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Thank you Jesus, for this ruling! Lord, we pray that we would see the floodgates of freedom open in our nation. We declare the freedom You inspired in our nation's founding to once again be released.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration suspended work on President Biden’s vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court hit pause on rules that would force companies with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or regular testing for coronavirus infection.

OSHA said the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to stay the mandate forced its hand but that the fight over Mr. Biden’s rule, or emergency temporary standard (ETS), isn’t over.

“While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation,” the agency said on its website.

The 5th Circuit froze the mandate late Friday, citing “a multitude of reasons” to believe that a legal challenge is “likely to succeed on the merits.” OSHA’s decision to stop its work went largely unnoticed until Wednesday.

The suspension was the latest reminder of the fault lines around Mr. Biden’s decision to reach into the private sector and require big employers to ensure that their workers are vaccinated by Jan. 4 or are tested for the coronavirus at least once a week.

The regulation has sparked dozens of lawsuits and pushback from business groups, which say they don’t want to wrangle with their employees on the cusp of the holiday season and can’t afford to lose workers in a tight labor market.

Employers aren’t required to develop a roster of vaccinated and unvaccinated employees until early December, and the testing rules don’t kick in until the new year. Even so, challengers celebrated OSHA’s suspension as a sign that the mandate is teetering and they should accelerate their efforts as the fight pivots to the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals.

“While I am pleased with the actions taken by the court and that OSHA has subsequently suspended President Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate for now, I will continue fighting to put a full stop to his efforts to fire Americans for choosing to not get the vaccine,” said Sen. Roger Marshall, Kansas Republican. “Joe Biden’s mandate is a slap in the face to so many people, including our essential workers, who answered the call last year. These are real people working to feed their families and pay their mortgages.”

Mr. Marshall, all 49 other Senate Republicans and more than 160 House Republicans backed a disapproval resolution Wednesday that would use the Congressional Review Act to quash the OSHA regulation. Though it is unlikely to succeed, the push will force Democrats to vote either in favor or in opposition to the mandate.

Meanwhile, the federal government is expected to ask the 6th Circuit to lift the stay imposed by the 5th Circuit as the fight inches closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“The Sixth Circuit can either lift the Fifth Circuit’s stay or leave it in place. But if the Sixth Circuit leaves the stay in place, then the Biden administration will go to SCOTUS quickly,” Josh Blackman, a professor at South Texas College of Law, said in an email in reference to the high court.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, a Republican, highlighted the 6th Circuit showdown as he took a victory lap Wednesday on OSHA’s decision to pause the mandate. . . .

Under the OSHA standard, covered employers would need to take stock of which of their employees are vaccinated or not by Dec. 5. Unvaccinated employees would need to wear masks at the workplace and submit to testing at least once a week as of Jan. 4.

The OSHA regulation applies to 84 million workers. Though many of them are likely immunized already, OSHA estimates that the rule would compel 23 million people to get vaccinated.

Republicans, business groups and religious liberty advocates say the rule is an unprecedented overreach into Americans’ medical decisions and stretches OSHA’s authority over workplace safety.

(Article by Washington Times. Article by Tom Howell. Photo by Getty Images.)

Your turn: This is a praise! What are your thoughts after hearing this decision? Share in the comments below! Remember to keep praying for those still being affected by the other mandates still in place.

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Jacquelyn Miller
November 20, 2021

WOW! Even worse: God’s mandates, laws, and precepts are overlooked and broken. Which will bring the greater harm in the long run? Father God, please forgive us and have mercy. Thank You, in Jesus’ Mighty Name. AMEN.

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Linda Jenkins
November 19, 2021

I was encouraged after the court made the ruling to stay OSHA from going along with the mandate. However, it seems this administration has a pass on obeying the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling as well as their defiant disobedience to SCOTUS regarding the Stay In Mexico ruling. Yesterday, Jen Psaki even said they plan on continuing with their plans to mandate the jabs. How is it that no one in this administration is held accountable for their actions?

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Santos Garcia Jr
November 19, 2021

For all those on this thread that are being compelled by employers to take the poison jabs, please consider going to the America’s Frontline Doctors’ website @ https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org We have recourse; it’s time to use it!

Click on the Legal link on the homepage [a gavel] and consider litigation. There is a document that an employee can request the employer to sign that states that should there be any adverse reaction or illness as a result of the injection(s), that the company would be held culpable and required to compensate the individual for their health issues. zionsgate.wordpress.com

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Santos Garcia Jr
November 19, 2021

Without question the two most critical issues in America and the world nations at this time is the Abortion genocide, and the forced medical & political tyranny of forced drug injections. These are NOT vaccines in the standard historical sense. Genuine vaccines halt any disease manifestation, and prevent spreading the illness in question to someone else.

Looking at the massive protests throughout the world that the Fake News media refuses to air, people ARE waking up [see Rumble]. This is NOT about health, personal or otherwise. It is a totalitarian NWO Globalist depopulation agenda which is satanic at its core! THREE alternative inexpensive medical remedies are being suppressed that would have prevented MILLIONS of deaths and long term debilitating illnesses!

