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- Issue 771 – Verse of the Week
October 1st – October 7th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate the good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. –3 John 1:11
Influencers
An influencer is someone, or something, whose personality, opinions, or convictions carry weight. In the realm of social media, an influencer is someone who has carved out a niche for themselves as being credible or authoritative. These folks may influence thousands – and in some cases, millions – of followers with their particular message, recommendations, or promotions. Across entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and technology, you will find very few who focus on what matters to God. Influencers look to acquire followers and imitators. The apostle Paul states in Ephesians 5:15-16, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.” Take stock of who and what are influencing you most today and who gets most of your time. Are you learning from those who are seeking to reflect Jesus and His message? Be discerning about whom you follow so that your faith walk influences others for His Kingdom.
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.- Issue 771 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
President Trump announced new fuel economy standards last week and the termination of the 2021 executive order that would have required half of new vehicles to be electric by 2030. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” initiative projected that the average cost of a new vehicle will be reduced by $1,300 and save approximately $138 billion over five years.
Pray for the president and the transportation secretary as they seek to reduce the affordability and environmental impact of new vehicles.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act this week. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz of Texas and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell of Washington introduced the bill to codify and protect the rights of student athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Senator Cruz stated, “It creates clear, enforceable rules for eligibility and transfers. It protects our traditions and rivalries. It prevents the most powerful and wealthy conference from breaking away to form a super league. But most importantly, it protects our student athletes.”
Pray for members of the Senate and House as they address protections for American student athletes and seek to maintain order among academic sports.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, chaired by Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, advanced the nomination of President Trump’s third nominee for surgeon general, Nicole Saphier. The confirmation vote before the full Senate will take place after the midterm elections next month.
Pray for chairs and members of Senate committees as they hold confirmation hearings and question the president’s nominees for various federal roles.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
The Supreme Court granted a stay and announced it will hear an appeal to the legal challenge of the policy of President Trump’s administration to remove illegal aliens to third-party nations. The Department of Homeland Security may continue the third-country removals in the interim. The policy was a response to concerns that immigrants could be in danger in their home countries or whose native countries would not accept them. While oral arguments are scheduled for December, the court’s decision will likely be released next year.
Pray for the justices of the Supreme Court as they add cases to their fall term and consider challenges to the president’s immigration enforcement policies.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State
Deputy Secretary of State Landau issued a joint statement with the Argentinian minister of foreign affairs on the launch of the Andes-Atlantic Corridor to strengthen and modernize supply and economic infrastructure.
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Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator from California
The Senate unanimously passed Senator Alex Padilla’s Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) of 2026 to amend the Clean Air Act to protect states conducting prescribed burns to reduce the risk of uncontrollable wildfires.
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Chief Judge James Boasberg, D.C. Circuit U.S. District Court
Chief Judge Boasberg refused a request to place an injunction against the sharing of TANF records by the Administration for Children and Families to DHS to verify citizenship or immigration status.
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Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander, U.S. Central Command
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper announced the final withdrawal of U.S. military troops from Iraq after more than two decades of operations in that country.
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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- Brett Matsumoto, Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Brett Matsumoto, Commissioner of Labor Statistics
- Education – B.A., B.S., M.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Economist
- Political Experience – Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Division of Price and Index Number Research, White House Council of Economic Advisers
- In office since – 2026
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Brett Matsumoto, Commissioner of Labor Statistics
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 771 – Faith and Prayer History
“It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they denigrate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.“
– President James Monroe, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1817
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- Issue 771- National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The Pentagon is advancing plans to adopt nuclear power at U.S. military installations. A project to install an advanced nuclear microreactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana is expected to be completed by September 2028. Under Secretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said, “We are unleashing the American nuclear industrial base to ensure our military installations possess the resilient infrastructure required to maintain uninterrupted operations.”
Pray for Secretary Hegseth and Pentagon officials as they seek to advance nuclear microreactors to power U.S. military installations.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Israeli passengers safely returned to Israel after an Omani co-pilot attacked an Indian pilot captaining a Flydubai Boeing 737 Max 8 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Flight tracking data indicated the plane dropped 14,000 feet in 30 seconds after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot. Passengers breached the cockpit and subdued the attacker, while backup pilots took control of the aircraft, making a safe emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said, “A terrorist… planned to crash a plane and murder the 180 Israelis on it.”
British counterterrorism police arrested 5 men near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-operated airbase 80 miles from London, this past weekend after three suspicious vehicles were reported heading toward the base. Authorities said the men were “arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act.” Investigators are examining materials recovered from three vans, which were believed to be improvised explosive devices. President Trump criticized the United Kingdom for releasing the men on bail.
Pray for U.S. officials as they engage in security discussions and counter terrorism operations with allied nations.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance last month to address the potential supply gap of neonatal starter parenteral nutrition (PN). The agency explained, “These products provide essential nutrients through an IV to premature and critically ill newborns who cannot receive nutrition by mouth or through a feeding tube.” Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said, “We are working closely with healthcare providers and industry partners to help ensure that vulnerable populations continue to have access to the care they need.”
Pray for Acting Commissioner Diamantas and FDA officials as they work to ensure the IV nutrients are available to vulnerable newborns who are unable to receive nutrition by mouth or through a feeding tube.
Pray for Needs Across the States
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong joined the governors from Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming to send a letter opposing Section 120 of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act, passed by the House of Representatives last month, which would restrict water usage from the Missouri River. The governors stated that the legislation infringes on authority established under the 1877 Desert Land Act. Citing state and federal laws, Governor Armstrong stated, “Neither the federal government nor any individual state gets to tell North Dakota how to use Missouri River water as it passes through our state.”
Governor Brian Kemp recently announced the investment and expansion of Pirelli manufacturing in Rome, Georgia. The Italian tire company opened its U.S. headquarters there in 2002. The governor stated, “For over two decades, Pirelli has been a valued presence in our state, and I’m thankful that our efforts to grow this partnership are paying off with even more jobs for hardworking Georgians.”
Pray for state governors as they encourage the investment and expansion of manufacturing in their states and seek to protect their rights to water usage.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“Jesus tells us in the book of Luke, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me.’ We hesitate. Yes, I said it. We hesitate. We have no problem denying ourselves when it comes to our children. We don’t have to pray about committing to feeding our children, clothing our children, or spending hours on homework, sports, or playdates. I don’t have to pray about driving the minivan, shuttling my kids from practice to practice, and from activity to activity.
But when it comes to being a disciple of Jesus Christ, we hesitate, we delay, we offer excuses, and quite frankly, some of us choose rebellion. We are living in an age when only a rare minority of individuals desire to spend their lives in pursuit of significance rather than success.“ – Dr. Cheryl Davis, Truth Matters, September 2026
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