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- Issue 751 – Verse of the Week
May 14th – May 20th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. – Psalm 118:8
Your Refuge
It may be tempting to shake your head over the goings on in today’s world. It certainly seems that the devil, the liar who is an author of confusion (John 8:44; 1 Corinthians 14:33), is working overtime to influence modern society and culture. How do you respond to the conflict and division? You can make a conscious daily decision to put on the armor that God has provided to defend your heart and mind from wickedness (Ephesians 6:10-18). Look to the Lord in times of distress and discord, and receive His peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and accept the refuge He provides. Have faith and be confident, for you know Who has ultimately won this battle.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING WITH US!
The National Day of Prayer was a meaningful and encouraging time as God’s people came together in prayer. Throughout the day, we were inspired by the faith, unity, and hope reflected in every prayer lifted. Thank you to all who joined us in the National Prayer Room, called in their prayers, and participated from wherever you were. Your prayers truly make a difference as we lifted our nation before the Lord.
We would also love to hear about your National Day of Prayer experience. Whether you prayed online, at church, with family and friends, or attended a special gathering, please share what stood out to you. Photos from your church, an event you attended, or even with your prayer guide are welcome. We look forward to sharing these stories with fellow members of our prayer community.
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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 751 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against the state of New Mexico and the city of Albuquerque and requested a preliminary injunction against the implementation of the state’s “Immigrant Safety Act” and the city’s “Safer Community Places Ordinance.” The two regulations seek to eliminate the voluntary partnership between local governments and federal immigration enforcement. Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said, “Our filings seek to halt the state’s unconstitutional actions by preserving cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement and allowing federal immigration officials to enforce the law.”
Pray for Acting Attorney General Blanche, Assistant Attorney General Shumate, and other DOJ officials as they seek to uphold federal laws.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Representative Brad Sherman of California proposed legislation to tax oil companies on profits they derive from selling oil at over $75 per barrel, after President Trump suggested suspending the gas tax. Congressman Sherman’s bill would last the duration of the Iran conflict, or until oil returns to $75 per barrel or less, and impose a 100 percent tax on those profits.
Pray for representatives and senators as they seek to address the cost of living and higher gas prices.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, has sponsored legislation to codify President Trump’s executive orders regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the permitting and licensing of nuclear energy plants. Senator Lummis said that, while natural gas meets the immediate demand for constant baseload power, nuclear energy, which made up approximately 18 percent of electricity generated in 2025, will be able to meet the increasing demand for power in the long-term.
Pray for members of congressional committees as they evaluate the nation’s need for electricity generation and the process of developing and expanding nuclear power.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia determined that the Department of Homeland Security could not enforce the seven-day notice it required of members of Congress for visits to federal immigration detention facilities. Judge Neomi Rao wrote, “The [plaintiffs] have no standing to maintain this lawsuit, so the government is very likely to succeed on the merits of its appeal. But at this stage, the government has not sufficiently substantiated its claim of irreparable injury.”
Pray for federal judges as they hear challenges to federal regulations and policies surrounding immigration enforcement.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., spoke about the government website launched to assist new and expectant mothers with health and wellness resources.
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Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator from Michigan
Senator Elissa Slotkin introduced the AI Guardrails Act to ensure that humans make decisions regarding the deployment of military weaponry.
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Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily stayed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s ruling against the president’s tariffs as the administration appeals the decision.
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General Stephen Whiting, Commander, U.S. Space Force Command
General Whiting highlighted the effort of the U.S. and six space allies to develop a plan for conducting future “orbital warfare.”
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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- Maria Elvira Salazar, Representative for Florida
Maria Elvira Salazar, Representative for Florida
- Born – November 1961 in Miami, Florida
- Education – B.A., University of Miami; M.P.A., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Journalist and television anchor
- Political Experience – None
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Divorced from Renzo Maietto, 2 daughters
- Religious Affiliation – Protestant
- Maria Elvira Salazar, Representative for Florida
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 751 – Faith and Prayer History
“There can be no gainsaying of the fact that prayer is as natural to the human organism as the rising of the sun is to the cosmic order. …
Prayer is indigenous to the human spirit. It represents a throbbing desire of the human heart. As [Thomas] Carlyle stated in a letter to a friend: ‘Prayer is and remains the native and deepest impulse of the soul of man.‘ …
Men have often tried to dismiss it by affirming that pressing rigidity of natural law makes it impossible. But such a declaration is unconvincing; for there is something deep down within us that makes us know that God works in a paradox of unpredictable newness and trustworthy faithfulness. And so even the most devout atheist will at times cry out for the God that his theory denies. Men always have prayed and men always will pray.”– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Issue 751 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle spoke about the Trump-class battleship and the design features it will share with aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, including a nuclear reactor, steam generator, and reactor cooling pump components. Admiral Caudle told a House committee, “All of that technology that’s going into the design of the battleship… is all pull-through technology from the Ford class, as are most of the combat systems, radar system, missile system.”
Pray for Secretary Hegseth, Admiral Caudle, and the leadership of the U.S. Navy as they develop new military vessels and equipment.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he wants to see changes in the relationship between Israel and the United States, specifically to end reliance on American military aid and financial support. The prime minister said, “It’s time we weaned ourselves from the remaining military support.“
After Russia and Ukraine agreed to a recent three-day ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin said that the special military operation in Ukraine is “coming to an end.” He said he would consider meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside of Russia.
Pray for President Trump as he meets with President Xi and discusses global conflicts and concerns.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning regarding wastewater coming from Tijuana that is impacting San Diego and other Southern California coastal areas. Beaches have been affected and waters have been closed due to health hazards, including respiratory problems and other illnesses linked to the sewage pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency issued a list of the work that needs to be done to address the overwhelmed Mexico-side wastewater plants.
Pray for Acting Director Bhattacharya and CDC officials as they track the flow of sewage pollution and seek to protect the U.S. from related illnesses.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Attorneys from the state of Louisiana have filed a brief requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court reinstate the nationwide block of mail-order abortion drugs that the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals had implemented. Louisiana said that allowing mifepristone to be dispensed via telehealth, rather than in person, circumvents state laws restricting abortion. Twenty-three states have filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court in support of Louisiana’s effort.
The majority party in Virginia has appealed the state supreme court’s ruling against the redistricting effort, that was recently passed by voters, to the U.S. Supreme Court. The state’s high court determined that the legislature violated the state constitution in its effort to get the new congressional map on the ballot. Legal experts say that the federal high court typically defers to states on the interpretation of their laws and constitutions.
Pray for governors, legislators, attorneys general, and secretaries of state as they seek to address their states’ needs and issues.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“You know, people look everywhere for God, and today it seems like there’s a more intense search than there’s ever been. Throughout history, they have looked everywhere for God—in nature, in legend, in gurus, and sometimes even within themselves. But you know what the answer is? God has revealed Himself in a book and that book is called the Scripture. It is the word of the Lord, straight from the heart of God to us.
And it’s available to us in many translations and in many ways if we will seek the word of God. We will find God because that’s the reason the Bible exists—to reveal God to us as we read its pages. …
Down through the centuries, the Bible has always been something that has been hated and scorned. It is something that has created a great deal of opposition and men have gone out of their way to try to abolish it. … Emperors have demanded the destruction of the Bible. Church leaders have placed their superstitious traditions over it. Smart seminary professors have written it off as being beneath their sophisticated scholarship. But the Bible defiantly, victoriously, convincingly still stands. The Bible’s pages continue to tell the grace of God, and the message remains the only inerrant, infallible, complete revelation that man has ever gotten from his living God.“ – Dr. David Jeremiah, Turning Point, May 2026
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