Illinois PRAISE FORCE is a small, Gideon team of faithful prayer warriors working together to cover Illinois in continuous, effective prayer. Our goal is to consistently have someone from our team in Heaven's Throne Room, interceding on behalf of Illinois to bring awakening, revival, reformation, and transformation to our beautiful state, and to put Godly men and women into every seat of government in Illinois. We are currently focusing on the General Election, which is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Our strategy is:
1. PRAY:
We are asking each Prayer Warrior to pray one hour each day -- using the above Zoom Link, if you feel comfortable doing that (if you do not, and want to simply pray on your own, that is fine. GOD will hear you!) Our first goal is to cover all of the Gates of Time: 6-7 PM, 9-10 PM, Midnight-1 AM, 3-4 AM, 6-7 AM, 9-10 AM, noon-1 PM, and 3-4 PM. Then, we will gradually progress to filling a 24/7 schedule. Also, you can sign up for daily "ZEAL for Illinois" Prayer Texts in order to help you speak to the mountain of evil and make it fall (See the PRAY page for information on signing up for these texts). In addition, we have a suggested format that you may choose to follow during your hour of prayer, as well as prayer lists for some of the candidates who are running for office in Illinois (see SCHEDULE page).
2. FAST:
We are asking each Prayer Warrior to fast something until November 4th when the ballots are counted and winners have been announced. You could fast soda, desserts, do an intermittent fast, fast television or social media, or anything that you and JESUS agree on. Some people are participating in a Global Esther Fast, where we fast the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd day of each month of 2026. For more information on this, see https://amillionwomen.org/global-esther-fast/.
3. PRAISE:
We are asking each Prayer Warrior to spend some of their prayer time in praising the LORD. When we praise GOD, He fights our battles and moves mountains!
4. GIVE:
These candidates are trusting GOD to provide for their campaigns' needs. The reality is, it costs money to help Godly candidates win races. We encourage you to give what you can, no matter how small. GOD can use 2 fish and 5 loaves to feed a multitude, and He can use your gift to help these candidates win their races! Ask the LORD what He would like you to give. Then, click on the "PRAY" page. We have links to the candidates' web pages, where you can make a donation to them.
5. VOTE:
We are asking each Prayer Warrior to go and vote on November 3, 2026, (or vote early at your courthouse). Also, please talk to all of your family, friends, neighbors, and church family to encourage them to vote for Godly candidates.