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We want to openly share our needs and keep you informed about the status of this ministry. Since 2001, this ministry has been reaching millions of Americans with the help of God’s people, who have graciously underwritten the daily expenses of the prayer team. Every gift, no matter the size, is of great help. We invite you to prayerfully consider helping us meet our monthly budgeted need with a gift today.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer.

Jim Bolthouse

President

1 Timothy 2:1-2

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TODAY’S BRIEFING

VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

  • Thursday, November 12

    The House and Senate Armed Services Committees are considering “right to repair” legislation as part of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The measure would allow troops to fix equipment while deployed, evading technology data or intellectual property rights.

    The House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa, chaired by Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey, is holding a hearing to assess Nigeria’s efforts to protect Christians and secure the Middle Belt.

    The committee will hear testimony from Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia of the Bureau of African Affairs and Assistant Secretary of State Riley Barnes of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, as well as academic and executive officials.

    As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

    • For members of the House and Senate as they consider the provisions to include in the 2027 military authorizations.
    • For legislators in the congressional committees as they assess progress on protecting Christians from persecution internationally.
    • For the Lord to lead President Trump as he serves as commander-in-chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.

PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE

  • President’s Today Schedule • November 12, 2026

    For Thursday November 12, 2026:

    • 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
    • 9:00 AM ET: In-Town Pool Call Time
    • 10:30 AM ET: Participates in a Policy Meeting
    • 11:00 AM ET: Receives his Intelligence Briefing
    • 12:30 PM ET: Participates in a Pre-Tape Radio Interview [Note: Interview with Hugh Hewitt, radio show]
    • 1:30 PM ET: Participates in a Pre-Tape Interview [Note: Interview with Stephen A. Smith, YouTube show]
    • 3:00 PM ET: Participates in a Policy Meeting

    Updated as of 6:00 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 (via White House Time – ET)

Presidential Prayer Team

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

  • Dusty Johnson, Representative for South Dakota
    • Dusty Johnson, Representative for South Dakota

      Dusty Johnson, Representative for South Dakota

      • Born – September 1976 in Pierre, South Dakota
      • Education – B.A., University of South Dakota; M.P.A., University of Kansas
      • Military Service – None
      • Profession – Politician
      • Political Experience – South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, Chief of Staff to South Dakota Governor
      • In office since – 2019
      • Family – Married to Jacquelyn, 3 children
      • Religious Affiliation – Protestant
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  • Thanksgiving Quotient

       Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. – John 6:11

    What is your Thanksgiving Quotient? In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the apostle Paul writes, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” All circumstances may seem a challenging charge, because it can be difficult to be thankful in the midst of some of the things that happen to you or those around you.  

    The prime example of the kind of thankful life you are called to live is found in Jesus. On six different occasions, the Bible records Him giving thanks to the Father. In Matthew 11 and again in Luke 10, Jesus is recorded as thanking (some versions say ”praising”) the Father for hiding things from people who might take the knowledge and exploit it, yet revealing those hidden things to children. While this may seem perplexing, Jesus not only acknowledges the current actions of the Father, but also references the Father’s ultimate authority over all things.  

    Jesus gave thanks for the Father’s provision both when He fed the 4,000 (Matthew 15) and the 5,000 (John 16). Jesus thanked Him for the power over life and death before raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11). At the time of the Last Supper, Jesus gave thanks before breaking the bread and again before sharing the wine, knowing full well what was ahead of Him, how He would suffer and die. Christ also knew that, in establishing that sacrament for believers to carry forward, the power of His death and resurrection, as well as His coming again, would be acknowledged forever. His example for you was to be thankful in good, difficult, and perplexing times. 

    Does your “T.Q.“ extend beyond just the good times in life? Are you able to give thanks in the hard situations, knowing God is working out what lies ahead? When you are perplexed, are you able to remain grateful for His faithfulness in your life? As the U.S. celebrates a day of thanksgiving this month, develop the habit of being thankful each day, no matter what it brings. 

    Today’s Verse: John 6:11

    Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. 

    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: Luke 22:14-20

    14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 

    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.

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