Hope for a nation of addicts—opiodes: fentanyl OxyContin, heroin, alcohol...and greed

Hope for a nation of addicts: opiodes: fentanyl OxyContin, heroin, alcohol...and greed

Please pray with me.

Heavenly Father,
Your Word:

Your warning:
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Your hope:
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].

Your solution:
Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

CORRUPTION:
Father, I come before You in shock as I read information about the opioid crisis. I can only believe that those who find themselves addicted are, by and large, victims of greed.

I am angry, disgusted as I read about medical professionals who administer drugs without ethical, or even medical intelligence.

It seems that this crisis was intentional. The more I read, the more I conclude that these drugs, especially the synthetic drugs, have been developed specifically for the purpose of power and money. The corruption is deep and without excuse.

Father, There are those who are making these drugs specifically for their financial gain, paying medical staff and intentionally feeding addiction. The breadth and wickedness of this problem is beyond comprehension. I am outraged. Surely this is abhorrent to You!

Deliver the victims and judge the wicked!

2 Peter 2: 9
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

CONFESSION:
After repeated surgeries over the last several years and my medicine cabinet is lined with addictive pain killers—all with multiple refills. As this problem has been in the news, I have not taken it seriously. I have not been a good steward in taking care of the freedoms we enjoy.

I could have prayed. I didn't. I repent. I petition You for Your help. First, help me to do my part.

PETITION:
For the Medical Profession and Pharma Companies
Your Word clearly outlines what is happening here. Thank You. I come to You with Your Word.

2 Peter 2:19
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

Father, the oath of the medical profession to "First, do no harm." In this situation, can it get any more hypocritical? Surely, this problem was known early in the history of testing. Surely, doctors saw the results of their prescriptions in their patients. Yet this has continued.

Father, You know the people who have devised this evil in their hearts.

There are people who knew the potential of these drugs with regard to addiction and, in their hearts, realized the financial gain if millions of people were addicted and the drug was inexpensive and easily available.

There is an industry here ...and it is in full production!

Individuals, pharma companies, developers, people who are in the production of these drugs, those who deliver them, those who make them available ...Father, I am so sorry.

Is our greatest addiction that of greed...money and power?

You know the secretly rich who have been usurious, making victims for their own gain. Your Word tells us, "...they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing." (Psalm 34:10).

Yet, this nation is not satisfied with "enough" and we are not satisfied with "every good thing"... We seem to be addicted to wanting more.

I cannot understand the motivations of those involved in the conception, production, and distribution of these drugs, that millions of people are being led to addiction... to feed what? You know O God. Greed is what comes to my mind.

Your Word is clear on this:

• For the love of money is the root of all evil: (1 Timothy 6:10)
• But they that will be rich fall into temptation and ...drown men in destruction and perdition. (1 Timothy 6:9)
• ...be content with such things as ye have (Hebrews 13:5)
• ...ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24)

For our Nation and a Solution
But therein is the problem. Our nation has fallen away from You. We do not want to serve You. We do not want to believe that Your Word is there for our protection. We are in utter rebellion. Have mercy, O God, have mercy.

Father, we seem to believe that the answer is to get rid of these drugs...yet are those involved already devising their next ruse? Truly, the problem is rebellion and greed.

Are those at the heart of this matter people who will turn to You? Will they leave their corruption and repent? If so, Father, may it happen quickly...

Is there legal recourse and would it help? Are there those who have wrought this corruption who should be incarcerated? You know. Then may the judgement be severe and quickly administered.

Are people being silenced to cover up those who gain from this industry? You know O God...expose the wicked.

For the Victims
You are a God of justice! You hate wickedness. You are Truth! (John 14:6). I petition You, in Your mercy, to expose those at the heart of this problem. Raise up solutions for these victims.

Getting rid of the drugs, without a valid, reasonable pathway for those who are addicted...is not a solution. They need more. They need healing. You are the Healer.

