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- Issue 758 – Verse of the Week
July 2nd – July 8th, 2026
VERSE OF THE WEEK
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1
Liberty in Christ
The United States is celebrating the semiquincentennial anniversary of its independence this year! Events are occurring nationwide to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday on July 4th. What does freedom mean to you? Some view liberty as the absence of political or religious oppression. Others may see it as a right to live as they please without someone dictating their actions. However, regardless of the country in which one lives, each person is under some form of authority. For Christ-followers, this authority is found in the Word of God. Scripture teaches you to submit to the Lord and what He is doing in your life. As you learn to yield to Him, you receive strength and power through the Holy Spirit to live free from spiritual bondage. You are liberated to worship, to recognize and avoid sin, to seek forgiveness when needed, and to pray. As you celebrate this special Independence Day, ask God how He wants you to use your freedom… then cheerfully obey Him!
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 758 – Federal Branches
Praying for Our Leaders in Government
Executive Branch: Pray for the President and his Administration
The Department of Commerce lifted the export ban this week on Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (AI) models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Customer access to the AI models was suspended after the discovery of a vulnerability to jailbreaking that bypassed safeguards. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, “We have worked closely with Anthropic to analyze and approve Fable 5 to ensure alignment across the U.S. government and strengthen America’s leadership in AI.”
Pray for Secretary Lutnick and Commerce Department officials as they assess national security and economic risks in AI technology.
Legislative Branch: Pray for Senators and Representatives in Congress
The House of Representatives passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act last week. The legislation, introduced by Congressman David Taylor of Ohio, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to specify that defrauding welfare and public benefits programs is a deportable offense for noncitizens. Opponents of the bill stated that federal law already stipulates the removal of those convicted of fraud.
Pray for members of the House and Senate as they consider legislation that seeks to prevent fraud in government benefit programs.
PRAY FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, marked up legislation this week that would provide physical protections for minors against sex-rejecting procedures. The committee also considered a measure condemning prosecution policies that give foreign nationals preferential treatment over U.S. citizens, as well as a bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations can conduct background checks on contractors and individuals who care for their clients.
Pray for congressional committees as they consider proposed legislation and hold oversight hearings.
Judicial Branch: Pray for Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges
A federal judge in Oregon placed an injunction against a fence erected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year to defend the federal building in Eugene from rioters and vandalism. The judge ruled that the fencing, which protected an upper courtyard and parts of the sidewalk, was an infringement on the free speech rights of activists.
Pray for federal judges as they hear and rule on cases challenging the actions of federal and state governments.
Featured Leaders For Prayer
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Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
Interior Secretary Burgum announced the opening of the Lincoln Memorial undercroft museum to the public in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Bernie Moreno, U.S. Senator from Ohio
Senator Moreno of Ohio has reintroduced legislation first proposed by Senator Harry Reid in 1993 to end U.S. birthright citizenship for children born to noncitizens.
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Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the recent decisions regarding the president’s power to remove the heads of federal agencies.
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Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
The Assistant Secretary for Industrial Base Policy manages the website providing guidance and resources for industry partners on procurement restrictions from Chinese companies.
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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- William Pulte, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
William Pulte, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Born – May 1988 in Boynton Beach, Florida
- Education – B.A., Northwestern University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Philanthropist, private equity executive
- Political Experience – Detroit Blight Authority
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- William Pulte, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
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AMERICA’S HISTORY OF FAITH AND PRAYER
- Issue 758 – Faith and Prayer History
“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.“
– Benjamin Franklin, Letter to Messrs, the Abbes Chalut, and Arnaud, April 17, 1787
- Issue 758 – National Prayer Needs
Additional National Prayer Needs
Pray for America’s Military
U.S. Central Command and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have not yet commented on reports that the F-15 Strike Eagle downed in Iran in April encountered a “jellyfish” drone swarm. During debriefings, the rescued fighter pilot reportedly described the airspace as a “minefield of drones” in a meshed network. Intelligence officials had previously theorized that Iran, Russia, and China might be collaborating on unmanned system technology.
Pray for U.S. military and intelligence officials as they assess hostile nations’ capabilities and develop strategies to counteract them.
Pray for America’s Foreign Relations
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that he expects an agreement with the United States regarding Greenland by the end of 2026. The recently reappointed leader confirmed that officials from Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. have engaged in discussions since January over President Trump’s goal of controlling the Arctic island territory.
The World Health Organization reported thousands of excess deaths from a heatwave that has occurred across Europe. According to the International Energy Agency, less than 20 percent of European dwellings have air conditioning. The public health ministry of France reported a 40 percent increase in deaths at home, and media outlets reported consumers vying to purchase fans and portable air conditioning units.
Pray for U.S. officials as they engage with foreign ministers in diplomatic discussions.
Pray for AMERICA’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
State health officials are urging parents to store over-the-counter allergy and sleep medications in secure places where children and teenagers are unlikely to access them, as a dangerous Benadryl challenge has reemerged on social media. Poison Control Centers have reported receiving more than double the calls this year involving the antihistamine and sedative diphenhydramine. Medical personnel warn that high doses of the drug may cause confusion, hallucinations, dangerous heart rhythms, seizures, coma, and death.
Pray for federal and state health officials as they seek to alert the public to the potentially fatal results of overdosing on common medications.
Pray for Needs Across the States
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation last month that facilitates the removal of squatters illegally inhabiting residential properties. The bill applies to unauthorized tenants who never had a verbal or written agreement with a property owner to “cohabitate with the property owner in that residential dwelling.” Current state landlord-tenant rights laws are not affected by the bill. It is also not applicable to family members of property owners nor to people involved in pending litigation with owners.
The Texas Supreme Court changed the statute of limitations for malpractice lawsuits for detransitioners who underwent sex-rejecting therapies and surgeries as minors. The state’s high court redefined the statute of limitations timeline to begin when a patient ascertains the injury. The Texas legislature is preparing to consider a bill next year that would allow patients to file claims related to pediatric transgender procedures until their 25th birthday.
Pray for state governors, legislators, and judges as they seek to address their constituents’ needs and concerns.
Pray for America’s Faith Community
“Devices, we’d all have to agree, have changed our lives. In some instances, they’ve changed it for good, but in other instances, they’ve changed it for the bad, and they have made a huge change in our teenagers. Research today shows that teens are more anxious, more depressed, and more suicidal than ever before. One researcher was looking at teen suicide and he said he saw a spike beginning in 2007, the same year that the iPhone came on the market. … Parenting is a lot harder today than it was 15 years ago. Being a kid growing up is a lot harder today than it was just 15 years ago. God has something to say in His word for the struggle that we feel as we live in this world as we deal with technology. Ephesians chapter five, verse 11, says this: ‘And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them, for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.’
For this reason it says, and he’s probably quoting from an early first-century hymn: ‘Awake sleeper and arise from the dead and Christ will shine on you. Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time because the days are evil.’ Let’s make a paraphrase of verse 15 and say this: ‘Therefore, be careful how you parent, not as unwise parents but as wise, making the most of your time because the days are evil.’ When it says to be careful, that word means to look diligently. Watch very carefully how you walk. Watch very carefully how you parent. Being a parent is a great blessing. Children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward. But it’s also a great responsibility. Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time. Why? Because the days in which we live are evil.” – Dr. Jeff Schreve, From His Heart, “Parenting in a Digital World”
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