Politicians Put Aside Divisions to Lift Fellow Congressman Up in Prayer

While some may believe a “thoughts and prayers” comment may be trite, the Bible teaches us our words have power.

Jeremiah 33:3 proclaims: “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.”

As surgeons perform emergency surgery on Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., dozens of his fellow Congressmen are lifting him up in the name of Jesus.

Here’s what some of them are saying:

“America is praying for you and America is praying for all of the victims,” President Donald Trump.

“Karen & I are praying for @SteveScalise, the Capitol Police, & all hurt for a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with them & their loved ones,” Vice President Mike Pence.

“Saddened by news of the shooting in VA this am. Thoughts & prayers for Rep @SteveScalise & others injured & hope for a speedy recovery,” Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY.

“As we pray for full recoveries, we know we have witnessed again the incredible bravery of the Capitol Police,” House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

“My thoughts & prayers are w/ Rep. Scalise, staff, and all others affected by this horrific incident in Virginia,” Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif.

“We’re praying together now in Capitol for colleagues, staff, Capitol Police, families & all affected by senseless shooting. Please join us,” Rep. Randy Hultgren, R- Ill.

“Thoughts & prayers are with all of my colleagues & staff at this morning’s practice. Thank you to @CapitolPolice responding on the scene,” Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.

“Terrible news out of Alexandria, Virginia today. Please pray for @SteveScalise, U.S. Capitol Police & staff who were shot this morning,” Carlos Lopez-Cantera, lieutenant governor, Florida,

“Praying for @SteveScalise and all victims of this detestable shooting in VA. Deeply grateful to our brave Capitol Police & first responders,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif.

“Thank you to the first responders who rushed in to help protect those who were hurt in Alexandria, VA. My thoughts & prayers to everyone!” first lady Melania Trump.

“My prayers to @SteveScalise, staff, and @CapitolPolice,” Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. {eoa}