Jeremiah 33:6
Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

Bring to reality John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

It is so easy for me to write and read Your Word. Yet Father, the reality for these victims is a different story. Have mercy. May they personally experience You true to Your Word. May these victims experience You firsthand:

Matthew 11:28-30
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

They need more than what the world has to offer them. They need You. Activate every believer to do our part.

Raise us up...that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
Prayers of my heart
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

A prayer for the homeless and hungry... the lonely, the desolate, and the forgotten

A prayer for the homeless and hungry, the lonely, the desolate, and the forgotten.

Please pray with me.

Heavenly Father,
Your Word:

Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

It is that time of year when we tend to think about those who are hungry and homeless. It's cold out. We celebrate Christmas in the warmth of our homes and in the presence of our friends and families. Have we done enough? Have we done our part? Are we grateful to You that we are not among them?

Father, I feel guilty and embarrassed.

I am exasperated and helpless. My impotence screams at me as "life" takes up my attention and I forget about those in dire need.

I do not know how to manage this. I rely on "agencies" to care for these people and my support seems feeble. My heart cries out to help those who have lost their jobs, their homes, their possessions, and even their loved ones who reject them...

Many people in California have lost everything.

You are the God of Compassion. Have mercy on our poor and show those of us, whom You have graced with substance, how we can share what we have. Raise us up to go out and help as our substance allows and do so in the Name of Jesus Christ. Father, place those in need in front of those who love You. May each one of us rise to the occasion and demonstrate the love of Christ in a meaningful way.

Please help me to do my part... and not just at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but all year long. Father, You fed the 5,000! You know how to make this work! And You rely on us, Your church to be Your presence here. Help us Lord! Help us to be faithful.

Father, place on the heart of Your disciples to do what they can do. That:

• Those who can go will go.
• Those who can give, will give generously and cheerfully.
• Those who can pray, will petition You fervently.
• Those who can offer an uplifting word, will speak peace and comfort!

Grant us unmistakable opportunity to help someone...and may there be an overflow of resources! May we all give generously and be Your delight. Father, we will stand before You and You will hold us accountable for how we manage our resources to help the poor. You have told us this beforehand. You Word clearly says:

Matthew 25: 45
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming. Amen and Amen!

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
Prayers of my heart
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

A blessing for Jerusalem... praying God's will, not mine

A blessing for Jerusalem...praying God's will, not mine

Please pray with me.

Heavenly Father,
Your Word:

The Jerusalem prophesy in Jeremiah 3:17
At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart.

You promise in Jeremiah 3:17
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Father, it is Your imperative that we pray according to Your Word...for it shall not return void. I believe it. How do we do this with regard to the U.S.Embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem? You know O God, the prayers that would move Your heart. That is what we seek—Your Word, Your desire, Your will.

Surely, I want my way, my desires, my idea of the outcome here. And as I see unrest in the Middle East, it is difficult not to want immediate peace. It is difficult not to desire that nothing be done to stir up any additional unrest. Are my desires in alignment with Your will? This is not usually the case. Forgive me. Grant me prayers that align with Your will.

I cannot fathom what it is like to live there. But I believe You are omni-present and that You are there. You are Jehovah Shammah, You are the God who is there. (Ezekiel 48:15) You know every detail of what is happening in and about Jerusalem! Thank You!

There is not one heart that breaks, one soul lost, one life severed from the earth, that You are not aware of. You love them all and desire that all men be saved (1 Timothy 2:4).

I want Your blessing...for me and for the Nation of Israel!
Thank You that You tell me how I can get it!

You promise in Genesis 12:3
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Blessings for Jerusalem:

• Lord God of Heaven,You are righteous and holy! ...Bless Israel and Jerusalem with Your righteousness.

• You are the God of Peace, Jehovah Shalom; Bless her with Your peace.

• Proclaim the joy of her salvation! Be in the hearts and minds of all who look to You.

• You are El Shaddai, All-powerful, all sufficient: Be the sufficiency of Jerusalem in this time of great need.

• You are Jehovah Jireh, The Lord who Provides: Be the provision of every heart in Jerusalem and Israel!

