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- Sunday, May 17
President Donald Trump declared a National Jubilee of Prayer today as part of the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving event is taking place on the National Mall. Secretary Marco Rubio, Secretary Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson will speak at the event that will highlight the roots of faith in the foundation of the United States.
“As we prepare to celebrate two and a half centuries of freedom, I am inviting America’s great religious communities to pray for our nation and for our people,“ President Trump stated last year during planning stages. “From the beginning, this has always been a country sustained and strengthened by prayer. So important, if we bring religion back stronger, you’re going to see everything get better and better and better. You are going to see it get better and better. So, as we chart our course for the next 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to one nation under God.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the president and his Cabinet to seek and receive the Lord’s guidance in their actions and decisions.
- For the public officials at each level of government to be led by God to accomplish His purposes in this country.
- For the hearts of the American people to return to the Lord and His truth.
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 17, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
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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Resources still available for a limited time:
▶ 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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- Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
- Born – March 1976 in New York
- Education – B.A., Wheaton College; J.D., George Washington University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Political analyst, legislative assistant
- Political Experience – Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Acting Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Michelle; Divorced from Mary, 2 daughters
- Religious Affiliation – Christian
- Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
- Submit and Trust
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6
Have you ever had to take a long, winding path somewhere, whether it was in a car on a winding mountain road, or a bicycle on a twisting path, or a hike through the woods? The continual twists and turns take their toll on you after a while. Sometimes life can feel this way as well. There can be so many different “twists” and “turns” that it gets overwhelming at times.
The New International Version of today’s passage says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” The words in this verse mean to lie face down, utterly dependent. It offers the picture of a servant, ready and waiting to follow the master’s command. This kind of trustful submission is done with your whole heart.
In doing this, you will put aside your own understanding to instead follow God’s. When you choose to yield to and trust God in every aspect of your life, even the regular and mundane parts, He will straighten out your path. He will guide you and bring you through anything you face.
As you ponder this today, ask God to examine your heart and show you areas where you have not yet trusted and submitted to Him. Pray that He would enable you to let Him lead your life. As you pray, lift up the United States to the Lord. Ask Him to direct the paths of the nation’s public servants, so that the country would follow His plan.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.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 25:1-10
25 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
6 Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
8 Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.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.
