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- Sunday, April 19
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio announced that the House of Representatives is moving to expunge the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The action is being taken after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents that revealed a coordinated effort by the Intelligence Community and then-Inspector General Michael Atkinson to manufacture a conspiracy as a foundation to impeach President Trump.
“Inspector General Atkinson failed to uphold his responsibility to the American people, putting political motivations over the truth,” DNI Gabbard stated. “Exposing these tactics and showing how they undermine the fabric of our democratic republic furthers the critical cause of transparency and accountability and will help prevent future abuse of power.”
Representative Claudia Tenney of New York, member of the House Intelligence Committee, stated, “Historically, we need to show that we’re going to stand up for the rule of law, for truth and justice. And this was unfairly done to President Trump.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Judiciary Chairman Jordan and members of various House Committees as they review evidence of manufactured intelligence that the 2019 impeachment was based on.
- For DNI Gabbard as she seeks to uphold the integrity and accountability of the U.S. intelligence community.
- For discernment for President Trump as he makes decisions, issues orders, and takes action to address situations facing the U.S.
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 • April 19, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
For 25 years, The Presidential Prayer Team has united millions in sharing their prayers for America on the National Day of Prayer. We offer real-time, coast-to-coast prayer activities for those who might be unable to attend local events.
This year is especially meaningful as our nation joyfully celebrates its 250th birthday! What an extraordinary milestone marking God’s faithfulness across generations. Wherever you are, join believers nationwide as we give thanks for our nation’s history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and boldly lift America and its leaders to the Lord in prayer.
Record Your Prayer Today
Call in and RECORD a prayer to be aired on May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer! You can be a blessing and encouragement to others, simply by adding your voice in lifting up our nation and leaders in prayer.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
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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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- Brian Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Brian Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Born – November 1969
- Education – B.A., University of Wyoming; U.S. Army War College
- Military Service – U.S. Army, National Guard
- Profession – Conservation officer, military officer
- Political Experience – Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married, 3 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Brian Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- The Macro View
The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. – Proverbs 16:4
When reading about the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, you may wonder about the phrase, “God hardened Pharaoh’s heart.” This may seem counterintuitive. God is merciful and good and not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). It’s difficult to imagine God hardening someone’s heart when He is the One who usually softens them. He takes hearts of stone and turns them into hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26).
As today’s verse states, He even uses the acts of the wicked for His purpose. God has the macro view, far beyond the ability of humans to see the big picture. He saw the suffering of the Israelites at the hands of the Egyptians. When Moses began the process of speaking to Pharaoh to let God’s people go, things initially got worse for the Hebrew slaves. But the Lord used the whole scenario of the ten plagues to mightily deliver His people. Through the desert wanderings, though the Hebrews doubted His presence and rebelled, if they looked at the facts, they could not deny that God was the One who brought them out of Egypt.
Today, you may wonder what’s going on with the United States government. Sometimes, like Pharaoh’s hardened heart, things may not seem to make sense. Trust the God who has the macro view and can see the whole picture. None of this is surprising to Him. The Lord sees the beginning and the end (Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 21:6). Regardless of the circumstances, the Heavenly Father desires His children to set their affection on Him, rather than on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). Pray for governing officials to receive God’s wisdom to make right decisions in accordance with His plan for the United States.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.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: Colossians 3:1-17
3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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.