• You are Jehovah Nissi: The Lord our Banner! Hallelujah! May Your banner fly strong over the land, over each city, over each life...and especially over Your Holy City: Jerusalem!

• You are Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness. Oh how we need You. Pour out Your Righteousness upon Jerusalem, that she may honor You and bless You and proclaim Your Word.

• Praise be to You, El Roi: The God who sees! You see all, You know what is going on there. Thank You that nothing escapes Your notice. Praise be to the God who knows, who is omniscient. Blessings to You, who sees even the silent tears that fall from every heart.

A Hanukkah blessing for Jerusalem!
Father, Your Word proclaims that You are Light! Is it not Hanukkah? Is it not the time of year when we celebrate Your provision of Light?

1 John 1:5
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Father - Light up Jerusalem! Light her up with the eternal light of Your provision. Proclaim Your Word over her that she may celebrate as never before. Lift up every heart before Your throne of grace and establish Your presence in Jerusalem that the world may see that You are the one True and Living God! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Raise up praise to Your Name, for You promise to inhabit the praises of Your people, Israel!

Psalm 22: 3
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming. Amen and Amen!

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
Prayers of my heart
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

California wildfires...again a plea for help

California wildfires...again a plea for help

Please pray with me:
Please add your anonymous prayers at the end of this blog.

Heavenly Father,
Once again, California is facing devastation from wildfires. All that is in the earth is Yours. Our very lives. Yet the devastation is overwhelming.

In accordance with Your Word, I shall enter into Your gates with thanksgiving, and into Your courts with praise. I will bless Your Holy Name.

I thank You that You are a God who moves with purpose. Your purpose is focused on everlasting value. Thank You, that You are aware of every soul in California, both far and near the fires.

You are the God who cleanses and preserves, even though we cannot understand in the here and now. You are the God who brings healing...Thank You that You see the innermost needs of our lives.

Thank You that Your ways are not our ways. Thank You that we can trust You as we move through the destruction brought by these fires.

Your Word:

Psalm 24:1
The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Hebrews 12:27-29
27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Thank You that You see the desolation of hearts and souls, of lives, and that they matter to You.

For firefighters:
Father, may those in authority who make decisions, do so with the wisdom from above. Supernaturally, Grant them supernatural understanding and solutions that work.

Protect those fighting the fires. Especially those on the ground. May they protect each other, and may they have strength to continue to make progress against these fires. Strengthen their bodies and their minds. Father, if there is a time they should pull out - may they do so without hesitation. Protect them. Surround them and place Your hedge of protection around each individual. Give their families and friends fervent prayers during this time.

Father, surely these firefighters, these servants are concerned about their families. Keep their families safe. Families are concerned, constantly, for the safety of those directly fighting these fires. Satisfy their concerns that You are there. You are engaged. Protect them Father, please protect those that serve and protect their families.

For police, medical staff, those who receive the injured:
Father, these people are making life and death decisions, every moment. You are the God in the moment. Give these people decisive decision-making ability and decisive actions that save lives. I ask that the equipment needed to care for those coming through their facilities be available. I ask for ample medication, pain relief, bandages...beds, rooms, nurses, doctors...everything needed...may there be an ample supply.

For those who are suffering:
O Father, this is hard. First, I pray for those suffering physically. Please get them to facilities that can help them. You know each person who has been burned. You know the lives that have been changed forever. Bring people to serve them. Bring comfort through those that know You and can bring Your Peace into this situation. May Your Word rise to these situations. Yes, and even those with pets, who may have been lost or hurt. Please save their pets, livestock...Your creatures that bring us so much enjoyment.

I ask Your healing presence. Send an army of Your servants to walk with these people, not just now, but in the weeks, months and even years to come. Father, may those who call on Your Name, go to help. May they bond with those who are suffering and maintain contact, such that Your care and love is demonstrated in meaningful ways.

