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Lord Jesus Christ, bind and paralyze all spirits at work in our government except the Holy Spirit.
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Protests without real solutions create power vacuums that are used by demonic forces.

This single sentence describes the last year of our nation’s history. Protests raged across America in 2020, demanding change such as “defund the police” and “black lives matter.”

These protests brought about a dramatic shift in our culture and political climate, which resulted in a change in the political leadership (the Presidency and Senate). And now, six months into this new administration, the progressive left have the power they wanted and we have not seen any practical solutions to the issues that brought so much protest.

Athletes take a knee at the Olympics, actors state their outrage at the Emmys, politicians protest in federal buildings. All of this results in what?

Portland’s protestors cried out to defund the police and crime statistics have increased across America—murders up 25% in 2020 and another 18% in 2021. The Minneapolis protestors called for racial justice and yet, has ANYONE offered with a solution to end racism other than the divisive Critical Race Theory(CRT)? (I explain the spirit fueling CRT in another article–click here to read.)

Progressives painted conservatives in a negative light—and continue to do so—creating a power vacuum that resulted in one thing: Progressives gaining power.

No solutions offered, just power gained.

I have heard it said, “It is always about power.” Criticism and protests are demonic tactics that create a power vacuum with a singular goal of transfer of power—power that will be used at a later date to accomplish greater harm.

Today is the day the Church needs to be a voice, beginning on our knees praying God would intercede for us in this day. We cannot allow this power transfer to result in more evil being legislated. If it were not for the super majority needed in the Senate (the need for 60+ Senators to vote for any major bill to become law) the landscape of our nation could have been changed forever through bills coming from the House such as HR1 (limiting fair elections) and HR5 (outlawing the biblical view of same-sex marriage).

Now the Senate is attempting to push through an “infrastructure” bill through the back door reconciliation process. This bill includes many social programs Bible-believing people would disagree with. This bill could reach President Biden’s desk without ever being voted on by the full Senate.

I was able to pray outside of Senator Krysten Sinema’s office a short while ago, praying God would strengthen her. She is not known as a follower of Christ, but she was the singular barrier to this pork-packed, social program bill. Plus, she resolutely stands against eliminating the super-majority.

Now is the time for the Church to be informed, connected, and mobilized to pray for our lawmakers. The power vacuum created by protestors and critics must be filled with the truth of God.

We are reminded of “Seven Strategic Prayers for the Church” as we read John 17:

1. Pray that we as individuals and the Church would bring glory to God by accomplishing all He has given us to do:

“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do (v. 4).”

2. Pray believers would receive divine revelation for this day.

“For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them (v. 8).”

3. Pray continually for your local church and national Church leaders.

“I pray for them (v. 9).”

4. Pray for the protection of true believers.

“Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me (v. 11).”

5. Pray for believers to know the joy of the Lord in the midst of adversity.

“…[T]hey may have the full measure of my joy within them (v. 13).”

6. Pray for the sanctification of believers.

“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth (v. 17).”

7. Pray the true Church in your community, in your state, and in our nation would stand together.

“I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity (v. 22-23).”

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Randie Ray
August 10, 2021

HalleluYAH!! Praying with you on all these prayer points and praying the Truth, which is Christ our Lord, will fill up the power vacuum with His very Self and cause this whole generation and the whole culture of the left to be taken over by Him and His Glory!
HalleluYAH!!

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DC G
August 9, 2021

God has been teaching me that not only do we need to bind the evil spirits but we need also loose the truths of God’s word.

And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Matt16:19

In the authority of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we bind and paralyze all spirits at work in our government. We loose the Holy Spirit and the truths of God’s word to work in our government. Amen

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Cynthia
August 9, 2021

Thank you so much! Your 7 Strategic Prayers from John 17 confirm exactly what I have been yearning for!

To God alone be the glory!

…planning to share these 7 Prayers with our ladies Bible study…

Rejoice in the Lord always!

