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- Tuesday, June 23
President Donald Trump will visit a manufacturing plant near Allentown, Pennsylvania, today. The president will deliver remarks at the Mack Trucks plant in Lower Macungie Township.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said, “The Secretary will discuss a range of regional priorities, including the memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and free safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region.”
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, is considering nominees to the Departments of Energy and the Interior. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, is considering nominees for positions on the federal bench of the District of Columbia.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he advocates for domestic manufacturing, production, and employment.
- For Secretary Rubio as he engages in discussions with the leaders of the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
- For the chairs and members of congressional committees consider federal agency funding and vet the president’s nominees for government positions.
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 • June 23, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs The White House en route Reading, Pennsylvania
- ET: TBD: The President arrives Reading, Pennsylvania
- ET: TBD: The President departs Reading, Pennsylvania en route The White House
- ET: TBD: The President arrives The White House
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 2:05 PM ET: The President delivers Remarks
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING WITH US!
The National Day of Prayer was a meaningful and encouraging time as God’s people came together in prayer. Throughout the day, we were inspired by the faith, unity, and hope reflected in every prayer lifted. Thank you to all who joined us in the National Prayer Room, called in their prayers, and participated from wherever you were. Your prayers truly make a difference as we lifted our nation before the Lord.
We would also love to hear about your National Day of Prayer experience. Whether you prayed online, at church, with family and friends, or attended a special gathering, please share what stood out to you. Photos from your church, an event you attended, or even with your prayer guide are welcome. We look forward to sharing these stories with fellow members of our prayer community.
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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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- General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Born – October 1966
- Education – B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.S., Columbia Southern University
- Military Service – U.S. Air Force
- Profession – Military officer, pilot
- Political Experience – Commander of Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Commander of First Air Force
- In office since – 2024
- Family – Married to Shannon, 5 children
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Deciding Boldly
Now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness. – Acts 4:29
Have you ever questioned a decision you made, wondering if it might have been better to do something differently? Decisions may serve as a crossroads in your life, a determining factor in your path for the future. This was a situation the apostles Peter and John faced. The Jewish leaders in the Sanhedrin had arrested the two apostles and commanded them to cease speaking and teaching in the name of Jesus.
Once released, Peter and John went directly to their friends to report the events. They “lifted their voices together to God” in prayer and praised Him as Sovereign Lord and Creator God. They asked Him for boldness to continue to speak (Acts 4:23-30). They did not ask for relief from the persecution, but rather that they would have more courage to be resolute in their work for the Lord. Here was a crossroad decision in the history of the Church. If the apostles had submitted to the demands of the Sanhedrin, God would have secured a way, but Christianity would have a different story.
It took courage and commitment to be witnesses for the Lord, to endure hardship, beatings, imprisonment, and even death, yet remain focused on spreading the Gospel message. There are those in this nation with hardened hearts, some even serve in public office, who oppose the declaration of the name of Jesus. Pray that the Lord would provide the strength you need to speak boldly, with cheerful faithfulness, and prepare the hearts of listeners to receive His message. Seek God in constant prayer for renewal and revival in this country. Then stand firm in His truth.
Today’s Verse: Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
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: Acts 4:13-20, 5:29
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” 18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”
29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
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.
