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- Issue 743 – Verse of the Week
March 19th – March 25th 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. – Psalm 119:160
Standing for Truth
America’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, is credited with saying, “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” Though the quote’s true origin is not entirely certain, there is still great truth in the statement. God’s Word has been clear about what is true and where you are to stand. In April 1947, the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, Peter Marshall, prayed, “Our Father, we yearn for a better understanding of spiritual things, that we may know surely what Thy will is for us and for our Nation. Give us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for—because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.” In these days of conflict and confusion, draw near to God and make your stand for the truth that the Lord has revealed.
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 743 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr urged broadcasters airing inaccurate or misleading information, particularly surrounding reports out of the Middle East, “to correct course before their license renewals come up.” He stated, “The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not. … It is very important to bring trust back into media.”
Pray for the FCC chair and commissioners as they seek to ensure that broadcasters attempt to provide factual and accurate reports on current events.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, who has supported the reduction in federal bureaucracy in the nation’s capital, commended the actions of USDA Secretary Brook Rollins in downsizing her department’s real estate footprint in Washington, D.C. After the announcement that the federal agency was transferring a large office building to the General Services Administration, the senator said, “Let’s just keep on draining the swamp, and, Secretary Rollins, moving our federal workers closer to the people that they represent.”
Pray for senators and representatives as they advocate for the shifting of federal workers from the District of Columbia and surrounding areas to regions across the nation.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated that media reports claiming the president’s administration was not ready for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Epic Fury were incorrect. He said that outlets “should do some fact-checking. The U.S. has planned for Iran to try to close the strait for decades.”
Pray for chairs and members of congressional committees as they receive classified information during briefings.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A federal jury recently convicted nine Antifa cell members on charges of terrorism and attempted murder in a case over which District Judge Mark Pittman presided. In July 2025, the defendants were involved in riots and the armed ambush of federal officers near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Prairieland detention center in Alvarado, Texas.
Pray for district and appellate judges as they determine what evidence is admissible as they preside over federal trials.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
The director of the FBI explained the reasoning behind UFC fighters training federal special agents at Quantico this month.
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Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator from New York
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined the reasoning behind his opposition to the SAVE America Act.
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Chief Judge Timothy Brooks, Western Arkansas U.S. District Court
The chief judge of the Western Arkansas U.S. District Court ruled that Arkansas cannot enforce a state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandants in public school classrooms.
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Brigadier General Matthew Ross, Director, Joint Interagency Task Force 401
Army Brigadier General Ross elaborated on the guide his task force recently published regarding technology to detect and identify drone threats.
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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- Chief Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Born – May 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Education – B.A., Gettysburg College; J.D., Seton Hall University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, professor, judge
- Political Experience – New Jersey District Civil Division Chief, U.S. Assistant Attorney
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Margaret
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Chief Judge Michael Chagares, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 743 – Faith and Prayer History
“Children, who made your skin white? Was it not God? Who made mine black? Was it not the same God? Am I to blame, therefore, because my skin is black? … Does not God love colored children as well as white children? And did not the same Savior die to save the one as well as the other? “
– Sojourner Truth
- Issue 743 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The U.S. Space Force has indefinitely halted National Security Space Launch missions on the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket while an investigation into a booster malfunction last month is completed. “This is going to be a many-months process as we work through the exact technical issue that happened,” Space Force Colonel Eric Zarybnisky said. “Until this anomaly is solved, we will not be launching Vulcan missions.”
Pray for Colonel Zarybnisky and Space Force officials as they seek to resolve the rocket booster issue.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
The Cuban government has been in talks with the United States regarding the economic crisis in that country. Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga reported that Cuba was going to allow foreign investment in his nation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba needs a leadership change, stating, “They don’t know how to fix [the economy], so they have to get new people in charge.” He indicated the long-standing embargo the U.S. has on Cuba could be eased if political reforms occur.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ecuadorian Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investment Luis Alberto Jaramillo recently signed a reciprocal trade agreement between the two nations. The United States has been providing intelligence and logistical support to Ecuador as that nation addresses organized crime. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa expressed appreciation, stating, “We finally have a United States government that is concerned about the hemisphere and is also concerned about the origin of crime, where the problem comes from.”
Pray for U.S. diplomatic and trade officials as they engage the heads of state from other nations in economic and political negotiations.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its travel health notice for more than two dozen countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom, for polio. The agency removed Finland, Ghana, Spain, and Zimbabwe while adding Laos and Namibia to the list. The CDC stated, “This list is comprised of countries that have detected poliovirus in humans or environmental samples in the past 13 months.”
Pray for NIH Administrator Jay Bhattacharya while he serves as acting CDC director. For CDC officials as they monitor and track global health trends.
Pray for Needs Across the States
A judge in Missouri ruled that a new congressional map from the state legislature complied with the Missouri Constitution, allowing it to be used for this year’s midterm elections. The judge stated, “The decision of what municipalities to split is a political and policy determination that is properly left in the hands of the General Assembly and Missouri’s political processes.” The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a separate challenge to the redistricted map.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has recently changed policy to comply with a 1996 federal law requiring proof of legal status to apply for or renew professional licenses. The affected industries include electricians, HVAC technicians, hairdressers, and barbers. According to information from a state senator’s office, roughly 18,000 professional licenses in the state are not attached to a Social Security number, and the measure is intended “to combat fraud, human trafficking and labor exploitation.”
Pray for state officials and legislators to be led by the Lord as they consider updates to regulations regarding licensure and districting.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“Jesus has given the church marching orders (Matthew 28:18-20). So if you’re confused on what your calling is, if you’re trying to figure out what God is telling you to do, if you’re praying about your purpose in this life, He’s already given it. He gave marching orders to the disciples. And the reason why this is so important is because there were a group of people at the same time that had opposing marching orders. …
Because there are people in the culture that are marching to a different drum beat and God has called us as disciples to come to the meeting and take our marching orders and send the truth out into the culture. … Our faith is based on knowledge. …
If you believe that He’s risen, then He is giving you marching orders and telling you what to do, no matter who you are, no matter what happens to you, no matter what your past is, no matter who hurt you, no matter the struggle that you face, no matter the excuses that you have. If He is risen and giving you marching orders, it’s the church’s job to say, ‘Yes, sir.‘“ – Jonathan Evans, The Faith Walk, “Marching Orders, Part 1”
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