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- Tuesday, March 3
President Donald Trump continues to monitor the progress of U.S. military strikes against the terrorist regime in Iran. The president said on Monday that the assault on Iran is “ahead of schedule.”
President Trump said, “We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon.”
The Middle Eastern conflict expanded to include Lebanon on Sunday after Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched missiles toward Israel. On Monday, the government of Lebanon directed Hezbollah to disarm and called the military group’s activity “illegal.”
“Our military objectives are clear,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said. “Our mission is to protect and defend ourselves, and together with our regional partners, prevent Iran from the ability to project power outside of its borders and be ready for follow on actions as appropriate.”
The first primaries of the U.S. midterm elections are being held today in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump to seek God’s guidance oversees the U.S. Armed Forces as commander-in-chief.
- For Secretary Hegseth and General Caine as they advise the president and monitor U.S. military operations.
- For God’s protection over U.S. military personnel conducting strikes and missions in the effort against Iran.
- For voters to be discerning as they begin the midterm election process by casting their primary ballots.
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 • March 3, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Greeting with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 11:15 AM ET: The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting
- 11:45 AM ET: The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Meeting with the Secretary of Treasury and the Secretary of Energy
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
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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- General Christopher Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Christopher Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Born – Weymouth, Massachusetts
- Education – B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., University of Canberra; M.A., Air War College
- Military Service – U.S. Marine Corps
- Profession – Naval aviator
- Political Experience – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Commander 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Commander Marine Aircraft Group 12, Commander Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- General Christopher Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Being Transformed
I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. – Ezekiel 36:26
Transformation, metamorphosis… it is one of the oldest concepts in literature. Even the oldest form of poetry known, The Epic of Gilgamesh, found in Sumerian cuneiform, is rife with shapeshifting and even terrifying mutations. Today, if you scroll through your favorite movie streams, you will notice the theme continues. Superheroes and villains alike are interesting because they alter their appearance and abilities quickly.
Maybe the reason transformation is such a captivating story is that it is THE story of all humanity. Creator God, the perfect Author of Life, sees the plight of humanity. Broken people, sincere in desire and Herculean in effort, remain hopelessly lost, unworthy to exist in God’s holy presence. What is His answer? His response is to transform the human heart, mind, and spirit, as only He can. God remakes His beloved people, who trust in Christ Jesus, so they become acceptable in His sight.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19).
God’s plan to rescue and transform humankind is more exciting than any movie! The resurrection power of Jesus Christ makes it a reality. Pray for the story of the United States to be one of reconciliation. Ask God to bring healing change to the nation and in the world.
Today’s Verse: Ezekiel 36:26
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
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 51:7-12
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.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.
