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- Tuesday, May 19
The House Committee on Armed Services, chaired by Representative Mike Rogers of Alabama, is holding a full committee hearing today on the “U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa.“
The House Select Committee on China, chaired by Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan, will hear witness testimony on “The Rise of CCP-linked Scam Networks Targeting Americans and Threatening U.S. Security.“
State Primaries are being held today in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. Indiana and Ohio held their primaries early this month, while the primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia were held a week ago. Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas primaries were held in March.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Thune as they lead the House and Senate.
- For President Trump and members of his administration to seek the Lord’s wisdom in their actions and decisions.
- For voters across multiple states to be discerning as they cast ballots in their primary elections for federal and state officials.
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 19, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:00 PM ET: Press Briefing by the Vice President JD Vance
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:30 PM ET: The President signs Executive Orders
- 7:15 PM ET: The President and The First Lady deliver Remarks at the Congressional Picnic
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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- Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
- Born – in Los Alimitos, California
- Education – B.A., M.A., University of Southern California
- Military Service – U.S. Navy
- Profession – Business executive, politician, security official
- Political Experience – Chief Financial Officer U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mayor of Los Alamitos
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Betty, 3 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
- Light Eliminates Darkness
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. – 1 John 2:17
People have differing perspectives on the definition of a crisis. To a teenager, it may mean that his privileges to use the family vehicle are revoked as a form of discipline for wrongdoing. To a business owner, it might mean that tariffs or inflation threaten his livelihood. To a nation, it could be the dismantling of foundational ideals and values. To the apostle John, it meant doctrinal error being propagated by false teachers, making it necessary for him to write to the provinces of Asia Minor.
John was calling his readers back to some basics of Christian life and fellowship with God: truth in doctrine, lives of obedience, and fervent devotion to the Lord. The cares of the world have a way of directing thoughts and actions. The devil wants to lure you into the pleasures of this world, which lead to hopelessness. Earthly favor, prizes, and passions are hollow and meaningless. Truth is a light that eliminates darkness.
God is Light for all who seek Him. His Word gives direction, comfort, guidance, encouragement, and the path to do His will. Pray for citizens and governing officials in this nation to accept the truth of His Word. Faith in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of the world is primary. “The world is passing away;” it is transient (1 John 2:17, 2 Corinthians 4:18), so depend on God, who is not only light for your way but the rock on which to stand. All others will pass away, but the Lord will always be there for you. Know that God loves you. And extend that love to others.
Today’s Verse: 1 John 2:17
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
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: 1 John 2:1-2, 7-10, 15-17
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. 9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
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.
