Daily we kneel before the throne prayer. Daily we bring our requests before the King of Kings, knowing we have the opportunity to partner with Him, as we endeavor to bring His Kingdom to earth as it is in heaven.

But honestly, the tragedy happening in Ukraine is enough to overwhelm us. It’s easy to go to the “worst case” scenario. Friends, we serve the God of the resurrection! He called Lazarus up and out even when he carried the stench of death. Jesus conquered the grave! That same God can do immeasurably more than all we ask for or imagine!

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Let’s praise Him today. As we partner with intercessors across this nation, let’s also THANK God for all the ways we can see Him work AND all the ways we know He is working behind the scenes. (Heb 13:15 AMP and Ps 63:2-5 TPT)

How can I praise and thank thee oh Lord? Let me count the ways…

UKRAINE

Amidst the chaos and tragedy in Ukraine, there are reports of miracle after miracle; God makes a way as stories report “less than” what was expected. Limited loss of life; supernatural “misses” of projectiles; despite numerous assassination attempts, President Zelensky standing strong and maintaining the voice for his people; the Ukrainian church more unified than ever before…

“There is much to be thankful for, as the awareness of the spiritual battle behind the war is increasing and we see God’s hand at work in miraculous ways. May it encourage us to keep praying from a place of worship, hope, and deep faith that what Satan meant for evil, God is turning to good, a sentiment that was shared by several pastors in their social media posts.” – Remco Brommet

Read and pray through Remco Brommet’s prayer points for Ukraine AND Russia. No matter what is going on, lives are at stake, eternal lives are at stake. As one Russian refugee stated, “This is Putin’s war, not ours.” Our brothers and sisters on both sides of the divide are on their knees – for a mighty, supernatural work of God.

IFA updates Prayer Shield posts from Intercessors for Ukraine daily – please join in praying alongside our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in Christ. What a powerful example as they DAILY start with thanksgiving, for all that God is doing amongst their people, as well as in the enemy camp. They also list specific threats to pray through, as well as ways we can stand in prayer agreement. They reported spending 8 hours in worship Saturday as their country was bombed.

Praise God for IFA’s partnership with “One Million Ukraine Meals” as over one million meals were fully funded by intercessors in a week. Pray for more meals and more opportunities to help meet the needs of the Ukrainian people, as well as safety of the food as it is delivered to Ukrainians.

Join me in praying as Roger Davis prayed, ”Father, just as Jesus fed the 5,000 with food that multiplied, so we ask that you would multiply the food sources that are available so no one in Ukraine will starve. We also ask for your people to lay hands on the sick and/or wounded for healing for those who have been injured and as Jesus told his disciples in Matthew 10 to even raise the dead. We also ask that as your Word goes out that there will be a revival in Ukraine and in Russia.”

Be encouraged in Dixie Meyer’s comment and join her in prayer, “He said, “Lord if that is you call me to come to you.” Peter got out of the boat and was walking on water towards Me, he took his eyes off of Me and looked down at the raging waters and started to sink. “SO I SAY TO YOU, KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME ALWAYS AND NOT TO WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU. I AM THE TRUTH, DO NOT LOOK TO MAN FOR THE ANSWERS.”

I pray that the leaders, ALL OVER THIS WORLD who stand against the Lord and Christians, will have a: “SAUL ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS, MOMENT, where they will encounter the, LIGHT Of THE LORD, where it blinds them and they know it is the Lord our God that stands before them and ask, WHY DO YOU PERSECUTE ME, AND THEY WOULD ALL FALL TO THEIR KNEES AND REPENT. That is what I pray because I know the Lord’s hope is that none should perish, and we should pray for them. I do think, like many of us, it takes to getting to the bottom of the pit, can’t see a way out, and the only thing left to do is cry out for help moment in our life. I think the evil inside many is so strong that they have eyes, but cannot see and ears, that cannot hear, and it is going to take a Saul moment to wake them up, when the light of the Lord comes upon them.”

The gospel is going out in Ukraine and people are saying yes to Jesus! Watch this powerful video posted by IFA on Friday:

COVID-19 VACCINES and MASK MANDATES

This past week, Florida officially became the first state to recommend NOT vaccinating healthy children with the Covid-19 vaccine.

As of March 3, at least 36 states have repealed or relaxed mask mandates. And while it appears that many mandates and state requirements are coming to a close, Rich Swingle reminds us to stay vigilant. Permanent vaccine requirements have not yet been “removed for teachers and healthcare workers” in Oregon. Even this week FreeOregon is rallying the prayer cry for an end to all mandates.

In New York City, vaccine passports are no longer required for entrance to restaurants, theaters and gyms. They also relaxed the mask requirements in many areas – a huge praise! And yet, children under the age of five in NYC are still required to wear masks, as they cannot be vaccinated. NYC parents plan to sue the mayor over this continued requirement.

Praise God for all the movements made to repeal mandates, for those who have continued to battle for health education and freedoms (see Rich Swingle’s interview of Shelly McLaughlin), and for God opening the eyes of so many.

