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We want to openly share our needs and keep you informed about the status of this ministry. Since 2001, this ministry has been reaching millions of Americans with the help of God’s people, who have graciously underwritten the daily expenses of the prayer team. Every gift, no matter the size, is of great help. We invite you to prayerfully consider helping us meet our monthly budgeted need with a gift today.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer.

Jim Bolthouse

President

1 Timothy 2:1-2

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TODAY’S BRIEFING

VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

  • Sunday, November 15

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense to participate in SkillBridge.

    The department stated, “SkillBridge will connect approved transitioning service members with internships, apprenticeships, and industry training during their final 180 days of military service and gain valuable civilian work experience at HHS.”

    The health secretary also launched “100 Veterans in 100 Days,” an effort to expand awareness about employment opportunities for veterans in federal health agencies.

    “Our veterans bring the leadership, discipline, and commitment our mission demands,” said Secretary Kennedy. “Through ‘100 Veterans in 100 Days’ and our new SkillBridge partnership, HHS is opening career pathways for veterans and transitioning service members to put those strengths to work and help Make America Healthy Again.”

    As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

    • For Secretary Kennedy as he collaborates with the Defense Department on SkillBridge and promotes veteran employment at the HHS.
    • For President Trump and members of his administration as they seek to provide support and opportunities to veterans who are separating from the military.
    • For members of Congress as they consider funding legislation for the rest of the 2027 fiscal year.

PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE

  • President’s Today Schedule • November 15, 2026

    For Sunday November 15, 2026:

    • 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
    • 8:30 AM ET: In-Town Pool Call Time
    • 10:14 AM ET: Departs The White House en route to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC
    • 10:45 AM ET: Arrives at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC

    Updated as of 12:00 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2026 (via White House Time – ET)

Presidential Prayer Team

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

  • Raul Ruiz, Representative for California
    • Raul Ruiz, Representative for California

      Raul Ruiz, Representative for California

      • Born – August 1972 in Zacatecas City, Mexico
      • Education – B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.D., M.P.P., M.P.H., Harvard University
      • Military Service – None
      • Profession – Physician, medical school associate dean
      • Political Experience – None
      • In office since – 2013
      • Family – Married to Monica, twin daughters
      • Religious Affiliation – Seventh-Day Adventist
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  • Life Decisions

     Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 

    If someone asks what your best life decisions have been, what comes to mind? Perhaps they include getting married or relocating for a better job. For Christ-followers, number one on your list could be receiving God’s invitation to salvation and accepting the Savior as the Lord of your life. In all events, you realize that life is not about checking items off your decision-making to-do list. Life consists of the choices that you make. 

    Today’s verse says choosing to be thankful, regardless of what is going on in your life, puts you in the center of God’s will. You have the option to be grateful for His provisions in life, great or small. God is a loving Father and will give you what you need when you need it. Be thankful for His Word. Let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Staying in the Word will support you as you walk through dark places. You can thank God that He is never defeated, and you will be victorious as you lean upon Him. As the praise chorus says, “He will always see you through.” 

    As your life progresses and you face options in the future, seek the Lord and His guidance in making wise choices. Then look across the entirety of your life and give thanks for every circumstance, asking the Holy Spirit to intercede on your behalf when life becomes difficult. Pray that governing officials in Washington would recognize the blessings the Lord has given them and become more thankful in spirit as they serve the nation.

    Today’s Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 

     give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 

    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: Colossians 3:12-17

    12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 

    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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