risks of binge drinking; harder rules in colleges specifically CSUSB; Loma Linda University; Chaffey Community college; Victor Valley Community college; University of Redlands, tough love documentaries about DUI fatalities, victims injured to speak up or who lost a loved one; more on social media about it; less DUI fatalities; more law enforcement car checks; the freeway marquis to post about not drinking; that there is no tolerance when caught; MADD speaks to schools; more celebrate recovery groups open to the public Friday, June 5th - Anger/Hatred Fontana Prayer Podcast About City: Fontana ranked Ranks 137/180 most sinful cities overall improved from 134; 163/180 for anger/hatred improved from 154 last year; Overall crime grade is C-; violent crime C-; property crime D; other crime A-; top issues theft 14% Prayer points: drug crimes in Fontana decrease, crime grade improves, those selling, marketing, making and distributing the drugs be caught, sentences harsh enough to cause restraint of future crimes, confusion in the camps of gangs & cartel, South Fontana and Mexican Mafia prison gang La Eme decrease in size & power, Fontana Police Department ethical, just, wise and captures criminals, give them seeing eyes, motivated by law & justice not vengeance, balanced lives with family & work, integrity, more preventive programs, churches pray & help Thursday, June 4th - Anger/Hatred Rancho Cucamonga Prayer Podcast About City: Rancho Cucamonga ranks 131/180 cities overall it improve by one from last year and went from 139 to 142/180 for anger/hatred; crime grade overall C-; violent crime C; property D other B+; top issues theft at 13% and vehicle theft at >5%. Prayer Points: the truth of God’s word penetrates the hearts of those planning crimes, set free from sexual, drug and alcohol addictions, more firearms caught in Operation Rescue; more task force finds, decrease in property and vehicle theft, strong convictions and sentences that puts a fear in criminals, punishment worthy of the crime, reformation in prisons, churches/ministries pray for prisoners and have programs to help juveniles not become criminals, conflict management classes taught in prisons and schools, In RC: West Valley Detention Center, Superior Courthouse of CA in RC, judges, defense lawyers & prosecutors. Wednesday, June 3rd - Anger/Hatred Ontario Prayer Podcast About City: Ontario ranks 110/182 cities overall for most sinful was 115 last year; For anger/hatred category it ranked 115/180 was 124 last year. Both worsened. A crime occurs every 1 hour (on average); the overall crime grade is C-; violent C; property D+; other C. Top issues are 13% drug crimes; theft 12%; vandalism 7%; vehicle theft 6%. Pray for the Anger/Hatred Indicators to decrease: Violent Crimes; Sex Offenders; Aggravated Assault; Bullying; Hate-Crime & groups; Deaths due to Firearms; no Mass Shootings; no Terrorist Attacks Prayer Points [control anger]: salvation, deliverance, holding their tongue, self-control, slow to anger, stop arguing, quick to listen to understand, quiets contention, crime grade improves, drug crimes decrease, Ontario Police Department, Drug task forces: Inland Empire Clandestine Lab, Inland Regional Narcotic Enforcement, Drug Enforcement, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking, Ontario City jail, Prison Fellowship, Kairos, Jesus is the Key prison ministries. [Prov. 14:16; 15:4; 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; 29:11; James 1:19; Eph. 4:30-31 Tuesday, June 2nd - Anger/Hatred San Bernardino Prayer Podcast Info: Ranked 41 out of 182 and got worse by 6 spots since 2025. Ranked the 3rd most sinful city in CA. For anger/hatred category, the city worsened since last year from 24 to 20. Major problem areas drug crimes 42% very high for county and state. Pray about: Crime decreases in violence, sex offenders, aggravated assault, bullying, hate-crime, hate groups, firearm deaths, mass shootings, terrorism; crime grade improves, less violence, less property crime & lower drug crimes; gangs divide & decrease; Central Detention Center, San Bernardino City Jail, Central Valley Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center; Operation Consequences; public safety, Criminals, Prisons reformation by the transforming Gospel, deliverance from gangs & addiction, Fatherhood programs succeed and increase, The Mom and Dad Project grow & graduate parents via court orders. Repent/Scriptures: uncontrolled anger, revenge, bitterness, offenses, malice, slander, obscene talk, quick-tempered, quarreling, act before thinking, hating anyone [ Psalm 37:8; Eph. 4:26-27; James 1:20; Col. 3:8; Prov. 14:29; 1 Tim. 2:8; Ps. 4:4; 1 Jn. 3:1] Monday, June 1st - Introduction to Prayer Focus on Most Sinful Cities in So. Cal & SBC Prayer podcast Sources: Most Sinful Cities in America in 2026; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, National Transportation Research Nonprofit (TRIP), Numbeo, Other LawnStarter Studies, Salvage-Parts.com, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Three California Cities Rank Among The 'Dirtiest' In America - NewsBreak

