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- Issue 746 – Verse of the Week
April 9th – April 15th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely. – Proverbs 10:9
Consistency
It has often been said that living with integrity is doing the right thing when no one else is watching. Though no one on earth may ever even know about it, God does. Your personal integrity is a matter between you and the Lord. He sees and knows the things you do and the choices you make, whether in public or in private. God desires for you to seek His wisdom and guidance as you go about your day. He will not only direct your actions but also address your motives. As you are consistent in your daily communications with Him and obedient to His Word, your life will model integrity that honors and glorifies Him and witnesses to this world.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
For 25 years, The Presidential Prayer Team has united millions in sharing their prayers for America on the National Day of Prayer. We offer real-time, coast-to-coast prayer activities for those who might be unable to attend local events.
This year is especially meaningful as our nation joyfully celebrates its 250th birthday! What an extraordinary milestone marking God’s faithfulness across generations. Wherever you are, join believers nationwide as we give thanks for our nation’s history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and boldly lift America and its leaders to the Lord in prayer.
Record Your Prayer Today
Call in and RECORD a prayer to be aired on May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer! You can be a blessing and encouragement to others, simply by adding your voice in lifting up our nation and leaders in prayer.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
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Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.- Issue 746 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act last month to restart offshore oil production near the California coast. Though the state has sued to stop the use of the previously dormant operation, the Santa Ynez Pipeline System began to move crude through the network at the end of March at an estimated 60,000 barrels per day.
Pray for the president and members of his administration as they work to improve the nation’s energy production.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana introduced a bill titled the Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency (JAIL) Act. The legislation would hold judges personally responsible for the crimes of dangerous criminals after they allow their release from custody, or who have been given light sentences. While members of the judicial branch have long enjoyed immunity from the results of their decisions, Senator Sheehy said that offers the public no recourse for “soft-on-crime” judgments.
Pray for senators and representatives as they seek to ensure perpetrators of violence are incarcerated and prevented from further harming the public.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, recently held a committee hearing on “Protecting American Citizenship II: Federalism, Sanctuary Cities, and the Rule of Law.” They heard testimony from a father whose 20-year-old daughter was killed by an illegal immigrant in a hit-and-run in Illinois. Chairman Grassley has also supported the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo ID before casting ballots in federal elections.
Pray for congressional committee members as they investigate the impact of illegal immigration on public safety and federal elections.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the appeal of a 2013 Illinois law that bans concealed carry weapons on public transit. A panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals had overturned a district judge’s finding in favor of the plaintiffs who challenged the ban under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The appellate judge stated in the majority opinion that the state law “is comfortably situated in a centuries-old practice of limiting firearms in sensitive and crowded, confined places.”
Pray for discernment for the justices of the Supreme Court and judges in the circuit and district courts as they assess the constitutionality of state laws.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security
The new Homeland Security Secretary suggested Customs and Border Protection officers could be removed from international airports in sanctuary cities.
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Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative for Washington
Representative Pramila Jayapal recently proposed prosecuting immigration law enforcement and giving reparations to families who have illegally entered the U.S.
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Judge Ralph Erickson, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Appeals Court Judge Ralph Erickson wrote the decision upholding Iowa’s law banning gender identity and sexual orientation materials from school curriculum.
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General Ken Wilsbach, Air Force Chief of Staff
Air Force Chief of Staff General Wilsbach highlighted how the U.S. military works to “leave no one behind.”
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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- Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana
Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana
- Born – April 1961 in San Diego, California
- Education – B.E., M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Businessman, software engineer, politician
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Susan, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Evangelical
- Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 746 – Faith and Prayer History
“Why do we wait for tragedies to prompt us to look toward heaven? Why can’t we seek God and find greater unity before fear strikes us from without and within? One reason we should look heavenward to unite a divided world is because God sees unity as pleasant and precious. In Psalm 133:1 we find these words, ‘How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!‘ … Why is unity so pleasant and precious? Unity helps believers give a positive example to the world, drawing others to embrace the walk of faith. This is indeed pleasant. Unity also encourages cooperation in a body of believers, enabling them to accomplish much more than they could if divided. This is indeed precious.“
– U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, March 2022
- Issue 746 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo that, while military chaplains will retain their ranks, they will no longer identify their rank alongside symbols of their religion in uniform. Secretary Hegesth said the change “speaks to the difficult balance of the duality of a military chaplain. A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” He added that the removal of their rank will allow chaplains to “be seen among the highest ranks because of their divine calling.”
Pray for the defense secretary as he updates policies regarding religion and religious expression in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Secretary Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had recently been abducted near Baghdad by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah. A video recording had shown men forcing the U.S. citizen, a Wisconsin native who had resided in the Middle East for many years, into a car before driving off. Kittleson had previously been warned by State Department officials of threats to her safety.
Israel has opened the Rafah crossing that connects Gaza to Egypt as part of the U.S.-brokered peace agreement. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society recently evacuated dozens of Palestinians in need of medical care in conjunction with the World Health Organization, as Israel keeps the crossing under strict security.
Pray for prudence for U.S. and allied officials as they seek to improve security in the Middle East. Pray for Americans to be discerning and to adhere to warnings from the U.S. government.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of more than 100,000 bottles of Metoprolol last month. The manufacturer, Vivus LLC, initiated the recall of specific lots of metoprolol succinate extended-release due to concerns of contamination. The FDA has listed affected lot numbers for the blood pressure and heart medication on its website for reference against the prescription labels.
For Commissioner Makary and FDA officials as they seek to ensure the safety of medication available to the American public.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Utah Governor Spencer Cox vetoed a bill from the state legislature that would allow Wi-Fi on school buses. The bill was couched as a benefit to assist rural students in completing homework on the long bus ride home. The governor wrote, “I recognize the added challenge of longer bus rides for rural students. But I am very concerned about signaling to our students that we value more time spent on devices rather than more time interacting with one another face-to-face. Our kids simply need less screen time and more human connection.”
Florida State Attorney General James Ethmeier requested that State House Speaker Danial Perez begin impeachment proceedings against a state judge who released a convicted pedophile from custody before his sentencing. The man abused and killed his five-year-old stepdaughter while out on bond. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed “Missy’s Law,” named for the little girl, requiring judges to revoke the bonds of those who are convicted of sexual and violent crimes.
Pray for governors, state attorneys general, and members of their legislatures as they assess measure to improve public safety.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“People today don’t like to talk about death. In fact, it seems there is a concerted effort to deny the reality of death. For example, unlike previous generations, children are now excluded from many traditional activities involved with the death process. They usually aren’t allowed at deathbed scenes or even at funerals. Why are people so reticent to talk about death? I think it is because death represents the ultimate defeat. The open casket reminds us of the limitations of science and technology. The open grave reminds us of the futility of all life’s accomplishments. …
Let’s look at the story in John 11 of Jesus raising His friend Lazarus from the dead. I want to point out something that may seem obvious: In order for Lazarus to rise from the dead, he had to die in the first place. Death was part of God’s plan for Lazarus, and it is also part of His plan for every one of us. Have you come to terms with the fact that God’s plan for your life is that you will die one day? Except for the generation that will be alive at the rapture of the church, no one is going to get out of this world alive. … We have a hard time accepting that. Americans spend billions of dollars a year trying to slow the aging process through exercise, supplements, and other treatments. Yes, we ought to be good stewards of our physical bodies. But those things won’t keep us from dying someday. … However, death is not our ultimate destiny. The story of Lazarus reminds us of the universality of death, but it also points to the victory over death we have through Jesus Christ.“ – Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pathway to Victory, “A Tale from the Crypt”
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