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- Saturday, February 21
President Donald Trump is hosting a state dinner for the nation’s state and territorial governors today. After reports that the formal meeting would only include governors of the president’s party, President Trump stated that all but two governors had been invited.
While Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis did not receive invitations, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is not attending due to a scheduling conflict.
Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced new transportation regulations that revise how states issue commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to non-U.S. citizens. The rule addresses gaps in verifying foreign driving histories and English language standards before licenses are granted.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he hosts state and territorial governors at the White House dinner.
- For the president as he consults U.S. intelligence and military officials regarding the situation in Iran.
- For President Trump and members of his administration to seek God’s guidance in their decisions and actions.
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 • February 21, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 12:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 12:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 6:45 PM ET: The President and First Lady participate in a Governors Dinner
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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- Tommy Tuberville, Senator from Alabama
Tommy Tuberville, Senator from Alabama
- Born – September 1954 in Camden, Arkansas
- Education – B.S., Southern Arkansas University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – College Football Coach
- Political experience – None
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Suzanne, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Church of Christ
- Tommy Tuberville, Senator from Alabama
- Effervescent Praise
Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. – Ephesians 5:19
Have you ever watched someone drop a breath mint into a bottle of diet soda? The mint causes a chemical reaction that makes the soda bubble and shoot out of the bottle like a rocket. There is no other place for the soda to go, so it overflows everywhere. While it is a fun experiment to do with kids or at a party, have you ever considered this as an example of what worship should be for Christians?
In today’s verse, Paul calls the members of the church to be filled with the Holy Spirit, “addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with [their] heart” (Ephesians 5:19). A life filled with the Holy Spirit cannot help but overflow with praises to God, leading others to praise Him as well.
It is important to note that Paul makes no disclaimer for when Christians should praise God. He does not say that they should do it only when they feel like it or only when life is going well. His formula is simple: if you are filled with the Spirit, your heart will overflow with praises to God, just like the mint in the soda.
When was the last time you overflowed with praise to the Lord? How often do you encourage those around you to praise God just for who He is? Pray for the Lord to renew you by His Spirit, so that you effervesce with praise, and that He would also fill the hearts of the nation’s governing officials, so they set an example by praising God.
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 5:19
addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
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 145:1-9
I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made.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.
