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- Tuesday, November 11
Today, in honor of Veterans’ Day, President Donald Trump will be placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The president will also deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery.
In his Veterans’ Day proclamation, President Trump stated, “The story of America is written with the courage, honor, and dedicated service of our veterans. Through their sacrifice, the fires of freedom burn brightly, our Republic secured, and our way of life made possible.“
“For nearly 250 years, their unyielding spirit has carried our Nation through every trial and triumph, ensuring that liberty endures for all time,“ the president continued. “This Veterans Day, we show our gratitude and recommit to honor their service, uphold their legacy, and give every veteran the loyalty, respect, and support they have earned and so dearly deserve.“
“From the moment our Nation’s Founders raised the cause of independence, they recognized that freedom rests upon those willing to defend it,“ President Trump stated. “Our Nation remains great because of those who have served honorably in uniform and committed their lives to defending our families, our freedom, and American values. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians for their sacrifice, and we thank the families who share the burden of their service. “
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he honors the nation’s veterans and commemorates their service.
- For the Lord’s healing for those whose mental or physical health has been compromised by their military service.
- For members of the House and Senate as they debate the appropriations to open the U.S. government.
This special 2026 wall calendar honors two historic milestones: America’s 250th Anniversary and The Presidential Prayer Team’s 25th Year of Ministry.
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 • November 11, 2025
- 10:35 AM ET: The President departs The White House en route Arlington National Cemetery
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Wreath Laying Ceremony and delivers Remarks
- 12:15 PM ET: The President arrives The White House
Prayer for Our Veterans
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the men and women who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. Thank You for their dedication to protecting freedom and peace. Lord, we ask that You surround them with Your love and mercy. For those who carry wounds—seen and unseen—bring healing and restoration. For those who feel forgotten, remind them that they are honored and cherished. Strengthen their families, provide for their needs, and grant them peace that surpasses all understanding. May our nation never cease to remember their service, and may Your grace be their constant companion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!
Psalm 29:11
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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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- Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
- Born – June 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Education – B.A., Princeton University; M.P.P., Harvard University
- Military Service – U.S. Army Reserve
- Profession – Military officer, nonprofit executive, television contributor
- Political Experience – Veterans Advocacy
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Jennifer; Divorced from Meredith; Divorced from Samantha; 7 children
- Religious Affiliation – Evangelical Christian
- Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
- Happy Results?
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. – Proverbs 11:10
Would you say you live in a happy state or town? A happy nation? Whether a city or a country, its culture is a direct result of both its leaders and its citizens. When a nation or town is heavily influenced by and occupied by wise and righteous people, it prospers, and the people are blessed. Conversely, when a majority of citizens act and speak foolishly, and are self-centered, the people pay the price.
King Solomon says, “By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown” (Proverbs 11:11). The prolonged federal shutdown has caused some to wonder about the leadership in the nation’s government. The Greek philosopher Plato said, “A city is what it is because its citizens are who they are.” If there is shaky confidence in America’s governing officials, look to the culture in its towns and cities, in state governments, in Congress, and on the courts. Restoring the credibility of federal agencies and offices is not possible without God’s help; it requires instruction in righteousness.
Revival in society begins with the revival of its people, and each person is accountable to live according to God’s ordinances and commands. Pray for the hearts of the citizenry and the elected and appointed officials all across government to seek the Lord and apply His wisdom.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 11:10
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.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: Romans 12:1-21
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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.