Scriptures and prayers for all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands from the hearts of National Day of Prayer Task Force State Coordinators “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” 1 Chronicles 16:24 NASB Linked Podcasts below | Resources Listed at end | Post a prayer in the Comment Section MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3/30 Introduction 3/31 Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands 4/1 Maine & Massachusetts 4/2 Rhode Island & New Hampshire 4/3 Vermont & Connecticut 4/6 New York & New Jersey 4/7 Delaware & Maryland 4/8 Washington DC & Pennsylvania 4/9 Virginia & North Carolina 4/10 South Carolina & West Virginia 4/13 Ohio & Florida 4/14 Georgia & Michigan 4/15 Kentucky & Indiana 4/16 Alabama & Tennessee 4/17 Wisconsin & Illinois 4/20 Mississippi & Louisiana 4/21 Missouri & Arkansas 4/22 Minnesota & Iowa 4/23 Kansas & Nebraska 4/24 Oklahoma & Texas 4/27 South Dakota & North Dakota 4/28 Wyoming & Colorado 4/29 New Mexico & Utah 4/30 Montana & Arizona 5/1 Idaho & Nevada 5/4 California 5/5 Washington & Oregon 5/6 Alaska & Hawaii 5/7 National Day of Prayer Unity among all Americans 5/8 Day 1 Rededicate America Safety 5/11 Day 2 Rededicate America Speakers 5/12 Day 3 Rededicate America Worship/Pillars 5/13 Day 4 Rededicate America Equipment & Vendors 5/14 Day 5 Rededicate America Travel & Attendees 5/15 Day 6 Rededicate America Daniel's Prayer 5/18 Day 7 After Rededicate America Thankful 5/19 2026 Presidential Prayer & Message 5/20 Prayer for Families 5/21 Praying for Education 5/22 Prayer for Military 5/25 Memorial Day Observance 5/26 Prayer for Media 5/27 Prayer for Government 5/28 Prayer for Businesses 5/29 Prayer for Churches Resources: NDP_2026States.pdf Home - National Day of Prayer Task Force Rededicate 250 7-Days-of-Prayer-FINAL.pdf America Reads The Bible | Join the Movement Now 50 US States Archives - The Fact File Praying for Families - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for Education - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for the Military - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for the Media - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for the Government - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for Businesses - National Day of Prayer Task Force Praying for Churches - National Day of Prayer Task Force

One of the seven major US cultural influences in society is arts, entertainment and sports. Much money, time, talk and resources revolve around them. As with anything, we need to be careful to redeem the time.  Like Paul warned in Ephesians [5:15-16] ... Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” March 27th - Most Dangerous Sports Part 2 Podcast: Praying for those who choose to participate and those that are trying to improve the protection with better equipment and education #8 Boxing fighters endure hundreds of blows to the head during careers, accumulating damage that leads to chronic traumatic brain injuries. #9 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) combines striking, grappling, and submissions, creating a diverse array of injury mechanisms. 10. Heli-skiing drops skiers into remote, avalanche-prone backcountry terrain far from immediate rescue. #11 Cave Diving combines the dangers of underwater exploration with confined spaces and no direct route to the surface. #12 Horse Racing jockeys ride at speeds up to 40 mph face catastrophic falls when horses stumble, collide, or clip heels. #13 Street Luge riders lie flat on their backs while descending steep roads at speeds exceeding 80 mph, just inches from the pavement. #14 Rode o competitions beyond bull riding, rodeo events like saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, and steer wrestling involve large, powerful animals in unpredictable situations. #15Downhill Mountain Biking racers cycle down mountainsides at speeds over 40 mph on technical terrain filled with rocks, roots, drops, and jumps creates numerous crash opportunities.  