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Autism Strategic Prayer Network (ASPN)
Prayer Alert, July 26, 2006:

There are many in the autism community who believe strongly that their child or children have been adversely affected by vaccinations. To that end US Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), who is himself a medical doctor, has introduced legislation to bring more accountability to the oversight of vaccine safety. In an email from his wife Nancy to us this morning, she shared that if there is not enough support for it at this time, Rep. Weldon will reintroduce it early next year.

We here at Children of Destiny believe this is a vital piece of legislation, and ask that you would consider praying for its success. Below is the official announcement of the legislation, followed by some suggested prayer points.

Blessings,
Jack and Rebecca Sytsema
Children of Destiny

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Weldon To Introduce Vaccine Safety Bill
Says CDC's Built-in Conflict of Interest Erodes Public Confidence in Vaccine
Safety Research

Press Conference to be held this Wednesday at 9am, U.S. Capital Room H-144

U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon, M.D. (R-FL) will be holding a press conference
this Wednesday to introduce a bill that would give responsibility for the
nation's vaccine safety to an independent agency within the Department of
Health and Human Services, removing most vaccine safety research from the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC). A-CHAMP's Congressional Liaison Bobbie
Manning of the parent advocacy group is to Participate.

Currently, the CDC has responsibility for both vaccine safety and
promotion, which Weldon believes has created a conflict of interest. Across
the federal government we have worked to eliminate similar conflicts of
interest, but with regard to mandatory childhood vaccines we allow this
conflict to persist unchecked.

"There's an enormous conflict of interest within the CDC and if we fail
to move vaccine safety out of the CDC, public confidence in the safety of
vaccines will continue to erode," said Weldon. "This bill will provide the
independence necessary to ensure that vaccine safety research is robust,
unbiased, and broadly accepted."

Weldon's move comes as the Senate considers legislation that reforms
the way the FDA evaluates drug safety issues, but explicitly omits vaccines
from further safety reviews.

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Scriptures and suggested prayer points:

The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Ps 9:7-9, NIV)

For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us. (Isa 33:22, NIV)

Please pray that those who are in authority would fear the Lord more than the reputations of government agencies. Pray that they would see the Lord in all their decisions. Praise God that He will judge in righteousness and govern the peoples with justice.

For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. (Ps 11:7, NIV)

Pray that government officials would love justice as God loves justice, and that they would have an encounter with Him. Pray that they would see the truth in this legislation and support it.

For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. (Lam 3:33, NIV)

Pray that those in authority would understand God’s heart toward all children.

for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (Phil 2:13, NIV)

Pray that God’s good purposes would be done in and through those in power.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 5:9-10, NIV)

Pray that those in authority would have a heart to do what is right, regardless of the persecution they might receive.

Legislation Scripture Guide

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Tim 2:1-2, NIV)

"Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.
(Exod 23:6, NIV)

Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you.
(Deut 16:20, NIV)

Do not deprive the alien or the fatherless of justice, or take the cloak of the widow as a pledge.
(Deut 24:17, NIV)

Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
(Job 8:3, NIV)

I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.
(Job 29:14, NIV)

It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.
(Job 34:12, NIV)

Arise, O LORD, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.
(Ps 7:6, NIV)

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.
(Ps 36:6, NIV)

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.
(Ps 89:14, NIV)

The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
(Ps 103:6, NIV)

Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.
(Ps 112:5, NIV)

The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
(Prov 16:10, NIV)

It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
(Prov 18:5, NIV)

When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
(Prov 21:15, NIV)

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
(Prov 28:5, NIV)

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
(Prov 29:7, NIV)

he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope."
(Isa 42:4, NIV)

But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
(Hosea 12:6, NIV)

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory.
(Matt 12:20, NIV)

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices-- mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-- justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
(Matt 23:23, NIV)

For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. (Lam 3:33, NIV)

For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. (Ps 11:7, NIV)

for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (Phil 2:13, NIV)

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 5:9-10, NIV)

The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Ps 9:7-9, NIV)

For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us. (Isa 33:22, NIV)

If you would like to become an ASPN Intercessor, or if you are interested in further information, please email us at ASPN@childrenofdestiny.org