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- Issue 762 – Verse of the Week
July 30th – August 5th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5
Be Illuminating
There is a spiritual war going on in this nation and the world, a battle between the light and the darkness. The Amplified Bible renders this week’s verse, “The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it].” John 3:19-21 states, “And this is the judgment, the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” Jesus continually reminded His followers that they were to be lights in the darkness. Paul states in Ephesians 4:11 to “take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” Now is the time to shine the light the Lord has given you. “Let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light” (Romans 13:12). Be obedient to God’s call today, and let your light shine.
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 762 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced a record number of business formations this year. She stated that an average of 513,000 business formations has occurred each month for the past six months. The agency recently announced a grant funding opportunity as part of the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. The SBA also hosted its third Supplier Matchmaking Expo this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. The expo featured the space and semiconductor industries, with a focus on strengthening domestic supply chains.
Pray for Administrator Loeffler and U.S. economic and commerce officials as they seek to support small business owners and strengthen the nation’s domestic supply chains.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado recently introduced a resolution to prohibit intimate relationships between members of the House of Representatives and any House employee unless the relationship is first disclosed to and reviewed by the House Ethics Committee. Representatives Ro Khanna of California and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida introduced legislation earlier this year that would block members of Congress from using campaign funding to settle or fight allegations of sexual misconduct. Congressman Khanna said that if politicians had to rely on their own financial resources they would behave better.
Pray for members of Congress as they seek to increase the guardrails on relationships between federal politicians and employees.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
House Armed Services Committee Members Abe Hamadeh of Arizona and Don Davis of North Carolina have introduced the bipartisan Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt (BRRRRT) Act to require the U.S. Air Force to keep at least 126 A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warhogs” in the fleet. “The A-10 has repeatedly proven itself on the battlefield, saving American lives and delivering unmatched close air support when our troops need it most,” said Congressman Hamadeh. “The BRRRRT Act ensures we do not retire a proven weapons system before a certified replacement exists.”
Pray for senators and representatives on the Armed Services committees as they seek to ensure adequate types and numbers of military equipment, weapons, and aircraft are available for national defense.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
The First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a Massachusetts ban on assault weapons and large magazines. The court panel cited a prior panel ruling that upheld the ban under the Second Amendment, rejecting claims under the Equal Protection and Commerce Clauses. The decision is expected to be overturned in the future, as it does not align with Supreme Court precedent.
Pray for circuit and district judges as they hear cases regarding the protected freedoms under the Bill of Rights and other federal laws.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Secretary of State Rubio held a summit at the State Department this month addressing the increasing international threat of political violence and terrorism.
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Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for Louisiana
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that U.S. voters are facing a critical choice “between our country and communism” in the November midterm election.
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Judge Stephen McGlynn, Southern Illinois U.S. District Court
Federal District Judge Stephen McGlynn determined that two Illinois laws allowing foreign students in-state tuition were unconstitutional.
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Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby announced the beginning of the planned review of the U.S. military mission in Europe.
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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- Alan Armstrong, Senator from Oklahoma
Alan Armstrong, Senator from Oklahoma
- Born – July 1962 in McLennan County, Texas
- Education – B.S., University of Oklahoma
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Business executive
- Political Experience – None
- In office since – 2026
- Family – Married to Shelly, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Alan Armstrong, Senator from Oklahoma
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 762 – Faith and Prayer History
“A democracy, that is a government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people; of course, a government of the principles of eternal justice, the unchanging law of God; for shortness’ sake, I will call it the idea of Freedom.“
– Theodore Parker, abolitionist, clergyman, May 29, 1850
- Issue 762- National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The U.S. Air Force is considering reactivating some B-52 Stratofortresses that have been retired after the strike operations that have occurred in Iran. The service intends to keep the B-52H flying in its bomber fleet through the 2050s by modernizing the aircraft with updated engines and radar. The bombers will be redesignated the B-52J after their upgrades.
Pray for Secretary Meinke and Colonel Spaulding as they evaluate the resurrection and retrofitting of retired B-52s.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that his nation’s military attacked a Russian warship and an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. President Zelenskyy said that both Iran and North Korea have been supplying Russia with weapons in the war against his nation. He also stated that Russia has given Iran satellite information for its attacks on American military installations in the region.
Japan experienced a 7.1 magnitude earthquake this week, which was followed by aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 4.5. At least 50 people were injured and 150,000 residents evacuated. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s microchip production factory on the island of Kyushu was evacuated, and people at a shopping center in Kumamoto were trapped when a second floor collapsed.
Pray for U.S. officials as they engage foreign leaders to provide security and humanitarian assistance.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified state Medicaid directors to phase out the use of dental fillings that contain mercury and end coverage for procedures that include “dental amalgams.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said, “For decades, we have relied on a material that contains one of the world’s most toxic heavy metals when safe, effective mercury-free alternatives are widely available. … It’s time to turn the page on dental amalgam and help every state move toward safer, mercury-free care.”
Pray for Secretary Kennedy and CMS Director Dr. Oz as they seek to remove toxic materials from dental care procedures.
Pray for Needs Across the States
The Oregon Health Authority released a campaign titled “Rethink the Drink” to discourage excessive alcohol consumption. The agency’s social media post featured the statement, “Along with asbestos and tobacco, alcohol is in the highest risk group for cancer.” Beverage industry groups and some state legislators have responded to the messaging, stating that it is misleading and based on misinformation.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a law that established a youth court system, replacing part-time referees with full-time family court judges. New chancellors are also appointed to manage youth court cases under the measure. Governor Reeves said, “There’s no doubt in my mind the families facing the courts will be better served, because we will have full-time judges for every single kid.”
Pray for state governors and health officials as they address child welfare and concerns over alcohol consumption.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“God is sovereign and God ministers through those he’s placed in authority, so we have to respect those in authority. … Don’t complain about the person who sits in the White House if you aren’t praying for the person that sits in the White House. Don’t complain about the politicians that make the laws if you aren’t praying for the people who make the laws. We have to pray for our country. Look at verses one and two of 1 Timothy [2]. He says: ‘I exhort first of all supplications,’ that’s asking God; ‘prayers,’ that’s a general word for worship; ‘intercessions,’ that word literally means to ask on the behalf of someone else; ‘and giving of thanks.’ … But when you come, come with an attitude of worship... recognizing that [God’s] high and he’s holy.” – Pastor Ray P. Smith, “Christians in the Blessed Nation,” July 2026
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