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- Monday, February 16
President Donald Trump issued a message on Career and Technical Education Month.

Screenshot “For 250 years, our Nation has been built by the hard work, ingenuity, and unwavering determination of patriots who work with their skilled hands and brilliant minds to make our country strong,” the president stated. “This Career and Technical Education Month, we reaffirm our commitment to preparing American workers and students to carry this proud tradition forward and to equipping them with the skills they need to forge a great American future.”
“America’s competitiveness depends on our ability to close the gap between the demand for skill and the qualified workers ready to step up and lead,” President Trump continued.”A strong workforce drives economic growth and national innovation—creating a stronger, more secure, and more prosperous America.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he promotes career and technical education.
- For Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer as she heads the Labor Department and federal employment programs.
- For U.S. education and labor officials as they collaborate on programs to support workforce development.
PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • February 16, 2026
- ET: The President and the First Lady depart Palm Beach, Florida, en route Washington, D.C.
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

- Prayer Makes a Difference
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. – James 5:13
Do you remember the first ballot you cast in a presidential election? You may look back on your younger self with amusement or perhaps a sense of pride at fulfilling your civic duty. For many, it was a memorable moment. Psychologists have studied why a person goes out of their way, in some cases going to great trouble, to cast that single vote! Over the years, studies have revealed that the voting public believes that what they do, even if it is small, makes a difference in the grand scheme of things.
Some members of Congress and legislators in the states are working to protect the integrity of elections, trying to ensure that all votes are cast only by eligible citizens of the U.S. The cumulative impact of all the votes determines the direction the nation will turn. A similar cumulative impact can result from prayer!
“So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church“ (Acts 12:5). Even the prayer of one righteous person can have a significant effect (James 5:16). “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit” (James 5:17-18).
Prayers, like votes, are offered one per person, one at a time. On the right day, at the right time, Elijah’s prayer made a HUGE difference. Today, pray for God to work His will through the presidential administration, asking daily for His guidance and blessing upon the United States. Intercede for the people of this country, from every walk of life, to turn to God in hope, trusting Christ for life and salvation. Your faithful prayers each day make a difference. Know that others are praying along with you, too!
Today’s Verse: James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
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: 1 Timothy 2:1-5
2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
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.
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.



