A MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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It’s two days after the election and here I sit, watching the enemy trying to take over using his tactics of lying and cheating to attain his goals. It’s one thing to lose fair and square, quite another to be the victim of foul play. I went to bed seeing leads in all the swing states, only to wake up seeing most of them erased. I have experienced a gamut of emotions, but have come down, as I usually do, to one truth—trust God.
I have personally been through tough times, as we all have. When I found myself between a rock and a hard place, I have learned to walk by faith, not by sight. It requires discipline to walk in faith in the midst of trouble, but that is what we do.
It is interesting that we find ourselves in this particular place. Many of us have been praying for years. We have been faithful. I have this sense the enemy will be defeated, I just know it’s going to break, but then the battle gets worse. Setbacks come. Have I gotten ahead of myself again?
I have been good at putting information together to link events and happenings in order to understand in a spiritual sense what is going on and pray accordingly. But then I take a step in my mind and put that data point in the future, happening a certain way, and then bam, I am blindsided.
I knew deep down inside that this mail-in voting idea was a very bad decision. It opened the door to so much fraud. I knew it to be true, but hoped it wouldn’t be.
I say this to show I am human. But now I look forward. I gather myself up and determine to serve the Lord with all my strength. I reach into my faith pocket and pull out my treasure trove of God’s faithfulness to me. Yes, He is a faithful God.
I serve Him, because He has shown me so much love and brought me through so many trials. I am stretched, but not in despair. I am tested, but not defeated. I am stripped of what makes me comfortable, only to cling to Him for my comfort.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (Jas 1:2-4)
I would say our faith is being tested at the moment. Do you agree? We can trust God knows what He is doing and press forward.
Concerning this battle we are in: I stand on these verses in Proverbs and take them as Truth from God. I believe there is no plan that can succeed against the Lord. I do believe it’s the Lord’s will for this election to be determined by the American people fairly, by valid ballots.
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. (Prv 21:30-31)
So, let us rest in Him, tomorrow is another day.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30)
Michael Guidera is an IFA intercessor, retired from a 35-year career developing implantable medical devices that have brought help and relief to thousands of people. (Photo Credit: Unsplash.)
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I do not watch tv, So my mind is clear. It is great to see someone else encouraged and hopeful, Without fear. I am great full to see you in the place we are all created to stand. Job very well done. keep up the good fight.
Once again you hit the mark my brother. You are able to resonate in the spirit what so many of us are feeling. Keep it coming!
Thank you… you wrote, “I knew deep down inside that this mail-in voting idea was a very bad decision. It opened the door to so much fraud. I knew it to be true, but hoped it wouldn’t be.” That was me, too. Thank you for encouraging us to remember God’s faithfulness, rest in Him…. and pray!!!
Beautiful just what I needed
This word encouraged me as a prayer warrior to keep going..I am weary but not giving up!!
“God shall arise, His enemies shall be scattered;
and those who hate Him shall flee before Him!
As smoke is driven away, so You shall drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so the wicked shall perish before God! But the righteous shall be glad;
they shall exult before God;
they shall be jubilant with joy! Sing to God, sing praises to His name;
lift up a song to Him who rides through the deserts;
His name is the LORD;
exult before Him!”
Psalm 68: 1-4
I am encouraged by this reading as it inspires me to look back and see the trials in my life that Jesus has carried me through. Those trials required from me a complete surrender of my will to the Lord and to live in the present moment, knowing He has my life in His mighty hands. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
It encouraged me that there are others still standing on the frontlines in prayer with me!! The Lord woke me at 4am to continue praying for the uncovering of fraud and criminal activity. He impressed on me that there is a recorded conversation somewhere that when brought to light, arrests would be made throughout the Democratic Party. So I prayed angels would be sent to this or these individuals and the fear of the Lord will cause them to literally tremble and they couldn’t stop until they revealed what they hold in their hand. I am continuing to fast and pray with the bride of Christ!!
I am stripped of what makes me comfortable, only to cling to Him for my comfort. profound
And Mark Taylor prophesy in 2011 that Donald Trump would be annointed and appointed by God for 2 terms.
Commander in Chief 4-28-11
https://sordrescue.com
His latest prophetic word from the Lord God Almighty.
Determining Evil 11-05-2020
Autocorrect is so annoying!
Should say Dethroning Evil 12-05-2020
He has many other prophecies listed on the same page.
Heavenly Father, We/I Love you. Lord God, I/we repent of our sins and turn back TO YOU in Jesus name. Amen
Thank you God that your final word concerning this matter hasn’t been released for the 2020 Election. I/We thank you for the positive changeover/shift change/Redo/transformation that is coming in/by January 2021!
We are standing in Faith (Hebrews 11:1-2 The Message Translation: “The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.”) in the United States of America and in the world.
