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- Monday, September 7
President Donald Trump released a presidential message on National Recovery Month, celebrating “the more than 23 million Americans who have found a pathway from addiction to recovery.”
The president also recognized “those who have helped them reclaim their lives, and we renew our commitment to supporting those still struggling to find hope and healing.”
“Throughout every community in America, the effects of drug and alcohol addiction are felt in the lives of families, friends, and neighbors,” President Trump stated. “Today, 48.4 million Americans suffer from addiction, and 69,973 Americans died last year to overdose.”
He added, “Every American deserves to live free from the grip of addiction—and my Administration is wholly committed to making that possible by preventing drug use before it starts, providing treatment at the earliest opportunity, and helping more Americans lead engaged and productive lives in recovery.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he advocates for drug addiction prevention and treatment to overcome addiction.
- For the president and his advisors to seek God’s wisdom as they set policy and take action.
- For discernment for federal judges and justices as they consider challenges to the administration’s policies.
- For President Trump and members of his administration to seek the Lord’s wisdom in their actions and decisions.
- For teachers and parents as they oversee students’ use and access to cell phones, social media, and other technology.
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 7, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs Bedminster, New Jersey en route the White House
- ET: TBD: The President arrives the White House
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
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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- Bonnie Watson Coleman, Representative for New Jersey
Bonnie Watson Coleman, Representative for New Jersey
- Born – February 1945 in Camden, New Jersey
- Education – Rutgers University-Camden; B.A., Thomas Edison State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician, government official
- Political Experience – New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey Dept. of Transportation Civil Rights Office, New Jersey Dept. of Community Affairs
- In office since – 2015
- Family – Married to William; Divorced from Jim; 3 children
- Religious Affiliation – Baptist
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, Representative for New Jersey
- God’s Faithful Love
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. – Psalm 36:5
The human mind cannot comprehend the extent of the love of God. His faithfulness and commitment to you are likely something you cannot grasp. Today’s verse states that His love is steadfast and extends to the heavens, His faithfulness to the clouds. Can you imagine God the Father pleased with you, shining His favor on you, smiling, and singing over you? Have you ever seen a crowd of doting aunts, uncles, and grandparents around a baby or a toddler? Have you ever considered that the Lord feels that type of affection, and more, for His children?
Maybe you find it difficult to imagine God taking pleasure in His people. You may even feel envious when you think of how God favored Daniel or Mary, or when He expressed His pleasure over Solomon when he asked for wisdom. What lofty affirmation He bestowed on Jesus when He said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17) or when He called David “a man after His own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). Jesus even told a parable that symbolized God commending faithful servants (Matthew 25:14-21).
This kind of favor is called grace, and it is found in Jesus. When you yield yourself to Jesus, picture the Father smiling and singing over you. Imagine Him saying on that day, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” God is faithful to the name of His Son. As you make Him Savior and Lord, you will discover His faithfulness to you. As you intercede for others, especially those in authority in the government, pray that people will seek the Lord’s favor and His wisdom through Christ. Pray also that more U.S. citizens learn to rely on His steadfast love and faithfulness.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 36:5
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.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: Psalm 149:1-5
Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the godly!
2 Let Israel be glad in his Maker;
let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!
3 Let them praise his name with dancing,
making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!
4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
5 Let the godly exult in glory;
let them sing for joy on their beds.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.
