QUICK NAVIGATION
- Tuesday, May 5
President Donald Trump has instituted Project Freedom, a humanitarian plan in which the U.S. sees ships from neutral nations safely out of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blocked such vessels from exiting the strait.
“Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute… have asked the United States if we could help free up their Ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz,“ President Trump stated. “For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business.“
U.S. Central Command reported on Monday, “U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping. As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he oversees the implementation of humanitarian policies.
- For Admiral Cooper as he manages the U.S. Central Command’s military operations in the Middle East.
- For the Lord’s protection over the U.S. troops stationed in harm’s way around the globe, and particularly in the vicinity of Iran.
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 5, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:30 AM ET: The President signs a Proclamation
- 12:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Pre-Tape Interview
- 7:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Rose Garden Club Dinner
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.
Resources available now!
▶ Print or get digital copy of official National Day of Prayer guide
▶ View and download the Leadership Prayer Checklist
▶ Call and record your prayer: 1-844-829-2022 (toll-free)
What can you do to prepare today?
– Prepare your heart.
– Tell us when you plan to pray: ▶ Sign up for the National Prayer Room
– Invite one or more friends to join you.
Online prayer activities coming May 7th
– Read, pray, and post your own prayers in the National Prayer Room
– Listen and pray along to continuous prayer stream from other members
Digital and printer-friendly versions of the official prayer guide are available now!
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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- Jennifer McClellan, Representative for Virginia
Jennifer McClellan, Representative for Virginia
- Born – December 1972 in Petersburg, Virginia
- Education – B.A., University of Richmond; J.D., University of Virginia
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician
- Political Experience – Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Married to David, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Presbyterian
- Jennifer McClellan, Representative for Virginia
- Rise Up
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
Circumstances can be overwhelming at times. Financial reversals, disheartening health diagnoses, family fractures, and other troubling situations may cause a sense of disorientation or hopelessness. People generally experience some type of uncertainty, hurt, pain, fear, worry, loss, or loneliness at various stages of life. Sometimes the intensity of those feelings can cloud your vision of the loving God you serve, and it may seem as though the negative has taken over. However, the Lord says that in all circumstances, He is working for your good! He is the Master of your circumstances.
God is doing a transformative work within you, helping you develop endurance and strength of character, giving you confidence in the hope of His salvation, growing you into spiritual maturity so that you might be complete in Him, not lacking anything (James 1:4). He is ultimately working in your circumstances to make you more like Jesus (1 Peter 2:5). The Spirit of the Living God builds you into a new creature who rises up, boldly believing in His promises when circumstances appear unstable. He will mold you into His likeness (1 Peter 1:16) and provide you with the type of trust Jesus displayed in the Father as He lived and ministered on this earth.
Embrace the fact that, through Christ, you can overcome your circumstances. When you feel overwhelmed, look to Him to raise you up. View every storm, every difficult situation, every pain, as a move in which He will bring about your good and His glory. Consider each situation as an opportunity to offer Him praise for bringing you through, for teaching, and for maturing you. Pray for believers in government who grapple with discouragement, that they would rely on the Lord for the strength and confidence they need.
Today’s Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
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: James 1:2-8
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.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.
