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- Friday, August 7
President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a State Department roundtable on critical minerals today.
The president and administration officials and executives from multiple mining enterprises will discuss the expansion of the critical mineral supply chain to reduce dependence on China. President Trump has made a priority of increasing the domestic and allied supply of the minerals, which are essential to energy, defense, and advanced technologies.
The Department of Energy is also hosting an event, with representatives from 14 accredited U.S. mining schools, to raise awareness of mining as a career path
“America’s security and economic future depend on developing a strong domestic mining sector,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he seeks to reduce the reliance on China for critical minerals by strengthening the domestic and allied supply chains.
- For Secretaries Rubio and Wright as they oversee their respective departments’ efforts to improve the supply of critical minerals.
- For members of the Senate as they consider legislative priorities ahead of their 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 7, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs the White House en route the U.S. Department of State
- ET: TBD: The President arrives the U.S. Department of State
- ET: TBD: The President departs the U.S. Department of State en route Bedminster, New Jersey
- ET: TBD: The President arrives Bedminster, New Jersey
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 12:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President hosts a Roundtable on American Mining
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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- Darline Graham, Senator from South Carolina
Darline Graham, Senator from South Carolina
- Born – June 1964 in Central, South Carolina
- Education – B.S., College of Charleston; M.A., South Carolina State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Public administrator
- Political Experience – South Carolina Commission for the Blind, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
- In office since – 2026
- Family – Married to Larry Nordone, 2 daughters
- Religious Affiliation – Baptist
- Darline Graham, Senator from South Carolina
- Submit or Rebel
Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. – Ephesians 5:21
The military is characterized by its different ranks – corporal, sergeant, general, etc. – and each soldier is expected to submit to all of the men and women who hold a higher rank. According to Paul in Ephesians 5, there is a great deal that Christians can learn from this type of mindset.
In his letter, Paul instructs the believers in Ephesus on how Christians should treat each other. The literal translation of the word “submission” used in verse 21 is a military word, meaning “to be under in rank.” Christians are obligated and expected to respect and submit to one another, just as soldiers act toward those of higher rank in the military. The lower-ranked person is not less important or less talented, they simply respect the authority of whoever is in charge.
If someone rebels against being “under rank” in the military, it is called mutiny. Just as chaos would result from a mutiny within a unit, the church experiences chaos when members rebel and refuse to show deference to one another or follow those in authority. Soldiers respect rank for the good of the entire unit, rather than the individual. This is the attitude Paul urges Christians to have – caring about each other and the Church as a whole, rather than being self-centered.
Ask the Lord to illuminate your heart in this area of humility today. Pray that He would also work in the hearts of the nation’s governing officials, that they would learn to submit to each other in ways that benefit the entire country and bring God glory.
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 5:21
submitting to one another out of reverence for 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.
Recommended for further reading: 1 Peter 5:1-10
5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.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.