I/We know that YOU God never fails, you watch over your word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12 The Message translation: “God’s Message came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” I said, “A walking stick—that’s all.” And God said, “Good eyes! I’m sticking with you. I’ll make every word I give you come true.”) and we trust you (Proverbs 3:5-7 The Message translation “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all.”)
In Jesus name we pray and believe. Amen!
Lord Jesus, I pray for your mercy on this nation. Forgive us our many sins. Lord, I pray that Your people repent and turn back to You. Our eyes are on You as we don’t know what to do. The evil and corruption is taking over our nation. Lord, I pray that nothing hid will remain uncovered. I pray that You will continue to expose the evil and bring all things under Your submission. We pray for your will to be done in this election. Lord, we know that you lift up kings and nations and you remove kings and nations according to Your will. We know that You called Donald John Trump for such a time as this. We rebuke the powers of darkness and command the forces of evil to leave the borders of Our nation, which is dedicated to You, oh Lord. Our hope is in You, our Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, Amen
If it be Gods will. Ez21:27 I will overturn, overturn, overturn it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him.
Like – Victory Rests with the Lord
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. (Prv 21:30-31)
Thank you for reminding us to Rest assured in Almighty God! He is still on the throne and will remain so, no matter what! We can rest in the Hope He gives us and gain His strength, insight and fortitude and refreshment to begin again each day with what He gives us to be and do as His child and children of His Light and Love !
Hallelujah! Adonai thank you for guiding us every step of the way! “Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8
When I watched the election results come in, I was so discouraged at the number of people who live in darkness. I was naïve and thought there would be a landslide vote. It is even more discouraging to see even the very elect are being deceived. The Red Sea experience keeps coming back to my mind. When the Israelites left Egypt, they were so excited to be set free from the bondage of slavery. We also felt the same hope that our country was going to be delivered from the enemy’s rule. I understand the story more now than ever. Pharaoh’s army is chasing us and declaring victory. It seems like there is no where to go. They see us stuck. But Hallelujah! We know the rest of the story! As I was worshiping in church tonight, I noticed a news notification flash up on my phone. I glanced at it and it read: Coming soon — how Joe Biden and Kamela Harris won the election. It made me laugh in my spirit. Even the news headlines are prophesying Yes! We will soon see how they “won”. Get ready, intercessors, we are about to cross through the Red Sea on dry ground and we will be singing glory, glory, glory to our King of kings and LORD of lords for his miraculous power. Awaiting with eager expectation! So grateful for the Word, this ministry, and all of you. I have been blessed by your thoughts and prayers. Thank you to IFA! God bless you each and every one!
I was praying through Exodus 2 today. During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.
They were in slavery for a long period. God heard their cry for help and set about to do something for them but they had no idea about it. They did not know that he had gone to Midian to appear to Moses in the burning bush and to teach Moses how to handle a staff and rod as a spiritual weapon. I prayed in faith, telling God that I KNEW he was at work on our behalf. Even now he is working on our “Moses” – the person or persons or “weapon” that will mean our freedom. He will save our Constitutional Republic from socialism. We are the apple of his eye and he cares. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We stand firm, then, and we will not be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Yes! Love this! Amen!
Luanne
Psalms 89:34
My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
Psalms 89:21
With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
Psalms 89:22
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
Psalms 89:23
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
Oh my…I had forgotten about Kim Clement’s prophecies about President Trump in 2014. Here is one of them. Look up the rest on Kim.tv I believe! Stay in faith. Steadfast and unmovable in JESUS CHRIST! Watch “KIM CLEMENT PROPHECY – SUPREME COURT, DRAIN THE SWAMP” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Xqae12Otunk
Also Watch: “Witchcraft Exposed: Jezebel’s Daughter & the Post Election War” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/OyKBVcsux2E.
FATHER GOD thank YOU for not allowing YOUR children to be ignorant of satan’s devices in JESUS Name! Show us how to fight the powers and principalities and wickedness in Heavenly places on our knees and by our decrees in the Name of JESUS! Be with us and protect us with YOUR Blood and YOUR HOLY Warring Angels in the MIGHTY Name of JESUS CHRIST! Amen!
Like so many Intercessors for America, the expectations of all the prayers, and declarations brought on some questioning as unexpected results began to come forth; not questioning of God’s power to do something awesome; but did we pray enough, repent enough, were we sincerely wanting His will or our own way? I am more certain than ever that God has heard every prayer, forgiven our corporate prayers as a nation, and personal sins, and is aware of every illegal trick to throw this election and this nation into confusion, and He is never okay with those who laugh at followers of Christ who put their faith in an “invisible, yet, all powerful God”. After reading Isaiah 40 this evening I’ve made a choice to believe….by faith….this election is not over. Our God is awesome in power and able to correct self “projected winners”.
So by faith, and not sight, until God makes our faith, SIGHT, it is my decision that I would rather look foolish in faith, than to be foolish and have none. Thank you, IFA leadership for keeping us on our knees, faithful in prayer and courageous in commitment to pull the body of Christ together in prayer. God is glorified and will see to it that His Plan is the end result.