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VictoriaZ
August 8, 2021

Praying Psalm 37
Father we will not fret because of evildoers or envy workers of iniquity. For Your word says they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. We will Trust in you Lord, and do good; knowing your word says when we do this we shall dwell in the land and be fed. Father you said when we delight ourself in you And your Lordship, you will give us the desires of our heart. (Our desires are for you to convict and cleanse The church of all compromise and cleanse our Society of all evil, put a fear and reverence) of yourself into society) Father we Commit our way unto your Lordship, we trust also in you; knowing you shall bring it to pass and shall bring forth our righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.We rest in your word, in your Lordship, and wait patiently for him: we will not fret because of him who prospers in evil ways or because of Men who bring wicked devices to pass because we trust in your Lordship and sovereignty overall of this.
We cease from anger, and forsake wrath: we Refuse to fret or do evil.(your word says Vengeance is yours worry and fretting produce nothing so we commit these people and situations to you to deal with them swiftly and justly in your perfect way and perfect timing according to your word) For your word says evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth, yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
(So Father we await their removal! father we want to
Look and find them decisively dealt with by you in your mercy and justice!)your word says the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (so we do knowing that fretting and taking things into our own hands or trusting the arm of flesh to deal with these people and situations will solve nothing!) The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth but youreord says Lord you shall laugh at him: for you see that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation but your word says Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken! (Oh Father we trust in these great and precious promises!) A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but you Lord, uphold the righteous. (You uphold us in faith and prayer & in our authority in Christ to speak YOUR WORD withall faith and boldness into these situations and the lives of these evil doers)
you Lord know the days of the upright: and our inheritance shall be for ever.your word says we shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine we shall be satisfied but the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. So Father we ask and wait for you to fulfill this-word in our day!
Father your word says For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. (So Lord the Wicked may appear to be in power and wreaking
havoc but we trust in your word that the righteous inherit the earth & the wicked are cut off)The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.!Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.Thank you Lord!
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
Father the psalmist said: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Father do this in our day, deal with our enemies such that they pass away, such that we look and cant even find them anymore . Father your word says: Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Thank you father we trust you to perform these your words in us, on the wicked And in our land in our day in Jesus name, amen!

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    Susan CC
    August 8, 2021

    Thank you for your good work in Him Victoria. This is a passionate response and made even more so as You are using HIS WORD. Read about Dietrich Bonheffer if you are not acquainted. His little paperback, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible is beautiful. God bless you and may He continue to enrich your trust in Him. Susan

    I was particularly moved by the following statements:

    “Father we ask and WAIT for you to fulfill this-word in our day!”
    “WAIT on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”
    Victoria, I have heard WAIT so many times and I know it is the Lord speaking in me because I am convicted when I hear it. And HIs timing is perfect…

    “Father your word says: Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.”
    https://biblehub.com/ezekiel/9-4.htm

    “Thank you father we trust you to perform these your words in us, on the wicked And in our land in our day in Jesus name, amen!”
    Yes and Amen!

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Barbara Wildner
August 8, 2021

Even though the election was stolen their were christians that voted for Joe Biden. If they don’t repent they will be dealt with. The Lord is judging the Church first along with Pastors that kept silent. Pray for them and do spiritual warfare againt the enemy.

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Mike
August 8, 2021

We need to persevere in prayer. The Lord is dealing with the enemies minions. Intercession fills the voids and allows the laborers to go forth into the harvest. Let us endeavor now more than ever to also, keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Do not get weary in well doing!
Please read below!

While Jeremiah was still in jail, the Lord sent him this second message: The Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth—Jehovah is his name—says this: Ask me and I will tell you some remarkable secrets about what is going to happen here. For though you have torn down the houses of this city, and the king’s palace too, for materials to strengthen the walls against the siege weapons of the enemy, yet the Babylonians will enter, and the men of this city are already as good as dead, for I have determined to destroy them in my furious anger. I have abandoned them because of all their wickedness, and I will not pity them when they cry for help. Nevertheless the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem’s damage and give her prosperity and peace. I will rebuild the cities of both Judah and Israel and restore their fortunes. And I will cleanse away all their sins against me and pardon them. Then this city will be an honor to me, and it will give me joy and be a source of praise and glory to me before all the nations of the earth! The people of the world will see the good I do for my people and will tremble with awe!
Jeremiah 33:1-9 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Jeremiah%2033:1-9&version=TLB

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Sheil
August 7, 2021

There needs to be a call for real spiritual warfare. Prayer is talking to our Father, warfare is addressing the enemy in the name of Jesus. Unless we start addressing the evil entities over our regions and governing bodies, we won’t see results we re praying for. We are the only people group on earth that can bind the spirits behind the destruction of our nation. ALL authority has been given to us. God has given us the authority and expects us to use it. Our country is under judgement for the innocent blood that has been shed so the church will be held accountable for not dispelling the murdering spirit over the innocent. Judgement begins with the household of God. Time is running out for the church to take our rightful place, on our faces, in repentance for not commanding in Jesus’ name and addressing the prince of the power of the air (to name one) to depart from our government. Holy Spirit is the only one to give discernment as to what entities we need to bind. Please believers, put on your armor and take your rightful place — over ALL the power of the enemy.

