Praises, Quotes and Testimonies
Date Published
"Matt has a passion and vision for something I think is desperately needed in our state and country - prayer and encouragement for our leaders." — Former Congressman Marlin Stutzman
"Your team [has] changed the discourse in the Indiana House." — Indiana House Speaker, Brian Bosma
"[Pray] that I do the right thing and that we make sure we take care of the people who most need it, especially in times during the holidays. I think it is important to think about helping others, and this [prayer project] fits in with that." — New Jersey Assemblyman, Reed Gusciora
"I am so grateful for Chaplain Matthew Barnes and the rest of his team down at the statehouse, who--both in session and out of session--continue to provide spiritual covering over us. Blessings to you all, and thanks for the prayers!" - Indiana Senator John Crane
"I always appreciate this. My oldest daughter had heart surgery 3yrs ago & I received notice I was being prayed 4 that week. Everything helps." -Montana Rep Kimberly Dudik @DudikKimberly
"I love that @Praying4_NM prays for us individually and specifically. I feel blessed to be lifted up by faith-filled prayer warriors." -New Mexico Candie G. Sweetser @Candie_Sweetser
"I'm honored and humbled that anyone would ask people to pray for me. I believe in the power of prayer, so thank you!" -Nevada Assemblyman Keith Pickard
"Thank you my friend! Your tweets have been a regular source of encouragement over the years. Keep doing what you do! (Heb 10:24)" -Upon retiring from the Alabama senate, Sen. Phil Williams @SenPhilWilliams
"Thanks so very much for your genuine deeply appreciated words of positively inspiring, encouragement, confirmation, friendship, fellowship, affirmation, & genuinely spirit-filled words of support regarding GOD's scriptural call to pray for our leaders! God Bless you PSP!" -Larry L. Nicholas @Praying4_ND
January 17, 2019
Snapshot of our week
Some days I'm just in awe of what the Lord is doing in the political arena. Here are a few highlights from just the past week:
• A legislator commented that they would "Never forget where I was when you told me to pray for my enemies."
• In three Bible studies this week Pamela Russell had more than 50 ladies combined!
• "Your Bagels and Books event every other week is the best Statehouse tradition ever!"
• Pam had the distinct honor to pray at the Inaugural Ceremony for three women who hold statewide office - Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor of State! One of them was even sworn in on the Bible we had given them.
• 4 members of our ministry team opened the House and Senate sessions in prayer this week.
• After I finished preaching in chapel today an attendee in chapel stated, "That was the best sermon I've ever heard in my entire life!" #PraiseGod
• We received a gift from children who collected change all year to finish out our Bible fund need for this year - 1200 dollars!
• The Legislators' Bible Study started back up in the Governor's office for the remainder of session. 25 legislators/leaders today!
It's an honor to serve the Lord in this amazing arena with people that we love so much!
Thank you for your prayer and support. We couldn't do what we do without you!
Matt
"It’s a great message by Matthew Barnes at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast this morning. 'You can’t hate the person you pray for earnestly.' Politics can bring out hate. Pray for those that you disagree or hate and see where God intervenes on your heart and theirs." - Matthew Prine
"Thursday morning Bible study in the Governors office. We were praying in the pic. Matt Barnes, our Statehouse Chaplain, provides the leadership. I am privileged to participate! " - Senator Jeff Raatz
"@mattrbarnes has been the chaplain to the Indiana Legislature for the past 15 years. He has a great heart for people. It’s refreshing to see a ministry with its only agenda of loving and building up of all public servants." - Bill Gilstrap, MO