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- Friday, May 22
President Donald Trump is going to the Hudson Valley in New York to speak at an event with Representative Mike Lawler at Rockland Community College. President Trump will be at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for the weekend.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Helsingborg, Sweden, for the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting. He will encourage increased defense investment and burden sharing within the alliance.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that Secretary Rubio would “meet his counterparts from the Arctic Seven nations to discuss our shared economic and security interests in the Arctic and our strengthened posture in the High North. He will also have bilateral meetings with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the safety of President Trump as he speaks in Rockland County, New York.
- For discernment for Secretary Rubio as he engages with NATO representatives and discusses shared economic and security concerns.
- For justices of the Supreme Court as they deliberate on decisions to be made in the outstanding cases of the current term.
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 22, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs The White House en route Suffern, New York
- ET: TBD: The President departs Suffern, New York, en route Bedminster, New Jersey
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Chairman of the Federal Reserve
- 3:00 PM ET: The President delivers remarks
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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▶ 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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- General B. Chance Saltzman, Space Force, Chief of Operations
General B. Chance Saltzman, Space Force, Chief of Operations
- Education – B.A., Boston University; M.P.A., University of Montana, Missoula; M.A., George Washington University;
- Military Service – U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve
- Profession – Military officer, pilot
- Political Experience – Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear, Chief of Combat Plans for the Joint Space Operations Center, National Security Council Advisor
- In office since – 2022
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- General B. Chance Saltzman, Space Force, Chief of Operations
- Receive Shalom
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7
People have different understandings of peace. To some, it means a type of internal calm, quiet feeling, while others may see peace, as the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s did, as the end of conflict between nations. Still other people may view peace as spending time relaxing outside in nature. The idea of peace in and of itself may be difficult to fully grasp. This is particularly true when contemplating the peace that comes from God.
In Paul’s letter to the Philippian church, he touches briefly on the idea of the “peace of God.” In the Bible, the word for peace is shalom. Typically, shalom can be translated to mean uninjured and safe, whole, and sound – physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Where there is shalom, there is no need for fear, anxiety, or doubt. Ever.
This is the peace of God that Paul is referring to in Philippians 4. Is it any wonder, then, why he says that it surpasses understanding? Can you imagine a true peace like that? This is the peace that God gives to His children. It does not need to be understood or figured out. It simply needs to be received. Then, peace begins to work, guarding your heart and mind, as soldiers guard something precious.
Shalom is possible in this moment, amid the chaos of the world today. Ask God to help you receive His peace, to guard you from whatever is trying to worry or weigh you down. Pray for U.S. citizens and those in positions of authority to believe in the Lord Jesus and allow His peace to protect their hearts and minds.
Today’s Verse: Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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 4
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?
How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
3 But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin;
ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5 Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
6 There are many who say, “Who will show us some good?
Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”
7 You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.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.
