In the third and final article of this series, Karen Vercruse challenges believers to consider running for office, and shares practical tips on how to pray and take action in the governmental realm as an intercessor. The Holy Spirit may be nudging you to take action in the governmental realm. The Lord may be using … Continued
There is a growing number of believers who are serving in the Senate and Congress, as well as serving on staff for various government officials. Do you want to know what they see God doing right now in our nation’s capital? Do you want to know how to better pray for them? Listen to Tracy … Continued
In the second article of this series, Karen Vercruse shares more of her faith community’s involvement in the political sphere and how they engaged in Intercessory Activism. When asked, “What kind of support did you have and did it matter?” Karen shares some key insights for intercessors. Here are two examples of how intercessors engaged … Continued
With the critical mid-term elections coming up later this year, we have been encouraging intercessors to engage in “Intercessory Activism.” What is that? Intercessory Activism is promoting and releasing Kingdom of God values in today’s political process. We do this by adding action to intercession, joining in political campaigns we know are promoting biblical values, … Continued
This is the first in a series on “Intercessory Activism,” exploring the What, Why, and How of intercessors engaging more strategically in their local government. Written by Karen Vercruse, an IFA prayer mobilizer in Chico, California, she shares her own journey of answering God’s call into the political sphere. I first became aware of the dire … Continued
I was in prayer recently concerning the battles at hand in this nation and how to effectively intercede when I heard in my spirit, “It is time to move from the SWORD to the SCEPTER.” As I continued to pray into this, I sensed the Lord calling intercessors to consider another strategy in dealing with … Continued
Many believers are heralding and celebrating the emergence of sons and daughters of the kingdom who are finding their identity and purpose in this season. It is time we also recognize the spiritual fathers and mothers that are coming alongside these young pioneers in this multi-generational move of God. The Lord is using this … Continued
“The backbone of Kingdom authority and power is found in the commission. Discovering God’s original commission and purpose for mankind can help to fortify our resolve to a life of history-changing significance” (Bill Johnson, from When Heaven Invades Earth). In this admonition we are reminded of the commission given by God to the original inhabitants … Continued
Should Christians get involved in politics? If we are frustrated with ungodly leadership in our nation, what is our responsibility? Is there something we can do besides pray? In this video clip from RealTruthRealQuick.com, Todd Wagner of Watermark Community Church shares some key insights from Scripture, as well as some historical facts to clarify a … Continued
Mark Batterson, author of “The Circle Maker,” explains the two sides of prayer.
Wherever we are on God’s timeline, we, as Jesus’ disciples, have His command to watch with Him. The beloved Apostle Paul echoed Jesus’ mandate: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Col. 4:2). One key in this is to walk in a sustained state of watching with prayer, even in the late-night shifts. Specific … Continued
Dudley Hall, president of Successful Christian Living Ministries, reveals the prophecy from God that has the Devil in a never-ending panic. Don’t be discouraged! Jesus already won the victory and we WILL finish our commission on the earth!
