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- Issue 756 – Verse of the Week
June 18th – June 24th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11
Joyful
A Wall Street Journal poll on joy found that belief in God was important to those who identified as “very happy,“ with more than half of those respondents describing themselves as very to moderately religious. How is your joy quotient this week? God has promised that, when you place your reliance on Him and you cast your anxieties on Him, He will sustain you and you will experience the fullness of joy, even in times of trouble. After the apostles were flogged and forbidden to speak in Jesus’ name by the religious leaders, “they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name” (Acts 5:41). Paul and Silas, despite being beaten and placed in stocks in Philippi, prayed and sang hymns to the Lord (Acts 16:25)! If you find yourself further down the “joy scale,“ check the closeness of your relationship with the Lord. When you draw near to Him, you can go on your way rejoicing in spite of circumstances.
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 756 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
The Department of Justice filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Bar this month after its attempts to disbar administration officials. The department requested that the court void proceedings against Jeffrey Clark, who drafted a letter that was never sent, regarding 2020 election irregularities in Georgia. The DOJ attorney who filed the suit stated, “The D.C. Bar will no longer be permitted to probe sensitive Executive Branch deliberations and target Executive Branch officials with whom they happen to politically disagree, and Federal attorneys will once again be free to share their candid legal advice with their bosses and colleagues.”
Pray for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DOJ officials as they seek to uphold the law.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
The House and Senate are working on a final version of comprehensive legislation intended to increase the supply and decrease the cost of housing nationwide. Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina, Banking ranking member Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, House Financial Services Chairman French Hill of Arkansas, and that panel’s ranking member Maxine Waters of California worked together on the bill, which is currently in the Senate.
Pray for members of both houses of Congress as they negotiate legislation to address the housing concerns of Americans.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Commerce Committee is marking up the “Protect College Sports Act” this week. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, chair of the committee, said the legislation “protects athletes and fans and keeps college sports from becoming a two-conference minor league.” Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington stated, “This bill puts new tools and new rules on the table to rein in runaway costs while still preserving [name, image, and likeness], revenue sharing, and women and Olympic sports.”
Pray for discernment for members of congressional committees as they seek to ensure competition in college sports and protect college athletes.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A Rhode Island district judge vacated President Trump’s immigration policies that halted the processing of applications for green cards and naturalization ceremonies for immigrants from 39 countries. The president’s policy was enacted after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., last fall. The judge ruled, “Over six months later, many of those individuals remain without work, without legal status, and without any meaningful ability to plan for their futures.”
Pray for wisdom for federal judges as they consider challenges to the actions and decisions of President Trump and officials in his administration.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy
Energy Secretary Wright announced the successful critical demonstration of the first non-light-water nuclear reactor in more than 40 years.
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Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the importance of the expansion of the Abraham Accords that could result from the Iran peace deal.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch, Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the unanimous opinion that includes “last mile” drivers in an interstate commerce exemption from arbitration with employers.
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General Francis Donovan, Commander, U.S. Southern Command
General Donovan confirmed that the founder of the Tren de Aragua gang was killed in a kinetic strike against the organization’s Venezuelan compound.
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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- General Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps
General Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Born – Kansas City, Missouri
- Education – B.A., Texas A&M University
- Military Service – U.S. Marine Corps
- Profession – Military officer
- Political Experience – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Director of Capability Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration, Commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces Southern Command, Coast Guard Cyber Command
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- General Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 756 – Faith and Prayer History
“God’s time is always near. He set the North Star in the heavens. He gave me the strength in my limbs. He meant I should be free. … I said to the Lord, I’m going to hold steady on to you, and I know you will see me through. … I ask of my Heavenly Father, that when the last trump sounds and my name is called, I may stand close by your side, and answer the call.“
– Harriet Tubman, abolitionist and Underground Railway facilitator, 1860s.
- Issue 756 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Military officials are investigating the cause of a B-52 Stratofortress crash this week that occurred just after it took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The bomber carried an eight-person crew who were conducting a routine test mission. Base officials reported, “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable.”
Pray for investigators as they work to determine the reason for the B-52 crash. Pray for the families of the service members who were killed in the crash.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Ukraine conducted a strike against a sanctioned tanker in the Black Sea that is part of Russia’s shadow fleet. The tanker is part of Russia’s effort to export oil and evade international sanctions imposed by the European Union, Switzerland, the U.K., Canada, and Ukraine. Russian command posts and bridges have also been targets of recent Ukrainian drone strikes.
Iranian officials continue to demand Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon as part of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Vice President JD Vance stated that President Trump honored requests from Pakistani and Qatari mediators to delay the release of the Memorandum of Understanding text regarding peace with Iran. The vice president said, “There are sensitivities that exist in the Arab and Muslim world that we’re trying to be responsive to.”
Pray for President Trump and administration officials involved in peace negotiations and the sequence of disclosure of the details.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced that his agency is modernizing technology to improve data flows that will make it easier to audit the Medicaid program. “We now can do it in a very straightforward way for the 44 states that don’t have state-based Medicaid plans for us to be able to audit it,” Dr. Oz. “If you want to use technology to help Americans connect better with healthcare system, you have to update them.”
Pray for Administrator Oz and CMS officials as they update Medicaid data technology and seek to prevent fraud.
Pray for Needs Across the States
A Wisconsin state judge recently upheld the conviction of state judge Hannah Dugan, who escorted an illegal alien from her courtroom and out a nonpublic exit to help him evade arrest by federal immigration enforcement officers at the courthouse in April 2025. Dugan, who was found guilty of obstruction and faces five years in prison, disbarment, and fines, had requested the court to reconsider and grant her a new trial.
The Alaska Division of Elections determined that Dan J. Sullivan was ineligible to run for office against U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. The current senator was considering a lawsuit against the potential opponent of the same name for trademark infringement after the second Sullivan used logos and slogans similar to those Senator Sullivan had previously used. The state election officials declared that the imitating candidate was not eligible after a review of evidence found he misrepresented his party and political affiliation.
Pray for state judges and election officials as they seek to ensure the law is upheld and elections are conducted with integrity.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“I had someone tell me once, why would we share the gospel with someone if the Bible says they’re not even able to respond to the gospel without God’s infusion of life? My answer was very simple… I said, ‘Because Christ told us to.’
… We get a chance to be used by God to do something God is getting done. It’s like Malachi chapter 1, I often think of that. God’s going to get his job done. He’s going to have his name honored. He’s going to have people that worship him and have the blessing of worshipping him. If you don’t do it, he’s going to get it done one way or another and he’ll move on.
My point is, if he says, ‘I’ll use people to get people saved,’ I want to get involved in that chain and say, ‘I want to do that. I want the privilege of doing that.’ Because… God could do all this without us, but he gives us the privilege and the opportunity to be a part of the process.” – Pastor Mike Fabarez, Focal Point, “Why Should We Share the Gospel?”
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