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- Sunday, May 3
Legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives are considering the application of the War Powers Act of 1973, under which a president has 60 days to conduct a military action before Congress must sign off on the conflict.
While Congress was officially notified on March 2nd that Operation Epic Fury had begun, President Donald Trump announced the Iran war was over weeks ago, and a Pakistani-brokered ceasefire has been in place since early April.
A White House official stated, “The hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28 have terminated,” adding that “there has been no exchange of fire between U.S. Armed Forces and Iran since Tuesday, April 7.” The president’s administration has conducted peace talks with the Iranian regime, and continues to deliberate the details each side considers essential for an agreement.
“I don’t think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a peace,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said. “I would be very reluctant to get in front of the administration in the midst of these very sensitive negotiations, so we’ll have to see how that plays out.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune as they assess the relevance of the War Powers Act under the current circumstances in Iran.
- For discernment for President Trump and his military advisors as they evaluate the current ceasefire and peace negotiations with the Iranian regime.
- For the president and his cabinet to receive God’s wisdom as they make decisions and take action.
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 3, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 3:00 PM ET: The President attends the PGA Tour Cadillac Championship
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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- Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada
Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada
- Born – November 1962 in Sapporo, Japan
- Education – B.S., M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Military Service – U.S. Army Reserve, National Guard
- Profession – Law Enforcement Officer
- Political Experience – Sheriff of Clark County
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Married to Donna; 1 child (from previous marriage)
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada
- Desires of Your Heart
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.– Psalm 37:4
How exciting it is when you get something you want! Maybe something you have been desiring for a long time. Whether it is a material blessing like purchasing a first home, a special person entering your life, or a business goal reached, it is enjoyable to get what you want. On the other hand, your heart’s desire could be like the nation of Israel pleading for a king and ending up with Saul, who was not God’s best.
This is why it is essential to delight in the Lord first. As you develop a closer relationship with Him, your desires change. You begin seeing things the way He sees them and aligning with what He wants. When you truly delight in the Lord, you know that you will receive what you ask for and that the answers will be good for you and those around you.
Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). The apostle John wrote, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14). Paul also guides us in what we should pray for, saying in order to live “a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way,” pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2). Pray for government officials to make decisions that will result in peace, quiet, godliness, and dignity.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.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: 1 Timothy 2:1-10
2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
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.
