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- Friday, February 28
President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House today.
The two presidents will discuss negotiations on ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. They are also expected to sign an agreement to develop rare earth and critical minerals in Ukraine.
President Trump announced the Ukrainian president’s visit during his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. He stated, “We’re going to do the best we can to make the best deal we can for both sides.”
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, today to tour nuclear facilities and participate in a summit on the future of artificial intelligence. Earlier this week, Secretary Wright toured the Los Alamos National Lab in New Mexico.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump to receive God’s direction as he seeks a peace deal to stop the Russia-Ukraine war.
- For the two presidents as they sign an agreement on the development of critical minerals in Ukraine.
- For discernment for Secretary Wright as he tours the nuclear facilities and participates in the AI summit.
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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.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule for February 28, 2025
- 11:00 AM ET: The President greets the President of Ukraine
- 11:05 AM ET: The President participates in a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine
- 11:35 AM ET: The President participates in a bilateral lunch with the President of Ukraine
- 1:00 PM ET: The President holds a press conference with the President of Ukraine
- 5:00 PM ET: The President departs The White House en route Joint Base Andrews
- 5:10 PM ET: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
- 5:20 PM ET: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Palm Beach International Airport
- 7:25 PM ET: The President arrives Palm Beach International Airport
- 7:35 PM ET: The President departs Palm Beach International Airport en route Mar-a-Lago
- 7:50 PM ET: The President arrives Mar-a-Lago
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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- John Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
John Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
- Born – October 1965 in Mount Prospect, Illinois
- Education – B.A., University of Notre Dame; J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, politician
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives, Mayor of Heath, Texas, Acting U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Texas
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Michele, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- John Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
- Down to Earth
For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. – John 1:17
General Norman Schwarzkopf commanded the United States Central Command during the Persian Gulf War. He also led the entirety of the coalition forces. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, with a chest full of ribbons and four stars on his shoulders, “Stormin’ Norman” preferred sitting down to eat with his troops more than with the top brass. His humility was authentic, as he is said to have never assumed what he had to say was any more important than the words of the private across the table.
Humility was key in the earthly life of Jesus. The Pharisees and other religious leaders scorned Him for eating with tax collectors and sinners. Ignoring rank, social status, culture’s acceptance, or labels, Jesus saw the individual. He was a Good Shepherd with compassion for His sheep.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a balance of grace and truth. The “Got Questions” commentary states, “An emphasis on grace alone can dissipate into a shallow and sentimental foundation where justice or truth is discarded. However, a focus only on truth can devolve into a cold, hardened dogma. Jesus’ character demonstrates the perfect balance of both grace and truth. He is ‘full‘ of both.”
Author and theologian Randy Alcorn wrote, “Truth without grace breeds a self-righteous legalism that poisons the church and pushes the world away from Christ. Grace without truth breeds moral indifference and keeps people from seeing their need for Christ. Attempts to ‘soften’ the gospel by minimizing truth keep people from Jesus. Attempts to ‘toughen’ the gospel by minimizing grace keep people from Jesus. It’s not enough for us to offer grace or truth. We must offer both.”
Spiritual truth arises from knowledge; spiritual grace is the application of such truth. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you in this balance, so that, in love and humility, you will be His instrument that draws others to the Savior.
Today’s Verse: John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
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: Psalm 42:1-4, 43:3-4
As a deer pants for flowing streams,
so pants my soul for you, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my food
day and night,
while they say to me all the day long,
“Where is your God?”
4 These things I remember,
as I pour out my soul:
how I would go with the throng
and lead them in procession to the house of God
with glad shouts and songs of praise,
a multitude keeping festival.Send out your light and your truth;
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy hill
and to your dwelling!
4 Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.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.
