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- Issue 730 – Verse of the Week
December 18th – December 24th, 2025
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.“ – John 8:12
Share His Light
During Advent, all across the world, people light candles of hope, joy, peace, and love. They all look forward to the coming of the Christ child—He who is the Light of the World! As darkness deepens, His light shines brighter through the lives of His followers. One small candle flame can illuminate an entire room. As a believer, you carry His light! So do not fear the darkness, but “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Keep your flame burning so that the world, and those within your sphere of influence, see Jesus in you this Christmas season.
Ministry Letter – Read Now!
This special 2026 wall calendar honors two historic milestones: America’s 250th Anniversary and The Presidential Prayer Team’s 25th Year of Ministry.
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.- Issue 730 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
Officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are investigating the state of Minnesota’s administration of federal housing funds and social service programs. The deployment of federal investigators comes in the wake of widespread welfare fraud reported by Somali immigrants. “Illegal immigration and the housing affordability crisis are directly correlated,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated. “Fix one, you fix the other. That’s exactly what we are doing under the leadership of [President Trump].”
Pray for the president and secretaries in his Cabinet as they seek to improve the cost of living by addressing illegal immigration.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Congressman James Comer of Kentucky said that subpoenas for sworn testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein carry more than usual legal weight due to the bipartisan support of members on the House Oversight Committee. “No one is accusing the Clintons of any wrongdoing, but one thing is certain: We know that Ghislaine Maxwell was at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding,” Chairman Comer said. “There weren’t many people at that wedding, so there was a close relationship there.”
Pray for representatives in the House as they investigate ties to the deceased sex trafficker.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The House Education and Workforce Committee, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg of Michigan, is investigating antisemitism at the American Psychological Association (APA). The organization represents over 170,000 researchers, professors, professionals, and students in the field of psychology. The committee wrote the APA concerning “antisemitic statements on APA division listservs, which include claims that ‘Hamas fighters in Gaza… are just protecting civilians’ and giving ‘kudos’ to Hamas.” The committee also cited educational credits offered by the organization for antisemitic speech and its published journal, which habitually uses antisemitic terms in referring to Jews and Israel.
Pray for members on congressional committees as they seek to prevent antisemitism.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A federal judge ruled this week that President Trump’s order halting funding for wind energy violated the Administrative Procedure Act after 17 states sued the administration. The judge vacated the Wind Order, ending the nationwide freeze on wind energy funding. President Trump’s administration is appealing the decision to the circuit court.
Pray for judges in district and circuit courts as they hear and rule on cases challenging the president’s orders and actions.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division
Assistant Attorney General Dhillon announced that her division is adding a section to focus on protecting Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
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Ed Markey, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts alleged that the actions of the FCC have censored broadcasters.
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Judge John Z. Lee, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court judge overreached in his ruling ordering ICE to release all Operation Midway Blitz migrant detainees.
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Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Caudle said he cares “a lot” about the quality of service, which includes quality of life, for U.S. sailors.
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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- Thom Tillis, Senator from North Carolina
Thom Tillis, Senator from North Carolina
- Born – August 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida
- Education – Chattanooga State Community College; B.S., University of Maryland University College
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Technology management
- Political Experience – North Carolina House of Representatives
- In office since – 2015
- Family – Married to Susan, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Thom Tillis, Senator from North Carolina
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 730 – Faith and Prayer History
“Recollecting always, that for every advantage which may contribute to distinguish our lot, from that to which others are doomed by the unhappy spirit of the times, we are indebted to that Divine Providence whose goodness has been so remarkably extended to this rising nation, it becomes us to cherish a devout gratitude, and to implore from the same omnipotent source a blessing on the consultations and measures about to be undertaken for the welfare of our beloved country.“
– President James Madison, First Annual Message, November 29, 1809
- Issue 730 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
President Trump has ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or exiting Venezuela. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy are coordinating the blockage of the vessels, which will hinder the main source of Venezuela’s income. President Trump stated that the U.S. armada has Venezuela “completely surrounded.”
Pray for discernment for President Trump and Secretary Hegseth as they address the Venezuelan government’s relationship with cartels and other organized criminal organizations.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Advisor Jared Kushner reported that 90 percent of the challenges in the peace plan have been resolved with Ukraine after negotiations took place in Berlin. President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted that Ukraine may not seek to join NATO and has expressed openness to holding elections despite the country being under martial law.
Pray for U.S. negotiators as they continue to seek compromises from Ukraine and Russia to obtain peace.
Pray for AMERICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
President Trump’s administration is considering terrorism-related sanctions against Hamas-linked United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). U.S. investigators have found mounting evidence of complicity by the United Nations’ agency in the diversion of humanitarian aid by Hamas since it began the war with Israel on October 7, 2023. Earlier this year, Israeli intelligence reported “among the 12,521 UNRWA employees in the Gaza Strip, at least 1,462 (12%) are members of Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations.”
Pray for U.S. officials as they review and assess measures to address Hamas’ and UNRWA’s involvement in the Gaza aid theft.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., moderated a roundtable this week for Lyme disease patients, clinicians, and researchers to discuss diagnostics and clinical needs. “Secretary Kennedy said, “For decades, Americans suffering from Lyme disease have been denied the accurate diagnostics and meaningful care they deserve.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year.
Pray for Secretary Kennedy to receive God’s direction as he oversees efforts to improve diagnostics and treatment for Lyme disease.
Pray for Needs Across the States
The Oregon secretary of state has until January 29 to validate almost 200,000 signatures of voters who signed on to place the state legislature-approved gas tax increase on the ballot next fall. The campaign to end the six-cent addition to the current 40-cent-per-gallon gas tax, which was signed by Governor Tina Kotek on November 7, had under two months to gather a minimum of 78,000 signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
The West Virginia Board of Education is reinstating its school vaccine mandate without religious exemption while a lawsuit appealing the mandate continues. The state’s supreme court stayed a lower court’s permanent injunction that had found the mandate illegal for not allowing an exemption on religious grounds. Governor Patrick Morrissey previously issued an executive order in favor of religious exemptions to the strict school vaccine mandate.
Pray for state officials and voters as they seek to ensure measures and mandates serve the public interest.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“Chronic pain isn’t something to celebrate—but it becomes a gift when it drives you into the arms of Jesus and turns your suffering into a platform for His Gospel.
God’s faithfulness is unchanging and steadfast, like the North Star, guiding you through every season and reminding you that His care, mercy, and glory never shift.” – Joni Eareckson Tada, Sharing Hope, December 2025
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