Father, we are tempted to turn away from You, yet You are our only hope. We are tempted to be angry at the devastation. Yet You are the only true way. May everyone directly affected by these fires be drawn close to You. May they cry out and know You have heard them and will answer them. Give people words to come to You with their grief and sorrow...and find grace to help in this dire time of need.

For recovery:
Is there recovery without You? Do You not bring good out of all things? Your Word says:

Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

So Father, I ask that through this, many people will turn to Your love and find grace to help them. I ask that many turn to Your saving grace through this horrendous experience. Please call these people to be "according to Your purpose." I include the firefighters, the medical staff, the police and other public servers, the residents— may they know that You are God.

Help us. Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
California Wildfires...a plea for help...the prayers of one sinner (October 2017)
Disaster Recovery Prayers
For Revival in the USA
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Light for darkness...exposing predators and pedophilia...the prayers of one sinner

Light for darkness...exposing predators and pedophilia...the prayers of one sinner

Please pray with me.

Heavenly Father,
You have promised in Your Word:

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

We are a sinful nation. We are heinous. Father, disgusting practices are widespread and tolerated. Many people have known about them—people who were in a position to bring change...and kept silent. Many others have suspected these shameful activities, and have not investigated. Many have not sought the truth...many have remained silent.

These are the sins that are abominable to You. You are omnipresent and You have seen every act: as women, children, and youth have been abused, degraded and even sodomized. Father, this darkness pervades our land. Help, LORD. Help us by opening the eyes of our hearts to see the perverse, decrepit condition of our land.

Father, will this be the tipping point to call this nation to repent? I ask it. Let every one of us take responsibility. Shed the light of Christ on this widespread wicked darkness. Have we not all sinned?

These notable people are being exposed. But what about those who have done likewise, but seem to be of little significance? What about them?

Bring our sins into the light. What about all those who have purchased silence through personal and corporate funding and even used our legal system to "make a deal" and buy their public image...at the sordid expense to the victim. God of justice, expose them!

1 John 1:5
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Shed Your light, Father. Because of the blood of Jesus, shed Your light, and let us see our repugnant wickedness...especially where children and youth have been victims. Open our hearts to see as You see. Show us, each one, how we have contributed. And may we fall to our knees.

How many abortions have occurred because of this darkness? You know.

Open our spirits to see the cost to the victims! May victims come forth! Strengthen them to speak out. Pour out Your compassion on them that they may be healed.

Father, may the love of Christ surround them through the lives of trusted friends and colleagues. Move us to pray and reach out. May the path to healing be brought to their lives that they may be washed clean in the blood of Christ.

Father, as we seem to have passed a tipping point, and as a frenzy of exposure comes forth, saturate us with reason and truth. Father, we would be no better off, if this were taken to the opposite extreme. May only truth be spoken. I ask that restraint be poured out on this matter. Where an innocent, and awkward incident occurred, may grace abound.

May women not use this situation as an excuse to wrongly accuse or retaliate. Pour out reason and self-control.

Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Father, we are all aghast. Yet, we are all guilty.

We point to these individuals who have been exposed. We are surprised. We are disappointed. We are saddened. We say, "This is despicable." Yet, we are ALL guilty! We have all helped to create this cultural of sexual sin and perversion.

Show each of us our part. Show us how we have contributed. Expose our wicked hearts to ourselves.

• The short, off-color comment...made without really thinking.
• The time we laughed at the off-color comment by someone else.
• What about the time we told "little jokes that berated women?
• What about the "dumb blond" jokes...that we thought were harmless, clever, and funny?
• What about the times we were aghast and didn't know what to do at a comment...so we laughed...and did nothing?
• What about the times we heard news clips, showed disgust for the perpetrators, and didn't pray for the ones who were victims?
• What about the many times we were simply thoughtless and moved on in our lives, numb to the situation?

You were there. You wept. We are ALL guilty. I am guilty.

Remind us all of the times when we saw and heard newscasts, and were dismissive when sexual impropriety and perversion were brought to our attention. Every one of those moments provided an opportunity to pray for the victim, the predator, and for our nation. I could have prayed, but I did not.

Help us. Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For Revival in the USA
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/