A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR THE WEARY NATIONAL INTERCESSOR
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A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR THE WEARY NATIONAL INTERCESSOR
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In the midst of this political season and climate, in the midst of waiting breathlessly for the truth of this election and all its gory details to be brought into the light, in the midst of waiting for the next COVID-19 announcement—we must cling to our anchor in the storm. Instead of allowing fear to overtake us, let us hold fast to the One who is sure, to the one who has created allowance for our uncertainties to mount… Then, as we catch our breath, and pivot towards Him, we are reminded that our foundation is on the Rock! HE is the One who spoke the world into being…and can certainly turn each of these situations into ones where His fingerprints touch every surface and truth and justice reign!
Have you lost your HOPE? When we are wavering in our emotions, let us turn to the One whose name is above all other names… In the midst of our anxious thoughts threatening to overtake us in the dark of the night, press into the One who spoke to the storm. He spoke “Peace, be still” to the storm and He speaks peace to your quavering hearts. The Lord Almighty will be triumphant! We must await the One who placed each star so specifically in the sky. His purposes and plans WILL prevail. “Impossible” is NOT in His vocabulary!
There is a purpose and a plan in the wait. We must be steadfast, unwavering, and fully confident in the One. The God who is not slow in answering as we perceive slowness, but right on time (think of Lazarus).
Prayer points:
- As we pray for the truth of these elections to be unveiled, let us pray for Him to do immeasurably more than all we could ask for or imagine.
- Pray for His glory to overtake the Church in this outcome. Pray for the Church to rise up in a unified fashion, a unity that cannot be explained in human terms.
- Pray for those who are still blind in the church, who believe “we” are the ones who are fanatical, blind, or ignorant. Pray for the veil to be peeled back so that as ONE we might remember where our true citizenship lies and therefore how our lives need to align.
Lord, we pray that as the truth comes tumbling out piece by piece, that the mainstream media will no longer stay silent about the corruption being uncovered. We pray that those in the church who have been blind would pause, step back, and listen to YOU, Lord, in the midst of this political mayhem… Let us each hear what YOU have to say.
THIS is not our home. We are but sojourners on our way to the promised land. In the interim, our job is to infiltrate, infect, and intoxicate all those who come near – with His presence. Where we might not always have room to speak to the reason for the hope that we have, may our actions and words constantly point to the reality that we are SET APART and different from those around us. May we be people who are filled with peace, joy, and assurance in this time and season.
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Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope! (Rom 15:13 TPT)
As we prepare for this Christmas season, let us be reminded that our “impossible” God already knew THE WAY when sin first entered the world.
- He convinced a man to build an ark (picture that – a vessel that was the length of 1 ½ football fields and 7 stories high) with no rain nor water for miles.
- He parted the Red Sea to make a way for the entire Israelite population to escape their oppressors (imagine 2-3 million people crossing a stretch of DRY LAND possibly 8 miles in width).
- He had a man swallowed in the belly of fish for three days – to make a point.
- He caused a virgin to conceive a son and allowed the Son of God to enter this world as a baby.
- This same God allowed His Son to be ridiculed, spat upon, and crucified, in order to carry the full weight of our SIN. Then God did the ultimate—when His Son emerged from His earthly tomb fully ALIVE three days later! The Resurrection points to the mighty God we serve!
When fear or anxiety threaten your peace, step back to the simplicity of who our God is. Turn off the media, listen to worship, read the Word, and get in His presence. That will do more for you and your ability to stand than seeking more knowledge or understanding of the present situation. Settle in for the peace and the assurance of knowing the One who is all-knowing and calls you by name.
He is in the wait. No matter how this all goes, He is still on the throne and working things for His Glory and renown!
Our confidence, our hope, our assurance… lies in ONE NAME. JESUS! HE is the reason for the season! Lift high His name today!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV)
Author Suni Piper is a prophetic intercessor who blogs at A Surrendered Life. (Photo Credit: Unsplash.)
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Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for reminding me of our hope in God & Jesus. I will be praying. Thank you
Reading familiar Bible truths and being reminded that we serve an unchanging faithful God is comforting. He is not surprised by anything that is going on.
Thank you, Suni.
I needed that. It spoke to my spirit.
Roman’s 15:13 encouraged me the most
The paragraph near the end addressing when fear and anxiety threaten your peace is encouraging. The day after Thanksgiving one of our grandsons was tragically killed in a vehicle accident and his mother, our daughter, and all the family are grieving. He was only 18.
KW
My heart is breaking fo you. I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your grandson.
