START THE YEAR WITH FASTING: DAY 2, TRUE REPENTANCE

Ask the Lord for a truly repentant heart. “Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins…“Is this not the fast that I have chosen …” (Isaiah 58:2,5,6) Being sorry and being repentant are two completely different things. All of us have witnessed a child who is sorry for the way things … Continued

SOUTH KOREA OFFERS JAN. 9 TALKS WITH NORTH KOREA ON OLYMPICS

Ask the Lord to give wisdom to all parties involved in deliberations for a peaceful resolution to this very volatile ongoing situation. “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Heb 12:14 “South Korea proposed holding talks on Jan. 9 with North … Continued

BABY BORN FROM LONGEST-FROZEN EMBRYO

Give thanks to the Lord for the honoring of the life of this precious child. “In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus” (1 Tim 6:13) “Newborn Emma Wren Gibson was conceived more than two decades ago as one of several viable embryos for a couple undergoing in vitro … Continued

FASTING AND THE HEART OF GOD

Ask the Lord how to add fasting to your prayer life this January. “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen…? (Is 58.6) Over the next 21 days, our email alerts will include devotional articles on fasting, based on Isaiah 58. As experienced Bible readers know, no other portion of Scripture focuses more … Continued

BEN CARSON OPENS CABINET MEETING IN PRAYER

As we close 2017 and begin 2018, commit to intercede for our brothers and sisters in Christ who serve in Washington. Pray that they would be wise and gentle (Mt 10:16), humble, trusting in God, watchful and firm in faith (1 Pet 5:6-9). President Donald Trump began his weekly cabinet meeting Wednesday saying it was … Continued

OPIOIDS CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE EXPECTANCY DECREASE IN AMERICA

Pray fervently this New Year’s weekend for protection from drug overdose, alcohol-related deaths, and other harm associated with substance abuse. Pray for a great wave of deliverance in this nation from the bondage of opioids and other drugs, and alcohol abuse. With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every … Continued

PRO-LIFE ADVANCES IN 2017

Thank God for these advances for life and setbacks for the abortion industry. Look for a new devotional series on the value of life coming from IFA next week. Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it. (Ps … Continued

2017: A YEAR OF SUCCESSES FOLLOWING INTERCESSION

We at IFA are so thankful for the faithful intercession of people like you for our nation. Be encouraged—God hears and answers prayer. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand. (Rev 8:4) One year ago, who would have guessed what 2017 would … Continued

THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT

While family Christmas traditions are being replayed year after year, please reflect upon the real reason for the season in the remembrance of the gift of salvation visited upon man in his greatest hour of need. God gave us His Son, who would show us the Way and would pour out His life for us … Continued

A STORY OF PEACE AND GOODWILL

Ask the Lord to use you in being a witness of God’s peace this year. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) … Continued

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