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- Tuesday, December 23
President Donald Trump is requiring a review of the Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials. His original request, made in August with a mid-September deadline, was extended “in recognition of ongoing staffing transitions at the Smithsonian.“
The president sent the Smithsonian a follow-up letter last week, saying, “While we received a partial production of materials from your office on September 18, no other material has been produced by your office to us in the more than 90 days since that September date.“
President Trump explained, “While we appreciate receiving the initial document production, that submission fell far short of what was requested, and the overwhelming majority of requested items remain outstanding.“
He concluded, “As officials designated by the President pursuant to Executive Order 14253, ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,‘ it is our job to ensure that the Smithsonian is meeting these high standards.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he seeks to restore the foundations of American history.
- For Secretary Lonnie Bunch and Smithsonian officials as they respond to the president’s request.
- For the president and administration officials as they prepare for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Ministry Letter – Read Now!
This special 2026 wall calendar honors two historic milestones: America’s 250th Anniversary and The Presidential Prayer Team’s 25th Year of Ministry.
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 • December 23, 2025
- ET: The President has no public events scheduled
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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- Jerry Moran, Senator from Kansas
Jerry Moran, Senator from Kansas
- Born – May 1954 in Great Bend, Kansas
- Education – Fort Hays State University; B.S., J.D., University of Kansas
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Lawyer
- Political Experience – Kansas Senate, U.S. House of Representatives
- In office since – 2011
- Family – Married to Robba Addison, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Methodist
- Jerry Moran, Senator from Kansas
- King of Glory
Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. – Psalm 24:9
Imagine a king and his army returning victorious from battle. As they approach the gates of their city, the heralds announce their arrival, and the gates of the city are opened wide, so the parade can march through in its glory.
Today’s Scripture, written by King David, is thought to be a rejoicing that the Ark of the Covenant was returning to Jerusalem. David’s love of the Lord causes him to honor Creator God who founded the earth “and established it upon the rivers” (Psalm 24:2). In today’s verse, David continues, “Lift up your heads, O gates!” As if he is encouraging the people to throw wide open the gates (open wide your hearts) and allow the King of Glory to come in. He is telling them to make the Lord the object of their worship.
The apostle Paul wrote that Christ “is the image of the invisible God… by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible” (Colossians 1:15-16). Christ the King is strong and mighty. It is Christ who won the battle over sin, death, and the devil as He died on the cross for the sin of the world. Christ was announced at His birth by a host of heavenly angels and has now entered the doors of Heaven as Savior and King (Luke 2:13-14; Psalm 24:10). He simply asks that you believe.
Celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. Pray for repentance in the hearts and minds of yourself and people in this nation, as each one contemplates the tiny Babe who is Christ, the King of Glory. Worship Him – He is Savior and worthy of your praise!
Today’s Verse: Psalm 24:9
Lift up your heads, O gates!
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.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 24
The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof,
the world and those who dwell therein,
2 for he has founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to what is false
and does not swear deceitfully.
5 He will receive blessing from the Lord
and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah7 Lift up your heads, O gates!
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle!
9 Lift up your heads, O gates!
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory!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.