Although there are no words to comfort this kind of pain, know that I am praying for you, your daughter, and all those around you that are grieving.
May the peace of our Lord Jesus wash over each one of you.
Dear K W,
May God send you, your daughter and all the family his Holy Spirit Comforter. You have my deepest sympathy.
Thank you for all these reminders – especially, In the interim, our job is to infiltrate, infect, and intoxicate all those who come near – with His presence.
The fact that everyone is concerned about the COVID virus and how to stop it. The Holy Spirit cannot be stopped. When we share the love of Jesus, no mask or social distancing can stop the power of God. I pray Lord that unlike our invisible enemy, the power of God will be visible all around us. People will see your love for them which cannot be denied. We pray for revival among your people and that people who don’t know you will desire this move of God for themselves.
Thank you for this assuring article. We are more than conquerors in Him, who is able to do far above all that we can ask or even think.
Blessings from Australia. We’re praying for you and your country!!
Max
God is our Rock of Ages Past and our Hope of days to come.
It was good to be reminded of great things He has done in the past, as this is a great encouragement to continue praying that He will intervene in this current crisis.
This is my note to our President:
Merry Christmas my President and First Lady!
Does God want us to divide His land, Israel. Seems every time there is a very difficult challenge to our nation, it is when His land was divided by us. Please know the boundaries Israel is to have (by His Words) and no other must occupy otherwise God Himself fights anyone or dominion trying to do so.
Please know I love you my President and First Lady. May God guide, protect, and provide all you need toward obedience to Him. All blessings, Roseann Davis
The Word Surrender and spread the good Shepherd and the message of salvation to everyone and bring in souls into GODS Kingdom.
Father, What is the Spirit of an election, but Your call to be chosen vessels of Your Spirit. Chosen to share. Share what? This Spirit of Truth and Grace. What is Grace, but Strength, ability, and Power to live as visible expressions of You- Our Invisible God! What is Truth? He is The Person Jesus Our Christ! Father we agree with You, confessing Jesus as Our Elected Savior! Thank You we shall see His Grace and Truth Shine through our Nation. God Elect our officials at every level of Authority from President to Moms and Dads! Bless America! God Bless our world to receive and believe and become Sons and Daughters of Living God! Every nation, every language, kindred, every tribe ! Make our praise to You Loud! Amen
ALL OF IT!!!
This was so good all the way through. Thank you! Thinking of Gods timing and you mentioning Lazarus makes His timing on this election stand out. He is never late. I pray He will be glorified greatly in this election. I pray for justice and a revival to come. That those that have strayed away from Him will return praising Him for His faithful.
Merry Christmas to all
Thank you! Still praying daily for revival!
A very encouraging word. Jesus is our hope!
Thank you Suni, the whole message is absolutely beautiful. Such encouragement. Merry Christmas 🎄 to everyone ❤. Our Father’s got this. Amen.
Well said Suni!
YES… AMEN…
HALLELUJAH!
Come, LORD JESUS!
Gal 6:9 Don’t grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap the harvest. Are you ready? Lord we are ready for the harvest of years of prayers, and souls. In Jesus Name Amen
If you want to be encouraged this Christmas–this letter is a great start. Follow it by watching “The Star of Bethlehem” movie on Amazon by Frederick Larson. By the end you will be in tears as you reflect on the fact God is the Creator and that He has everything covered! Reading these comments, I once again see that women seem to grasp the power of God more than men. I thank God for all you Godly women!
That is such a wonderful movie/ documentary!!!
AMEN.
I posted this in response to another of today’s articles as it is fitting to these times and this psalm brings me encouragement. I’ve been “stuck” in Psalm 33 for a few days now. Let us rejoice for He is with us and watches over all, He is aware and “able”, our hope is in Him!
Psalm 33
1 Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;
it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
2 Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre;
make music for him on the ten-stringed harp.
3 Sing a new song of praise to him;
play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.
4 For the word of the Lord holds true,
and we can trust everything he does.
5 He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
6 The Lord merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
7 He assigned the sea its boundaries
and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs.
8 Let the whole world fear the Lord,
and let everyone stand in awe of him.
9 For when he spoke, the world began!
It appeared at his command.
10 The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations
and thwarts all their schemes.
11 But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever;
his intentions can never be shaken.
12 What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,
whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.
13 The Lord looks down from heaven
and sees the whole human race.
14 From his throne he observes
all who live on the earth.
15 He made their hearts,
so he understands everything they do.
16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king,
nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.
17 Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory—
for all its strength, it cannot save you.
18 But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love.
19 He rescues them from death
and keeps them alive in times of famine.
