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- Tuesday, March 17
President Donald Trump indicated he may delay his trip to Beijing, China, which was scheduled for the end of this month.
“If the meeting for some reason was rescheduled, it would be rescheduled because of logistics,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. “The president wants to remain in D.C. to coordinate the [Iran] war, and traveling abroad at a time like this may not be optimal.”
Today, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected to begin procedural motions to bring the SAVE America Act to the floor of the upper chamber for consideration.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and his advisors as Operation Epic Fury continues against the Iranian regime.
- For the president and members of his Cabinet to seek God’s guidance on foreign and domestic policies.
- For Majority Leader Thune as he prepares to usher the SAVE America Act into consideration in the Senate.
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 • March 17, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:45 AM ET: The President participates in a Greeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting
- 12:10 PM ET: The President participates in the Friends of Ireland Luncheon
- 2:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:00 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Greeting with the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland
- 5:05 PM ET: The President participates in a Greeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland
- 5:20 PM ET: The President participates in the Shamrock Bowl Presentation
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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- Diana Harshbarger, Representative for Tennessee
Diana Harshbarger, Representative for Tennessee
- Born – January 1960 in Kingsport, Tennessee
- Education – B.S., East Tennessee State; PharmD., Mercer University College of Pharmacy
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Pharmacist, business owner
- Political Experience – None
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Robert, 1 child
- Religious Affiliation – Baptist
- Diana Harshbarger, Representative for Tennessee
- Be Transformed
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2
Contemporary biologists have determined that the boiling frog theory – in which you place a frog in tepid water, gradually heat the water until it boils, and the frog, not perceiving the danger, would die – is false. However, this allegory is meant to illustrate the lack of awareness people may have of threats that increase in small increments until they reach a devastating cumulative end. These may be described as creeping normality or policies that gradually turn down a slippery slope.
On occasion, some people do recognize subtly distorted principles that are gradually infused into human society, and it is likely that the believer in God and His Word will be among them. Paul wrote, in Titus 2:11-12, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” One commentator wrote, “We are aliens, living in a society of the lost.”
Delve into God’s Word and allow the Lord to reshape your attitude and perspective on life, rather than allowing yourself to be discouraged by current events. Learn to live by God’s principles, and “be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2), praying for wisdom to discern the will of God. Refuse to be squeezed into the world’s mold. You can stand firm for truth and godly living, submitting to the Lord’s transforming process, instead of conforming to society and culture.
Intercede for those in government to determine to take action and make decisions that are in harmony with and informed by the Word of God. Ask the Lord to convict and transform the hearts of those in authority to do what is right and true, according to His good will.
Today’s Verse: Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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: Romans 11:33-36, 12:1-2, 9-12
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been his counselor?”
35 “Or who has given a gift to him
that he might be repaid?”36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
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.
