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- Monday, January 19
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, tonight.
President Trump made updates to the National Park Service (NPS) list of free-admission days this year, for U.S. citizens and legal residents. The fee-free days include Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day (also President Trump’s birthday), Independence Day weekend, the 110th birthday of the National Park Service, Constitution Day, Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday, and Veterans’ Day.
Federal holidays excluded from NPS’ free admission list are Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (today), Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the safety of President Trump and Secretary Rubio as they attend the college championship game.
- For members of the Secret Service to do their jobs with vigilance and integrity.
- For Acting Director Jessica Bowron as she oversees the National Parks Service.
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 • January 19, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs Palm Beach, FL en route Miami, FL
- ET: TBD: The President departs Miami, FL en route The White House
- 7:50 PM ET: The President attends the College Football National Championship Game
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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- Governor Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia
Patrick Morrissey, Governor of West Virginia
- Born – December 1967 in Brooklyn, New York
- Education – B.A., Rutgers University, New Brunswick; J.D., Rutgers University, Newark
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Lawyer, politician, lobbyist
- Political Experience – Attorney General of West Virginia
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Denise, 1 stepdaughter
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Governor Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia
- The Sole Ruler
You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. – 2 Chronicles 20:6
Tomorrow marks the first year of the second administration of our current president. While he has a great deal of power, along with the members of Congress and the justices of the Supreme Court, ultimately, it is still God who rules over the United States.
King Jehoshaphat understood this concept well. He was one of the kings of Judah during the Old Testament. Like many of the rulers in the Old Testament, he had his triumphs and struggles when it came to his dependence on God. In 2 Chronicles 19, the king had just returned from a battle that he was warned not to enter. After escaping with his life, Jehoshaphat was quick to turn himself and the nation of Judah back toward God. This was a wise choice, as there was a huge army that gathered to attack Judah in 2 Chronicles 20. This time, Jehoshaphat turned his eyes toward God and sought His help. In the end, God led the nation into battle and delivered the enemy into Judah’s hands.
King Jehoshaphat’s prayer still rings true today – God rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. His power and might are greater than any president, vice president, or other U.S. or world leader. Pray for the country’s elected and appointed officials, that they would have the heart of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. Ask God to make Himself known to them, that they may look to Him to guide all of their decisions. Trust that He is in control and will not abandon His children, no matter what.
Today’s Verse: 2 Chronicles 20:6
and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you.
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 47
Clap your hands, all peoples!
Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
2 For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared,
a great king over all the earth.
3 He subdued peoples under us,
and nations under our feet.
4 He chose our heritage for us,
the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah5 God has gone up with a shout,
the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7 For God is the King of all the earth;
sing praises with a psalm!
8 God reigns over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
9 The princes of the peoples gather
as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
he is highly exalted!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.
