Election 2020: A great dichotomy and The God who pursues

I see a dichotomy:

We see that on the one side, people are in the midst of a great movement to overturn our government at any cost. “Do you want Vice President Biden in the White House at any cost? Does it matter if there is cheating and stealing - just so long as he gets in there?”

and on the other hand…

We see the church. Many simply do not want to go to battle. They don’t see the battle! They aren’t convinced there is one! This is a double whammy! Father - please do not count this against them! They only know the lies that the media has put before them! They do not have the truth about the election - so why would they want to enter the turmoil?

There are those who know there is more to this situation. They seem indifferent, unwilling to go to battle. Are they tired? Exhausted? Weak? It is too much bother? Forgive them. Yet Truth is Truth is Christ.

The intimidation in Wayne County, MI is a remarkable example. This is public information. The voting officials there were harassed, bullied, called names, threatened, facing a MOB on zoom - until they caved. Your people are without excuse...

…as bullying and harassment is being use to force the election…

Many in Your church say…”I just think he should concede and let’s get a smooth transition in place.”

Father, I come before You on this matter…with my comrades in arms.

We are crushed as we watch what is happening. We take heart because You are a God of Justice. I am so disappointed when I hear Your Church - (mine too!), wanting to roll over and just have it nice. When did You ask us to roll over?

They don’t need any armor because they have no intention of going to battle! Not for justice, not for righteousness, not for the murder of babies, nor the definition of marriage, nor for the youngsters who will face gender reassignment therapy, not for the right to worship and live our faith… so many want to acquiesce …to roll over and go back to bed. I am so sorry. I come to You carrying this burden of my brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastors are hiding. Many are silent.

Raise the voices of those who are willing to stand. Amplify those willing to give the battle cry! Wake up Your Army. O Jehovah Sabaoth! Rise up, raise up Your army! Awaken the armor bearers - Your pastors, and the armor wearers! Your church. Prepare for battle! Sound the alarm. The battle rages in our back yards, it permeates our homes through our televisions, our phones…every place where the media pour out their vile and disgusting lies. …and some of us are sidestepping so we don’t get our shoes dirty! Forgive us! O merciful God, forgive us. I cry out to You to align our thinking with Your Word!

Where in Your Word are we to stand down? Are we to stand for that which is right? Did You not give us the breastplate of righteousness…hard won by the blood of Christ? …do we put the armor under our beds, or in our closets? … packed away in the attic?... because this is hard? Because the battle is messy? Because family members might reject us? Because if we speak truth we will be hated? Are we cowards? Father, have mercy…I am as guilty as the next person. You have told us:

Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”

How do we do this?!? I am outraged? …and I don’t know how to speak to those who are deranged. I don’t know how to encourage those who want to sit and watch the battle with their armor strewn on the ground next to their chaise lounge. Call us O God.

Did You not pursue Jonah? You did! Your love for him and Your care for the people of Nineveh - caused You to pursue and pursue and pursue - unrelentingly until he needed three days in the dark stench where he could think. Pursue us O God! Pursue this nation that has run from You. Have mercy that we not need to go into the dark stench caused by our running from the work that You have laid before us.

Pour out Your compassion on us…Your love for these people - both the intimidators and those who want to avoid the battle. Please raise up Your army! The embarrassment is beyond what I can bear. We can come before You in prayer. Surely we can do that much! The enemy hates us when we do. It bring his attacks - which is why our armor can extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the enemy.

Engage us! Entice us! Encourage us! May we LOVE the sound of the enemies darts as they fizzle before us without harming us. Encourage us to rise us up. Give those of us words that do not criticize, do not put down, but raise up. Place us before Your throne to petition You to win this battle. May we be prayer warriors! That’s how we can be harmless as doves! - before Your throne! Adamant! Unrelentingly petitioning You on behalf of our wayward brothers and sisters, and on behalf of the lost in this nation. Have mercy on them. Bring Your light to the darkness.

Does the battle really belong to the Lord? Are You there? Will You take this battle? I ask it! We can be wise as serpents by petitioning You day and night to rise up. Who defeated the Amalekites? You did! Who brought salvation to Nineveh? YOU did! Who defeated the enemy for all time on the cross? YOU did! Oh thank You God of heaven.

