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- Monday, December 8
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Trump, President of the United States v. Slaughter.
The case centers on whether limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to remove members of the Federal Trade Commission is in violation of the separation of powers due to the restriction of the president’s authority over the executive branch under the Constitution.
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers is completing her trip to the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. While in Italy, Under Secretary Rogers signed an extension of the U.S.-Italy Cultural Property Agreement, which curbs the illicit trafficking of cultural property and protects American collectors and museums.
The State Department said that, on her travels, the under secretary of state “met with government counterparts to advance key bilateral issues, reaffirm the Trump Administration’s commitment to defending freedom of speech and digital freedom, and highlight American excellence through America250 celebrations.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the justices of the Supreme Court to be led by the Lord as they hear and deliberate the case.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they seek to replace executive branch officials.
- For State Department ambassadors, envoys, and staff as they represent the U.S. to foreign ministers and international heads of state.
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 • December 8, 2025
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Roundtable
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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- Tim Scott, Senator from South Carolina
Tim Scott, Senator from South Carolina
- Born – September 1965 in North Charleston, South Carolina
- Education – B.S., Charleston Southern University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Insurance, financial advisor
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina House of Representatives, Charleston County Council
- In office since – 2013
- Family – Single
- Religious Affiliation – Protestant
- Tim Scott, Senator from South Carolina
- The Divine Cloak
Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness… He grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God. – Romans 4:3, 20
The widely read Harry Potter series gives the main character many powers and objects that serve him in his endeavors. One of them is his invisibility cloak – a blanket-like covering that allows Harry to be in the presence of someone without them knowing he was there. His ability to hide was a way of getting information, but it was also a concealer for protection.
There are many today who believe sin to be relatively unimportant or even non-existent. To some, a good deed will balance out any wrongdoing; to others, forgiveness is more like forgetting, and they feel it comes naturally to the “god“ in which they believe. Bible commentator D. Stuart Briscoe correctly states that “those who realize that forgiveness entails ‘a taking away’ and a ‘covering so that it becomes invisible to God’ as well as the willingness of God to accept accountability for human sin while relieving man of responsibility, also know that this requires more than human activity – in fact, nothing less than divine intervention. Only the grace of God can initiate such an act of mercy and only the open hand of faith can receive such blessedness. Such is the forgiveness that comes through faith.”
Abraham’s faith in God resulted in blessings that have extended through the ages. The Lord did not call him righteous because of his good life and works, but because of his belief. Today, pray that those in darkness in this nation will see the light of the divine intervention of God’s Son into this world. The forgiveness offered by Christ makes every human sin invisible through His transforming love. Only believe!
Today’s Verse: Romans 4:3, 20
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”… No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,
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 32:1-2, 10-11; 33:1-5
1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!1 Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous!
Praise befits the upright.
2 Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
3 Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4 For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5 He loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.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.
