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- Thursday, December 4
President Donald Trump is hosting President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda to ratify a U.S.-brokered peace and economic agreement that was signed by their respective foreign ministers in June.
President Trump said back in June, “It is one of the worst, one of the worst wars anyone’s ever seen… But today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity, and peace.”
The conflict has claimed more than six million lives and is related to competition over Congo’s critical minerals that are essential to the production of electronics and electric vehicles. In September, the two nations agreed to begin implementing security measures in the deal by the end of this year.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump to be led by the Lord as he oversees the ratification of the Rwanda-Congo peace agreement.
- For the president and the secretary of state in their efforts to enact peace deals in global conflicts.
- For U.S. envoys and ambassadors as they negotiate with 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 3, 2025
- 10:00 AM ET: The President participates in the White House Internship Program class photo
- 2:30 PM ET: The President makes an announcement
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 Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
John Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
- Born – October 1965 in Mount Prospect, Illinois
- Education – B.A., University of Notre Dame; J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, politician
- Political Experience – U.S. House of Representatives, Mayor of Heath, Texas, Acting U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Texas
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Michele, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- John Ratcliffe, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
- He is Enough!
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ – John 1:45
The saying goes, “He knows just enough to be dangerous!” Sometimes knowing a little about a subject is just not enough; you need adequate knowledge to realize the possible consequences. But there are instances in life where you need courage to move ahead, despite not understanding how everything will turn out.
In today’s verse, Philip looked for Nathanael to tell him that he had met the Messiah. How did he know? For Philip, it was not blind acceptance of Jesus; it was knowledge of the Scripture that was spoken by Moses and passed from generation to generation. Moses, himself a prophet of God, prophesied that “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you” (Deuteronomy 18:15). Philip knew that Jesus was the One. When Nathanael doubted, Philip invited him to “Come and see” (John 1:46). That invitation was enough to move Nathanael toward Jesus.
Believer, have you been hesitant to share your faith because you think you will not have enough information to offer those who raise questions? When you know Christ as your Savior, His Holy Spirit will guide you as you share the story of what the Lord has done in your life. You can be assured that He is enough! Remember, as you invite others to enter into relationship with Him, that Jesus came “that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:17). Ask the Lord to lead you in this Christmas season to spread the good news of Christ. And pray for the hearts of the people of this nation to be open to the love of the Savior.
Today’s Verse: John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
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: John 3:7-18
7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of 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.