Thank you very much. Now I do not feel alone in my thinking, and am reminded to trust in God! Even when it seems the enemy will prevail.
Dear All,
All of this is very true and right. However, if America’s decision was made for Trump and it has been suppressed by wicked schemes, I for one am not about to bow my head in resignation but instead stand on God’s word and every Godly prayer that has been prayed in this nation and continue with prayer warfare until the truth is made manifest. Please join me! Amen!
Amen Chery. I did not intend to show any sign of giving up. Just a pause for a day. We have a long way to go. It’s not over yet.
On the morning of November 3, I had the weirdest feeling when I woke up. I actually felt uneasy; now I know what it was. In the past when my back seems to be against the wall, the Scripture in which I stand upon is Proverbs 21:30-31. When you mentioned these verses, it was a confirmation to me. This morning I watched Robert Henderson discussing his 4 dreams about President Trump and the courts of heaven. He described how he went to the courts of heaven on behalf of President Trump. Following the election, I have felt exhausted and a little discouraged, so I had to fast Fox News, and watch Right Side Broadcasting which had some coverage of a few battleground states after election day. The Biden supporters were so vile towards the Trump supporters protesting outside the convention center of Philadelphia. At work, supervision was trying to create a false narrative regarding Trump supporters in Detroit stating that the freeways were being blocked. Absolutely nothing like this occurred. Wow…really? I realize that I have prayed, voted, and now I must stand on GOD’s Word and His Promises.
Yes and Amen!
We trust you, Father, whether we see it or not. Open the eyes of our heart to see Jesus. The victory is YOURS. We stand firm& declare You are the God of the impossible! Increase our faith.
Thank you. God is Sovereign and we trust in Him.
It is so true where we as Christians need to keep our faith and focus on the Lord. We can not loose site of that during this time. Our strength is only in the Lord, his word and needing to be on our knees praying daily!
In the aftermath of the election, what is going on in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada is nothing short of wicked.
Just tonight Arizona was moved from the “blue” column to the “white” toss-up column.Our prayers are availing much!It is now up to the Body of Christ to step up.
WHAT IF we mobilize a mighty intercessory prayer army to storm the gates of heaven on behalf of the voters of these states?If God has chosen to pronounce judgment on our nation and let it fall under the weight of its own wicked devices, then so be it. I can rest in Him knowing that I left it all on the battlefield.
The prayer strategy is simple. Join us in praying through the prayer petitions below. Then, forward this email to at least 10 friends who are prayerfully concerned about this nation and the integrity of our electoral system.The original distribution was to 20 prayer warriors. In only 6 generations of forwarding this letter, it has the potential to reach 20 million prayer warriors!
20 x 10 = 200200 x 10 = 2,0002,000 x 10 = 20,00020,000 x 10 = 200,000200,000 x 10 = 2,000,0002,000,000 x 10 = 20,000,000And this is the confidence we have toward Him, that if we seek anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:4)
Will You Join Us in Praying Over these FIVE STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS and forwarding this email to at least 10 other people who are prayerful concerned about our nation?
PRAYER POINT ONE: Expose and hold accountable those who practice the seven things God hates and He says are detestable to Him:According to Proverbs 6:16-17, There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
1. haughty eyes2. a lying tongue3. hands that shed innocent blood4. a heart that devises wicked plans5. feet that are quick to rush into evil6. a false witness who pours out lies7. a person who stirs up conflict in the communityHeavenly Father, we humbly ask that in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada please silence every lying tongue and convict the hearts of those who devise wicked plans intended to invalidate and nullify the expressed will of the voters. Stop those who would be quick to rush into evil. Expose and silence every false witness who utters lies and operates in deceit. Thwart the efforts of every person who attempts to stir conflict within their community.
PRAYER POINT TWO: Expose all wickedness intended to steal, kill and destroy the electoral process in these battleground states.Heavenly Father, we humbly ask that in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada that you “reveal deep and hidden things.You know what lies in darkness. Light dwells with You.” (Daniel 2:22) Please bring to light and expose every lie, deceit, deception, misrepresentation and illegal act intended to “steal, kill and destroy” the electoral process and the expressed will of the citizens and these states. (John 10:10).
PRAYER POINT THREE: Frustrate those who seek to steal, kill, and destroy electoral integrity and authentic, accurate vote counts in these battleground states.Heavenly Father, please, “Frustrate the plotting of the shrewd so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise or attain success.” May no weapon formed intended to steal, kill and destroy the authentic, accurate vote count and expressed will of the people in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada “be allowed to prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17).
