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- Thursday, July 3
President Donald Trump is traveling to Iowa today to begin the three-day Fourth of July weekend.
President Trump stated, “I am thrilled to announce that I will be traveling to one of my favorite places in the World, beautiful Iowa, on Thursday, July 3rd, to kick off the very beginning of our exciting Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!”
He added, “This will be a very special event, honoring our Great Country, and our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE.” The event will be held at the Iowa Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Members of the House of Representatives are deliberating the Senate changes to the “Big, Beautiful Bill” they approved in May. Speaker Mike Johnson has affirmed the attempt to get the legislation passed by President Trump’s July 4 deadline.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For safe travels for President Trump as he begins the Independence Day celebrations.
- For the president and members of his administration as they prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- For members of the House of Representatives as they deliberate the legislation to support the president’s agenda.
Thank You!
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 • July 3, 2025
- 11:30 AM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
- 12:45 PM ET: The President and FIRST LADY meet with Edan Alexander
- 4:35 PM ET: The President departs the White House en route Des Moines, Iowa
- 8:00 PM ET: The President participates in the Salute to America Celebration
- 9:00 PM ET: The President and FIRST LADY attend the Fourth of July Celebration
- 9:45 PM ET: The President and FIRST LADY depart the White House en route Bedminster, New Jersey
- 10:15 PM ET: The President departs Des Moines, Iowa, en route The White House
- 11:30 PM ET: The President and FIRST LADY arrive Bedminster, New Jersey
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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- Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
- Born – January 1955 in Buffalo, New York
- Education – A.B., J.D., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, Judge
- Political Experience – District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Associate Counselor to the President, U.S. Principal Deputy Solicitor General
- In office since – 2005
- Family – Married to Jane, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
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- Your Ebenezer
Though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. – Psalm 27:3
Abraham Lincoln gave this warning in a speech on January 27, 1837, nearly 30 years before the Civil War and his eventual signing of the Proclamation to free millions of slaves: “If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time, or die by suicide.”
In 1846, Lincoln was running for Congress and was accused of NOT being a Christian. His reply was that he would never deny the truth of Scripture, nor could he ever support someone for office “whom I knew to be an open enemy of, and scoffer at religion.” He was certain of this nation’s need for the Lord. Lincoln was also known for seeking God’s help in prayer and he formally called for nationwide prayer and fasting nine times as president.
Civil unrest has impacted this country as different movements or groups vie for control or influence. Long ago, David painted the disconcerting scene, “When evildoers assail me… though an army encamp against me… though war arise against me” (Psalm 27:2-3). His next words were, “Yet I will be confident” (verse 3). He knew his Lord, the One who was his light and his salvation… his stronghold.
While today’s divisions are evident, you can be strengthened and confident in what the Lord can do through prayer and your actions. A Bible commentator once wrote, “The Christian is rich in experiences, which he wears as bracelets and keeps as his richest jewels. He calls one Ebenezer… Hitherto God has helped” (1 Samuel 7:12). Be optimistic about God’s care and might, Believer – set your heart to hope in the Lord and pray boldly to Him for this nation. You can trust Him. He has helped in times past and He will again.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 27:3
Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.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: 2 Kings 6:8-23
8 Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, “At such and such a place shall be my camp.” 9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there.” 10 And the king of Israel sent to the place about which the man of God told him. Thus he used to warn him, so that he saved himself there more than once or twice.
11 And the mind of the king of Syria was greatly troubled because of this thing, and he called his servants and said to them, “Will you not show me who of us is for the king of Israel?” 12 And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” 13 And he said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send and seize him.” It was told him, “Behold, he is in Dothan.” 14 So he sent there horses and chariots and a great army, and they came by night and surrounded the city.
15 When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” 16 He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 And when the Syrians came down against him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Please strike this people with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness in accordance with the prayer of Elisha. 19 And Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he led them to Samaria.
20 As soon as they entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see.” So the Lord opened their eyes and they saw, and behold, they were in the midst of Samaria. 21 As soon as the king of Israel saw them, he said to Elisha, “My father, shall I strike them down? Shall I strike them down?” 22 He answered, “You shall not strike them down. Would you strike down those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.” 23 So he prepared for them a great feast, and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. And the Syrians did not come again on raids into the land of Israel.
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.
