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- Monday, May 11
President Donald Trump’s administration is appealing the U.S. Court of International Trade ruling, which determined that Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 does not allow the president to enact a 10 percent global tariff.
The president implemented the 10 percent tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), he did not have the authority to impose reciprocal tariffs.
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers is concluding her travel to Venice, Italy. In addition to meeting with Italian officials, she visited the 61st Venice Art Biennale to celebrate the opening of the 2026 U.S. Pavilion exhibition.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and his trade advisors as they negotiate with foreign nations.
- For discernment for federal justices and judges as they interpret U.S. trade laws and regulations.
- For the president and administration officials to seek God’s guidance as they consider strategies and options to improve the nation’s economy.
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 11, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:30 AM ET: The President participates in a Maternal Healthcare Event
- 1:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President signs Executive Orders
- 4:00 PM ET: The President hosts the 2026 National Football Champions, Indiana University
- 5:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 7:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Rose Garden Club Dinner
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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- Mike Kehoe, Governor of Missouri
Mike Kehoe, Governor of Missouri
- Born – January 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri
- Education – Chaminade College Preparatory School
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician, businessman
- Political Experience – Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, Missouri Senate, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Claudia, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Mike Kehoe, Governor of Missouri
- Speaking Life
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good for building up. – Ephesians 4:29
Your words have power. Scripture makes this clear from Genesis through Revelation. Over the years, organizations and individuals have experimented on social media by giving compliments to strangers and then observing the effects. More often than not, the single word of kindness multiplies, and the stranger passes on encouragement to others around them. Positivity and kindness are infectious, and an entire neighborhood can be transformed through a single encouraging word.
Unfortunately, negativity can be just as viral. “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it, will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21). Condemnation and criticism can result in hatred and turn a bright day dark. Angry or evil words bring hurt and discourage others. “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing“ (Proverbs 12:18, NIV).
You are called to be active in sharing the love of God and life in Christ, instead of being a passive observer. Through Christ’s act on the cross and by the power of the Holy Spirit, you can shift others’ negativity into kindness and love. The apostle Paul urged believers to “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31-32).
Christ Jesus gave us a perfect example of how to exchange evil for good, forgive in the face of condemnation, and offer mercy rather than vengeance. He gives us the power to do this as well. Speak kindness where you see injustice, speak hope where you see discouragement, speak love where you see division, and speak mercy where you see oppression. Pray for U.S. governing officials to speak words of life and truth through the gospel of Christ, creating health and healing for the nation.
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
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: Matthew 12:33-37
33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
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.
