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President Donald Trump has paused an increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture and cabinets for one year. The current tariffs will remain in place as the president and his trade team continue negotiations with foreign trade partners.
President Trump enacted the tariffs on lumber last year in response to a Commerce Department investigation, which “found that the present quantities and circumstances of the imports of wood products threatened to impair national security.”
The president also stated the importance of his ability to implement tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as the Supreme Court deliberates the constitutionality of the actions.
“Tariffs are an overwhelming benefit to our Nation, as they have been incredible for our National Security and Prosperity (like nobody has ever seen before!),” President Trump stated. “Losing our ability to Tariff other countries who treat us unfairly would be a terrible blow to the United States of America.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump and members of his trade team as they pursue new trade agreements with other nations.
- For Secretary Lutnick and officials in the Commerce Department as they assess the state of U.S. imports and exports.
- For justices of the U.S. Supreme Court to be discerning regarding the president’s declaration of an economic emergency as the basis of his tariff measures.
A Future Filled with Hope!
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Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us reach 78.9% of our goal! Any remaining phone, mail, and web donations will be counted toward the final match as we process them this coming week. We are exceptionally blessed by everyone who has prayed for us and those who have selflessly been able to contribute. You can still give any time. Your prayers and generosity are appreciated.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12
This special 2026 wall calendar honors two historic milestones: America’s 250th Anniversary and The Presidential Prayer Team’s 25th Year of Ministry.
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 4, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President returns to Washington, D.C.
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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- Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator from Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator from Mississippi
- Born – May 1959 in Brookhaven, Mississippi
- Education – A.A., Copiah-Lincoln Community College; B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician
- Political Experience – Mississippi Senate, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
- In office since – 2018
- Family – Married to Mike Smith, 1 daughter
- Religious Affiliation – Baptist
- Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator from Mississippi
- God is Deeper Still
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! – Romans 11:33
Perhaps you have heard people question the supremacy of God. They ask questions like, “Do you ever wonder if God gets stumped? Does He ever have to change His plan because of something humans did or did not do? Is He truly able to handle any situation that may arise?”
The words of the apostle Paul to the believers at the church in Rome shed some light on these questions. As a prominent early church leader and with his extensive traditional Jewish education, Paul was obviously very knowledgeable about the Lord God. In Romans chapter 11, he was addressing the restoration of both the Jews and Gentiles. Paul spent the majority of this chapter discussing God’s plan of grace and His remaining love and calling for Israel. After recounting the history of God’s plan thus far, Paul had to stop. He found himself at a loss for words. Seeing the incredible depth of God’s plan, Paul stopped to praise God. He knew about the mysteries of God better than most. He still could not help marveling at the riches and depth of God’s knowledge and wisdom. “From him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen“ (Romans 11:36).
Today, take time to reflect on all that you have witnessed God do throughout your life. Remember all of the seemingly impossible situations He has brought you through. Make Paul’s words of praise in Romans 11 your own today. Trust that God is big enough to handle every situation you experience! Ask Him to guide the nation’s governing officials through the difficult circumstances they face with His vast knowledge and wisdom.
Today’s Verse: Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
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: Ephesians 3:14-21
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
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.
