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- Thursday, June 18
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Senator Jim Risch of Idaho, is considering President Trump’s nominees for positions in the State Department.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, is holding confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominees to the federal judiciary and other posts in the Justice Department.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, is marking up the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The legislation addresses issues surrounding college athletes and the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL), and would restrict them to only one school transfer without penalty, limit an athlete’s eligibility to five years, ban former professional athletes from playing in college leagues, and prohibit schools from hiring a new coach during their sport’s season.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Senators as they consider the president’s nominees for confirmation to positions in federal departments.
- For members of congressional committees as they address college sports and NIL policies.
- For President Trump to receive God’s wisdom as he appoints individuals to government posts.
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 • June 18, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Pre-Tape Interview
- 3:00 PM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
- 4:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING WITH US!
The National Day of Prayer was a meaningful and encouraging time as God’s people came together in prayer. Throughout the day, we were inspired by the faith, unity, and hope reflected in every prayer lifted. Thank you to all who joined us in the National Prayer Room, called in their prayers, and participated from wherever you were. Your prayers truly make a difference as we lifted our nation before the Lord.
We would also love to hear about your National Day of Prayer experience. Whether you prayed online, at church, with family and friends, or attended a special gathering, please share what stood out to you. Photos from your church, an event you attended, or even with your prayer guide are welcome. We look forward to sharing these stories with fellow members of our prayer community.
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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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- Young Kim, Representative for California
Young Kim, Representative for California
- Born – October 1962 in Incheon, South Korea
- Education – B.B.A., University of Southern California
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Financial analyst, Manufacturing controller, Small business owner
- Political Experience – California state assembly
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Charles, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Protestant
- Young Kim, Representative for California
- The Mercy of the Lord
Therefore, O our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his pleas for mercy, and for your own sake, O Lord, make your face to shine upon your sanctuary. – Daniel 9:17
If you have interacted with a small child, you may have had an occasion to get down on their level and hold their chin to get them to look in your eyes, so you know you have their attention. “Are you listening?” you may ask. Hearing, possibly – listening, maybe not. So it was with Israel. God had commanded that every seven years they should allow their land to lie fallow; He would provide enough in the sixth year to carry them through to harvest in the eighth year. But they did not listen. The 70 years in the Babylonian exile would match each year they failed to observe this agricultural “Sabbath“ year.
The prophet Daniel recognized when they were nearing the end of this time of restitution. He turned to the Lord, “Seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes,” confessing the wicked acts and rebellion toward God by the people of Israel. “To us, O Lord, belongs open shame… for we have rebelled [against You]” (Daniel 9:3-9). Including himself with the people who had disobeyed the Lord, Daniel pleads for mercy and asks that the Lord hear his cry.
We could utter a similar plea today. While you may see the societal drift away from the Lord’s righteousness and His justice, evaluate your own heart and mind to determine ways you have not followed the Lord. Responding to situations in anger, despair, or distrust of God’s sovereignty are reasons to cry out for His mercy, both for yourself and the people of this nation. Believe in God’s purposes and His discipline. Pray and seek the Lord with repentance, and plead for mercy for the United States, that His good will be accomplished in this land.
Today’s Verse: Daniel 9:17
Now therefore, O our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his pleas for mercy, and for your own sake, O Lord, make your face to shine upon your sanctuary, which is desolate.
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: Psalm 119:1-6, 34
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4 You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.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.
