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- Monday, February 23
Today, the Supreme Court will hear two cases regarding the right of U.S. individuals to sue anyone in federal court who traffics in property that the Cuban government confiscated under the Helms-Burton, or LIBERTAD, Act.
The House Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Representative GT Thompson of Pennsylvania, will be marking up the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The 2026 farm bill is intended to expand investments in rural communities, support science-backed management of national forests, and stabilize regulations for interstate commerce.
The House Committee on Rules, chaired by Representative Virginia Foxx, will meet to consider the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act and the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the justices of the Supreme Court as they hear the two cases regarding LIBERTAD Act protections.
- For members of the House committees as they deliberate on the details of the Farm Bill and the regulations for home appliances and energy.
- For wisdom for President Trump and members of his Cabinet as they pursue policies to support the nation’s economy and employment.
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 • February 23, 2026
- 10:00 AM ET: The President participates in Angel Families Remembrance Ceremony
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:00 PM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
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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- Ben Ray Lujan, Senator from New Mexico
Ben Ray Lujan, Senator from New Mexico
- Born – June 1972 in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Education – University of New Mexico; B.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Tribal casinos
- Political Experience – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, U.S. House of Representatives
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Single
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Ben Ray Lujan, Senator from New Mexico
- Strengthening Each Other
Admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. – 1 Thessalonians 5:14
What type of people are the idle, the fainthearted, and the weak? Do you view these as character defects or merely the result of exhaustion from the trials of life? The reality is that anyone, at some time or other, may fall into any of these categories, perhaps even all three at once. Have you ever seen long-distance runners come alongside and cheer each other on? You can do it! You’ve come this far! The finish line is just around the bend! All believers need to strengthen and support each other.
Admonish the idle. Admonish means to caution, earnestly advise, or reprimand. When a person goes sideways, a true friend will help them get back on track. Encourage the fainthearted. In these days of political unrest, you may be tempted to fear. Encourage yourself in the Lord, then reach out to others around you and encourage them. Paul lived in tumultuous times, yet his faith in the Lord did not waver. Persecution and trials did not deter him from living a life dedicated to spreading the gospel and helping people. Help the weak. Look around you. How can you assist or supply the needs of those who are struggling?
And the final direction in today’s verse is “be patient with them all,” knowing that God loves everyone and sent His Son to die for them. Accept that people are imperfect and make allowance for others to think or do things differently than you do. Pray over the authorities, citizens, and issues of this nation. Pray for a great revival and that many will be saved.
Today’s Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
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 10:25-37
5 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”
29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”
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.
