A plea for help with the U.S. wildfires.

***A plea for help with the U.S. wildfires.

  Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

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

REVERENCE:
Father in heaven, all is Yours and though we try to control what is Yours, at times like this, we cannot deny that the earth is Yours. Your ways are not our ways, Your thoughts are not our thoughts.

You are the Creator of the Heavens and the earth. There is no other response but to submit to You. You are able to stop this devastation. You are able to save lives. Yet, You have chosen not to stop these wildfires from the devastation of property, livelihood, and the very lives of some.

Although I do not understand, I bow before You and I believe Your Word, that You are a God of grace and wisdom. Your mercy is everlasting.

I kneel before You and put my trust in Your eternal wisdom, which is for our good...that we may know that You are the Lord.

RESPONSE:
Eternal Father, strong to save, have mercy on us. Glory and honor belong to You alone. May our hearts rise up before Your throne of grace and mercy and may we appeal to You, the Sovereign Lord.

You know, O God, the tears from this devastation. You know the loss of personal history as homes burn to the ground. In this time of dire circumstance for so many people, teach us how to think and guide us that we not go our separate ways, or be tempted to think You don't care.

REQUESTS:
Father, there is so much at stake. I appeal to You in the midst of this disaster.

• For families that are losing so much: please take them under Your wing. You know their thoughts and their tears. Comfort them and guide their thinking with regard to priorities. May they stand strong and seek You diligently. Please protect them from anger at You
• For the Firefighters: Please place Your protection around the fire fighters. Give them strength beyond their physical ability and wisdom to know when to retreat. You alone see the bigger picture, give those who are managing the strategy an understanding and direction that will save lives.
• Bring help: Raise up Your church, the Body of Christ, to take action and help in ways that are meaningful and that make a difference. Father, may we not be passive in our support. Move us to action, not just in the present, but in the future, when rebuilding will be so hard.
• For favorable weather: Lord God of Creation, please grant favorable weather. Direct Your wind and Your rain to assist the efforts. Father, I ask for predictability of these elements so that those who play, may do so effectively. May their efforts and Yours work in tandem.
• Father have mercy on all the lives that are at stake, people, animals, pets, livestock, and the wild animals that roam freely.
• Comfort those in their loss. Uphold those who are devastated. Have mercy.
• Above all, Father, bring glory to Yourself, to Jesus Christ, and to Your Holy Spirit. As we come out of this, may we know that You are real, trustworthy, and that Your heart is always and undeniably for our good.

...so that, on this matter, we may be faithful in the day of His coming.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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Intercessors For America offers a variety of helpful resources to pray for our nation: daily devotionals, prayer bookmarks, and special reports.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
For the Sanctity of Life
Disaster Recovery Prayers
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 the Intercessors for America newsletter. Learn more and consider joining this incredible organization, that is committed to praying for America.

For assistance in understanding God's Word, consider the Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcasts. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance to pray for our nation, please 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 Tornado Victims and Communities in Iowa

***A Prayer for Tornado Victims and Communities in Iowa

  Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
     From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
     who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved;
     he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
     will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
     the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
     nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil;
     he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep
     your going out and your coming in
     from this time forth and forevermore.

REVERENCE:
The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. (Psalm 24:1)
You alone O God control the weather. You konw the disaster that come upon Iowa and the communities there.

You know the people who have been in terror through the tornadoes that have landed. You know the fears that each person has experienced, for those they love and for themselves. There is nothing that escapes You. Thank You.

You speak and even the weather listens; we know this from Your Word (Mark 4:35-41). You also see the devastation that has resulted from these storms. You know the loss of life, the loss of security, the loss of confidence in our ability to manage our lives.

You know, O God, out Father. Nothing escapes Your knowledge.

RESPONSE:
We see the devatsation. We see and hear the horror of people in the videos and through the weather reporting. We can only ask, "Why would a loving God allow this to happen?...since He need only speak and change the reality?"

Father, this is too much for us. Many are tempted to say; and many will say, "There cannot be a loving God who is interested in us." Yet, Your Word stands strong in times of trouble.

Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Thank You that, although we do not understand, You assure us that there is purpose, there is value, and that we can trust You as we move forward. We claim your promise:

REQUESTS:
Father, I ask Your comfort upon those who have experienced this time of insecurity.

I claim Psalm 46:1 for these people who are in distress. Father, send those who can help.

May we be reminded to cling to You through this time and I ask that You build a testimony of Your care and love for those in this situation—a testimony that undeniably proclaims that You are there and Your love has not been taken away.

As these weather disasters pile up, may those who can help, not turn a deaf ear. Call them. Father, place a burden on the heart of this nation to help those who have lost so much; to come alongside.

Father, may we realize that we cannot control our world or even our lives, and may we turn to You and find hope for our future and confidence that You are able to guide us; and that You want to bless us—if we will simply invite You to do so.

Father, You are the Lord. May Your testimony come forth in many ways as people move through this time of immediate need, that they may proclaim that You are the Lord. And from this time, may rejoicing rise up and awe those around them.

Father, might these incidents be opportunity to build up the faith of those involved to know how to honorably handle the next situation.

