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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

  • Wednesday, November 11

    President Donald Trump will speak at Arlington National Cemetery in honor of Veterans Day. Vice President JD Vance and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins will join the president and address the gathering of veterans and their families.

    President Trump saluting

    The House Education and Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Representative Burgess Owens of Utah, is holding a hearing on the rise of sports gambling on college campuses.

    The subcommittee panel will consider how institutions can handle threats against collegiate athletes, what happens when students lose more than they can afford, and how legislators may balance legal wagering against player protection.

    As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

    • For President Trump and Vice President Vance as they honor the men and women serving in the U.S. military.
    • For Secretary Collins and VA personnel as they seek to support and process benefits for U.S. veterans.
    • For God’s protection over all who are serving in the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
    • For members of the House subcommittee as they seek to protect student athletes from threats posed by bettors.

PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE

  • President’s Today Schedule • November 11, 2026

    For Wednesday November 11, 2026:

    • 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
    • 9:00 AM ET: In-Town Pool Call Time
    • 10:39 AM ET: Departs The White House en route to Arlington National Cemetery
    • 10:46 AM ET: Arrives at Arlington National Cemetery
    • 11:00 AM ET: And The First Lady participate in the 2026 National Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
    • 11:30 AM ET: Delivers Veterans Day Remarks
    • 12:33 PM ET: Departs Arlington National Cemetery en route to The White House
    • TBD: And the First Lady depart the White House en route Arlington National Cemetery
    • TBD: And the First Lady arrive Arlington National Cemetery
    • TBD: And the First Lady depart Arlington National Cemetery en route the White House
    • TBD: And the First Lady arrive the White House

    Updated as of 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 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

  • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
    • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

      Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

      • Born – June 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
      • Education – B.A., Princeton University; M.P.P., Harvard University
      • Military Service – U.S. Army Reserve
      • Profession – Military officer, nonprofit executive, television contributor
      • Political Experience – Veterans Advocacy
      • In office since – 2025
      • Family – Married to Jennifer; Divorced from Meredith; Divorced from Samantha; 7 children
      • Religious Affiliation – Evangelical Christian
SEE PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED NATIONAL LEADERS
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  • Thankful for Veterans

        Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  – Ephesians 5:20

    Veterans Day is designated to honor all of those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces – for their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. While Memorial Day remembers fallen veterans, today is a time for a grateful nation to express its appreciation to those who have served their country, often with their lives on the line.

    It was originally named Armistice Day in remembrance of the treaty that ended the First World War, November 11, 1918, and observed on its anniversary. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day and expanded to include all wars. Veterans Day is observed with parades, poppies, and special events. Wearing poppies to honor veterans was inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The bright red poppies contrasted with the bleak devastation of World War I. Veterans Day is a time for reflection on the sacrifice military service members make to protect this nation and its freedoms.  

    Take the opportunity to thank the servicemen and women that you know. Intercede for their safety, salvation, and families. Ask the Lord to meet the needs of veterans. Pray that the freedoms outlined by the Constitution will remain intact, and place your trust in God as your ultimate Protector. Thank Him for the many blessings He has given to this nation, including veterans.  

    Today’s Verse: Ephesians 5:20

     Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

    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: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

     You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 

    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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