PRAYER POINT FOUR: Frustrate and thwart the plans of those who attempt to sabotage the state’s election laws and subvert the expressed will of the people.Heavenly Father, please “Capture the wise by their own shrewdness and quickly thwart the advice of the cunning” (Job 5:12) whose intention is to sabotage and subvert state and federal election law and the expressed will of the people in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada. “Hold them guilty O LORD, by their own devices let them fall.” (Psalm 5:10)
PRAYER POINT FIVE: Psalm 5 for protection and favor for President TrumpHeavenly Father, please “Give ear to President’ Trump’s words, O LORD, consider President Trump’s groaning. Heed the sound of his cry for help, His King and His God. For to You does he pray. In the morning O LORD, you will hear his voice; in the morning he will order his prayer to you and eagerly watch.For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with You. The boastful shall to stand before Your eneys; You hate all who do iniquity. Destroy those who speak falsehood You abhor the man of bloodshed and deceit. But as for President Trump by Your abundant lovingkindness he will enter Your house. At your holy temple he will bow in reverence for you.Lord, please lead President Trump in Your righteousness because of his foes. Make his way straight before him. There is nothing reliable in what they say; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue. Hold them guilty, O God, by their own devices let them fall! In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out for they are rebellious against You. But let President Trump take refuge in You and be glad. Let him ever sing for joy. May you shelter him. May he who loves Your name exult in You. Bless President Trump, O LORD. Surround him with favor as with a shield.”Heavenly Father, please give supernatural wisdom, strength and discernment to the President and his advisors regarding how to navigate the road ahead.In the Mighty Name of Jesus We Pray, Amen
Yes and Amen! Bless our President, pour out your spirit upon him in a mighty way. Open up the “Red” Sea and let him pass over to victory! Drown Pharoah and the horse and the rider into the sea. Drown them in the sea of forgetfulness. We also pray for Melania and Barron. Bless them and comfort them. I pray Barron will not become bitter. Teach him to war and his fingers to fight the spiritual battle. Show him your strength and place your Holy Spirit fire in him. Bless him father, bless him.
Thank you Beth, I also have a pastor Dutch Sheets who is a father and intercessor in the faith , he has started a prayer initiative with an app to download called “ give him 15” , where we are praying and decreeing a prayer each day. It’s been very encouraging and a blessing to pray in agreement with so many believers. . I believe God will deliver us , many have repented of personal sin and corporately prayed and repented , I believe enough fir Him to have mercy !
In His Love!
What I love about this article by Michael Guidera is that it perfectly expresses the balance, discipline abd commitment to excellence of an athlete still running the race. No venom. No hysterics. Just the response of someone who trusts in God’s ability to keep us agile and bold in the race. We will receive a crown – eternal life – and that makes our race worthwhile.We have an enemy. We get better and better at war when pressed
against the wall.
I too have been grieved by the sin, lawlessness, and deception that has taken over our culture. I have been praying and am so thankful for this site. What came to me was a reminder- When Jesus told Peter, Simon bar Jonah, On this rock I will build my church. He said it while in standing in front of the temple of Pan,The gate to the Underworld, the Gates of Hell, the god of goats, the most frightening spot for Jews in their world. A place of debauchery, sin and evil the likes of which we cannot imagine. We stood on that place in 2018 on a Holy Land Tour, it is rubble now, the deep pool where they tossed sacrificial goats and made human sacrifices is gone. Now We are the church, the church that began with only a handful of scared and weak hearted men. And we are witnessing similar evil and idolatry in our world. God is Faithful! No matter the outcome of this election- He is in charge- and as Jesus told Peter- And the Gates of Hell will not prevail. I keep hanging onto that Truth
The truth is the only solid foundation. A foundation built on lies is destined to crumble when a strong storm comes along. We need to continue to pray for the threshing. That God would thresh and thresh and thresh in our nation until all chaff is blown away by the wind and only the wheat remains.
Thanks for that vivid reminder; for I also stood on that site in Israel in 2019. Truly, the gates of hell will not prevail against our God. Here we stand on holy ground in Christ Jesus….King of Kings, Lord of Lords and ruler over every authority and power. God bless America and President Trump.
The temporary results of this election are indeed part of God’s plan in order to overthrow the wicked. God is exposing their underhanded tactics so that all will see them for who they are. Then the veil upon the eyes will drop, their hearts shall be set free and their desire to know the truth shall save them. We are at the brink of a great revival and the restoration of our nation. Let us keep the fulfillment of God’s will, His destiny, before Him in prayer. For God has expressed his will repeatedly through prophets that Trump will serve a second term. Let us agree with God. Four more years will President Trump serve. In Jesus name amen.
I just read 2 Chron20. What an amazing account of the Lord fighting for His people! After the people prayed, His defeat is the enemy happened when the people began to thank and praise Him. I believe that is what we must do now – we have already asked Him to fight this battle for us. Now, in faith, we thank and praise Him for His steadfast love.
2 Chronicles 20:21–23 (ESV): Give thanks to the Lord,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”
22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.
