QUICK NAVIGATION
- Tuesday, September 8
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is in Kiribati to attend the Kiribati Development Partners Forum and meet with government representatives to preserve an open, secure, and prosperous Pacific region.
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia is finishing up his travels to Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The assistant secretary is attending the U.S.-East Africa Trade Forum in Nairobi.
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Cate Dillon is concluding her travels to Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. She has met with officials to discuss workforce development, cultural heritage preservation, academic exchange, and sports diplomacy.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he heads U.S. diplomatic efforts around the globe.
- For the deputy and assistant secretaries of state to receive God’s guidance as they discuss mutual security and economic concerns with foreign officials.
- For wisdom for the president and officials in his administration as they seek to strengthen ties with international allies.
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 8, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:35 AM ET: The President participates in a Steel Across America Event
- 1:00 PM ET: The President signs Executive Orders
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:00 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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- Cameron Hamilton, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Cameron Hamilton, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Education – B.S., Campbell University
- Military Service – U.S. Navy SEALs
- Profession – Business executive, government official
- Political Experience – Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- In office since – 2026
- Family – Married to Karen, 3 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Cameron Hamilton, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Appropriate Introductions
The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. – Exodus 34:6
Are you good at making introductions? Some thrive on connecting people with each other, while others may be oblivious or even reticent to introduce someone new. It is said the key to making a good introduction is to highlight what people may gain from knowing each other.
The ancient Israelite nation thought they knew God, but when Moses went up Mount Sinai to receive His laws, they quickly forgot about Him and adopted abominable religious practices. After sending him down to discover the sad reality of the entire nation abandoning faith in Him, God called Moses right back up that mountain. When the prophet arrived, God, covered in a cloud, personally offered a beautiful description of Himself, and asked Moses to share it with the people below. In essence, the Lord asked Moses to re-introduce Him to His people.
Merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and possessing an endless supply of faithful love – is that how you would introduce God? Further into their conversation, God asked Moses to also reveal that He is full of forgiveness for the repentant heart, yet will exact justice on those who are without remorse. Are you able to share the multiple aspects of God’s character with others?
Humankind has not changed. There are numerous religions that require great human effort, completely ignoring God’s introduction of Himself. Who would not want to know the real God who has mercy and forgiveness? As if His words were not enough, Jesus Christ came into the world to show people that God is exactly who He described Himself to be. Pray that those in public office in this nation become genuinely acquainted with God, discovering the beauty of His salvation through an introduction to His Son.
Today’s Verse: Exodus 34:6
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,
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: John 17:3-8
3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.
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.
