QUICK NAVIGATION
- Thursday, September 3
Vice President JD Vance is launching Foundry School today at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The State Department’s national program is a Pax Silica project to train entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, and industrial leaders necessary to rebuild American manufacturing.
Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said, “American manufacturers will need an estimated 3.8 million skilled workers by 2033 in semiconductors, defense, energy, and beyond, and Foundry School exists to make sure Americans fill those jobs.”
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment, chaired by Representative Gary Palmer of Alabama, is holding a legislative hearing to safeguard America’s drinking water.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and Vice President Vance as they seek to support the workforce infrastructure necessary for the renewal of domestic manufacturing.
- For Secretary Rubio and State Department officials as they advance the Pax Silica effort to strengthen global supply chains for technological production.
- For the chairs and members of House committees as they address concerns facing the nation.
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 • September 3, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
- 12:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:00 PM ET: Press Briefing by the Vice President of the United States JD Vance
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 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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- Todd Blanche, Attorney General, Department of Justice
Todd Blanche, Attorney General, Department of Justice
- Born – August 1974 in Denver, Colorado
- Education – Louisiana State University; Beloit College; B.A., American University; J.D., Brooklyn Law School
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney
- Political Experience – Deputy U.S. Attorney General, Assistant U.S. Attorney of Southern New York U.S. District Court
- In office since – 2026
- Family – Married to Kristine, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Todd Blanche, Attorney General, Department of Justice
- God’s Faithful Promises
Great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:23
Do you realize what it means to be faithful? You might think of one spouse being devoted to the other, or a friend staying by someone’s side when they are going through trouble, but is there more? The prophet Jeremiah had warned Israel of the coming judgment of God if they continued in their unfaithful conduct and did not repent. Time after time, he pleaded with the people to acknowledge their sinfulness and return to the Lord (Jeremiah 3:12-13)… but they would not.
The consequence of their ongoing rejection of the Lord’s message through the prophet was not a light judgment. God’s chosen people experienced destruction and plunder at the hands of foreigners. One commentator said that “every sign [precious and sacred thing] that had once provided assurance and confidence in God was gone.” The people felt almost inexpressible grief. However, in the midst of this grief came confession of sin, and then significantly, an expression of hope. Israel could draw on the promises of God… a God who is faithful – steadfast, merciful, gracious, a certainty in times of change, firm as a rock that is never shaken.
God’s promises to Abraham of becoming a great nation, to Moses of a Promised Land, and to David of One who would come in his line to reign forever had or would all come true. As one pastor reminded his congregation, sometimes you look for explanations when you should be looking at the promises. Let this passage in Lamentations remind you that the Lord’s love never ceases and His mercies never end. He is faithful and He is your portion forever. Be faithful in your walk with Him. And pray for this nation… for repentance and a renewed faithfulness to the Lord.
Today’s Verse: Lamentations 3:23
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.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: Lamentations 3:19-27, 40-41
Remember my affliction and my wanderings,
the wormwood and the gall!
20 My soul continually remembers it
and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
27 It is good for a man that he bear
the yoke in his youth.Let us test and examine our ways,
and return to the Lord!
41 Let us lift up our hearts and hands
to God in heaven: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.
