Our 2026 prayer guide continues as Louisiana prepares for the December 12 Congressional runoff elections. This week, Jensen Young offers daily prayer focuses for November 7–13, including Louisiana’s Congressional candidates, state and national Republican leaders, pastors, church members, and fundraising efforts.
Throughout the remaining weeks, Jensen also asks readers to continue praying for State Representative Gabe Firment in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District and State Senator Blake Miguez in the 6th.
You can read Jensen’s introduction to the Louisiana Runoff Prayer Guide here.
November 7–13: Louisiana Runoff Prayers
by Jensen Young
Continuing prayer: Pray daily through December 12 for State Representative Gabe Firment in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, State Senator Blake Miguez in the 6th District, and the organizations and volunteers supporting their campaigns.
November 7, 2026 — LSU and First Lady Trump: Pray for LSU to beat Alabama in football and for First Lady Melania Trump’s visit to Louisiana to be successful.
November 8, 2026 — The Faithful at Church: Thank and pray for the little old lady at church who reminds you to vote pro-life no matter what. These ladies and their friends who didn’t move to Texas were the ones who held the line on Tuesday to make sure Louisiana didn’t become Texas.
November 9, 2026 — Louisiana Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference: Louisiana Baptist Convention pastors gather today in Lake Charles, and the full convention meets Tuesday, November 10. Pray for Southern Baptist pastors to be bold in delivering the gospel and reminding members to vote again on December 12.
November 10, 2026 — Steve Scalise: Pray for Leader Steve Scalise and his team as they lead Republicans going forward.
November 11, 2026 — Speaker Mike Johnson and His Family: Pray for wisdom in governing, for his efforts involving Louisiana’s two open U.S. House races, and for his future. Pray also for his family and the sacrifices they’ve made.
November 12, 2026 — Congressman Clay Higgins: Pray for Congressman Higgins, his family, his legislative efforts, and his campaigning in Louisiana’s two open U.S. House races.
November 13, 2026 — Republican Fundraising: Pray for Republican candidates raising funds across Louisiana and for the success of their fundraising calls and events.
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