23 For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another.
We are already seeing division and chaos between the Progressives and the Moderates in the Democrat party. Pray the Moderates will rise up and take back their party. Pray that reasonable people on both sides of the aisle will rise up and speak out. Pray that Republicans will stand firm with President Trump. Pray God will amplify voices of truth and silence liars. There is so much to pray! Thank you, Father God, for a thousand pages of Scripture documenting your powerful deeds for men. You even made the sun stand still!! Praise God.
Amen! Praise the Lord! He is God Almighty!!!
Yes! Just like 2 chron 20:22, my translation says, “the LORD caused the armies…to start fighting amongst themselves.” That was HUGE for my prayers in faith.
Michael, we KNOW that God is in control, that His plans cannot be thwarted, but our hearts and minds are involved in the hope of a certain outcome, so, yes, this is a difficult time. Thank you for your encouragement, and for adjuring us to stand on the unshakeable Word of God and to trust in His character and love for us. No matter what happens on this earth, we are in HIS hand, and under the shelter of His wings. Bless you!
Thankful we are in His care and nothing can pluck us from His hands!
Satan himself thought he had won until the third day. This morning I needed encouragement so I turned to John 20. I saw so many things that applied to this situation. First, Jesus was human to the very end. He said, I am thirsty. Second, he was victorious over death even on the cross when he “gave up his spirit.” He was master over death. Third, and VERY IMPORTANT, Mary went to the tombs. Peter and John went to the tomb. Each of them saw the same thing with their natural eyes – the tomb was empty. Peter and John gave up and went home. Mary stayed there weeping. She did not give up. And SHE SAW ANGELS. She saw Heaven on earth. She heard the voice of God say, He is not here. He is risen, just like he said! We must not give up no matter how loud the noise of the media is or what we see with our natural eyes. Do not grow weary in well-doing… God, please grant us the grace to keep our eyes on you and not give up in the darkness.
Yes and Amen. Thank you for sharing your insight and encouragement from John 20. I agree to expect miracles yet to come in this election…..hope arising!
Wow! What a powerful word of encouragement!
Great encouragement!! Thank you!
Yes,amen ‘WORD’ reminds, comforts & encourages us everyone. This we know God be for us/we stand bold as lions:
Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
King of kings, Lord of lords break out your power again, again! You are the cup of trembling to the nations
Thank you for your uplifting words of truth. I pray but never know the right words to you. These verses helped a lot. Praying for us all and our President.
What is so encouraging is what you said ‘that I reach into my faith pocket and pull out treasure droves of God’s faithfulness to me.” God is also showing and reminding me of the victories from the past that I can cling to. He is so faithful.
Waking up Weds morning seeing that many thousands of votes had been mysteriously counted in the middle of the night only benefitting the losing party we all saw that the battle for our country was on! Thank you Lord that they made such an obvious attempt – the entire world knows that normally this number of votes (when valid) are cast for BOTH candidates… not just one! Thank you Lord for the millions all over the world who are PRAYING WITH US for the light of Jesus to shine into the darkness and all evil to be EXPOSED. I pray for great wisdom upon all the frontline people who are fighting this battle for the life of our country – I pray for true and honest WHISTLEBLOWERS to come forward and tell the TRUTH of what went on behind closed doors! The enemy tried to use false whistleblowers to take down our beloved president so I now call for them to be used for the light instead of darkness! Thank you Lord for giving us your insight and wisdom each day as well as the STRENGTH to keep on praying and to watch YOU give us the victory in this spiritual battle. We must stay positive and watch only the news that God says to take in…. do not take in 24/7 of the wicked media that is trying to lie, cheat and steal this election. I rest in your strength and peace as I continually pray for President Trump and his precious family who are under tremendous pressure. I decree in Jesus’ name that all VOICE MUST STOP that are trying to persuade him to give up the battle! Lord please give our president clear glimpses of the FUTURE with him in his place as President of the United States for the next 4 years! AMEN.
Amen and Amen! Remember saints how Haman endedup being hung on the very gallows he had built for Mordeci to be hung on! Not only Haman but all ten of his sons. Mordeci was honored as second in command along side of the king rather than annihilated by his enemy. God has got this and we are his partners just as Mordeci and Esther we must be willing to die to self and honor our King O Kings, our God and our Lord with our undying service He has assigned us, whatever that may be to save the citizens of this nation.
I cannot agree with you more. My heart is heavy knowing how it looks out there. I know millions of us continue to pray victory over pure evil! That being said if the election disappoints us we know the end times are rolling faster and faster and prophecies are being fulfilled. Come quickly Lord Jesus ! Keep repeating Scriptures! Here is one for today .. Isaiah 41:10
I needed this today – thank you – prayers and more prayers – Pastor Jack Kibbe’s had a momentous service on 11/4 which will also carry me through this time – all of what is said is so spot on – love God so much!!!
EYE of the STORM – Ryan Stevenson – sings it all!
