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Daily Prayer Briefing
Friday
May 8, 2026
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Dear Prayer Team Member,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the National Day of Prayer. We are grateful to stand with you in lifting our nation before the Lord.

Because IPrayRadio.org was so well received, we are continuing to stream member prayers through May 17, serving as a meaningful bridge as we look ahead to the Day of Rededication. We invite you to keep tuning in and praying with us during these days of continued reflection and hope. If you feel inspired, we invite you to call in and record your own prayer to be added as encouragement with others at 1-844-829-2022 (toll-free).

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We'd also love to hear about your experience from the National Day of Prayer. Whether you prayed online, at church, with friends and family, or attended a gathering, please share what stood out to you. Photos from church or an event or with your prayer guide are welcome. We'll be sharing these stories with fellow members soon. CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY.

"The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." -- James 5:16

Thank you for being part of this meaningful day and for continuing to pray for our nation.

Here is your Daily Prayer Briefing.

THE DAILY PRAYER BRIEFING

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding his visit to Italy. He has met with Italian leaders in addition to the pope and Vatican officials this week.

Regarding discussions with Pope Leo XIV, State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said, "The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See and their shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity."

After Pope Leo criticized the U.S. for its military operation against Iran, President Trump stated, "As far as the Pope is concerned, and it's very simple. Whether I make him happy or I don't make him happy, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. And he seemed to be saying that they can. And I say they cannot, because if that happened, the entire world would be hostage. And we're not going to let that happen,"

As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us ...
  • For Secretary Rubio as he concludes discussions with Italian leaders and officials.
  • For safe travels for the secretary of state and all the members of the president's administration.
  • For God's protection over President Trump and that the president seeks the Lord's wisdom.

Other Prayer News & Events

Secretary Hegseth Announces Changes in Defense Contract Negotiations

🗓 May 8, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Pentagon is updating the way it handles defense contracts. The department will be using a group of businessmen for negotiations with contractors to reduce inefficiencies and waste in the military production process.Secret...

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Risk of Hantavirus to American Public "Very Low," According to CDC

🗓 May 8, 2026

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), responded to concerns regarding the spread of hantavirus from a cruise ship that had traveled to Antarctica and is headed tow...

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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss

🗓 May 8, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced approval for Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), a first-of-its-kind treatment for hearing loss. Otarmeni can be used for patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss "associated with molecularly confirmed b...

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VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

The Invisible War

Donald Grey Barnhouse was the pastor of a church in Philadelphia. The "mainline" leaders of his particular denomination, sometime after the Second World War, had begun to drift from Biblical doctrine, embracing more "contemporary" teachings. He was determined that he and ...

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Today's National Leader for Prayer

Byron Donalds, Representative for Florida

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Today's Presidential Schedule

  • 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
  • 12:00 PM ET: The President delivers Remarks
  • 5:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
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