20 We put our hope in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
22 Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.
Lovely chosen scriptures. Very edifying. Thank you
Praise the Lord for He is almighty, full of love, truth and power!!! Thank you for this wonderful Word!
Let us stand in our faith, not by sight!
Listen to “God Is In Control” by Twila Paris for even more encouragement!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-H9JHdsn-EQ
Here are the lyrics:
“This is no time for fear
This is a time for faith and determination
Don’t lose the vision here
Carried away by emotion
Hold on to all that you hide in your heart
There is one thing that has always been true
It holds the world together
CHORUS:
God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him, we know
God is in control, oh God is in control
History marches on
There is a bottom line drawn across the ages
Culture can make its plan
Oh, but the line never changes
No matter how the deception may fly
There is one thing that has always been true
It will be true forever
God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him, we know
God is in control, oh God is in control
BRIDGE:
He has never let you down
Why start to worry now?
He is still the Lord of all we see
And He is still the loving Father
Watching over you and me
Watching over you,watching over me
Watching over everything
Watching over you,watching over me
Every little sparrow, every little thing
Every little thing, oh!
God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him, we know
God is in control, oh God is in control
Oh God is in control! oh God is in control!”
Another great, comforting song by her, “Peace, Be Still”:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=peace+be+still+twila+paris+video&t=h_&iar=videos&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DAg2z0B-f_sw
Lyrics:
“There is an ocean surrounding me
Mostly the water is calm
Just enough breeze to keep me sailing
I feel safe and warm
Angry winds blow suddenly
How this world can threaten me
Then the Master speaks with sure authority-
Chorus
Peace, be still, Peace, be still
Peace, be still to the wind and the waves
Peace, be still, Peace, be still
Peace, be still- and the ocean obeys
There is an ocean inside my heart
Mostly the water is calm
Just enough breeze to keep me sailing
I feel safe and warm
Angry winds blow suddenly
I become a churning sea
Then I hear a quiet voice–He says to me:
Repeat Chorus
Angry winds blow suddenly
I become a churning sea
Then I hear a quiet voice–He says to me:
Repeat Chorus”
We need to reflect God’s grace/mercy over this year…look for it! Draw near to God/He draws near to us. Our media must be the TRUTH of God!s Word. Then &only then CAN THE THRILL OF HOPE, A WEARY WORLD REJOICES! O, HOLY NIGHT!
Truely with all of the evil exposed. We see more how much grace abounds. Thank You Heavenly Father. In Jesus name amen.
Romans 15:13 has become a go-to verse for years, and I appreciate especially the phrases in this Passion translation. Thank you for this wonderful encouragement!
I heard the Holy Spirit say that the Lord is going to give us a preview of heaven on earth. We will be filled and anointed by his spirit. We will be as the Lord was on this earth 2000 years ago. He will fill his children with his love, his peace, and his truth. The trinity is the Father who is love, the Son who is truth, and the Holy Spirit who is the power. Our task is to believe and receive him and his word. The trinity is the whole truth. Jesus said he cannot do anything without the father or the spirit. We must believe in the power of the three in one.
The three together will be as one. Love, truth, and power. We must receive the father’s love, the son’s truth, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. God will make a way for us! We give him the praise and the honor and the glory! His great awakening is upon us! Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Suni,for this very inspiring and wonderful article! God bless you and your ministry! Merry Christmas To! To God be all the GLORY!
AMEN!❤🙏🌲
Amen! Thank-you for this!
Merry Christmas to all of you at IFA! Thank-you for being there with current information and for prayer points, prayer calls, videos, etc.! Many times it’s been my go-to place to re-focus; to find encouragement;
to learn how to prayer more boldly: & to drink in the “life” given here through the prayers posted on the comments. I always feel like I’m at a powerful prayer meeting when I read through and pray with the posted prayers!
May God continue to bless this ministry and may God continue to pour His power and strength on all intercessors as we continue to press in and stand firm!
Thank you God that you completed the VICTORY over evil when you sent You Son Jesus Christ into the world to fulfill that plan You already put in motion right after The Fall! Thank-you for that you loved us so much that You sent your Son into the world – that whoever believes in Him would not perish, it live eternally with You! (John 3:16)
May Your Spirit be pour out over America and people’s heart respond to Your love, Your hope, You Son!
The words to this song have been in my thought all week…
“ Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross..
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross….
Amen this is a powerful unifying tool. Thank you that something good can come.from technology. In Jesus Name Amen
AMEN! God bless you all, IFA & all intercessors everywhere, and Merry Christmas!