Chapter 1 of I Kings contains an interesting account of when David was very old and his handsome son Adonijah exalted himself and said, “I will be king.” He conferred with some of the influential leaders of Israel and secured their support. He then held a great feast to celebrate his kingship and invited all his supporters. When King David heard of this he immediately had his son Solomon taken to Gihon and anointed by the priest and the prophet as the new
king. The trumpet was
sounded and all the people went with Solomon to sit on his throne with great joy. Adonijah’s plans disappeared. May God’s choice for our President be established.
Lord, God – we pray for fresh manna to revive and renew our hearts daily. Give us this day our daily bread. Thank you for this network and fellowship of prayer warriors wherein we can share our burdens and be encouraged. “We do believe; help us in our unbelief.” Faith grows as a fruit of the Spirit so prune our vines and let the fruit of faith flourish.
I want to try to encourage everybody. I, too have been on an emotional and spiritual roller coaster. I think God actually allows this kind of battle to purify us, teach us perseverance, and that when the miracle comes, we will know without a doubt that God did it, and He will get all the glory.
I read last night in the book, “Samuel Rees Howells, A Life of Intercession” on pages 57-62, their intercession during the Korean War. The parallels to our situation are absolutely uncanny! I know God led me to read it. God wanted to save South Korea, for the spread of the gospel. and God keeps reminding me that this election is somehow tied to a great revival, that we need the freedom for it to take place.
Then this morning, as I was starting to clean house, I began to think of the coming revival. Then God brought to my mind the church in Revelation, where He says because they had kept His word, they had a little power, and had not denied His name, He had put before them an open door.
So, I looked it up–and it was the church at Philadelphia!!! Where so much of the fraud is going on! God said about it He would cause the synagogue of Satan, who LIE, to come and bow down at their feet. I’m taking this as a word from God!
Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus for this encouragement!
Before Covid I sensed a switch in my spirit. In my spirit all of this was perfectly set up to this point. My heart has mourned ever since because it’s not from God. I’m in shock to see America’s people in this state of deception & we all just sit & watch. Where’s the urgency to Pray, Repent as a country for our very freedom. I’m numb right now, I’m trusting God is with us, but heartbroken to see such darkness plaguing our world. We as Intercessors need manna from Heaven so we can continue interceding for this broken world & persevere.
We are truly walking out the book of Revelation. We all need each other through these rugged times.
Oh Kari- I understand exactly how you feel- deception, tyranny, and dominance holds our nation in chains. Our values and morals have evaporated into a philosophy of post
Christian ideology. The elections have revealed this truth- no wonder God is allowing our country to shake to its foundation. Yes, we are entering into the “end times” if the elections reject God’s values.
Thank you for mentioning this. My heart is grieved for my own church, in which nothing specific has been said about the election except encouragement not let our “political opinions” cause division.
Shouldn’t we be taught from the pulpit what the Bible says about the party platforms? Shouldn’t we be taught not to vote our own opinions, especially if they happen to be opposed to the Word of God? What has happened to the church?! I fear most churches (if they are even open due to overinflated covid stats), are taking the same path of no resistance.
Thank God for Jonathan Cahn and leaders like him. If it wasn’t for IFA I would not have known about any of these things!
Do you think people in churches like mine should bring our concerns to our leadership or just pray privately?
I for sure would set up a meeting with your Pastor & Elders & share what’s on your heart. Until then daily be Interceding for the Pastors, Elders, Unsaved, Lukewarm, Intercessors of your Church.
Blessings!
I completely agree with you. I belong to Cornerstone Church, and Pastor Hagee always says to vote the Bible. I do recommend you let your voice be heard to leadership- they should have the guts to stand for Christ and tell their parishioners to vote the Bible! They should know what that means. Any true Christian, especially a Christian leader, knows voting the Bible will not always be politically correct. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you and give you wisdom. If your leaders are too weak to express biblical principles fo r fear of political backlash from their flock, then they are too weak to lead for God, just my opinion. If that’s the case, I would find a different church. There are many churches now that offer virtual services. God Bless, Laura
Thank you for this article. I have been wrestling with God since Tuesday, and He wins. Yet, as I hear news breaking, my trust slides away and fear takes root! Again, I begin wrestling only to have God win again. I needed to hear this, so thank you! Keep our eyes on Jesus and not what we see! Amen Jesus! He always Wins!
Big hugs ❤️ Hold on to Jesus & keep pressing in. Don’t let the enemy still your joy.
Oh Kari, thank you for your wisdom and encouragement. I find when tested, my faith shakes and trembles, so lord help me trust only in you and you no matter what I see! Amen. Joy is only found in the lord! Amen! Bless you !!!
Praying for you!!
Remembering all the times God has been faithful. And now I trust, oddly enough with a peace that passes all understanding because my mind is set on God, above.
