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- Saturday, January 10
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations, listed in his memorandum.
Under the president’s previous direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. Representative to the UN conducted a review of all the international intergovernmental organizations in which the U.S. was a member or provided support.
President Trump announced, “I have considered the Secretary of State’s report and, after deliberating with my Cabinet, have determined that it is contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to the organizations listed.”
“I hereby direct all executive departments and agencies (agencies) to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the United States from the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum as soon as possible,” the president stated. “For United Nations entities, withdrawal means ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and leaders in his Cabinet as they review U.S. membership and obligations to foreign organizations.
- For discernment for Secretary Rubio as he oversees the review of American participation in international groups.
- For U.S. diplomats and ambassadors as they participate in the withdrawal from the intergovernmental organizations.
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 • January 9, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President is on travel to Palm Beach, Florida
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a meeting with the Secretary of State
- 1:00 PM ET: The President has Lunch with the Vice President
- 2:30 PM ET: The President participates in a meeting with Oil and Gas Executives
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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- Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury
Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury
- Born – August 1962 in Conway, South Carolina
- Education – B.A., Yale University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Investor, hedge fund manager, professor
- Political Experience – None
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to John Freeman, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Huguenot Church
- Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury
- Confident Relationship
Every decision is from the Lord. – Proverbs 16:33
Think about the relationship you had with Him when you first gave your heart to Jesus. Recall the excitement of spending time in His Word. Remember the early struggles you had with prayer, but how open and urgent you were with Him. Lean back into that. As David prayed, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit” (Psalm 51:12).
You can have full confidence in your relationship with God. He still reigns over the affairs of humankind. He still works wonders. His power still shows up. The Holy Spirit continues to breathe confidence into your life, even in the most difficult of times.
When you spend time in God’s Word, when you pray, when you sing songs of worship and praise, you strengthen your relationship with your loving Lord. You can live without feeling like you are at the end of a whipsaw, moving from one problem to another and back again. You can trust Him, He will not let you down. He will guide every decision you make. As you engage in prayer today, intercede for believers serving in Congress to seek the Lord first in their decision-making, with faith and confidence that they are following His will.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.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 57:1-3, 7-11
1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me;
he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah
God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!7 My heart is steadfast, O God,
my heart is steadfast!
I will sing and make melody!
8 Awake, my glory!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!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.
