QUICK NAVIGATION
- Monday, January 26
Secretary Pete Hegseth is addressing fraud under the Pentagon’s SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. The program was established “to assist small disadvantaged businesses owned by a socially disadvantaged individual or tribe.”
The defense secretary said, “Providing these small businesses with opportunities is a laudable goal, but over the decades, as it happens, the 8(a) program has morphed into swamp code words for DEI, race-based contracting.” He explained that the small businesses often take a fee, then pass the contract off to a larger firm.
Today, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Rigas is meeting with officials in Japan. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker is traveling to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain, and Italy to discuss mutual regional concerns.
The Internal Revenue Service begins accepting income tax returns for the 2025 tax year today.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Hegseth and officials in the Pentagon as they seek to end fraud, waste, and federal funding abuse.
- For Secretary of State Marco Rubio and all the diplomats who represent the U.S. around the world.
- For President Trump and members of his Cabinet to be led by the Lord as they seek to improve the country’s economy and national security.
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 • January 26, 2026
- 1:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force
- 2:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Radio Interview
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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- John Cornyn, Senator from Texas
John Cornyn, Senator from Texas
- Born – February 1952 in Houston, Texas
- Education – B.A., Trinity University; J.D., St. Mary’s University, Texas; L.L.M., University of Virginia
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Judge
- Political Experience – Texas 37th Judicial District Court, Texas Supreme Court, Attorney General of Texas
- In office since – 2002
- Family – Married to Sandy, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Nondenominational
- John Cornyn, Senator from Texas
- Innate Instruction
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. – Proverbs 21:30
If you watch a baby learning to walk, they stumble and fall frequently. But they are building up their natural reflexes at the same time, as they move from crawling to standing to walking and running. With each bit of progress, their muscles are strengthened, and they develop coordination. They do not require instruction, because God-given instructions were born into them. It just takes time, patience, and perseverance until, finally, their steps are secure.
You may easily draw analogies to spiritual growth. As you spend more time with the Lord, more time in His Word, more time in prayer, and more time applying His principles to your daily faith walk, your spiritual “muscles” gain strength, and you grow more secure in your fellowship with Him. While you are born with God-given instructions – a conscience that has an awareness of God and His call on your life – you must take the steps to develop and exercise it properly. Stand solidly on God’s promises. Walk in faith, supported by prayer. Run to the Lord when you need Him. While you may occasionally stumble or fall, your loving Father God is always there to pick you up and set you on the right path again.
The Lord has already ordained your 2026, regardless of whether the road ahead looks clear or obstructed. Rocky paths serve to steady your feet the more you hike them. So it is that rough patches in life will strengthen your faith with time, patience, and perseverance. Intercede today for the public servants in federal, state, and local governments to find a sure and steady path by daily seeking the Lord’s will for them, and then to walk boldly in His strength.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.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: Proverbs 3:1-14
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than gold.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.
