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- Wednesday, August 12
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is concluding travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana today.
State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that, in Guyana, “Deputy Secretary Landau will meet with President Irfaan Ali and cabinet members to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation and strengthening bilateral investment opportunities.” He added that the visit would also focus on collaboration in strategic sectors including energy and critical minerals.
In Trinidad and Tobago, Deputy Secretary Landau met with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to discuss shared energy and security priorities and advance economic cooperation.
Spokesperson Pigott stated, “Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit underscores the United States’ commitment to strengthening partnerships across our hemisphere and advancing shared priorities, including regional security, energy resilience, and economic prosperity.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Deputy Secretary Landau to be led by the Lord as he meets with foreign ministers and heads of state.
- For wisdom for Secretary Rubio as he oversees U.S. diplomatic efforts around the globe.
- For discernment for President Trump and his foreign policy advisors.
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 • August 12, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:30 AM ET: The President participates in a Greeting with Law Enforcement and Military Service Members
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 12:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 2:30 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 4:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
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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- Jimmy Gomez, Representative for California
Jimmy Gomez, Representative for California
- Born – November 1974 in Fullerton, California
- Education – B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician
- Political Experience – California State Assembly
- In office since – 2017
- Family – Married to Mary Hodge, 1 son
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Jimmy Gomez, Representative for California
- Spill Over
Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. – Matthew 25:40
Would you say you have a heart for Jesus? Do you spend the kind of time with Him that causes you to overflow, reflecting His character to others? In his book, A Heart Like Jesus, author Max Lucado asked, what if “your heart was replaced by the heart of Christ? … His priorities govern your actions. His passions drive your decisions. His love directs your behavior.”
This is what the Lord intends by giving the Holy Spirit – a heart “transplant” of sorts. The Spirit of God fills you, equips you, gives you His compassion and message, and puts love and a song in your heart to “spill over“ to others. God wants you to be like Jesus, who did not hoard the Father’s goodness, but shared it lavishly with those around Him. As Max Lucado also said, “God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way.” The transforming power of the Savior in your life is not only for your benefit, but to be His witness and a testimony to the forgiveness and love of Almighty God.
Look around you. You do not have to search very far to see “the least, the last, and the lost.” Some may be called to minister to the homeless or imprisoned, while others may be able to offer support or resources to a family adjusting to a newborn infant. Perhaps you can be part of a meal train for someone who is going through chemotherapy or other weekly treatments to regain their health. Or maybe a neighboring veteran or senior needs help mowing their lawn. You might be surprised at how often a person simply needs someone to pray with them! Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24).
Pray for those in positions of authority at the federal, state, and local levels to be cognizant of what they are doing to and for others. Ask that the Lord draw their hearts to Him so that they do what is right rather than what is politically expedient.
Today’s Verse: Matthew 25:40
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
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: Matthew 25:34-46
34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44 Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45 Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
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.
