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Daily Prayer Briefing
Friday
May 1, 2026
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Dear Prayer Team Member,

Prayer warriors like you change the world one intercession at a time! We're blessed to have you join us as we passionately pray for our leaders and our nation.

The National Day of Prayer is next week! Explore the rich presidential legacy of prayer that has shaped every era of our nation in this special feature: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. Then take a moment to prepare your heart and make plans to participate:

  • Reserve your spot in the National Prayer Room: RESERVE HERE
  • Call and record a prayer to encourage and bless others: 1-844-829-2022 (toll-free)
  • Submit a written prayer: PRAY NOW
  • Get your DIGITAL or PRINTER-FRIENDLY copy of the official National Day of Prayer guide: DOWNLOAD AND PRINT HERE

Together, let's prepare our hearts and lift our nation before the Lord.

Thank you for praying with us today. Here is your Daily Prayer Briefing.

THE DAILY PRAYER BRIEFING

Today, President Donald Trump will be speaking at The Village's Charter School in Sumterville, Florida.

The president will discuss his "No Tax on Social Security" and "No Tax on Tips" policies and the Senior Bonus Tax Deduction that was provided in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is concluding a visit to Morocco, where he has engaged with government officials and business leaders on the advancement of technological and space coordination and the longstanding security cooperation relationship.

Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker is completing her travel to Poland, where she served as head of the delegation for the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. She has also held meetings with Polish counterparts to bolster our defense partnership, expand energy cooperation, and foster economic growth.

As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us ...
  • For President Trump as he shares his vision for the nation's economy and cost of living improvements.
  • For the president and his Cabinet to be led by God as they determine foreign and domestic strategies.
  • For Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Hegseth to be insightful in their recommendations to President Trump.

Other Prayer News & Events

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Labor Department Reports Lowest Weekly Unemployment Numbers in Over 5 Decades

🗓 May 1, 2026

The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the unemployment benefit applications April 25 that showed a drop to 189,000 from 215,000 the previous week. The last time jobless claims were that low was in September 1969.The Department of Labor also s...

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Supreme Court Decides Entities Facing Violations of First Amendment May Preemptively Sue

🗓 May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a pro-life pregnancy center in New Jersey could sue the state to stop it from violating the organization's First Amendment rights. Lower courts had sided with the New Jersey attorney general, who issued subpoenas for documents from the...

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VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

Follow the Leader

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Today's National Leader for Prayer

Jared Isaacman, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Today's Presidential Schedule

  • ET: The President departs The White House en route The Villages, Florida
  • ET: The President departs The Villages, Florida en route Palm Beach, Florida
  • 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
  • 10:00 AM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
  • 3:00 PM ET: The President participates in an Event with Seniors
  • 6:15 PM ET: The President participates in The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Dinner
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