Again I encourage my brothers and sisters to study in-depth and share my exposé that is incontrovertible:
https://zionsgate.wordpress.com/2021/09/16/it-is-time-to-free-america/

On my Weblog I do not monetize my 120 essays; nor do I have a DONATE button. I firmly believe in Matthew 10:7&8- “…freely you have received, freely give.” PLEASE read the narrative AND view the numerous important videos that are linked. The LORD has made it clear, Hosea 4:6…”My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”

Our many loved ones, friends, neighbors and community need to know the truth… that WILL set us all free.
Blessings, in HIM… ~Santos

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kevin earnst
November 18, 2021

praying this mandate ends as it will be something that will be forced on me in the next couple weeks in order to keep my job. I love what I do. prayers needed

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Ingrid Farrell
November 18, 2021

Praise God from from whom all blessings flow. Pray his listening willing obedient servant’s follow his will. May all intercessors stand strong in the righteousness of Christ in Jesus name amen

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Sheila Dunn
November 18, 2021

It is important that we do rejoice, however we need to continue to pray for this mandate to be completely over. Everyone should be given the right to choose and not be forced to take a shot that they don’t want. Whatever happened to HIPPA privacy?

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Tanya Gonzalez
November 18, 2021

I pray that God’s kingdom come, God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I plead the blood of Jesus.

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Suzy
November 18, 2021

find it amazing that this “virus” seems so selective and smart. I have attended a number of dinner affairs over the last couple months where attendees were required to wear mask upon entry(thank God for no proof of vaccine). The conversation around the tables was rather somber because we had to socially distance. Upon the food being served, we were allowed to take off mask, and the the atmosphere became somewhat festive with people talking and laughing. Nobody returned to their mask and afterwards people mingled and began to act “normal.” Why the difference? Did the virus suddenly know to not invade at a certain time and level of the atmosphere (smile!)? Or was it that the perceived and orchestrated fear dissipated in the minds of the people in attendance? IThis folks is brainwashing and many have fallen for the lies of the enemy.

Father God: We especially, Your Body, need to be renewed in our minds so that every day we wake up we walk in joy, love with a sound mind. Your Word of peace (nothing missing, nothing broken-SHALOM) has to invade our mind and our heart so that we don’t mechanically (as robots) go about our day but purposely assess the actions and words that we speak. We must not allow fear to dictate our actions but allow faith to be the last Word on everything we do. I especially pray for those Saints who are working for the CDC, FDA, and NIMH, that their consciences would be seared and they would not simply go along to get along but would whistle blow till God told them to stop. We pray for their boldness and protection. I pray the same prayer for those Saints working in social media, be it TV, internet, radio, newspapers because they have helped to perpetuate the lies. Lord, let your Spirit of Revival clear out the lies and let the Truth prevail that has set up.

Thank you for those that you have place at OSHA who are standing up in the mist of a over-reaching government. Send angel to help them stay their ground and not be bullied to comply with the narrative.

FREE! Amen. In Jesus Name.

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Jacqueline Manchester
November 18, 2021

Please go to THE HEALTHY AMERICAN and read what Peggy Hall says about the difference between a law and a regulation. We have to obey a law, duly voted upon by our legislators, we do not have to obey regulations. Thank you Lord Jesus, the ultimate Lawgiver, for showing us truth. We are being so blinded by the media and underhanded officious unelected proud and wicked men/women, that we don’t know what to do. Lead us oh thou Great Jehovah, pilgrims in this (now) barren land. Thank you for being the ultimate Law, and give us grace and power to obey you in all things. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and I will not do anything to harm it, with food, drugs, and or medicines. All glory to Jesus for His power and goodness to us.

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Jim Burger
November 18, 2021

Heavenly Father…you are fighting our battles for us.
Thank you for these victories….Lord, we put our TRUST in only you.
Amen

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Melissa Nunamaker
November 18, 2021

Unfortunately my husband’s employer is steamrolling over employees and moving forward as if this ruling was in place. Word just came down today that employees are to comply as if it were law.

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    Roxy Clark
    November 18, 2021

    Melissa I’m sorry to hear this is absolutely insane. Please tell him not to comply let his work fire him over this his employer will lose many valuable employees. What state are you in if I may ask?

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    Jacqueline Manchester
    November 18, 2021

    If we stand up against these regulations by power hungry officials, they cannot put us all in jail. They cannot run their businesses, or hospitals, or salons or anything without employees. That was the basis of forming unions to begin with ( though they got out of control with power) WE THE PEOPLE are the power, let us use it without fear. God bless and strengthen all those who are faced with these decisions. They need a strong faith to trust in Thee. Grant it Lord God! Amen

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Roxy Clark
November 18, 2021

ALL the GLORY goes to you LORD JESUS CHRIST thank you Heavenly Father for hearing our prayers and cries for help. You never abandon or forsake us and just when we least expect it you come through for us. Praise JESUS CHRIST!! Father we continue to pray that when it goes to Supreme Court that you would open up their eyes give them discernment and conviction upon ruling against the tyrannical mandate let NO weapon formed against your people prosper in the POWERFUL NAME OF JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY NAME AMEN 🙏🏽

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jeannie peninger
November 18, 2021

I am thankful for this ruling. But there needs to be a ruling that businesses cannot force the issue on their own. People are still being fired because businesses have taken up the “mantle”.
I pray that there is a ruling against discrimination with hefty fines for discriminating against the unvaccinated.