In the words of Jonah, I praise You and give thanks.

(From Jonah 2: 2-9) I cry to You, O God, by reason of mine affliction, and You hear my cry; Out of the belly of hell I cry ...and thou heardest my voice. You have cast us into the deep, in the midst of the seas of sin and darkness; And the floods compass us about…all thy billows and thy waves pass over us.

I say, we are cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple. Though the waters compass me about, even to the soul: though the depth closes round about us, though the weeds wrapped about our head. though we go down to the bottoms of the mountains; though the earth with her bars was about us for ever:

Yet hast thou brought up our lives from corruption, O LORD my God. though our souls faint within us, we remember the LORD: Our prayers came unto thee, into thine holy temple. They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. But we will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving;

We will pay that that which we have vowed - be obedient to You and show our love for you through obedience. Truly salvation is of the LORD.

I come, I bring this nation and Your church here. The battle belongs to You O God. You are our salvation.

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/

A prayer for children separated from their parents at the border...the prayers of my heart

***A prayer for children separated from their parents at the border...the prayers of my heart

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

REVERENCE:
You, O God bring children into this world. They are Your heritage and we are admonished to treat them accordingly. Children are Your delight and You are not deaf to their cries.

When the disciples tried to prevent children from coming to You, You would not stand for it.

Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw [it], he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Children are dear to You. You see all that happens to every one of them—no exceptions.

RESPONSE:
So let us beware of mistreating children, these vulnerable beings that are at our mercy! Father, we are thinking with our minds and not with our spirit. Your Word teaches us differently, but we are not listening with our spirits.

REQUESTS:
For those who pray and those who influence:

• Speak into our minds. Calm our thinking that we may be quiet and hear Your voice.
• Open the eyes of our hearts to see with Your eyes and see the needs of these children.
• Speak to our spirits, and give us a spirit of willing obedience.
• Open our ears that we hear these voices and take ownership of the fear and harm that we are bringing on these children.

For the children:

• Father, give them peace of mind in the midst of these circumstances.
• Give them extra patience and may the older ones set a good example with the younger ones.
• For those who work with them, give them reassuring words that are true.
• Strengthen them and help them to be obedient, that it goes well for them.
• Speed the processes that would allow them to be reunited with their parents.

For the mothers and fathers:

• Father, I ask You give these parents constant prayers for their children, prayers that delight You.
• Fill them with Your assurance that You hear their prayers and You are protecting their children.
• May they gather in groups to pray together and petition Your mercy to end this situation.
• Protect these parents from guilt. Help them to hold strong and steady.

For the decision makers:

• Father, give them vision of a better way...one that can be quickly implemented.
• Order the words that can be received and prepare the hearers to receive them.
• Put processes in place to quickly unite parents with children.

READINESS:
Ready us to move quickly on this matter.

• Father, You know chain of command. Establish what is needed to implement the solution.
• Make those in the process swift to respond and effective in their actions.
• Protect the solution to bring the credit to You that we may rejoice in the efficacy of this initiative.

...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 President Trump and Congress for immigration and DACA...the prayers of one sinner

***A prayer for President Trump and Congress for immigration and DACA...the prayers of one sinner Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Mark 12:29-31
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

REVERENCE & RESPONSE
You are the Lord our God. You are One: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
      There is no other. Praise be to Your Name.

You are the One, True, and Living God.
      There is no other. You alone, are worthy to be praised.

I bow down before You, and proclaim Your Righteousness.
      ..for there is no other appropriate response. (Selah)

You are all knowing, all powerful, and omnipresent. You are the solution.
      Where else are there answers? Nowhere...so I come to You.

REQUESTS:

• Only You can see all the complexities involved with our immigration.


• Only through Your wisdom can answers be forthcoming.


• Only in You, can corruption and self-interests be dimmed.


• Only You can see the long-term ramifications on this matter.


• Only You can find answers that are full of compassion for mothers, children, and dreamers.

You and You alone can help us.
There is none other and I ask for Your help.

• You are the God of unity. I ask for Your insights and for unity between President Trump and Congress.


• Only Your Spirit can break through the divisive work of the enemy of Truth and self-interests.