Continue to pray for informed consent and freedom of choice. Pray for those who continue to speak truth, even when it goes against the narrative. Pray for those who were injured. Pray for those who lost loved ones. Pray protection over youngest ones who have not know life outside of Covid – pray for resiliency and that they would thrive in the years to come.

Pray for an end to the Covid-19 National State of Emergency, enacted two years ago. While the Senate passed a resolution to such, “even if it does somehow pull off a miracle and make it past its next hurdle, the Biden Regime has already vowed to veto such a measure if it reaches the Oval Office….”

God is bigger than man’s agenda. Praise God that His purposes and plans shall prevail!

JOBS REPORT

There is some encouraging news in the growth of our economy. We are close to pre-pandemic numbers, with February showing the greatest monthly gain since July. While wages have not increased with cost of living, the unemployment rate decreased. The hope is that we reach pre-pandemic levels by the summer.

All this is amid the growing inflation rates – at their highest levels since the 1980s. And yet, “companies continue to hire, filling broad gaps still left in the leisure and hospitality sector as well as multiple other pandemic-struck industries….”

Thank the Lord for this encouraging news. Pray for a complete turnaround and in fact a lower unemployment rate than seen in many years. Pray for a stop to the rising debt and a stall to the increasing inflation. Pray for champions to make change in the health of our economy and to implement policies for the betterment of the American people. Pray for those who will struggle with the rising inflation; pray for creative ideas to overcome those areas of deficit.

TRANSGENDER SURGERIES AND CHILDREN

Hallelujah! In an effort to safeguard children from abuse, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently asked his state to investigate whether some of the policies and decisions regarding transgender procedures on children could be considered child abuse. Following this directive, Texas Children’s Hospital “announced that it will stop performing “gender-confirming therapies” for children.” There is of course great division over the announcement – some declaring strong leadership and others calling it “government overreach.”

On a similar vein, “(a) March 2021 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence comprehensive review of nine studies failed to find evidence that hormonal therapy and puberty blockers were helpful.” This review took into account WHO funded the studies, whether there was a control group and whether the sample size was significant enough to determine results and/or how the information was solicited.

Some studies received financing through pharmaceutical companies who produce the studied hormonal medications. One activism group conducted a study that solicited responses on social media with financial incentive. Another study was funded by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry who “is an outspoken advocate against laws regulating or restricting puberty blockers, hormone therapy and sex change surgeries for children.”

These studies have shortcomings from the start. Asserted generalization and conclusions made without communicating ALL the data OR not considering all the “confounding variables. Bias seems determined in the solicitation of subjects, the method of analyzation and even the final results.

Praise God for the continued efforts to stop the fast train towards mass sterilization of this next generation. Pray for more valiant warriors to rise to the occasion. Pray for those who found freedom and victory on the other side to champion the protection of these children confidently and boldly. Continue to pray for these precious children caught in confusion and in the crossfires of this battle. Pray for their protection, for sound counsel and therapy to be allowed rather than thwarted. Pray for the parents caught up in the lies of this culture; pray that they be given eyes of discernment to “see” their children and to understand all underlying issues and traumas that need addressed. Pray for the doctors and administrators who feel called to take a vocal stance. Pray for doctors who are involved in these practices – pray for Saul to Paul encounters! Pray for warriors of intercession to come alongside this agenda and to pray God’s agenda and heart into each and everyone caught up in the web of political agenda, lies and confusion.

Would you join me in praying alongside fellow intercessor Venisa Villar: “Praise You Father, Son and Holy Spirit…for the merciful & gracious work of Your hands to stop these unethical procedures being done on mere children who do not fully understand yet that You in Your infinite wisdom have created each one of us male and female…and what You created You said was good! We are to accept who You made us to be and not take matters into our own hands to try and change things that were never meant to be changed in the first place. You are the Great I Am and You know best. But God even in all this You are a very forgiving God when we realize our sin and repent…as individuals, as institutions, as nations. Thank You for strong Governors like the Texas Governor and Florida’s Governor…continue to bless them and their families for taking a stance against wickedness…and bless them with 24/7 protection from You, Lord God, our God of Angel armies who’s always by our sides for those who are washed in the Blood of Jesus!! Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless Texas CHILDRENS Hospital for doing an about face and may all other hospitals in American and around the world follow suit also. Our help comes from You Lord God the Maker of heaven and earth (Ps. 121). Thank You God, that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and to overcome the world. There is no one like our God!! Greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done in our cities as Your people, Your sons and daughters through faith in Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to repent, pray and seek Your face for our nation and all nations. In Jesus’ Name we pray believing Who is Redeemer, Savior, Deliverer, Overcomer, Conqueror, and Author of salvation. Amen.”

We serve the God of Angel Armies. Nothing is done until He says it is done. Today we stand with arms raised in thanksgiving for the many ways He is working!

How have you seen God move in recent days? Let’s lift up our highest praises!

Suni Piper is a writer and passionate intercessor for the nation and for the Church. She is determined and surrendered to be a voice of truth and encouragement to the Body of believers. Follow Suni at her website ASurrenderedLife.com. Photo credit: Getty Images.