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cn
August 7, 2021

I will disagree regarding the power shift in our government. It did not take place due to the protests, violence, etc. Yes those were catalysts of “distraction”. But it took place due to a well planned fraudulent election bolstered by people within government working with SocMed, news, corporations, etc. It was theft – plain and simple and sadly, it was by a party who cannot satisfy their lust for control and power. Additionally, the other major party is often asleep at the wheel, except for a few who are willing to do frontline battle. But the “pretenders” in the party are basically working for the other side. The opposing party better realize that we cannot come to this battle and be status quo or play nice. And they have to get rid of or neutralize their own people who play on the other side.
I wholeheartedly agree – prayer is front line battle and it MUST be followed up by action. We have to sacrifice in many ways if we are to make headway. That will look different to many people but it must be done.
Ezra and Nehemiah came to rebuild but Ezra first has to get the people to understand that they had to repent, become obedient to God again & stay committed to worshiping God. Then they had to tackle the problems at hand. And the church today must understand that we cannot be lukewarm or uncommitted to the tasks ahead of us if we want God’s hand & presence to rule over our nation again.

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Carol
August 7, 2021

Amen! I agree! I bind and take authority over every demonic power let loose because of lies and evil from the left in the Name of JESUS! FATHER GOD please protect YOUR people and deliver America from this evil in the MIGHTY Name of JESUS! Amen!

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Marian
August 7, 2021

I am thinking how Jesus referenced “truth” in his prayer for us.
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for praying that us to be sanctified by your truth. Your Word is truth. Right now this prayer for your church is significant and blesses me so much to know you had us in mind. Thank you for your ongoing intercession for us.
Break the backs of those forces who exchange the truth for a lie trying to make us irrelevant. Send your warring angels to minister to your saints with revelation and courage to live in faith and trust.
It’s with great gratitude for Jesus Christ our Redeemer in whom we glory. Amen

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Vickie
August 7, 2021

Dear Lord, I pray that You please bind and paralyze all evil spirits working in our Gov’t today. I pray may the Holy Spirit be the only active spirit be at work. In Jesus name, amen. Thank you for this article. There are demonic spirits, led by Satan, working triple time in the world now. It is obvious that we are in the last of the last days and satan (I refuse to capitalize his name) knows his time is short. Lord, help Your remnant take authority over the demonic powers with Your help! In Jesus name.

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EB
August 7, 2021

The deceit starts with what you call them. The lie is built into their label. They are not “progressives.”. They are “Regressives” and destroyers. That’s the truth.

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Celine Sabo
August 7, 2021

What a great article with a thought provoking title! Yes, these “protests” and recurring, orchestrated violent outbreaks have been so troubling, as they can continue to replay in our mind; they are purposely never acknowledged or resolved. Psalm 2 is my favorite go to answer: v.1-2, TPT “How dare the nation’s plan a rebellion. Their foolish plots are futile! Look at how the power brokers of the world rise up to hold their summit as rulers scheme and confer together against Yahweh and His anointed King….. V.4 God-Enthroned laughs at them; the Sovereign One mocks their madness!” Psalm 47:7 then states, “For God is the triumphant King; all the powers of the earth are His. So sing your celebration songs of highest praise to the glorious Enlightened One! Our God reigns over every nation. ” We have the victory, as we decree, declare, and stay in worship through it all; taking action as led, and standing our ground, extending His Kingdom reign in the earth!

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brian
August 7, 2021

This is a great article, Dave. There are demonic spirits, lead by satan, working overtime in the world today. They know that their time is short. They are well aware that we are in the End Times, and their influence among non-believers and wishy-washy Christians alike, is very powerful. Those of us who are a part of God’s Holy Remnant need to take authority over the demonic activity that is occurring in the world today. Lord, by Your great power, we bind the attempts of satan and his demons to control the thinking of people, particularly those in positions of power and/or influence. We loose the fruit of Holy Spirit to take their place in our world today. In Jesus’ name.

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Karen Secrest
August 7, 2021

The Lord is saying this morning that the Prophetic Word given by Wanda Alger is even at this moment coming to pass. You will begin now to pray unceasingly for angelic protection around those notes in the Capitol who are standing for good. Those who acknowledge My Name and those who are finding their way to the shepherd.
May we see the everlasting Glory continue. Be Bold Be Strong …for the Lord your God is with Thee..

