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- Sunday, October 4
The Supreme Court will start hearing oral arguments this week as the justices begin the fall term.

The justices will consider whether federal law precludes state-law claims that seek relief for alleged injuries due to interstate and international greenhouse gas emissions.
They will also determine whether the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act strips district courts of the jurisdiction, recognized by Supreme Court precedent, to hear challenges to the constitutionality of Congress’ acts affecting veterans’ benefits.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the justices of the Supreme Court to be discerning in their consideration of the cases they hear this week.
- For President Trump to seek God’s wisdom as he determines economic and security policies.
- For the Lord’s will and purposes to be accomplished in the United States and through its governing officials.
PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • October 4, 2026
For Sunday October 4, 2026:
- 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
Updated as of 6:00 AM, Sunday, October 4, 2026 (via White House Time – ET)
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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- Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
- Born – October 1961 in Florida
- Education – B.S., Florida State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Aviation business executive
- Political Experience – None
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Maria
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

- Connected by Love
How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. – Psalm 133:1
There are now approximately 800,000 total knee replacements in the U.S. each year and roughly 400,000 total hip replacements per year. Medical advancements have been remarkable, and today total joint replacements are being performed on an outpatient basis, so patients return home the same day as the surgery.
In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul speaks of believers being members of one body, where some are hands and others are feet. Each part of the body is as important as another, and the weaker ones are generally supported by the stronger. Yet all are useful. How is it that many who claim to follow Christ are at odds with others who love the Lord but are of different political or social persuasions? Are they viewed as “joints” that should be replaced? God desires harmony in the body of Christ, and that all should care for one another. This is why the psalmist could say in today’s verse that unity is “good and pleasant.”
Be an effective “joint” in Christ’s body today. Stay “lubricated” in God’s love, in reading His Word, and in your prayer life. As you see other parts of the body suffer, comfort and encourage them; and when other members are honored, rejoice with them. Pray for the believers in government to find unity in their common love and devotion to the Savior.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity!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: 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
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.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
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