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- Tuesday, March 24
President Donald Trump and members of his administration are engaged in diplomatic efforts, while assessing the progress the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran have made in removing the nuclear threat of the regime. The president had threatened to target Iranian power facilities if the regime did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump stated on Monday, “I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East. Based on the tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.“
First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together begins its inaugural Global Coalition Summit at the State Department today. Leaders from 45 nations and 28 best-in-class technology entities will gather for discussions on empowering children through education and technology.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump and his advisors as discussions occur with representatives from Iran.
- For the president and members of his Cabinet to seek God’s guidance on foreign and domestic policies.
- For Majority Leader Thune as he presides over votes on the SAVE America Act and DHS funding legislation.
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 24, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 1:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
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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- Ric Grenell, Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, State Department
Ric Grenell, Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, State Department
- Born – September 1966 in Jennison, Michigan
- Education – B.A., Evangel University; M.P.A., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Diplomat, political advisor and consultant
- Political Experience – Acting Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy for the U.S. Ambassador to the UN
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Partner Matt Lashey
- Religious Affiliation – Christian
- Ric Grenell, Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, State Department
- Waiting
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. – Psalm 40:3
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt stuck, like you could not get out of it? It can be very discouraging to feel like your efforts to resolve a major problem are made in vain. Who do you turn to when something like this happens?
David understood how it felt to be stuck in a “pit” of miry clay. He described how God brought him out in Psalm 40. Despite his best efforts, David could not find his way out on his own. So he waited patiently and trusted that God would deliver him. David then spends the rest of Psalm 40 praising God with a new song after being delivered. David’s psalm is a reminder of who God is. God is the Deliverer! There is no pit too deep nor situation too complicated for God to enter into with you.
In the New Testaent, Mary and Martha sent for Jesus, who had healed so many, when their brother Lazarus became ill (John 11:1-44). As they waited for Him, the situation turned hopeless, as Lazarus died and was buried. When Jesus arrived, He told Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life“ (v. 25). He then brought their brother back from the dead, for God to be glorified (vv. 4, 43-44)! Though your situation may look bleak, the Creator has not forgotten you. In the midst of waiting, remember that the Lord is with you and will resolve the situation in His perfect timing. And you can look forward to the joy that people, such as David, Martha, and Mary, experienced when God resolved their circumstances.
The Lord is always good and He continues to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28). Trust God to deliver you, and that He will give you reason to rejoice. Whether you are in a season of waiting or you are glorifying Him from the mountain top, there is reason to praise the Lord today. Pray as well for believers in Washington, D.C., to seek and wait for God’s deliverance in the difficult situations they face.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.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 98
Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.
2 The Lord has made known his salvation;
he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it!
8 Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
9 before the Lord, for he comes
to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.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.
