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- Wednesday, April 15
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Senator Jim Risch of Idaho, is considering the president’s nominees for positions in the Department of State.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, is hearing testimony from legislators, academics, and executives on the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The House Education and Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Representative Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania, is holding a hearing entitled “Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI’s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers.”
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Government Operations, chaired by Representative Pete Sessions of Texas, is holding a hearing on fraud prevention, “Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune as they preside over their respective chambers of Congress.
- For Senators and Representatives to be discerning as they consider issues facing the nation.
- For wisdom for President Trump and his Cabinet as they seek to improve U.S. industry and economy.
- For God’s protection over the U.S. military personnel who are serving in harm’s way.
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 • April 15, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 12:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:30 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 4:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
For 25 years, The Presidential Prayer Team has united millions in sharing their prayers for America on the National Day of Prayer. We offer real-time, coast-to-coast prayer activities for those who might be unable to attend local events.
This year is especially meaningful as our nation joyfully celebrates its 250th birthday! What an extraordinary milestone marking God’s faithfulness across generations. Wherever you are, join believers nationwide as we give thanks for our nation’s history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and boldly lift America and its leaders to the Lord in prayer.
Record Your Prayer Today
Call in and RECORD a prayer to be aired on May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer! You can be a blessing and encouragement to others, simply by adding your voice in lifting up our nation and leaders in prayer.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
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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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- Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Born – October 1960 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Education – B.A., Williams College; J.D., Ohio State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, Judge, professor
- Political Experience – Solicitor General of Ohio
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Jesus is Coming Back
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. – Matthew 24:44
You probably played the childhood game of Hide and Seek. The producer of a PBS children’s program says it was a “fun way to remind children that people come back, even when they go away for a short time.” Parents do the same thing when they leave children with a babysitter… they are only gone for a little while, and they come back. The child in the game or with the sitter is reassured and, over time, fear is replaced by confidence.
There are more than 50 passages in the Bible that tell you that Jesus is going to return. It is certain. He told you He would. When the people watched His earthly departure, the angel said He would come back. In Matthew 24, Jesus gives you the signs of His return. Some have already come to pass. Some may be happening in today’s news cycle. Some have not yet occurred. The Lord cautioned you to be ready. You do not know when that day will be, but you do know it is coming.
The twinkling of the eye, Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:52, is the quickness of His appearing. A twinkling is the amount of time it takes light to enter the eye and travel to the retina and be reflected out of the iris. About 1/6 millionth of a second! That is a short span of time. Do you sense the urgency? If you haven’t committed your life to Christ, do so today and be ready for Jesus’ return!
Pray for a renewal of faith in the Lord throughout the United States and for His strength to do your part. Ask God to make His directions clear to believers in government so that they might be His hands and feet, doing His will to unite a divided nation.
Today’s Verse: Matthew 24:44
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
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: Revelation 22:12-20
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. 15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”
17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
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.
