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- Monday, October 5
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins his travels to Reykjavík, Iceland; Athens, Greece; and Lisbon, Portugal.
State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott said, “Secretary Rubio will meet with Icelandic officials in Reykjavík to discuss economic and security collaboration.“
Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir highlighted the importance of defense cooperation, Arctic Security, and trade negotiations with the United States. She invited Secretary Rubio to Iceland during a meeting in New York last month.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for Secretary Rubio as he discusses defense and trade partnerships with the Icelandic foreign minister.
- For U.S. officials as they seek to strengthen relationships with allied countries.
- For President Trump to receive God’s wisdom in his decisions and actions.
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 • October 5, 2026
For Monday October 5, 2026:
- 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
- 9:00 AM ET: In-Town Pool Call Time
- 10:00 AM ET: Participates in a Policy Meeting
- 1:55 PM ET: Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
- 7:00 PM ET: Delivers Remarks [6:00 PM Local]
- TBD: Departs the White House en route Grand Island, Nebraska
- TBD: Arrives Grand Island, Nebraska [CDT Local]
- TBD: Departs Grand Island, Nebraska en route the White House [CDT Local]
- TBD: Arrives the White House
Updated as of 11:00 AM, Monday, October 5, 2026 (via White House Time – ET)
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 Albert Diaz, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Albert Diaz, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Born – 1960 in New York City, New York
- Education – B.S., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., New York University; M.S., Boston University
- Military Service – U.S. Marine Corps
- Profession – Attorney, Judge
- Political Experience – North Carolina Superior Court, Charlotte Business Court
- In office since – 2023
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Chief Judge Albert Diaz, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Spiritual Health
Be angry and do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger. – Ephesians 4:26
Just as continual pain can be a signal that something is wrong in your body, persistent negative emotions, such as anger, may be a signal that something is wrong in your life. Is anger sin? Jesus was perfect and did not sin, but He became angry when He saw the temple being used as a place of commerce rather than a place of prayer. He drove out the money-changers with a whip (John 2:13-17).
However, when anger is not handled correctly, it can lead to sin. Notice that Jesus did not injure the money-changers. His anger was directed toward the sin, not the sinner. Today’s verse instructs not to let the sun go down on your anger. In other words, deal with it promptly. Dealing with anger may mean addressing a situation immediately, or it could mean walking away to avoid a harsh reaction directed toward someone instead of the actual issue. The first step is to be aware and acknowledge that you are angry. Instead of being quick to judge and find fault, identify what is behind the emotion. Then let the Holy Spirit lead you in resolving it.
Is there something wrong that needs to be fixed? Seek the Lord for wisdom and clarity about the circumstances. Once the initial storm has blown over, and you have prayed for the solution and received an answer, proceed in love. Though you may feel strong emotion over what is happening in this country, pray for the people involved. Intercede on behalf of those currently in office and those who are seeking to serve. Ask God to work out His will in this nation and the midterm elections next month. Pray that the Lord will draw the hearts of many to salvation in Christ.
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 4:26
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
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: Romans 12:9-21
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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.
