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- Thursday, April 23
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Churck Grassley of Iowa, is considering President Trump’s nominees for district court judge and U.S. attorney positions in the Department of Justice.
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, is holding a hearing on President Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda. The Senate Armed Services Committee, chaired by Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, is receiving a closed briefing on anomalous health incidents.
House Appropriations subcommittees are marking up Fiscal Year 2027 budget legislation related to the State Department, national security, the Food and Drug Administration, and rural agricultural development.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the senators and representatives to seek God’s wisdom as they deliberate over federal confirmations and appropriations.
- For Senate Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Johnson to be led by the Lord in their leadership roles.
- For President Trump and officials in his administration to be discerning in their 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 • April 23, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
- 1:30 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Health Care Affordability Event
- 4:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 7:15 PM ET: The President participates in a Private Dinner
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
PRAYER GUIDE
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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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- Randy Feenstra, Representative for Iowa
Randy Feenstra, Representative for Iowa
- Born – January 1969 in Hull, Iowa
- Education – B.A., Dordt College; M.P.A., Iowa State University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Professor, Sales manager, Insurance
- Political Experience – Iowa State Senate, Treasurer of Sioux County, Hull City Administrator
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Lynette, 4 children
- Religious Affiliation – Protestant
- Randy Feenstra, Representative for Iowa
- The Master’s Approval
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved. – 2 Timothy 2:15
Social media has changed the way some people interact with each other. It is enticing to focus on how many “friends” or “followers” they have on their page. Many will post things to get as much approval as they can – the more “hearts” or “likes” they receive, the better. How often is this mindset transferred to the Christian life? Do your social posts honor and glorify the Lord? Would He “like” what you publish about how you are living your life?
In 2 Timothy 2, Paul encouraged Timothy to act in a way in which God would approve. The goal of Timothy’s ministry was to be faithful to the Lord and live in a way that was pleasing to Him, not for him to win a popularity contest among the people in the church. In addition, Timothy’s primary focus was to be concerned with his own character and conduct rather than presenting other people to God for approval.
While wanting to be liked is natural, it becomes a problem when it turns into the driving factor in life. Review your motives and pay attention to where you are seeking approval. Ask the Lord to help you focus on Him and to live a life that meets His approval. In a political culture that relies heavily on people’s approval and disapproval through their votes, ask God to draw the hearts of governing officials to Him. Pray that they place their focus on gaining His approval above anything or anyone else.
Today’s Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
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: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 14-15
2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
14 Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
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.