2 Chronicles 20:17
“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.” We go out against them on our knees trusting in our LORD!!!! FATHER GOD please surround, protect and keep President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and their families and their cabinet members and their families from all evil in JESUS Name! I decree that no weapon formed against them shall prosper and every tongue that rises against them in judgement they shall condemn in the MIGHTY Name of JESUS! Remember saints Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands until the Israelites were safely across the red sea. We are holding up President Donald J. Trump with our prayers! Stay on the wall saints! For the enemy that we see today we will see again no more forever in JESUS Name! Send encouraging emails to the White House for our President!
Thank you. You captured my feelings perfectly. It helps to know that it is Gods will that valid votes be counted… I was reminded that He hates unjust scales. The scriptures brought peace to my heart this morning.
LORD. Please part the Sea. Please vindicate Your servant, President Trump. Please deliver Your people. Please humble Your enemies. Please give us the Victory. Please pour out Your mercy and grace on our land and every land. I praise You for the intercessors outside America praying for America!
Please stir the consciences of those who do evil. Please bring Your own people to repentance for our own sins and then empower us with Your favor and anointing.
Please give us places of honor in Your kingdom on Earth as in Heaven. Please bring justice to evil. Please flip the narratives and lies about us upside down.
I am copying this as my prayer if that is ok with you
Of course! God bless you Lyn.
you too
I am so encouraged to see how the Church is rising up and holding steady in this battle – keeping our eyes on Jesus! I, and I’m sure countless others, sank into despair as we first saw the states turning to blue and were wondering how that could be when we saw thousands at President Trump’s rallies. But, then, in our spirits we heard the Word of the Lord telling us to trust Him and to pray – that this was a huge fight in the spiritual realm and we must NOT give up. I am so grateful for pastors and others (like Michael) who are coming forth to encourage people to pray and to keep their eyes on Jesus. I believe Jesus is using this test to strengthen His people. Let us trust Him and watch Him fight for truth and righteousness – for He is a God of truth and righteousness and holiness! Praise the Lord!
The words the Lord has given me from His Holy Bible in this time of darkness and testing are: Be still and know that I am God.
Let us continue to pray, trust in the Lord, and await His outcome.
Kathi
Help us, Lord God, to trust in Your way of bringing resolution to this election mess. Our feeble minds and near-sighted vision keeps us from fully believing; forgive us, Lord. May we fully trust YOUR WAY of truth, justice and righteousness, and BELIEVE YOU will accomplish YOUR purposes of bringing ALL TRUTH TO LIGHT in YOUR OWN TIMING and MANNER. Praise to YOU ALONE LORD GOD! We LOVE YOU! We TRUST YOU!
What strange times we live in when the “gathering together of the saints” is online and from an email; but having said that, what wonderful prayers are being offered up for the edification of us all. I am so grateful for the statement of the promises and the expressions of those who are suffering as I am. I am sure we know that if God doesn’t raise His hand against the tide of oppression then real persecution and suffering is in the offing. I hear the theme expressed that God’s ways are not our ways and that His purpose is best and that is true. May His word be a lamp unto our feet as we find our way through these times and what might lay ahead. May we pray diligently for our countrymen that they might see the real battle that rages all around us in the spiritual realm. I agree that our nation needs purification and suffering brings perseverance and that brings character and that brings hope. Amen
Your words speak volumes! I agree and “considering it all joy” is where I would love to stay in this time. We know that God is working all things for good for those of us who love Him and I am hanging on to His every Word! Thank you, Mr. Guidera! God bless you!
Lord, I love what Michael says…the battle belongs to You! We are but mere mortals & You have allowed us to serve in Your army…the army of justice, righteousness & mercy. Guide us, O Lord, give us strength & wisdom for however long this battle will last. We trust You because You are faithful. Jesus, rule over our country & save us from the evil one. Let President Trump nor any of us become discouraged. Come Lord Come & Fight This Battle & we ask this in the Name above all names, Jesus Christ! Amen
I know our God is in control of every situation. I believe our President stood closer to the scriptures. I pray for him and those surrounding him for strength, peace and wisdom. I ask for steadiness of spirit and peace in trusting that God works all things to His will. I trust Him!
I have had Intercessions of America come as text for awhile now, every time I would say a prayer. The prayer call yesterday I made sure I was on, and wow! I am at the actual site now, and honestly have desired such unity for year’s. Yesterday on the call I felt Lords empowerment to stand as one body. I am so grateful for Gods people who are so serious and so passionate about serving God in every way. Lately the suppression of Gods truth has been magnified, and the reality that we must seek Him, and then in action share Him in all our ways, brings me to a point where this world has tried to shut Him out. Everyday I feel like I begin finding new treasures in putting the Lord first. It is never-ending! Thank you, and I am so grateful for Gods people who are in action!
God bless America!
