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- Sunday, May 24
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that enhanced health screening has begun at Washington-Dulles International Airport. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing an outbreak of Ebola.
U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days are permitted to enter the United States, but will be subject to enhanced public health screening. The CDC has suspended entry to the United States by foreign nationals who were in these countries within 21 days before arrival.
The CDC stated, “To date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low. However, public health entry screening is part of a layered approach that, when used with other public health measures already in place to detect symptomatic arriving travelers, can slow and reduce the spread of disease into the United States.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya as he oversees the CDC and heads the National Institutes of Health.
- For U.S. public health officials to be discerning in their assessments and tracking of viral exposure.
- For Secretary Rubio as he meets with officials on his visit to Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi, India.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • May 24, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING WITH US!
The National Day of Prayer was a meaningful and encouraging time as God’s people came together in prayer. Throughout the day, we were inspired by the faith, unity, and hope reflected in every prayer lifted. Thank you to all who joined us in the National Prayer Room, called in their prayers, and participated from wherever you were. Your prayers truly make a difference as we lifted our nation before the Lord.
We would also love to hear about your National Day of Prayer experience. Whether you prayed online, at church, with family and friends, or attended a special gathering, please share what stood out to you. Photos from your church, an event you attended, or even with your prayer guide are welcome. We look forward to sharing these stories with fellow members of our prayer community.
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Resources still available for a limited time:
▶ IPrayRadio.org streaming prayers through May 17
As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Nikema Williams, Representative for Georgia
Nikema Williams, Representative for Georgia
- Born – July 1978 in Columbus, Georgia
- Education – B.A., Talladega College
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Director of civic engagement for workers alliance, nonprofit director
- Political Experience – Georgia State Senator
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Leslie Small, 1 son
- Religious Affiliation – Methodist
- Nikema Williams, Representative for Georgia
- Running the Gauntlet
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. – Isaiah 43:2
To “run the gauntlet” is a military term dating back as far as recorded time. The idea is to run between two lines of opposers, who strike out at you. In some cultures, it was not lethal, just a punishment meant to pay your debt to society; in other settings, it was a death sentence. Today, it is used as an analogy to depict being attacked on all sides.
For followers of Christ, finding hope in suffering may feel like going through a gauntlet. Some believers seem to think they can make a “contract“ with God, and that, if they read the Bible, pray, and possibly attend church regularly, He will prevent problems from arising. When life becomes hard and challenging circumstances occur, they can feel that God is not keeping His end of their self-imposed bargain!
God’s people suffer – anyone who says otherwise is not being faithful to the Word of God. And suffering will change you. It forces you to move in one of two directions: closer to God or further away. The apostle Paul notes, “Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit“ (Romans 5:3-5).
Hope is the result of moving toward God in suffering. You will become intimately acquainted with the One accompanying you through the gauntlet. Pray for those making a public stand for Christ in the United States today, that they will be encouraged and remain faithful in their trials. Ask that those in positions of authority heed their witness.
Today’s Verse: Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: James 1:12-17
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