2 Timothy 3:1
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Equip us to be ready for our future. Let us walk by Your Spirit
...so that, on this matter, we may be faithful in the day of His coming.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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Intercessors For America offers a variety of helpful resources to pray for our nation: daily devotionals, prayer bookmarks, and special reports.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
For the Sanctity of Life
Disaster Recovery Prayers
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 the Intercessors for America newsletter. Learn more and consider joining this incredible organization, that is committed to praying for America.

For assistance in understanding God's Word, consider the Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcasts. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

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

How every Christian should pray for President Trump, SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade, LGBTQ, Immigration ...the prayers of my heart

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Matthew 7:1-3
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

1 Timothy 2:1-2, 4
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; ...Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

REVERENCE:
You are God. There is none like You.

Although You and Your Name have been defamed, maligned, and rejected, Your love for us has never wavered.

Even when we have taken Your Name in vain, spoken falsely of You, Your Word, and Your Son, Jesus Christ...You have been patient, gracious, and merciful.

When we redefined the foundational principles that You put in place to protect us, You have remained patient and have not unleashed Your anger and judgement on this nation.

When we instituted laws to legalize the very acts that You have defined as abominable, we, Your Church, has hidden. Yet, You have not abandoned us.

RESPONSE:
Forgive me when I have judged people in my path...exalting myself as "better than they." Forgive me. Forgive us.

Father, forgive me when I have estranged those who are different that I am and held disdain for them in my heart....for this is not Your way. Forgive me. Forgive us.

Father, this nation has indulged the physical blessings and prosperity and denied that it came from You. And then we have turned around and pampered ourselves with lavish gifts as we neglected those in need, ignored their emotional pain, and shunned them when they have called for help. Forgive me. Forgive us.

REQUESTS:
Open my eyes and fill my heart with discernment to see that every person I have judged is someone You value and died for. You love and value them as much as You love and value me.

Help me to humble myself and to seek You on this matter. I ask for ways to attend to their inner cries and emotional and spiritual sufficiency, as well as their physical needs.

Give me courage to reach out in a way that is gentle and loving. Guide me in my behavior so that I may genuinely receive them just as they are... just as You have done to me—time and time again.

Fill me with compassion, words that build trust, and the means to help in meaningful ways. Help me to replicate the love of Jesus Christ to touch these people, whom You love so deeply.

Grant me prayers for our leaders in national, state, and civic government...prayers that bless You and that cause You to help us all align to Your sovereign will.

READINESS:
Build up a courageous spirit within me to reach out. Provide opportunity to serve them as if You were here and serving them. Make me an instrument: Make me an instrument:

Prayer of St Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.


O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.

Read more:

...so that, on this matter, I may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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Intercessors For America offers a variety of helpful resources to pray for our nation: daily devotionals, prayer bookmarks, and special reports.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
For the Sanctity of Life
Disaster Recovery Prayers
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 the Intercessors for America newsletter. Learn more and consider joining this incredible organization, that is committed to praying for America.

For assistance in understanding God's Word, consider the Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcasts. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance to pray for our nation, please 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 President Trump... ... and the SCOTUS Confirmation Process... ...the prayers of my heart

***A Prayer for President Trump...
     ... and the SCOTUS Confirmation Process...
          ...the prayers of my heart

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said unto Samuel, "Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

REVERENCE & RESPONSE:
You alone are God. You choose the leaders of a nation and it is beyond our understanding. May we rest in Your choices.

Your Word is living and dynamic. It never fails and it does not return void.

Isaiah 55:11
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.

May we beseech You for change in this nation—change to align our laws and our thinking with Your Holy Word. And may we trust in Your choices and in Your ultimate will that we worship You in spirit and in truth.

REQUESTS:
For residents in the United States:

• Quiet our hearts to seek Your ways and relinquish our need to control others.
• Grant us quiet time with Your Word and time to diligently seek You on this matter.
• Open the eyes of our understanding to align our hearts and minds with Your will and Your Word.
• Unite us with Your will that we may return from our own desires and seek You diligently.

For President Trump:

• Grant him the ability to see as You see.
• Grant him discernment and judgement that is from above. (James 3:17)
• Touch his heart and spirit to align with Your heart and spirit.
• Give him a desire to seek Your will and align himself with it.
• By Your Spirit, may he be judicious in hi communication.
• By Your Spirit, may he desire only Your will for the Unites States.

For the confirmation process:

• May this process have a unifying effect to those who seek Your will.
• May those involved know in their spirit what You desire and choose to be obedient.
• Grant these people civil communication in both written and spoken word.
• Quiet the powers that seek break-up of this nation as "One Nation Under God."
• Send confirmation to those who vote on the direction they are to take.

I ask all of this...so that, on this matter, the United States may seek You and that we may be faithful in the day of His coming.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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Intercessors For America offers a variety of helpful resources to pray for our nation: daily devotionals, prayer bookmarks, and special reports.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
For the Sanctity of Life
Disaster Recovery Prayers
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 the Intercessors for America newsletter. Learn more and consider joining this incredible organization, that is committed to praying for America.

For assistance in understanding God's Word, consider the Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcasts. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

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