I needed this today. I needed this insight. Thank you for your God given wisdom and for sharing it today with many feeling as you do. We trust Gods will to be done. Rest and pray and rest and pray
I allege that God will use this time of exposure (and the darkness thereof) to the timely completion of bringing down countless strongholds and their roots within our government and across our nation, ultimately saving America as more and more people wake up to the Truth … and fear of God … bringing forth repentance and revival. Meanwhile, President Trump, chosen by Good for such a time as this, will remain President Trump for another four years to lead us through some difficult, but very blessed times.
Hebrews 11:1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Amen. I agree in prayer with you, Sheila!
Thank you. This sums up exactly the emotional ups and downs that I have been experiencing. My consistent prayer is that God would give me more faith. “I believe, help my unbelief.” It is good to be reminded of the promises of God on which we stand. May the name of the Lord be glorified and may He draw many to himself through all of this.
I will continue to declare Gods Word over President Trump and the country and imprecatory prayers against the enemy and those who ‘work’ for him God gets the glory and praise! Stand firm and we will see glory of the Lord The ungodly shall NOT rule over the godly!
In the natural it seemed hopeless, waking up on Wednesday morning seeing that this election was being stolen from our President Trump!!
This time the enemy is not winning , it is not over yet!
Walk in His abiding presence,and let peace wash your souls. God is so much greater than a jezebel spirit . Now the corruption is being exposed,not just exposed, but also being dealt with through the power of prayer.
Wait and watch the Lord is performing a beautiful miracle right before our own eyes.
Yes, the battle is raging, but God is on the throne, He sees what is happening He sees our needs, His arm is not to short that He cannot help and His ear is not to dull that he can not hear.
Wait and watch we are soon entering a great victory, it will look messy on the ground , but in the heavenly God’s army is marching forward, God’s angels are never weary or lazy, they are strong and engaged! Amen undefeated
YES, AMEN!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR POWERFUL WORDS OF PRAYER!
Thank you, Mr. Guidera, for speaking hope & faith in God to fulfill his purposes & plans when all looks vain & hopeless. I am weary of it all, but then, more grace. God is well able in his timing to do what we cannot.
We must “suit up” with the full armor of God-very time we pray in these days. There is a formidable enemy in front of us. But our God stronger than ANY other!
This resonated with my heart & I TRUST GOD to work out the details for justice to be the end result. Praying & BELIEVING for God’s man to be in the
White House & I believe he is there now.
Encouraged Michael Guiderahas helped thousands of people with their medical needs. My husband has invented PowerLift Walker to help people to stay in their home and maintain independence due to this
walker that surrounds them and keeps them safe from falling. We believe this God idea will one day give people freedom!
I believe it may have been MICHELLE Bachman ( previously a congresswoman) that said it is our prayers that have brought this about so God can purge this country of what has been hidden..
He is drawing a swamp that doesn’t want to be drained…
A wild animal is the most dangerous when it is cornered!…
But God will have His way..
So many good encouraging words have come since the election through trusted prophets..
Lana VAWSER
Johnny ENLOW
Kevin ZADAI
CURT LANDRY
Mario Amarillo
KATT KERR
and others…
Lets stand and keep our eyes on the promises God has given and never waver…
I appreciate this article. It reflects many of my thoughts and emotions. Once I heard about mail in voting I knew it would be used to steal the election. I kept hoping something would be done to block it.
We are in the midst of a communist takeover. However, we are One Nation Under God and in His name we will not go down without a fight. Only with His help will we prevail.
As we pray and do all we’re equipped to do we trust God with the outcome. This is a time to develop a love for Him that surpasses all others, to stand and say “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Philippians 1:21. That’s what Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived and died by in Nazi Germany.
Exodus 14:14 “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Thank you so very much for your beautiful tried trusted and true experience and wisdom of the power of prayer. I agree! God bless you, and our messengers.
God bless us. God bless America. God bless our President.
Thank you for your Stand on the Word. I certainly agree that we are at that point in time (knowing God’s timing is different than man’s) that we TRUST GOD. HE has assured us He will never leave us or forsake us so Be Still and Know..
Yes, God’s plan is unstoppable. I agree our faith is being tested and refined in this fiery trial. I believe God is purifying His remnant bride.
We trust the Lord above all. For us all the pieces may not fit together as far as we can see, but we KNOW from past experiences that HE knows what HE is doing, and one day we will yes see and understand HIS ultimately loving purposes.
Agree, Almighty God is in control of everything. We may not understand as it seems darkness is winning. But GODS plans are infinite wiser than we as humans can ever comprehend.
In my personal prayers I thank Him for not answering my requests.He did in HIS time hundreds of times better.
Many Catholics as my self also going trough uncertain times with the present Pope Francis. Please pray He follow our Lords teachings, not his. Seems like God may be purging the whole world..it hurts but we need it.
Happy that we can reflect together and encourage each other and seek HIS WILL as we pray together.
HR (charismatic Lutheran) 🙂