• Only in You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, can unity be found.


• Only You can see the future end of the actions taken now.


• Only You love all the people involved and can bring forth an answer that works for all.

READINESS:
Ready us. Everyone has a part in this. Invigorate our spirits to do our part.

Father, this is bigger than the southern wall. It's about the concept of how we, here in America, will treat our neighbors...all of them.       Help Lord. We cannot do this of our own strength...strengthen us for Your solution.

• Open our eyes to see Your solution, to know it is right, and to move on it.


• Direct our ears to choose wisely what we hear and how we respond.


• Quiet our speech. Silence those who bring roadblocks through their words.


• Invigorate our hearts and our will that we spring into action, annointed by Your Spirit.

REJOICING:
Father, unite us that YOU rejoice in our choices.
May Your pleasure in us, cause great rejoicing within us.

...so that, on this matter, we 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/

Suicide and the right to life... ...the prayers of one sinner

***Suicide and the right to life...the prayers of one sinner

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Psalm 100:3
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

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

REVERENCE:
You are God. All that is here on this earth is Yours. It belongs to You! You created the earth and all that is therein. You created us. You gave us free will. You have brought us forth. You have nurtured us, You have looked after us.

You have guided and led us through the prophets and Your Word. You have given us Your law...not to confine us, but to protect us...mostly from ourselves and the decisions that we make.

Thank You.

RESPONSE:
You have created us, yet, You have placed boundaries on Yourself, with regard to our free will...allowing us to make choices that affect our lives, those around us, and the earth itself. Thank You.

You have not meddled in our affairs...even when we have defied You; harmed ourselves and others, and take the lives that are Your inheritance.

You have withheld Your anger and poured out Your grace and mercy, so that we could see the results of our decisions and learn from our mistakes.

Yet, we have not done so. We have not learned from our mistakes. We blame You instead and turn to our own ways.

When the results of our decisions have proven harmful and deadly, we have not taken advantage of Your grace and mercy.

We have not returned to You. Instead, we have turned away from You.
Have mercy O God. We are blind, deaf and stupid sheep.

We need You.

REQUESTS:
There are those who take their lives. The suicide rate is climbing. Our youth are killing themselves, especially young girls. Our youth are killing others— school massacres have put fear in the minds of students and parents alike.

We take lives...our own and the lives of others. These lives belong to You. We steal from You. Have mercy on us. Help us Lord, to see truthfully.

Abortion is still rampant. We are self-centered and we do not want to take responsibility for our actions. Have mercy on us and help us Lord. Open our spiritual eyes to see clearly and truthfully.

We are so far from Your guidance that we are lost in the muck and mire of our own contradictions:

• We feel badly when people commit suicide. We even say, "What a waste."...yet we continue to affirm abortion.


• We celebrate "Free choice"...free for whom?


• We believe people should have the right to take their own life and we call it "dying with dignity." ...we do not believe that suffering can have value.


• We allow Planned Parenthood to continue aborting babies and spend millions of dollars to preserve both human sperm and eggs?


• When famous people commit suicide, we ask if there were "indications that they were struggling," yet we ignore the struggle of pregnant women who are deciding the fate of the unborn.

We refuse to believe that:

• You are the Author of Life.


• Life, lives and people, belong to You.


• You have provided a way to intimately know and understand You.


• You want to pour out Your goodness and health on us.


• You are Truth. ...making up our own version of it brings harm...even death.

READINESS:
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Thank You for Your provision.

• Give us a stealthy vision on how to proceed.


• Ready us to reach out in the Name of Jesus Christ and with His consummate love.


• Equip us to move forward with the glorious words of life! Life in Christ!


• Grant us an eager spirit to put on the whole armor of God that You have provided for this battle.


• Open our eyes to see that YOU will win the battle, if we will go out! Thank You!


• Confirm to us that Your Word is Truth and it is Your will that we stand firm for Christ, and in His sacrificial love.

REJOICING:
Establish Your Spirit with us that we go about Your Way, rejoicing in our trials and troubles, because Jesus is coming soon.

...and in that day of His coming, may we be found faithful.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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Intercessors For America offers a variety of helpful resources to pray about pro-life issues: 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 saltiness...for the Church to occupy ...the prayers of one sinner

***A prayer for saltiness...for the Church to occupy ...the prayers of one sinner Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Luke 19:1-13
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them,

Occupy till I come.

