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- Wednesday, February 25
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. Kitts.
CARICOM is the Caribbean Community, which consists of twenty-one countries from the Bahamas to Guyana.
State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated, “Secretary Rubio will engage with Caribbean leaders to advance shared priorities, including strengthening regional security, deepening cooperation to combat illegal immigration and illicit trafficking, and promoting economic growth, health, and energy security across the Caribbean.”
He added, “During his visit, the Secretary will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with CARICOM member states to enhance stability and prosperity in our hemisphere.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Rubio to be led by the Lord as he attends the CARICOM meeting.
- For the secretary of state to be discerning as he discusses regional and international affairs with Caribbean leaders in St. Kitts and Nevis.
- For President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Hegseth as they assess diplomatic and military options in various global situations.
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 25, 2026
- 9:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Meeting with The Secretary of Transportation
- 4:30 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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- Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington
- Born – February 1965 in Seattle, Washington
- Education – B.A., University of Washington; J.D., New York University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Lawyer, politician
- Political Experience – Washington Attorney General, King County Council
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Colleen, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington
- Simplifying Life
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2
In your life today, what could be made simpler? Something may come to mind right away, because you are human and humans tend to complicate things. Over time, some things become even more complicated when they are not reviewed or assessed. Ironically, some of the greatest thinkers have challenged the world to make things as simple as possible. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.”
The Law of Moses from the Old Testament became very complex over time. Faithful followers of God during the time of Christ were subject to approximately 613 specific rules in Rabbinical Judaism. As a devout Jew, Saul, who later became the apostle Paul, was an expert in the entire code. Maybe that is why he was so exuberant in the freedom he received through life in Christ!
When he was writing to Christians in Galatia, Paul reminded them to hold each other up, living in peace by honoring the law of Christ. Modern scholars debate exactly what the law of Christ is, but Jesus’ own words apparently reveal His standard: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39).
The Lord calls you to the simplicity of life in Christ today: love God and love others. Surrender to Him any inclination to make things more complicated. When you simply do what He asks, God takes care of the details. Pray for churches across the United States to put the Law of Christ into action, bringing encouragement and strength to the community first, then ultimately to the nation.
Today’s Verse: Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of 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: Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.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.