Thank you fellow intersessors for your words of encourement. You have poured water into my very thirsty soul. God is bigger than all these circumstances and knows exactly what is needed in this time to acheive the right outcome. His outcome is ALWAYS right! We trust in You Father, Son, Spirit for the highest good and Your GLORY! Amen.
KING 👑 JESUS…LEAD YOUR MIGHTY ARMIES OF ANGELS AND REDEEMED AND POWERFULLY ANOINTED SPIRITUAL PRAYER WARRIORS…INTO TRIUMPHANT VICTORY OVER THE FORCES OF WICKEDNESS THAT ARE TRYING TO TAKE OVER OUR BELOVED AMERICA!
Thank You, Lord for Your presence in all circumstances! Nothing is impossible for You and You know every hair on our heads. Praise be to the Holy One from everlasting to everlasting You are eternal. You are our hope! You are preparing a place for us and You will come soon to receive Your bride! Find us ready, alert and doing the Father’s will! In Your Name, Lord Jesus we pray!
Jesus be glorified!
What’s impossible to me is possible with God.
Lord move on that situation this holiday season, I pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for Your revelation, that the wicked people who are trying to steal the election and transform America into a Godless, lawless land, be exposed for the whole world to see. Lord, may Your revelation be greater than any can imagine, and may it turn the masses to You and Your laws. Lord, let America experience a New Great Awakening, and let us drive the wicked from our land. Lord, show us the way, and unite Your people as never before, that You may work through us to achieve Your works. Lord, open the eyes of those who have been blinded by deceit, and set them back on the path of truth and righteousness. Dear Lord, let our land again be a beacon of Your truth and law for all the world to see. God, bless and save our nation. At present many of us do not know what else we can do but pray to You for deliverance, but please, dear Lord, if You will it, let us do even more; I pray You will work through all of us, truly unite us, that we may stand against the coalition of evil that has assembled. In Jesus precious name I pray, Amen.
Thank you for your encouraging words.
I trust God.
I believe that God is turning all this pain and sorry around for our own benefit.
I am praying for the US of America,
I am praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth to US., Open our eyes of understanding in the spiritual realm. I am praying that the Holy Spirit will convict our people of sin, and receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
God is Good and deserve a ALL our worship and praise.
Amen
Luke 18:7-8
7 And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? zWill he delay long over them?
8 I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
YES! Lord, You will find faith on earth!!!! There are hundreds of thousands of Your church standing firmly in faith, watching to see what You will do!!! Amen! Hallelujah!!!!
Merry Christmas to all of my brothers and sisters in Christ! May our love for each other give joy to our Lord and Savior, Jesus!!!
Thank you for those encouraging verses and a very Merry Christmas to you as well!
Our God is Mighty!! Peace settles me as His wonders are recounted . . . God’s ways are higher than ours. Glory to His Name.
Thank You Jesus, for coming to earth to forgive us our sins. Our eyes are upon YOU. Amen
At 1:00 in the morning I was deep in thought and crying out to the Lord and the Father ! Help me ,I was tired of the coronavirus , what’s happening in America .I need help myself , the waiting was harder today then it’s been for awhile.then I open up the article, and a wind of refreshing blew over me and I regained my peace ! That God is never to late , but just on time ! Praise His Holy name..🙏
The Word of the Lord is a sure foundation in these uncertain times. We can cling to it as an anchor of hope in the winds and waves of tempestuous seas. Lord, speak calm to our hearts, “Peace, be still.” Let us wait patiently on you, the author and finisher of our faith, to mold us ever more into your image. Comfort our hearts, keep us on our knees interceding for the body of Christ and for your mighty will to be done in our hearts, in our nation, and in the world. We thank you for the glorious gift of your only begotten son. Let us ponder these things in our hearts like Mary did; worship and bring you gifts like the wise men did, and listen to the angels as they pronounce the wonderful coming of our Messiah, the baby born in the manger, the perfect gift. We do worship and adore you during this season.
Amen and Amen
Jesus is the reason for the season; the rock on which we stand; the joy of the world; the hope to all mankind; Immanuel – God with us; our Savior, Redeemer; Christ the Anointed One.
Oh Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, thank You for Your obedience to the Father. Thank you for humbling Yourself and taking the form of a man to save us. We humble ourselves and yield to You. We focus on You. We celebrate You rejoicing. Even at the time of Your birth, there was chaos but heaven was rejoicing; angels were rejoicing. So we rejoice in the midst of this chaos. Prince of peace, we receive Your peace and trust that You are more than able. Thank you Jesus. In Jesus name, Amen.
Merry Christmas…
Amen