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- Saturday, May 23
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than a dozen individuals and entities tied to the U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Sinaloa Cartel and its fentanyl trafficking activities.
The Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) partnered on investigations that led to the sanctions by OFAC. The Treasury Department stated, “These sanctions were further coordinated with the Government of Mexico’s financial intelligence unit, the Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera.“
“As President Trump has made clear, this Administration will not allow narco-terrorists to flood our borders with poison,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Treasury will continue to target terrorist cartels and their fentanyl trafficking networks to protect our communities and Keep America Safe.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Bessent as he oversees the imposition of sanctions against members and supporters of terrorist and trafficking organizations.
- For Administrator Terry Cole as he heads the Drug Enforcement Agency and collaborate with Homeland Security officials.
- For President Trump and his Cabinet as they continue interventions to stop drug trafficking into the United States.
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 23, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
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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- Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon
Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon
- Born – September 1966 in York, Pennsylvania
- Education – Georgetown University; B.S., University of Oregon; M.A., University of Washington
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Public advocate, policy director, travel agent
- Political Experience – Oregon House of Representatives
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Married to Aimee Wilson
- Religious Affiliation – Episcopalian
- Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon
- The Completer
He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:6
Have you ever struggled to complete a large project? The thought of the Heavenly Father completing a good work in you would be very encouraging as you put effort into earning a diploma, painting a house, or writing a book. Take a moment to ponder the commitment required as you go through the ups and downs of completing a work. You have accepted Jesus as your Savior. Now, the Father is determined to accomplish His will in and through you.
When you receive Jesus as your Savior, He gives you the gift of the Holy Spirit, who works in you to produce godly character. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). What a good work He is doing in you!
While you are on this Earth, you are called to good works. Are you aware of what God has called you to do? Do you share His heart for those who are hurting or in need? The Father works in a willing heart. Part of this willingness develops through prayer. Praying aligns your heart with God’s and prepares you to carry out His will on the earth. While He is sovereign, prayer allows Him to manifest His will in and through you personally.
The book of Esther illustrates that the will of God is going to be accomplished. It is up to you to be available to Him. Pray for God’s purposes to be fulfilled in this country. Pray for the salvation of souls and the unity of the body of Christ.
Today’s Verse: Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
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: Ephesians 2:1-10
2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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.
