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- Saturday, August 30
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the Forest Service has proposed the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. U.S. officials highlighted how this federal regulation has hampered efforts to maintain national forests and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said, “For nearly 25 years, the Roadless Rule has frustrated land managers and served as a barrier to action – prohibiting road construction, which has limited wildfire suppression and active forest management.”
Secretary Rollins said, “We are one step closer to common sense management of our national forest lands.“ She added that the move is “a critical step forward in President Trump’s commitment to restoring local decision-making to federal land managers to empower them to do what’s necessary to protect America’s forests and communities from devastating destruction from fires.”
The Forest Service published the notice in the Federal Register on Friday for public comments.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for Secretary Rollins as she seeks to update federal regulations.
- For Chief Schultz to be discerning as he attempts to improve national forest management.
- For President Trump and his Cabinet officials as they endeavor to enhance government efficiency and reduce wasteful spending.
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 • August 30, 2025
- ET: The President has no public events scheduled
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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- David Kustoff, Representative for Tennessee
David Kustoff, Representative for Tennessee
- Born – October 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee
- Education – B.A., J.D., University of Memphis
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician, attorney
- Political Experience – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
- In office since – 2017
- Family – Married to Roberta, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Jewish
- David Kustoff, Representative for Tennessee
- His Way
I have chosen the way of faithfulness. – Psalm 119:30
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, with 176 verses, and it’s all about God’s law! In today’s verse, the psalmist makes a choice, a conscious decision, to take the way of faithfulness. In verse 33, he elaborates on the way of faithfulness, “Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes: and I will keep it to the end.” He determines to follow God for the rest of his life. Through wars and peace, famine or plenty, loneliness and love, he will be faithful to God.
Have you chosen to yield yourself to the work of the Holy Spirit? If so, He has sealed you with His promise (Ephesians 1:13). When Jesus asked the disciples if they would turn away from Him, as others had, Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68).
Continue to choose God’s way of faithfulness each day. Be determined to live for Him no matter what. The lyrics of a familiar hymn say, “I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back. Though none go with me, still I will follow.” Ask the Lord Jesus to work in your heart and increase your confidence as you follow His way. If you know someone who seems to waver in their belief, pray that they will depend on the Holy Spirit to strengthen their faith. Intercede for the governing officials and citizens of this nation to have open eyes, ears, and hearts when it comes to choosing Jesus, the only way to the Heavenly Father.
Today’s Verse: Psalms 119:30
I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I set your rules before me.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: Matthew 24:3-14
3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
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.
