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- Friday, April 18
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are concluding their trip to France today. They are engaging French leaders and other foreign officials in discussions to end the war in Ukraine.
Envoy Witkoff met with Ukrainian presidential advisor Andrii Yermak and ministers from France, the United Kingdom, and Germany on Thursday
President Donald Trump has advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire, which Ukraine has endorsed. Russia has rejected the proposal unless Ukraine stops receiving arms assistance and ceases military mobilization, to which Ukraine objects.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Rubio and Envoy Witkoff to receive God’s direction as they collaborate with foreign officials on Ukrainian security.
- For the U.S. officials to be led by the Lord in their peace negotiations.
- For wisdom for President Trump and members of the administration as they seek solutions to international conflicts.
2025 Official Prayer Guide
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • April 18, 2025
- 12:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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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- Andy Kim, Senator from New Jersey
Andy Kim, Senator from New Jersey
- Born – July 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts
- Education – Deep Spring College; B.A., University of Chicago; M.Phil, D.Phil, Magdalen College, Oxford
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Diplomat
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives, State Department official, National Security Council official
- In office since – 2024
- Family – Married to Kammy Lai, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Presbyterian
- Andy Kim, Senator from New Jersey
- God’s Family Business
The Lord has made everything for its purpose... – Proverbs 16:4
According to a report in the Harvard Business Review, family businesses are the cornerstone of most national economies. However, a thriving family business can only be achieved by maintaining good governance, identifying and developing talent in family members, pursuing discipline, and preserving family goals. Many family businesses are built around a single industry purpose—farming, auto repair, creating music, or software development. They establish their goals accordingly, maintaining their focus to succeed.
God, your Heavenly Father, has a family business also, and you are a part of it once you receive His Son, Jesus, as Savior. Moreover, within His family business, He has given you a divine purpose—a spiritual calling, a higher direction from God Himself. Your part in the family business is to be lived out in your life’s message. How are you doing on the fundamentals of keeping a good business?
You know there is good governance in God’s family business. He Himself is the head, and He has sent His Holy Spirit to be your mentor and guide. Your responsibility for talent development is found in the time you spend with Him in His Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with other members of the family of God, which also takes personal discipline. The goal of God’s family business is to bring the knowledge of His Son and His salvation to the whole world. Are those your goals, too? Just as a family business has many people doing different tasks, God’s family works in a similar way. He knows the plans He has for you. If you are uncertain of the Lord’s plans for you, talk it over with Him today.
Praise God for the purposes He has for this world and its people. Intercede for those in government who follow Him to know and work their divinely-set family purpose today.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Jeremiah 1:4-12
4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;
for to all to whom I send you, you shall go,
and whatever I command you, you shall speak.
8 Do not be afraid of them,
for I am with you to deliver you,
declares the Lord.”9 Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,
“Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
10 See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,
to pluck up and to break down,
to destroy and to overthrow,
to build and to plant.”11 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see an almond branch.” 12 Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Since January 20, we have been united in prayer over the first 100 days of office for President Donald J. Trump and his administration. Your prayers have been a beacon of hope and strength, and together, we have witnessed the power of collective prayer.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. May we continue to carry the momentum of PRAY100 in our hearts, always seeking to uplift and support our leaders and nation in prayer.