Prayer Points : safety, technology & training improve protection, consideration if this is the right sport for the person, more education before trying the sport, not intoxicated while attempting, ample practice and safety gear, salvation, gambling stopped, review if God wants them to participate, count the costs, enough news coverage to prevent others from trying. Source: 15 Most Dangerous Sports Ranked by Real-Life Risk - Sporthiatus March 26th - Most Dangerous Sports Part 1 Podcast: Praying for sport participants, laws to protect or prevent harm, more education and news to stop future dangers Number 1  is BASE   jumping , [Buildings, Antennae, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs) jumpers use one parachute from low altitudes leaving less time to correct malfunctions or deploy a backup . #2  – High-altitude mountaineering , climbing peaks above 26K feet in an oxygen deprivation zone. #3 Wingsuit Flying  -  at more than 120mph, gliding close to cliff faces and terrain, greatly increasing risk.  #4  – Free solo climbing eliminates all protective equipment, no ropes, no harnesses, no safety nets. #5 – Bull riding  pits humans against 1,800-pound animals bred for power and unpredictability. #6 – Motorcycle racing  navigates narrow public roads at speeds exceeding 200 mph, with stone walls, buildings, and curbs mere inches from racing line. #7 Big Wave Surfing  tackles waves 60-100 feet high combines drowning risk with the force of tons of water crashing down. Prayer points: safety, protection, consideration if this is the right sport for the person, more education before trying the sport, not intoxicated while attempting, ample practice and safety gear, salvation, gambling stopped, review if God wants them to participate, count the costs, enough news coverage to prevent others from trying. Source: 15 Most Dangerous Sports Ranked by Real-Life Risk - Sporthiatus March 25th - Competitive Dancing Podcast: Praying for people in dancing competitions to stay safe physically, mentally and spiritually. Prayer points: pressures to win; relationship issues within groups or competitors, mental health awareness, music with good morals, safety, practice with boundaries, how much time necessary before making moves that can harm the body, dance moves fun and entertaining with modesty, coaches that help choreograph creative challenges coupled with ample stretching, healthy competitions, no violent behavior, drugs or alcohol allowed to ensure the dancers’ protection; environments where held have substantial security in place. Personal challenge: According to Harvard Health Dancing is an excellent, full-body workout that significantly improves cardiovascular health, boosts cognitive function, and enhances balance and strength. The next time you watch a dancing competition or hear of one, take a moment to pray for those involved. Or consider participating in dancing for your health. March 24th - Board Games Podcast: Praying people use spiritual discernment when purchasing new games and/or playing ones, they have using the WWJD test Prayer points: developers, marketers, manufacturers, distributors, players, games have positive messages, good role models with godly standards, healthy diverse representation for target group, minimal to no scariness and violence, no sex, nudity and romance that is healthy, no profanity, no drinking, drugs, or smoking, what is it trying to sell in the game other products, if so are they for good or evil, educational value involved, clear age restrictions and recommendations. Personal challenge: To test your discernment, check out this website Browse Board Games | BoardGameGeek  that ranks by user ratings on how much they would be willing to play the game.  Try looking at the top 15. Which of those would you consider playing? Does it pass the “Would Jesus approve this game test?” Why or why not? Is this appropriate for children or adults? Resource: How We Rate and Review | Common Sense Media March 23rd - At School & Community K-12 Sports Podcast: Praying those who play any kind of sport in K-12 in school or in the community learn how to be team players, better citizens and healthier students. Prayer points/scriptures: Competition healthy; Sports safety; Parents/Players realistic; Spectators supportive; build team skills, become better citizens, enforces healthy active habits, protection from bystanders, coaches and umpires rule and work collaboratively, realistic expectations from families, spectators, team and coaches Personal Challenge: Next time you see or hear K-12 playing a sport, stop and take a moment to pray for all those involved with making it happen March 20th - Video Games Part 2 [Controlled vs Self-Controlled] Podcast: Praying players & parents would create margins of play based on the pros/cons Prayer points/scriptures: Time – how much spending? Is it best use of time? Is time wasted? Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do . [ Eph. 5:16-17 ] Content – Would Jesus play this with me? Why or why not? Does it help or hinder a person’s walk with the Lord? Could you play this around children?  I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them . [ Ps. 101:3 ] Boundaries – What type of margins should one apply for costs, time, who to play with? If sitting, for how long for your health? [Refer to 1 Cor. 6:12] Personal Challenge : Honestly answer the following questions before playing: Will it edify or entertain me? Am I  obeying self-will or God’s will? Does the game glorify God? Will playing result in good works? Does it help me exhibit self-control? While playing, does it redeem the time? Does it pass Phil. 4:8 frisk test? Will playing fit in with your life goals? Does it help give an eternal focus? March 19th - Superbowl & Halftime Podcast: Praying for the Super Bowl & Halftime Shows Prayer points/scriptures: Teams –for Christian athletes to be bold in sharing their faith with godly behavior & not fall prey to temptations; for Chaplains to reach the non-believers for Christ; for their salvation; open doors; open hearts. Hold to high standards in behavior before/after the game. [Romans 1:16]. Viewers – behave respectfully, praise the players who demonstrate good sportsmanship i.e. helping opponent off the ground; giving team glory when a win is made; not yelling at refs; take the opportunity to share their faith with those they are watching with; filter what they watch before game; commercials & during half-time. [1 John 2:15-17]. Performers : Pray for God inspired songs to move the audiences/teams; for lewd songs/actions to stop; for patriotism to be highlighted; the pregame doesn’t hype people to do evil; postgame events; salvation of the performers. [Ps. 101:2-4]. Athletes in Action hosts a breakfast before the game; pray for the gospel to be shared; able to encourage other athletes to join; for speakers to honor God and share their faith boldly; for the organization to reach their dream to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport, in every nation and able to help athletes find a relationship with Jesus and use their platform to make a difference in the world. [Matt. 28:19-20] Personal Challenge: If you plan to watch the game, pray in advance to avoid the temptations from the performances, commercials and game upsets.  Ask God how you can be a good model of Christ, if watching it with others.  If you aren’t watching it, pray for people to not imbibe in ungodly behavior and for believers to be bold in witnessing their faith on the field. March 18th - Video Games [To Play or Not to Play] Part 1 Podcast : Praying for ESRB, Ratings, Categories, Developers to have Higher Standards Prayer points/scriptures: Entertainment Software Rating Board [ESRB]; Ratings: EC; E; 10+; T; M; A; RP; Rating Categories: Use of Substances; Blood/gore & Violence : 1 Peter 3:9  Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.; Hosea 4:2   2  There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed. Humor : Proverbs 17:22 -  A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. And Ephesians 5:4 - 4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.; Language : Colossians 3:8 - But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips Gambling:   1 Timothy 6:10  - For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Nudity & Sexuality:  “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” ( Ephesians 5:5 )   Game Developers & Those Rating the Games : Ps. 11:5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. Personal Challenge : Review the categories above used by the ESRB to rate video games.  Which ones should you not play if they have those elements? Do you play video games to compete with others or individually? Is there anything in it that Jesus would not watch? How much time is it taking? Are you addicted? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal whether you are following His lead or for selfish pleasure? March 17th - Next Most Watched Sports Part 2 Podcast :   Praying for Main Sports Watched in the US – time, money, relationships led by God Prayer Points/Scriptures: Owners – protect their staff/teams; not cut costs leading to dangers; not love money; healthy business deals, high standards. [ 1 Timothy 6:10 ]  ; Advertisers – cleaner ads especially at major events watched by so many; more moral standards [ Isaiah 5:20 ]   Players – safety, play ethically, high integrity, avoid enhancing drugs, build camaraderie, family time [ Ps. 25:21 ] ; Spectators – healthy rivalry, not idolize, avoid arguments over best team, time balanced with family, friends & God. [ 2 Timothy 2:23-25   ESV] ; Team staff – consider safety not just winning; build team spirit, encourage self-control in practice and play, build morale & character; same standards expected for all players [ Proverbs 25:28   ESV] March 16th - Secular Film Industry Podcast: Podcast: Praying for secular film industry staff, content and influence Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Staff – saved, delivered from evil, set free from addictions, higher standards, better morals, transformation and reformation in the industry [Col. 3:17 & 2 Cor. 5:17] Content – better material, family friendly, inspirational, thoughtful, provoke to good behavior, documentaries that inform without inciting violence, healthier scripts, clean humor, creative ideas that foster better citizenry, less sensational, more educational; responsibility to help not harm people nor children [Prov. 17:22; Luke 17:2] Influence –  less images of violence, murders, accidents, blood, gore, stabbings, disturbing images, sexual situations; viewers recognize real from fiction; monitor quantity and quality of films; aware how it impacts sleep, dreams, feelings, mental health, fears; more so in children Ps. 101:3a; 2 Tim. 1:7; Prov. 3:31 Personal Challenge : Next time you choose a film; stop before watching, pray you will turn off anything that is offensive to God and then pray for those who made the film. March 13th - Sports Top Watched Part 1 Podcast : Praying for Main Sports Watched in the US – time, money, relationships led by God Prayer Points/Scriptures: Owners – protect their staff/teams; not cut costs leading to dangers; not love money; healthy business deals, high standards. [ 1 Timothy 6:10 ]   Advertisers – cleaner ads especially at major events watched by so many; more moral standards [ Isaiah 5:20 ]   Players – safety, play ethically, high integrity, avoid enhancing drugs, build camaraderie, family time [ Ps. 25:21 ] Spectators – healthy rivalry, not idolize, avoid arguments over best team, time balanced with family, friends & God. [ 2 Timothy 2:23-25   ESV] Team staff – consider safety not just winning; build team spirit, encourage self-control in practice and play, build morale & character; same standards expected for all players [ Proverbs 25:28   ESV] Personal Challenge : Do you watch any of the most preferred sports in the US? If so, how much do you spend in watching, betting, or buying sports team paraphernalia? How much time do you spend viewing it? Ask the Lord to show you if it’s crowding out time with Him or those you love and/or spending more money than you have? Check out How should a Christian view sports / athletics? | GotQuestions.org .  March 12th - Secular & Christan Concerts Podcast : Praying for more Christian concerts that glorify the Lord and build community and more secular concerts take necessary precautions to protect those in attendance Prayer Points: Christian concerts: promotion of the gospel, people give their life to the Lord, intimate gatherings creates a community, inspires, edifies, encourages, unity, messages that challenge, not just entertainment, safety from outsiders with ill intentions. Secular concerts: safety, more signage to prevent stampedes, blocking, risky behavior, drugs not allowed and sufficient guards to prevent it, minors not allowed to drink alcohol, no open sex allowed, more manageable size audiences.  