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Emily Spigelmire
November 18, 2021

Thank you, Jesus! This is a huge victory for freedom! We know you are in charge, God, and we trust you to only do what is best for your plans to come to fruition. May we be salt and light to those who need to know you. May we be your hands and feet to those who are deceived, abused and oppressed, lonely, ill and fearful. In Jesus’ name!

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Judy
November 18, 2021

Thank you Lord! It is so wonderful to move from that Grinch who stole Christmas theme to giving loud thanks & praise to you, our Father, who hears & answers our prayers for America. Lord, it is so difficult to make sense of this multifaceted evil warfare that is going on across our nation without a Biblical viewpoint. This plague has exposed so much evil intention for America’s foundation.

May your Holy Spirit continue to move across America; we pray for your Son’s story be heard clearly by open ears. We bind all evil in Jesus’ name and declare His victory this very moment in America. Correct our path and strengthen us to become the nation you intended when the Founding Fathers prayed for your help writing our Constitution. America cannot stand on that foundation of freedom without you. Lord. Thank you, Father, for with you, all things are possible!

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Brian lynch
November 18, 2021

This is indeed good news. I pray that this will be the beginning of the end for the spirit of tyranny that is so strong in our nation. Federal government overreach needs to be stopped in its tracks. Freedom-loving Americans will not stand for this communistic behavior on the part of our government. Lord, please, let this ruling stand, and, if the issue goes before SCOTUS, let Your will be done. In Jesus’ name.

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Brunilda Ortiz
November 18, 2021

Praise the LORD, He listen to our prayers but please pray for the little ones under 11 years old and the requirements to have the “shot “ in order to go to school!! JUSTICE and RIGHTEOUSNESS IS the foundation of your Throne!! I WANT My Nation Back and everything that has been stolen from us! In Jesus name I pray! Amen 🙏

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Paul Fishman
November 18, 2021

We can only give thanks to God in Christ who gave wisdom and reason to the Supreme Courts. He knew ahead of time of whom should be there so the lives of people can be saved from destruction from the rebellious evil communists.

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Allena Jordan
November 18, 2021

Father, we thank You for this moment. Father, I pray that this would go all the way to the Supreme Court. We all know this is government overreach. And, the data is out on this particular virus. It is deadly, but to only a very few. Lord, there is a deeper purpose for this push to control people. Deliver a blow to the enemy of our souls in this matter. Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth, just as it is in heaven. Father, expose the underlying purpose for this control to all the people. Open their eyes. Deliver us all from evil. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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    Dave Puckett
    November 18, 2021

    Jesus, I stand and agree in prayer for continued success in defeating the evil powers of our government. Thank you so much, I praise you Lord in Jesus name Amen.

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Pat M
November 18, 2021

Father, 84 million workers, 23 million w/o shot…I lift the 61 million with it. Jesus, we have so many telling of its danger to health and DNA. Have mercy gracious Father on the lives of these people and their elders and children. If the chatter is true about changing DNA we are in a very dangerous time! Only You can do the impossible to save so many people from the snares of our enemy and Your enemy. Have mercy and save us from the corruption boiling up daily, hourly to defraud us of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness You alone inspired in our founding fathers. Have great mercy on us for the brain washing we have endured.

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Martha
November 18, 2021

Please pray for all those still affected by mandates. Even though OSHA is taking a pause, some large corporations are pushing ahead with their corporate mandates affecting many employees. Lord, we ask you to guide these corporations to also take a pause in enforcement of mandates. Please draw the attention of their executives to important facts and news they need to see, and give them wisdom. Let these corporations be guided by your Holy Spirit. Protect the men and women of these corporations from harmful effects, whether job loss or adverse effects of vaccines. Give them wisdom in their decisions as you also give wisdom to corporate leaders. Thank you for your faithfulness and your mercy, and your provision for your people.

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Dorothy Smith-Jacobs
November 18, 2021

It is an answer to prayer and I give the Lord praise and Thanks for it.
But please pray that those State with Democrat Gov. Do Not Try to implement same thing on there people. Or that the schools/businesses do not try to implement these unconstitutional policies.
(A school in our area is looking at doing just that with it’s employees-as soon as the news broke about the mandate/OSHA-they had an emergency meeting to try to control the C spread -but just the day before[before stop of OSHA Mandate]they had said to their employees they were waiting to see what transpires with mandate before requiring V X and or masking.
Still an item for prayer that states and businesses DO NOT go forward with it anyway!

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Donna Buckalew
November 18, 2021

Praise ye Lord for this ruling, for my husband receiving religious exemption and I pray this mandate and constant testing be revoked. Let the floodgates of freedom be released. In Jesus holy name. Amen

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Lisa Shonts
November 18, 2021

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW🙌…in the precious words of the late Noah Hutchings…(of Watchmen on the wall)…
“God is still on The Throne and Prayer changes things”…
🙏🙌🙏

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