QUICK NAVIGATION
- Monday, August 3
President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to recruit veterans who have driven large military vehicles to become tractor-trailer drivers. The “Freedom Haulers” initiative is a joint effort between the Departments of Transportation and Labor to replace thousands of illegal alien drivers whose commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) were revoked in the past year.
The Transportation Department has increased its enforcement of English language requirements for CDL holders. Federal officials have also been investigating trucking schools to ensure they are complying with safety and residency standards for their students.
The department reported, after auditing all the states, that numerous noncitizens had been issued CDLs without verification of their citizenship status or continued to drive semis after their work permits had expired.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he seeks to improve big rig safety with qualified veteran drivers.
- For Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling as they coordinate the “Freedom Hauler” initiative.
- For members of the Senate as they address legislative issues ahead of the August recess.
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 3, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 12:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:30 PM ET: The President signs an Executive Order
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:30 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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- Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, Federal Reserve Board
Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, Federal Reserve Board
- Born – September 1962 in New York City, New York
- Education – B.A., Brandeis University; J.D., Harvard University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, government official
- Political Experience – Department of Justice Inspector General, Commissioner U.S. Sentencing Commission, Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Alexandra Kauffman
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, Federal Reserve Board
- Commit Your Way
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. – Proverbs 16:3
Have you ever seen workers try to move a large boulder that has rolled off a hill? It can be difficult, if not impossible, to budge it from where it came to rest. Now consider what happens when you give your work and your plans to God. Today’s verse says to “commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” The Hebrew word that is interpreted as “commit” in this verse literally means to roll something to another. It carries a sense of finality; as you roll something away, you leave it there.
God is willing to take the burden of responsibility for the outcome when you “roll” your work and plans to Him. It is important to notice the order of things in Hebrew. It is typical to want to commit your plans to God first, before committing your works to Him. However, Solomon flipped that thought around. He said to commit your works to the Lord first, then you can trust that He will guide your plans.
Take a moment to picture yourself packing all of your works and actions into a heavy ball and rolling it to God. Leave this at His feet with confidence that He will align everything to His purpose. As you pray, lift up the nation’s governing officials today. Ask the Lord to draw their hearts to Himself, so that they, too, would commit their work to God.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.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: Colossians 3:1-3, 17, 23-24
1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
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.
