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- Friday, January 2
The U.S. State Department announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed this week with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which outlines a “new paradigm” for U.S. funding of UN humanitarian assistance.
The State Department explained, “The landmark agreement, made in connection with OCHA’s ‘Humanitarian Reset,‘ reaffirms the United States’ ironclad commitment to supporting critical life-saving humanitarian action around the world, while implementing vital reforms to make that work more impactful, efficient, and accountable to the American taxpayer.”
“The United States remains the most generous nation in the world for lifesaving humanitarian assistance—but under [President Trump’s] leadership taxpayer dollars will never fund waste, anti-Americanism, or inefficiency,” stated Secretary Marco Rubio. “This new model will better share the burden of UN humanitarian work with other developed countries and will require the UN to cut bloat, remove duplication, and commit to powerful new impact, accountability, and oversight mechanisms.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they seek to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need.
- For Secretary Rubio to be discerning as he oversees updates to U.S. humanitarian aid distribution.
- For U.S. officials as they continue to address waste, fraud, and inefficiency.
A Future Filled with Hope!
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The 2025 Year-End Matching Challenge has concluded.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us reach 78.9% of our goal! Any remaining phone, mail, and web donations will be counted toward the final match as we process them this coming week. We are exceptionally blessed by everyone who has prayed for us and those who have selflessly been able to contribute. You can still give any time. Your prayers and generosity are appreciated.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12
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 • January 2, 2026
- No Public Scheduled Events Today
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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- Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
- Born – January 1955 in Buffalo, New York
- Education – A.B., J.D., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, Judge
- Political Experience – District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Associate Counselor to the President, U.S. Principal Deputy Solicitor General
- In office since – 2005
- Family – Married to Jane, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Supreme Court
- Worth Waiting For
According to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. – 2 Peter 3:13
How are you at waiting? According to computer science research, the average person will give a video about 2 seconds to load, 25 percent abandon the process at five seconds, and 50 percent quit at 10 seconds!
In the New Testament, the apostle Peter’s behavior is often characterized as impulsive—he did not like to wait! Specifically, he did not want to wait to discover Jesus’ perspective on a situation before acting. How ironic that he would be the one, after Christ’s death, to write multiple letters encouraging believers to be patient and wait for God’s promises to come to pass!
Are you eager for this new year to get underway, for a fresh experience? Peter puts God’s timing into perspective for you. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
God’s plan – for the world, for the United States, and for you – is right on track. His beautiful Kingdom is on its way, and He does not want anyone to miss it. Pray for those considering Christ today to accept His invitation to come into relationship. As you pray, ask that elected and appointed officials in this nation will seek God’s wisdom, consulting Him and waiting for His guidance. A new day will come, here on Earth, and an eternal one in Heaven. Through faith in Christ Jesus, both will be worth the wait.
Today’s Verse: 2 Peter 3:13
But according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
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: Lamentations 3:22-26
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation 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.
