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- Issue 770 – Verse of the Week
September 24th – September 30th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. – Romans 8:37
In All These Things
When you consider the context of being more than a conqueror, you see that the apostle Paul is referring to the sufferings Christians may be called to endure, not simply the everyday life of the believer. While it has always existed in this world, hostility toward God and toward those who follow Jesus has increased over time in the United States. Some outlets have even referred to believers as “dangerous“ or “full of hate.“ The Lord provides the courage to overcome the emotional pain of such accusations. But how will you respond if the types of physical and spiritual tribulations, hardships, or difficulties that Paul dealt with come into your life? Scripture shows that, as the End Times draw closer, persecution will expand. “Conquering,“ in this context, begins with a mind fixed on Jesus and a reliance on the promises of God. “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed… for the battle is not yours but God’s. … Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf” (2 Chronicles 20:15, 17). The Lord is making you an overcomer!
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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 770 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
President Donald Trump cut the ribbon for the new granite helipad at the White House, which was constructed to accommodate the upgraded Marine One military helicopter. The president called the surface, which he said Sikorsky Aircraft fully paid for, a “work of art.” President Trump said the project was “ahead of schedule, under budget and, again, though expensive, was a Gift to America!”
Pray for wisdom for the president as he plans upgrades and renovations to the White House and historic sites in the nation’s capital.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa expressed support for an embargo on diesel to support U.S. farmers and truckers. He stated that if the government can embargo chips to China, “it can embargo diesel to help American farmers & truckers.” The senator said on social media, “We need our family farmers who feed & fuel the world [to be] on the strongest footing possible no matter what’s happening across the globe.” Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee has introduced a bill that would ban the export of diesel fuel until January 2027.
Pray for senators and representatives as they evaluate strategies to support U.S. farming and trucking industries as the price of diesel has continued to rise.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Agriculture Committee, chaired by Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, was able to advance the proposed Farm Bill out of committee after Senator Mitch McConnell returned and voted in favor of it, breaking the deadlock. The legislation would be the first new Farm Bill since 2018, as each iteration has failed to receive adequate support, and agricultural programs, from crop insurance to nutritional programs, have simply been extended.
Pray for members of Senate and House committees as they consider the Farm Bill and other significant legislation for federal programs that support agriculture.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
Federal Judge Paul Diamond, Jr. recently disqualified the district attorney of Philadelphia and referred him to the Justice Department for an investigation into allegations of obstruction of justice and other potential crimes related to an attempt to overturn a murder conviction. The U.S. district judge stated in his memo, “I have thus reluctantly concluded that Philadelphia’s highest law enforcement official and one of his top assistants may have violated the law.”
Pray for district and appellate judges as they provide oversight and consider cases involving prosecutorial conduct and the appeals of criminal convictions.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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JD Vance, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Vance highlighted the efforts of the White House Task Force to Elimate Fraud and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to remove hundreds of thousands of ineligible people from Obamacare.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Senator from Mississippi
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and her prolife colleagues have requested the president’s administration reinstate a rule that requires separate billing for abortion services under Section 1303 of the Affordable Care Act.
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Judge Vince Chhabria, Northern California U.S. District Court
Judge Vince Chhabria paused the Department of Agriculture’s relocation of employees under its reorganization plan as a lawsuit filed by federal unions proceeds.
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Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
Secretary Hegseth announced the new Joint Warfare Evaluation the military will use to assess colonels and Navy captains for promotions to one-star positions.
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 Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Born – May 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Education – B.A., Gettysburg College; J.D., Seton Hall University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, professor, judge
- Political Experience – New Jersey District Civil Division Chief, U.S. Assistant Attorney
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Margaret
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Chief Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 770 – Faith and Prayer History
“The belief in a God All Powerful, wise and good, is so essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man, that arguments which enforce it cannot be drawn from too many sources nor adapted with too much solicitude to the different characters and capacities impressed with it.“
– President James Madison, November 1825
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- Issue 770- National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The Pentagon is making improvements at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to protect against small drones. The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 will make the upgrades to counter the drones. Space Force Colonel Brian Chatman said at the annual Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, “We’re going to see an injection of new capability here in the very short term from JIATF 401, based on the latest and greatest in technology that’s out there.”
Pray for Colonel Chatman and Space Force personnel as they increase U.S. spaceport protections and technology against the threat of small drones.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Ukraine attacked Russia’s Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery this week using its long-range FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, the new Pelican ballistic missile, and over 1,000 drones. “Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated. “One of Russia’s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor’s logistics facility were hit.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy proposed a measure for her government to cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and prohibit students from wearing burqas and niqabs at school. The measure would also require Italian language lessons for the parents of foreign students who have “serious difficulties integrating into the school system.” She stated, “Anyone who comes to Italy and wants to build their future here must learn our language, understand our culture, and respect our rules.”
Pray for Secretary Rubio and U.S. diplomats as they discuss agreements and alliances with foreign ministers.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts the Real Food Show, available on the federal department’s website, to highlight how to make healthy, affordable cooking simple and accessible for every American. The department explained, “Every episode is packed with affordable, budget-friendly recipes and easy cooking techniques designed to save you time and money.” The secretary recently teamed with former Army Master Sergeant and White House Chef Andre Rush to make a protein-packed Healthy Crunch Wrap and Chocolate Pistachio Banana “Nice” Cream.
Pray for Secretary Kennedy and U.S. health officials as they seek to educate Americans on healthy and affordable food options, and how to cook and prepare them.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that partners his state’s Forestry Commission with the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand active forest management. Governor Reeves said, “This agreement allows state and federal agencies to work more efficiently across ownership boundaries to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, support private landowners, and strengthen Mississippi’s timber economy.”
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden urged Congress to pass a new farm bill, specifically supporting the year-round E15 fuel provision in the Senate’s legislation. “For the benefit of the future of the farmers, especially in South Dakota, part of that farm bill that I’ve been watching very closely is year-round E15, very crucial for South Dakota and our farm economy,” Governor Rhoden said. “That would be tremendous for our producers in South Dakota.”
Pray for state governors, attorneys general, secretaries of state, and legislators as they address the risk of wildfires and encourage federal officials to take action to pass the Farm Bill to support farmers and ranchers.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“It’s wonderful when you’re around someone who has a wealth of knowledge, but you hear them say, ‘I’m not the final word.‘ I do not care what authority you are, how long you’ve studied in the field, how many initials are after your name, what degrees you have earned and worked hard for, you are not the final word. You are still a learner. And the most intelligent are the most teachable. We still are learning. I learn from virtually every person I’m around.“ – Pastor Chuck Swindoll, Insight for Living, September 2026
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