REVERENCE and RESPONSE:*
The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. (Psalm 24:1)

Lord Jesus, You came to seek and to save...even me.

Was I not like a grain of sand, floating endlessly and mindlessly in the murky ocean of sin and shame?

Truly, I was without significance, indistinguishable from billions of other microbes, floating aimlessly, unconscious of purpose, devoid of meaning; so blinded by self-seeking satisfaction through self-indulgence.

How did You find me? Why did You want me?

Washed up on the beach of slime and debris...a speck amidst miles of slime...

How did You find me?
Why did You seek me?

I shall never understand.

Thank you dearest Savior, blessed Lord.

How can I say "No...how can I keep anything from You."
I bend my knee to You. Your will and not mine. You who have saved me.

You created me and then You bought me back. I am Yours...twice. Thank You.

You are my Savior and Redeemer. You stand before the Throne of Grace and judgement as my constant Advocate (1 John 2). Thank You.

All that we know, see, hear, smell, touch, and taste...it all belongs to You. You have given it for our enjoyment.

Thank You for the wonder that exists right before us. Your handiwork is so vivid that it cannot be missed. You have given us our senses that we may experience Your presence through creation and not doubt that You are God.

Praise be to Your Name.

REQUESTS:

• You have asked Your Church to be salt on the earth. I want to be salt. Make me a sweet savor to those around me.


• There are those who are isolated and desolate. They need encouragement. Give me the words that minister grace and uplift.


• There is so much anger. Grant me kind words, delivered softly.


• There is so much evil in the world. Show me how to overcome evil with good...Your good.


• There is hatred and discontent. Help me to show fullness in Christ.

READINESS & REJOICING:
Ready me, O Lord. Only YOU are able. Pour out Your grace through me and make it sticky!

... that I may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

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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/

*Strategic Renewaloffers many prayer and resources for personal development. This prayer is from their guide on Worship Based Prayer.

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/

Prayer against complaining ... praying for the "good report"

***Prayer against complaining
          ...and praying for the "good report"

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Your Word:

Philippians 2:14-16
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life;

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

REVERENCE:
You, Jesus Christ are the Way, the Truth and the Life; You lead us to the Father and before the throne of grace where we find help in time of need.

You are the God of justice. You define honesty and have declared that all men are liars. You know O God.

You purity is beyond what we can imagine. You shine. You are lovely and all good things come from You.

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Your virtues are boundless, more than we can comprehend.

RESPONSE:
Let praise burst forth from our full beings to contemplate and enjoy Your beauty. Establish Your light in us and let it shine before men to Your good pleasure.

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Father, what a turnaround this would be for the United States and in our daily lives.

Forgive us for the times, each day, when we grumble.
We grumble about everything from our President to our neighbor.
We gravitate towards the negative and complain at every step.
We are focused on our needs and defy anything that gets in our way to achieve them.
Forgive us.

Forgive us when we are in traffic, and the person in front is slow.
Forgive us when we are in the store and can't find what we need.
Forgive us when we are home and the house needs attention.
Forgive us, especially when we are with others and they don't seem to understand that our needs are more important than their needs.
Forgive us.

REQUESTS:

• Motivate us to turn our attention to the needs of others and the work You are doing.
• Generate a desire to uplift others and edify them in our daily conversations.
• Help us to release to You the serving of justice.
• Give us discernment on how to respond in a productive manner, when change is needed.
• Especially, equip us to turn our murmurings and complaints into prayers for those who haven't conformed to our needs.

READINESS:
Father, what a change there would be in every life if we ceased our murmurings and complaining. Our personal lives would be better. Our families would be happier. Our physical bodies would be healthier.

Saturate us with Your goodness. You, who anoint our heads with oil so that our cup runneth over...pour out Your oil of blessing and establish our hearts as satisfied with You.

REJOICING:
You are the God of consummate goodness. You touch us when we aren't looking. You bless when we don't notice.

Hallelujah to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Let us go our way rejoicing in the LORD our God, who knows us by name...

... that we 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 about pro-life issues: 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/