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- Issue 753 – Verse of the Week
May 28th – June 3rd, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! – Romans 11:33
Lifeline
You may have recently heard of the tragic deaths of Italian scuba divers who had been exploring underwater caves in the Maldives. An expert said that they had not used a diving reel, or guide rope, which could have led them back to safety. While this week’s verse speaks to the truly unsearchable depths of God’s wisdom and His ways, the Lord wants you to seek Him with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13). Once you accept the reality of Christ’s sacrifice for your sin, God the Holy Spirit comes to fill you and guide you safely through the most challenging and difficult areas of life that you will encounter. The Lord is your lifeline, and He will lead you each day by His wisdom and love. Hold onto Him!
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 753 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
President Donald Trump has named former Attorney General Pamela Bondi as a member of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The panel advises the president on artificial intelligence policy. Ms. Bondi is recovering from thyroid cancer treatments after leaving the Justice Department.
Pray for discernment for the president and members of the advisory panel as they determine strategies for and guidance on artificial intelligence. Pray for healing for Ms. Bondi.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
The House will be considering a move to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act was added to the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act last week and approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Representative Brett Guthrie of Kentucky. While a similar measure was tried and reversed in the mid-1970s, a bipartisan effort has gained momentum, with President Trump advocating to end the twice-a-year clock change in favor of sunlight later in the day.
Pray for members of the House and Senate as they debate stopping the time change in favor of daylight savings.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin and Vice Chair Laurel Lee of Florida wrote to the Maryland State Board of Elections after the state sent out 500,000 incorrect mail-in ballots and opted to then mail corrected ones. The House legislators are seeking information on safeguards the state board of elections has in place to verify the mail-in ballot accuracy for the gubernatorial primary election next month. The chair and vice chair wrote, “While the SBOE is taking precautions to void the initial batch of ballots, distributing over half a million additional replacement ballots risks creating immense logistical strain and potentially undermines public confidence in the nation’s elections.”
Pray for members of the House and Senate committees as they seek to ensure states administer election protocols to ensure the integrity of results.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
After ruling against House apportionment based on race in a Louisiana case, the Supreme Court returned Alabama’s 2023 congressional map to a lower court, which had blocked it on the grounds of racial discrimination. The court proceeded to rule with the same reasoning, stating, “Our earlier constitutional analysis and conclusion, on the same record that is before us now, are undisturbed by Callais.”
Pray for federal justices and judges as they hear challenges to states’ congressional mid-decade redistricting efforts.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Administrator Barrs spoke about the need for the public and private sectors to work together to strengthen road safety standards at a trucking conference.
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Judy Chu, U.S. Representative for California
Representative Chu of California introduced legislation to potentially change the Uniform Code of Military Justice to make hazing a standalone offense.
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Judge John D. Bates, District of Columbia U.S. District Court
Judge John Bates placed an injunction that requires the president’s administration to retain text messages in compliance with the Presidential Records Act.
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Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Caudle explained to Congress why high-energy laser weapons are important to the future of the U.S. Navy.
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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- Dan Driscoll, Secretary of the Army
Dan Driscoll, Secretary of the Army
- Born – 1985
- Education – B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; J.D., Yale University
- Military Service – U.S. Army
- Profession – Politician, businessman, lawyer, military officer
- Political Experience – Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Cassie, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Dan Driscoll, Secretary of the Army
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 753 – Faith and Prayer History
“A revival does two things. First, it returns the Church from her backsliding and second, it causes the conversion of men and women; and it always includes the conviction of sin on the part of the Church.“
– Billy Sunday, 1917
- Issue 753 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest, and final, Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the USS Cleveland, at a recent ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. The ship, the fourth U.S. naval vessel to carry the name “Cleveland,” will be based with the rest of its class at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. The littoral combat ships have not been meeting their expected 25-year lifespans due to propulsion and gear defects.
Pray for Acting Secretary Cao and U.S. Navy officials as they assess naval equipment and shipbuilding needs for the future.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) confirmed that the new military chief of Hamas, Mohammed Ouda, was assassinated this week. His predecessor, Iz al-Din al-Hadad, was assassinated eleven days earlier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli defense minister pledged that Israel “will continue pursuing everyone involved in the 7th October [2023] attack.”
The U.S. Department of Energy reported that it removed 30 pounds of enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor. National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Brandon Williams said, “The safe removal of all enriched uranium from Venezuela sends another signal to the world of a restored and renewed Venezuela.” Officials stated this reduces risk to the U.S. and South America of the uranium being used to “threaten the world with nuclear terrorism.”
Pray for President Trump, U.S. diplomats, and military advisors as they assess situations in the Middle East and South America.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced higher-than-average reports of tick bites last month, ahead of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May. The agency’s Tick Bite Tracker showed that emergency room visits for tick bites were at their highest for the season since 2017. The CDC recommends insect repellent, permethrin-treated clothing, checking for ticks, and removing them as soon as they are found. “Removing attached ticks within 24 hours can help prevent Lyme disease,” the agency stated. Dr. Alison Hinckley of the CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases said, “If you develop a rash or fever in the days to weeks after a bite, or after being in an area with ticks, seek medical care promptly.”
Pray for CDC officials as they track the rise in tick bites and address concerns regarding the Hantavirus and Ebola.
Pray for Needs Across the States
The Vermont State Board of Education and Vermont Principals’ Association have settled a religious discrimination lawsuit with Mid Vermont Christian School, in which the state agreed to pay $566,000 to the school and its attorneys. The girls’ basketball team forfeited a 2023 postseason game due to a biological male playing on the opposing team. The principals’ association responded by banning the school entirely from athletic participation in the state.
The Indiana Supreme Court recently rejected Planned Parenthood’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that found the state’s abortion restrictions constitutional. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed legislation banning the distribution of abortion drugs via mail, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill that made trafficking abortion drugs a felony in his state.
Pray for state officials and judges as they create and interpret laws regarding girls’ sports, religious liberty, and abortion regulation.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“God has asked Jonah to do something incredible. Now you have to understand why Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh. … The Ninevites were a very violent people who showed no mercy to their enemies. They would kill you and then put your dead body on display to show their might and their bloodthirstiness. So, Jonah is being real practical here. You want me to go to Nineveh? They kill people in Nineveh…
There are probably some people here today who are running from the presence of God. In other words, God has given you a word. Maybe it came through a sermon, maybe it came directly from the Bible, maybe it came from some spiritual influencer in your life, and He’s told you this is what I want you to do, but you don’t like it…
Running from God costs you. It costs you time, it can cost you money, it can cost you health, it can cost you peace, it can cost you joy, it can cost you a sense of well-being, it can cost you progress, it can cost you unity, it can cost you harmony, it can cost you mental stability. Running from God causes you a tab that you must yourself pay. … One of God’s great proofs is that when you rebel, He will not leave you alone. He will create a storm with your name on it.“ – Tony Evans, The Alternative, “Jonah: The Rebel God Used”
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