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- Friday, April 24
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to fire upon any Iranian vessel that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump stated, “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation.“
The president continued, “Additionally, our mine ‘sweepers‘ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level!“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump to receive God’s wisdom as he serves as commander-in-chief of the U.S. military.
- For Secretary Hegseth, General Caine, and Admiral Cooper as they oversee missions in the Middle East and advise the president.
- For the Lord’s protection over the men and women serving on active duty around the world.
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 • April 24, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs The White House en route Palm Beach, Florida
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 7:30 PM ET: The President participates in the RNC Spring Retreat
For 25 years, The Presidential Prayer Team has united millions in sharing their prayers for America on the National Day of Prayer. We offer real-time, coast-to-coast prayer activities for those who might be unable to attend local events.
This year is especially meaningful as our nation joyfully celebrates its 250th birthday! What an extraordinary milestone marking God’s faithfulness across generations. Wherever you are, join believers nationwide as we give thanks for our nation’s history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and boldly lift America and its leaders to the Lord in prayer.
Record Your Prayer Today
Call in and RECORD a prayer to be aired on May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer! You can be a blessing and encouragement to others, simply by adding your voice in lifting up our nation and leaders in prayer.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
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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 Phelan, Secretary of the Navy
John Phelan, Secretary of the Navy
- Born – in 1964
- Education – B.A., Southern Methodist University; M.B.A., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Businessman
- Political Experience – Fundraising, Trustee and Foundation chair
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Amy, 1 daughter
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- John Phelan, Secretary of the Navy
- Roses and Thorns
Know that for those who love God all things work together for good. – Romans 8:28
“I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden,” Lynn Anderson sang in the seventies. The Lord could have a similar sentiment, since He made roses with thorns. God did not promise that life would be easy. In fact, the psalmist states, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). The apostle James also instructed, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:2-4).
God does promise “roses,” alongside the thorns. The Lord delivers His people from trouble. He answers prayer and takes care of His people. Jesus taught about the Father’s care by saying that He feeds the birds and dresses the flowers beautifully, though they don’t work for it (Matthew 6:25-34). Christ assured his followers that God values humans! As today’s verse says, the Lord is working everything out for the believer’s good.
Jesus also predicted that, in the last days, troubles would increase (Matthew 24:4-14). However, you can be confident in God and adhere to His mandate to love Him and others and believe in the Lord Jesus. Believers are to support and encourage each other. The apostle Paul wrote, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). Pray for Christians in this nation to reach out to those around them and invite others into God’s healing redemption.
Today’s Verse: Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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: Luke 12:22-31
22 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! 25 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 26 If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. 30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
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.