More parents and attendees are aware of the potential dangers at a concert, especially the longer and larger ones. More Christian groups would be able to pray over the concerts or be at exhibits to share the gospel. March 11th - Auto Speedways & Motocross Raceways Sports Podcast : Praying for Fans, Racers, Tracks & Ministries of Auto & Motocross racing Prayer Points Drivers  – salvation, Christians model Christ well & with integrity/purity; able to overcome temptations; safety when driving; their pit crew & helpers safe & alert Fontana Auto Club Speedway  – continues to be free to televise & say the invocation; the cross remains the center of the activities; safety to fans/track staff; gospel shared boldly; fans won’t idolize instead appreciate talent, skill & courage San Bernardino Stock Care Speedway  – safety to all racing & supporting the race on tracks; alcohol restrictions before/during/after races Motocross Glen Helen Raceway  – extra precautions for those on the bikes, enforcement of safety gear, dirt prepared properly; orderly conduct on/off the track; prohibition to drugs and alcohol before/during/after the race Christian Race Ministries  – Racing with Jesus  & Beyond Checkered Flags Personal Challenge : If you attend or watch any of these types of races, pick a team to pray for.  If you do not, consider choosing one of the raceways to cover in prayer. Marth 10th - Christian Music, Film, Theater, Sports Celebrities Podcast : Praying for Christian celebrities: musicians, athletes, actors & actresses [Let their light shine & Protect them from Compromising their Faith] Prayer Points/Scriptures: Key Resources & Communities for Christian Actors [Rom. 1:16; Col. 3:23-24] Christian Entertainment Guild (CEG):  A ministry-focused organization, offering mentorship, community, and training for media professionals; JCFilms Studios:  A large, active community focused on producing and casting independent faith-based films; Christian Casting Community:  A Facebook group and platform ( ChristianCasting.com ) that connects actors with faith-based projects; Association of Christian Actors:  A community for actors, writers, and filmmakers, providing support, prayer, and networking; Christian Media Association: Equipping and networking Christian Filmmakers, Storytellers and Communicators around the world since 1997 SPORTS - Fellowship of Christian Athletes: 2 passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ - on one mission for over 60 years; US Christian Athletes Association: using athletic events to help mentor and evangelize student athletes, coaches and spectators for Jesus Christ; Other Groups:  Southeastern Christian actors & filmmakers and the Christian Filmmakers & Actors Network.  March 9th - Secular Music, Film, Theater, Sports Celebrities Podcast : Praying for celebrities: musicians, athletes, actors & actresses Prayer Points/Scriptures: Musicians – Salvation; more songs pure, inspire, encourage, express what we can’t but better, keep them from temptation; deliver them from evil, higher standards & morals in how they live and conduct themselves in performances [Ps. 68:25 & 1 Chron. 15:16]. Athletes – safety & protection, perform ethically, same sex only play in high contact sports, teamwork vs. self-promotion, ethical, moral standards, salvation, able to overcome temptations of fame, fortune & fans [1 Cor. 9:24 & 1 Tim. 4:8]. Actors/Actresses – salvation, able to play roles with moral standards, courage to say no to parts that promote evil, able to overcome temptations, balance family/work life, better role models, delivered from evil, protection from fans & paparazzi [1 Jn. 1:11 & James 1:22-25] Personal Challenge : Pick your favorite unsaved musician, athlete and actor and pray for God to reveal Himself to them and deliver them from evil. March 5th - Cable & TV Networks Podcast : Lifting up the staff behind the shows; viewers abide by TV ratings; HPN’s growth Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Staff – [writers, directors, owners, costume, make-up, etc.] salvation, higher standards, believers share their faith; Christians pray together; model their faith; better morale, not fall prey to many temptations, lust of the flesh, eyes & pride of life. 1 Jn. 2:16 Parental Guidance Ratings – TV-Y; Y7; Y7FV; G; PG; 14; MA [V-Violence, S-Sex, L-Language, D-suggestive dialogue] Parents and viewers pay attention to ratings; have boundaries what not to watch; those rating the shows do so with integrity; children, teens and parents agree to discuss why shows negatively impact them. Col. 3:5-8. Holly wood Prayer Network – more people commit to pray vs. complain; more join the network [it’s global]; more resources for those in the entertainment industry to stay pure; specific guides with prayer points that meet the needs of the entertainers/staff; model Christlike behavior among unbelieving entertainers. Col. 4:2-6 Personal Challenge : Next time you complain about a show, take the time to ask for forgiveness then pray for all those who put it together. Phil. 