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    Toni Settle
    August 7, 2021

    Well said. Thank you for your insight and clarity.

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Susan CC
August 7, 2021

Thank you Mr. Kubal. Your word from John 17 is eternally true and yes, “It is always about power.”

The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Jeremiah 51:15

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
1 John 5:19

Father, You are a mystery but we who know Jesus Christ are not powerless. I am in agreement with the prayer points in this message and say Amen to these prayers. Amen in the Powerful Name of Jesus!

finishing Your work!
receiving Your revelation each day!
church and leaders!
believers!
the JOY OF THE LORD!
sanctification!
church, community, state and nation would be ONE!

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    Susan CC
    August 7, 2021

    He established the world by His wisdom, the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

    In prayer these two were juxtaposed in my mind.

    Even though he of the world has power, it is only through the permission of our Father. Let all God’s people say:

    “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
    and thanksgiving and honor
    and power and strength belong to our God
    forever and ever! Amen.”
    Revelation 7:12

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Sheila Nett
August 7, 2021

Sharing “7 Strategic Prayers for the Church” with a group of ladies I am gathering with today.

Thank You, Abba, for the power of prayer and Your call for believers to stand firm, to stand in the gap, and be spiritual warriors. (Ephesians 6:12; Matthew 16:19; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ezekiel 22:30; 1 Chronoicles 12:32)

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    Susan CC
    August 7, 2021

    Our words are worthless without confirmation in HIS Word. Thank you for the scripture reference Sheila. Our trust should be entirely in IT alone. May God bless you today and each day with His Powerful Word.

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Lewis T Turner
August 7, 2021

Interesting observation. Frankly the word observation is not fully correct. I sense in this article, God is trying to help us recognize what is going on. A protest with out real purpose other than to gain power is giving the opportunity for demons to gain control.

I would put the challenge to someone who is good at analyzing results. Where the types of protests mentioned in the article, what else has happened in addition to a power grab? Have murders and crime gone up where those protests occurred? How does that compare to where those areas protests were not held? — Are there any willing to take this challenge and not look just at one city, but a number of cities?

I believe these answers may be quite revealing and may reinforce the premise of this article.

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Karen Allen
August 7, 2021

The unity of the church; standing together has been a big concern to me. I have seen a few people or a few churches standing up and doing something. I have been asking, “ when is the church going to COLLECTIVELY stand together?”
Lord, I pray that we your people would truly and collectively stand up against the tyranny that is upon our great nation and that we would collectively get on our knees before you and pray for our leaders that you would cause even the most divisive person in the capital to turn from their wicked ways and proclaim that YOU ARE LORD and help turn this nation around for YOUR GLORY! In Jesus Name!

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    Sunny
    August 7, 2021

    I completely agree with you, Karen. I don’t understand why Holy Spirit filled churches across the nation have not been connecting through the Internet or by whatever means to form a spiritual battle plan to collectively stand boldly against that which is threatening our way of life, our children, our future as Americans and believers. If not the church, then WHO? This is a battle for God’s people. Only we can confront the enemy if we stand together in Jesus’ name and in His will.

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monasimp
August 7, 2021

“Lord Jesus Christ, bind and paralyze all spirits at work in our government except the Holy Spirit.”
I am praying your opening prayer along with you. Lord, bring down all who refuse to bow the knee to You. We pray you would raise up men and women of God who love You and honor Your name. Help them to stand with courage and perseverance. We pray for those in authority to humble themselves before you and pray and seek Your face. We ask for Your guidance and direction for them. We pray they hear and are quick to obey Your leading. We pray for leaders who serve selflessly. Bring down those who would serve to enrich themselves and raise up those who will govern without regard to their own self interest, in order to do the right thing. We pray for men and women of integrity and strong moral character. We ask these things in the Name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen

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Theresa Mcgraw
August 7, 2021

My most understanding from what I have been hearing from the word of God is that we need to understand that he gave us authority on this earth and we are here to be ambassadors of the Word of God. So with this in mind we need to stand strong and not be silent any longer about our faith. We must be ambassadors!!! Amen thank you Jesus for loving us so much.

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Bernie Ritterbush
August 7, 2021

Pray an 8th point based on verse 20 that God’s people will be bold and courageous to graciously proclaim their testimony and the Good News of the Kingdom so that others will believe and America will turn back to God.

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    Shelia G Hickman
    August 7, 2021

    What you said is true. I knew it was a spiritual fight but, I never thought about the void left behind.

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