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- Issue 761 – Verse of the Week
July 23rd – July 29th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. – Psalm 59:16
First Thing
Some people are early risers. They enjoy watching the sun come up and witnessing the dawn of a fresh new day. There are multiple Scripture verses that address the morning, including how God’s mercy is new each morning (Lamentations 3:23) and that joy comes in the morning after a night of weeping (Psalm 30:5). There are several Old Testament stories of people taking action “early in the morning.” Mark 1:35 records that Christ “rose very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” This week, if you have not already made it a habit, do as Jesus and David did, and bring your prayers to the Lord and sing of His steadfast love first thing in the morning (Psalm 88:13, 92:2).
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 761 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with a California towing company that habitually violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by auctioning off vehicles owned by U.S. military personnel on active duty without a court order. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division stated, “For far too long, tow companies have sold or disposed of servicemembers’ vehicles in violation of federal law. This settlement sends a strong message that all towing companies must recognize servicemembers’ rights and take the necessary steps to comply with the SCRA.”
Pray for Acting Attorney General Blanche, Assistant Attorney General Dhillon, and DOJ officials as they seek to protect the rights of military members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are vocal opponents of the Sunshine Protection Act, which was recently passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation, which seeks to stop the twice-yearly time change, would permit states to opt out. However, concerns regarding the failed attempt at permanent Daylight Saving Time in the 1970s, as well as the fact that children would be waiting in the dark for their morning school bus pickup in winter, have caused Majority Leader John Thune to question whether or not the measure could reach the 60-vote threshold it needs to pass in the Senate.
Pray for discernment for members of the Senate as they consider the Sunshine Protection Act.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Senator Susan Collins of Maine, heard testimony this week from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The administration officials testified regarding supplemental funding requests to sustain “military personnel, operations and maintenance expenses, and to accelerate investments in critical technologies and munitions production,” and to increase agricultural assistance.
Pray for members of the Senate Appropriations Committee as they evaluate the administration’s request for supplemental funding.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
Federal Judge John D. Bates ruled that the Digital Equity Act signed into law in 2021 violates the Constitution by basing federal funding awards on race. The judge decided that the high-speed internet grant program may continue to be enacted without the racial aspects of determining funding. The lawsuit against the cancellation of a $25.7 million grant last year by President Trump’s administration will proceed with other claims.
Pray for federal justices and judges as they hear and decide cases related to racial discrimination and equality under the Constitution.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director Patel reported on the efforts of the FBI, law enforcement partners and the White House task force in the security success of the FIFA World Cup Tournament.
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Steve Cohen, U.S. Representative for Tennessee
Congressman Steve Cohen explained that his withdrawal from the Congressional Progressive Caucus was due to the rise in democractic socialism and antisemitism.
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Judge Arianna Freeman, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that assault-firearm and large-capacity magazine restrictions in New Jersey violate the Second Amendment.
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Rear Admiral Bob Little, Commander, Coast Guard Arctic District
The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring Chinese research vessels as they transit the Arctic and the U.S. transcontinental shelf of the Bering Sea.
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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- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts
Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts
- Born – February 1971 in Bethesda, Maryland
- Education – A.B., Harvard University; J.D., Northeastern University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney
- Political Experience – Attorney General of Massachusetts
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Partnered with Joanna
- Religious Affiliation – Jewish
- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 761 – Faith and Prayer History
“A great and earnest concern about the great things of religion, and the eternal world, became universal in all parts of the town, and among persons of all degrees, and all ages; the noise amongst the dry bones waxed louder and louder… Religion was with all sorts the great concern, and the world was a thing only by the bye. The only thing in their view was to get the kingdom of heaven, and every one appeared pressing into it: The engagedness of their hearts in this great concern could not be hid; it appeared in their very countenances.“
– Jonathan Edwards, The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Vol. 17: Sermons and Discourses, 1730-1733
- Issue 761- National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a testosterone screening for male members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The testing for the hormone deficiency will be part of the standard health assessment for service members 30 and older. Men under 30 may be screened voluntarily. “It’s well-established science that, as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop,” Secretary Hegseth said. He highlighted that the initiative is about restoring and optimizing natural capabilities, protecting longevity, and ensuring men have the “biological foundation required to sustain the fight.”
Pray for Secretary Hegseth, General Caine, and U.S. military commanders and leadership as they seek to support the health and resilience of American troops and personnel.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Nicaraguan Leader Daniel Ortega, whose term was set to end next year and who shares power with his wife, announced the end of presidential elections. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated, “Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have abandoned even the pretense of popular consent. The Nicaraguan people have the right to choose their own leaders through democratic elections.”
The U.S. State Department announced that, starting August 1, a formal transition-to-democracy phase, led by Dinorah Figuera, will begin “to advance Venezuela’s stability, democracy, and national recovery.” The effort will lay the foundations of a Supreme Court not seated with allies of the regime and a new National Electoral Council, with rules and plans for future elections. The department stated, “The devastating earthquakes have underscored the urgency of unity, responsible leadership, and institutions capable of serving the Venezuelan people.”
Pray for Secretary Rubio and U.S. diplomats as they engage in discussions surrounding liberty, civil rights, and humanitarian assistance.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert regarding the outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced iceberg lettuce from Mexico distributed by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia as the source of the outbreak. The CDC stated, “Shredded iceberg lettuce sold in grocery stores or served in other restaurants is not affected.”
Pray for FDA and CDC officials as they track and issue alerts regarding food safety and public health concerns.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the Freshwater Wetlands Stewardship Act this week, which is intended to compensate for regulatory reductions at the federal level. The legislation is Delaware’s first comprehensive program to protect wetlands, clarifying the permitting process for landowners, businesses, and developers.
Governor Bob Ferguson has proposed a requirement for all high school seniors to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms to graduate, as the state of Washington has ranked in the bottom ten for applications. Students wishing to opt out would need to sign an agreement. “Let’s be honest: 40th is not gonna get the job done,” Governor Ferguson said. “More and more states are requiring young people to complete the FAFSA in order to graduate.”
Pray for state governors, attorneys general, secretaries of state, and legislators as they assess the concerns of their constituents.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“As I grow older in Christ, as I put more Christian experience behind me, I am noticing that even if I learn more about Jesus, or I am more sensitive to sin, or I am growing in character, none of these great things make life easier. The Christian life is still a battle.
Every morning, you have to put on the armor of God, no matter how mature in Christ you think you are. Take it from me, I know that every day we need our shield of faith and we need the sword of the spirit. Just because you have grown in Christ and are being changed into the likeness of Jesus, you are still in an ongoing war against some of the darkest forces in the universe, and your adversary is relentless. … The Lord Jesus was sure aware of all this when He warned in Matthew, Chapter 10, verse 23, that right before His return, His disciples—that’s us—would face enormous trials and persecution. Things would be so bad that the love of most would grow cold. …
Please, my Christian friends, keep the faith. Remain steadfast. Be loyal. Stay hope-filled and trusting in God, especially during these trying days. Persevere in the pursuit of your love for Jesus. Anchor yourself in Him. Show a little resilience when life hurts. Keeping faith in the midst of spiritual battles demonstrates to the world, even the unseen world, what you genuinely think of Jesus Christ. How much you value Him, how precious you think His cross is.” – Joni Eareckson Tada, Sharing Hope, “Keeping Faith”
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