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- Tuesday, January 20
President Donald Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the World Economic Forum. This will be his third appearance in Davos as president.
President Trump has extended the national energy emergency declaration that was set to expire today. One year ago, on the day of his inauguration to his second term, President Trump signed the executive order declaring a national energy emergency under the National Emergencies Act.
The justices of the Supreme Court are hearing oral arguments in two cases today. The first deals with the opposing rulings of appellate courts regarding bans by local jurisdictions on law-abiding citizens carrying firearms in public for self-defense. The second case addresses withdrawal liability for employers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For discernment for the president as he participates in the World Economic Forum at Davos this week.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they work to strengthen the nation’s national security and economy.
- For Secretary Wright to be led by God as he manages the U.S. Department of Energy.
- For the justices of the Supreme Court as they hear cases on Second Amendment rights and the protection of employees’ retirement income.
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 • January 20, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs The White House en route Davos, Switzerland
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
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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- Patty Murray, Senator from Washington
Patty Murray, Senator from Washington
- Born – October 1950 in Bothell, Washington
- Education – B.A., Washington State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Teacher
- Political Experience – Washington State Senate
- In office since – 2003
- Family – Married to Rob, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Patty Murray, Senator from Washington
- Safe Landing
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. – 1 Corinthians 2:14
Air traffic control uses slots to manage landings. This system allows controllers to assign each plane a time frame in which they may land, and pilots adjust their speed to fit that window. The system works well because pilots, while being in control of the aircraft, are also passengers on the plane. They rely on the tower engineers to give them the best information for the safest landing.
Almighty God has provided a “system“ through His Word on how to live. Some reject His instructions on how to “fly and land.“ But who could better direct you to a safe arrival into His eternal presence than the One who loves you deeply and cares most that you do not end up crashing and burning?
Nearly a year ago, a tragic collision occurred in Washington, D.C., airspace when a U.S. Army helicopter ignored air traffic controllers’ instructions. If you do not follow God’s directions, living outside the safe boundaries He provides eventually results in chaos and even deadly circumstances. The Lord desires your safety and success. While His ways may seem difficult, God gives you His Spirit to lead, comfort, and encourage you to a purposeful and honorable life.
Today, pray for discernment for those managing U.S. transportation and airspace. Then intercede on behalf of governing officials who deny God’s authority to reconsider their position. Ask the Lord to direct the efforts of those crafting U.S. laws to follow His principles and to sustain the nation’s daily work under His sovereign rule.
Today’s Verse: 1 Corinthians 2:14
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
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: Psalm 1
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.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.
