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- Saturday, April 4
The Department of Education is implementing updated identification standards for first-time Federal Student Aid borrowers to safeguard the program against fraud.

The department stated that, in recent years, less than one percent of students who applied for federal financial aid were required to verify their identity.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon oversaw a comprehensive review of federal student aid programs to ensure loans are granted responsibly.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For discernment for Secretary McMahon and Education Department officials as they implement updated identification guidelines for federal student aid.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they continue to seek avenues to eliminate fraud and waste.
- For God’s purposes and plans for the United States to be accomplished in and through federal governing officials.
PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • April 4, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive 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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- Pat Fallon, Representative for Texas
Pat Fallon, Representative for Texas
- Born – December 1967 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Education – B.A., University of Notre Dame
- Military Service – U.S. Air Force
- Profession – Business executive
- Political Experience – Texas House of representatives; Frisco City Council
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Susan, 2 sons
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Pat Fallon, Representative for Texas

- Watchful Representative
Be sober-minded, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8
How effective are you today as an ambassador for Christ and the Gospel? As you look around, you can spot Christians who are tied up in knots over the current political situation and changes in the nation and the world that are happening almost too fast to keep up. How about you? Are you being consumed by fear and worry? Or are you holding fast to your faith, resisting the adversary and his roaring, standing on the knowledge that God is still in control?
You know that, since your soul has been saved eternally, the enemy’s objective is to keep you from being a productive follower and representative of Jesus. James, Peter, and Paul all instruct you to submit to the Lord and resist the devil. Do you know how you do that in these uncertain times?
Your ability to resist the devil is found in your willingness to rely on and obey God. You also have to be aware of the enemy’s schemes. Paul states, in 2 Corinthians 2:11, “So that we would not be outwitted by Satan… for we are not ignorant of his designs.” Be conscious of the enemy’s misuse of Scripture to try to trick you, just as he did when he tempted the Lord Jesus in the wilderness or Eve in the Garden… so know your Bible’s defenses. Be confident that, while the lion is prowling about, the Lord is with you, just as He was with Daniel (Daniel 6:22).
Pour your heart out to God, especially when you feel unequal to the challenges and spiritual battles you face. Submit to His plans for you, press on in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, and hold closely to Jesus and His Word. Prepare to be the Lord’s representative, both to those who do not know Him and to those who do! Intercede for senators and representatives in Congress who are being tempted to move away from what is right. Pray that they stand firm and put their trust in God.
Today’s Verse: 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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 Peter 5:6-11
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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.
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.




