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• Sunday, April 27

  The U.S. Department of the Interior is implementing emergency permitting procedures to expedite the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals in accordance with President Donald Trump’s National Energy Emergency Declaration. Projects related to the identification, leasing, siting, production, transportation, refining, or generation of energy within the United States will receive an accelerated review and approval process.

  

  “The United States cannot afford to wait,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “President Trump has made it clear that our energy security is national security, and these emergency procedures reflect our unwavering commitment to protecting both.“

  The secretary continued, “We are cutting through unnecessary delays to fast-track the development of American energy and critical minerals—resources that are essential to our economy, our military readiness, and our global competitiveness. By reducing a multi-year permitting process down to just 28 days, the Department will lead with urgency, resolve, and a clear focus on strengthening the nation’s energy independence.” 

  As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

  • For President Trump to be led by the Lord as he seeks to improve the nation’s energy independence.
  • For Secretary Burgum to be discerning as he oversees the Interior Department’s expedited review and approval process for energy projects.
  • For God’s will and purposes to be accomplished in and through the United States, for His glory.

• President’s Today Schedule • April 27, 2025

  • 5:00 PM ET: The President and The First Lady depart Trump National Golf Club Bedminster en route Morristown Municipal Airport
  • 5:10 PM ET: The President and The First Lady arrive Morristown Municipal Airport
  • 5:20 PM ET: The President and The First Lady depart Morristown Municipal Airport en route Joint Base Andrews
  • 6:10 PM ET: The President and The First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews
  • 6:20 PM ET: The President and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route The White House
  • 6:30 PM ET: The President and The First Lady arrive The White House

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• The Deliverer

  The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. – Psalm 34:7

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  How do you handle it when your two-day delivery is already a week late? While you may imagine the item is suddenly completely out of stock, the distribution system might have failed you. Most people agree, waiting is rarely enjoyable but it IS part of the delivery process whether you’re expecting designer socks or a check in the mail!

  During Jesus’ day, countless devout people were waiting for God’s Messiah to come. Yet history reveals many of the most devoted missed Him completely! How did that happen? The problem was they were looking for something very different than what God provided. They were expecting a royal King and could not fathom One born of common people in humble circumstances. They were longing for an oracle of God but could not recognize Him as the itinerant Rabbi with a following of fishermen and tax collectors. They were prepared for a political regime and could not grasp a Kingdom of Spirit. Even the closest to Him struggled to comprehend their Savior brutally crucified, dead, and buried. Those who were unwilling to let their faith extend past their circumstances missed their deliverance.

  Feeling perplexed at the chaos in the world today is understandable but you can build your faith in the Deliverer regardless of externals. God’s comforting presence is abundant for those who will believe. Pray for many across the United States, especially in offices of leadership, to look to the Lord for confidence and hope. Ask that they release themselves to God in faith and receive His greatest gift – Jesus Christ, their Deliverer.

  Today’s Verse: Psalm 34:7

  The angel of the Lord encamps
      around those who fear him, and delivers them.

  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: 2 Samuel 22:2-7

  He said,
  “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
  ³  my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
  my shield, and the horn of my salvation,
      my stronghold and my refuge,
      my savior; you save me from violence.
  ⁴ I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
      and I am saved from my enemies.
  ⁵ “For the waves of death encompassed me,
      the torrents of destruction assailed me;
  ⁶ the cords of Sheol entangled me;
      the snares of death confronted me.
  ⁷ “In my distress I called upon the Lord;
      to my God I called.
  From his temple he heard my voice,
      and my cry came to his ears.

  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.

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