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- Friday, September 11
Today is Patriot Day, a day of prayer and remembrance that commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. President Donald Trump is participating in a September 11 memorial at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., today, and Vice President JD Vance is attending a memorial at Ground Zero in Manhattan.
President Trump issued a proclamation for Patriot Day, stating, “A quarter of a century has passed since the terrible day of September 11, 2001, and an entire generation of Americans has now come of age with no living memory of that fateful day.”
“The passage of time must never dim what will forever burn bright in the conscience of our Nation,” the president continued. “Amid the ashes of Ground Zero, we made a solemn vow to Never Forget — a vow that must be renewed in every American heart, taught in every classroom, and honored in every community across our land.”
President Trump concluded, “We will never forget the 2,977 precious lives taken from us, we will always cherish their memories, and we will forever hold their families in the enduring embrace of our Nation. We stand in unending gratitude to the first responders who answered the call of duty, including the thousands who continue to suffer from serious health conditions caused by their service. We honor the warriors of our Armed Forces who have defended the sacred cause of freedom in the quarter century since. Above all, we ask Almighty God to keep our Republic forever safe, forever united, and forever free.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and Vice President Vance as they participate in the respective 9/11 memorial ceremonies at the Pentagon and Ground Zero.
- For wisdom for members of the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense, and intelligence community officials as they work to protect national security.
- For U.S. citizens to turn to the Lord as their hope and refuge as they remember September 11, 2001.
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.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • September 11, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route the Pentagon
- ET: TBD: The President arrive the Pentagon
- ET: TBD: The President and the First Lady depart the Pentagon en route the White House
- ET: TBD: The President and the First Lady arrive the White House
- ET: TBD: The President departs the White House en route Dublin, Ireland
- 1:55 AM ET: The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews
- 2:15 AM ET: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to The Ellipse
- 2:25 AM ET: The President arrives at The Ellipse
- 2:30 AM ET: The President departs The Ellipse en route to The White House
- 2:32 AM ET: The President arrives at The White House
- 9:00 AM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in the 9/11 Observance Ceremony
- 10:25 AM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony
- 2:30 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 3:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
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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- President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump
- Born – June 1946 in Queens, New York City
- Education – Fordham University; B.S., University of Pennsylvania
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Businessman, entrepreneur, politician
- Political Experience – 45th U.S. President
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Melania, one son; Divorced from Ivana, three children; Divorced from Marla, one daughter
- Religious Affiliation – Nondenominational
- President Donald Trump
- Hope for the Nation
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
The United States has been through many hard times in the course of its 250 years. From the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the two World Wars, to the attacks of September 11th, 2001, to the present, God has been merciful to this nation. Author and speaker, Max Anders, once wrote, “The thoughtful believer recalls God’s faithfulness in the past when confronted by any new threat. Part of spiritual maturity is strong sense of one’s own history.”
God has been faithful to the United States. The question is: has this nation been faithful to God? Before the Lord’s judgment came upon Sodom and Gomorrah, He promised Abraham He would spare the place for ten righteous people. There were not even ten. Angels led them away from the area before Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed. The United States currently faces political unrest, moral upheaval, and global conflicts. Yet believers have hope because of the promises of Scripture. God is faithful to answer the prayers of His people. According to a 2025 study from the Pew Research Center, 63% of adults in the United States still identify as Christians. What would happen if they all earnestly prayed for this country?
The attacks of September 11 occurred 25 years ago today, and this ministry launched the following week. God’s people still have unwavering hope because, as today’s verse states, He who promised is faithful. Meditate on the Lord’s promises as you lift your prayers up in hope for friends, loved ones, and the governing officials of the United States. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Today’s Verse: Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
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: Hebrews 4:11-16
11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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.