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing References : Age-Appropriate Media: Can You Trust Parental Guidance Ratings? - HealthyChildren.org March 4th - Award Ceremonies for Music, TV & Film Podcast : Praying the Music, TV and Movie award ceremonies honor more godly performances and less evil. Prayer Points/Scriptures:  Repentance – 2 Peter 3:9 ; Salvation [could be prodigals]  Ezekiel 11:19-20; discern what to watch/hear by the Spirit of God  Romans 12:1-2 ; used to reach people with the Gospel; arguments upended with the truth 2 Cor 10:3-5; ceremonies that take into account children might be watching; higher standards Eccl. 7:5.  Prayer challenge: pray for one artist or two that you have liked who needs Jesus and comes to know the Lord. March 3rd - Museums Podcast: Praying for the exhibits in SBC Museums [Designers, Managers, Artwork] Prayer Points/Scriptures: Designers – for Christian artists to be able to showcase work that causes the beholder to give glory to God for their skill and talent. For secular artists to create items that also demonstrate the handiwork of God and not for evil promotion. [Exodus 35:35] Museum Managers – Would listen to their patrons, what’s appreciated and what’s not. Find sources to exhibit healthy work and skill, fostering creativity in the visitor, highlight the talents and unique designs, encourage understand of historical items, embrace cultural roots without denying the existence of God as the creator. [Prov. 19:20 & Matt. 10:33] Artwork – People would not worship the created but instead appreciate the craftsmanship skill and gift [if good]; content would be holy not lewd or immoral; help understand history better & learn from it; see things from different perspectives [Rom. 1:25] Personal Challenge: Look for a museum in your city or nearby and find out what it exhibits – for good or evil. Pray for it to be used by God to help people think about His handiwork. If it’s historical, that people would learn from past issues and improve. If used for evil, pray for less visitors, people to speak up on of what they approve and disapprove. March 2nd - Fairgrounds Podcast:   Praying for events at SBC Fairgrounds to be family friendly, safe & free from crime . Prayer Points/Scriptures:   Concerts & Shows  – [strolling entertainers, clowns, jugglers, live bands; ] family friendly, G/PG rated; not risqué;  Psalm 101:2-3; Livestock Show – [ FFA and 4-H youth Jr. Livestock Auction select, purchase, feed, and groom livestock to be  real life stock to be, graded and sold at fair; include steers, lambs, hogs, rabbits and poultry] Prov. 12:10 Exhibits competition – [ Home Brew Contest, Preserved Foods, Home Arts, Ceramics & Plaster craft, all Crafts, Miniatures, Models, Collections, Fine Art, Photography and all Youth & 4-H] Ex. 35:10; Horse Racing -   [Thursday through Sunday Live Satellite Wagering watch, bet live horse racing from all over the world in only simulcast wagering Facility in the High Desert region of California] Prov. 13:1; Wheel2Wheel Raceway   is a 1/8-mile 7 degree banked oval dirt raceway located at the SBC Fairgrounds in Victorville. W2W races speedway sprints, dirt karts and mowers throughout the entire season.  1 Cor. 9:24 & Phil. 2:3-4 Personal Challenge : Whether you choose to visit the county fair or not.  Take a moment to pray for it, when you hear it or others advertise.  Pray for the law enforcement, the staff, the bodyguards, and all the young and old who participate in the events. March 1st - Focus on Arts, Entertainment & Sports Podcast : A Call to Pray for the Arts, Entertainment & Sports Industries Prayer Points/Scriptures: Used for celebrating and honoring loved one's skills/gifts or solely for selfish pleasure? 1 John 5:21 keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. Is what you are watching healthy or tempting you to sin? Psalm 101: 3    I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. Would Jesus   watch this with me?   Colossians 3:17  - And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Is it causing me to be addicted? My time spent foolishly? Or am I using it to fellowship with other believers, share the Gospel with people or simply have some clean fun? Titus 2:12   - Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Personal Challenge : Identify how you participate in arts, entertainment and/or sports. Which ones are solely for pleasure, and which ones can you minister to people? Allow the Holy Spirit to shine light on your involvement with them; what to keep, what to discard. What to moderate.