QUICK NAVIGATION
- Friday, February 13
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are traveling to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, today.
The president and first lady will meet with military families and with members of the special forces who were involved in Operation Absolute Resolve, in which the Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro, was captured.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “I know the president and first lady are both greatly looking forward to this visit.”
The previous administration had increased the bounty on Maduro for drug trafficking just before President Trump began his second term. The Departments of State and Justice then doubled that bounty last summer, and then the U.S. military coordinated the operation that apprehended him.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For safe travels for the president and first lady as they fly to and from North Carolina.
- For President Trump to seek God’s guidance as commander-in-chief of the U.S. military.
- For wisdom for the president as he receives advice and recommendations from officials in his administration regarding international conflicts.
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 • February 13, 2026
- ET: The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Fayetteville, North Carolina
- ET: The President and the First Lady participate in a Private Military Engagement
- ET: The President and the First Lady depart Fayetteville, North Carolina, en route Palm Beach, Florida
- 1:30 PM ET: The President delivers remarks to Fort Bragg Military Families
- 7:45 PM ET: The President participates in a Private Dinner
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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- Justice Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Supreme Court
- Born – February 1965 in Washington, D.C.
- Education – B.A., J.D., Yale University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, judge
- Political Experience – D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, White House Staff Secretary
- In office since – 2018
- Family – Married to Ashley, 2 daughters
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Supreme Court
- Giving and Receiving
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. – Ecclesiastes 4:9
Billy Graham once said, “God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” Healthy relationships involve both parties giving and receiving. Always giving and never receiving results in a person feeling used. Someone who only receives and does not give ends up feeling useless. Poet Maya Angelou stated, “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” Giving is a two-way street. Remember to give and do not be too proud to receive.
After God created Adam, He said, “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). God designed people to support each other. It is one of the ways He meets the needs of the people He created and loved. Mother Teresa said, “Holiness grows so fast where there is kindness. The world is hurting for the lack of sweetness and kindness. Remember that we need each other.” People need to hear the gospel out of caring, concern, and love. Compassion opens to door for God’s message of salvation.
When Cornelius, a Gentile believer, prayed, God told him to send for Peter. Peter considered non-Jews unclean. Through a vision, the Lord instructed Peter to go to Cornelius to share the gospel (Acts 10). God often answers prayers through one of His people. When you reach out to others in kindness, you may be an answer to someone’s prayer. Likewise, when you pray, you might receive God’s answer through a person that you’d least expect. Pray for believers in the United States to unify in the saving message of Christ, showing how God’s love overcomes political division. Ask the Lord to move in the hearts of citizens and public servants in this nation to strengthen and support each other.
Today’s Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
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 Peter 4:7-11
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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.
