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- Tuesday, January 13
President Donald Trump is visiting Michigan today and will speak at the Detroit Economic Club this afternoon.
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases regarding Title IX and participation in girls’ and women’s sports. Lawsuits have been brought against state laws that bar biological males from competing on female athletic teams, claiming that it is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The high court is hearing the cases after the Fourth and Ninth Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals, respectively, granted injunctions against West Virginia and Idaho state laws that prohibit men and boys from participating in women’s and girls’ sporting events.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump as he delivers remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.
- For the justices of the Supreme Court to be discerning regarding the Constitution and federal protections regarding Title IX.
- For the Lord to accomplish His will and purposes in and through the governing officials of the U.S.
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 • January 13, 2026
- 12:30 PM ET: The President participates in a site visit and plant tour
- 2:00 PM ET: The President delivers remarks to the Detroit Economic Club
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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- John Thune, Senator from South Dakota
John Thune, Senator from South Dakota
- Born – January 1961 in Pierre, South Dakota
- Education – B.A., Biola University; M.B.A., University of South Dakota
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives
- In office since – 2005
- Family – Married to Kimberley, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Evangelical Christian
- John Thune, Senator from South Dakota
- Brilliant Stars
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it? – Lamentations 3:37
Scientists estimate there are 1 septillion stars in the known universe. However, our solar system has just one star, the Sun. As the singular dominant light, the sun gives off far more energy in one second than all humankind has produced since Creation. With a diameter of over 860,000 miles, the sun could hold one million planets the size of Earth. Yet it is only an average-size star and is just one of roughly 100 billion in this galaxy, the Milky Way.
The Pistol Star has 3.3 million times the luminosity of our Sun and more than 300 times the Sun’s radius. It takes 100,000 light-years to travel from one side of the Milky Way to the other. If the Milky Way galaxy were likened to the size of the North American continent, our solar system would be about the size of a coffee cup!
Isaiah 40:26 states, “Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing.”
When you gaze up to the heavens, marvel at the vastness of what your Creator has brought into being. And each day, commit to letting your life be a shining testimony of God’s majesty. Pray that believers across America and those serving in the government would do the same.
Today’s Verse: Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass,
unless the Lord has commanded it?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 19
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words,
whose voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.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.
