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Father, we thank you that you speak to your children to warn us and spur us into action. So many hear Your call to repent, but we know more need to rise. Help us to walk in Your ways and move as You direct Your Army in these strange times toward Your dreams of good and not harm for us.

57 years ago, this Friday, August 28, 2020, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream for our country. As he marched on Washington, in a powerful display of unity and love for his fellow man, he prophetically stated he could see the Promised Land ahead: a people operating in unity regardless of gender, race or socio-economic status, just as Christ prayed for us in John 17. Reverend King quoted Isaiah 40 in his speech that day, bringing comfort to the nation, just as the voice of one crying in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord, that “every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

“And he said, “Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream.” – Numbers 12:6

 

Before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, God promised to send the hornet before them to drive out their enemies a little at a time.  All they needed to do was to believe Him and occupy.  They were concerned and sent in spies. Ten returned with a bad report of giants in the land making the people afraid and two declared that God had fought for them in Egypt and would fight for them again.  The people believed the bad report, cowered, and wandered for 40 years.

Have we wandered for 57 years?

When we make giants bigger than our God, we become grasshoppers in our own eyes, as well as theirs.  As the Body, today we stand at a similar crossroad: Will we shrink in fear this time or occupy by taking our stand, armored up and ready to fight with weapons that are not of this world, but have divine power to effectively demolish every stronghold and argument that raises itself against God’s truths?

Last Friday, I interviewed two pastors: Pastor Dana Coverstone of Kentucky, who recently experienced a series of prophetic dreams encouraging us to brace ourselves for this fall, as well as Pastor Arthur Hunt of Arkansas who developed a project called The Cleanse USA, a program designed to read the entire Word of God over our nation in one day. Two humble pastors with one united message, not only for their own personal flocks, but in service as watchmen for all of us: armor up, take your stand, use your sword the right way to heal and not wound, guard your speech, repent, walk in holiness, obedience to push back the fruitless deeds of darkness – starting with ourselves. Then although the tests will come, anchor yourselves in the hope of a positive outcome knowing that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and keep His commandments.

In one of Pastor Coverstone’s dreams, he saw people in small groups praying and interceding all during September and is encouraging the Body to focus on three specific prayer points:

  1. A STRONGER BACKBONE – Pray that the Body of Christ will take a stand with a stronger backbone using a louder voice – seasoned with salt, love, and light, instead of being peppered with hate.
  2. EXPOSURE OF CORRUPTION – Pray that the corruption especially in the Church would be exposed and that hypocrisy within the Body of Christ would be addressed.
  3. A FRUITFUL HARVEST – Pray that with the trials ahead that the Church, now strong, standing and cleansed, will bring in a great harvest.

Pastor Hunt’s dream is that a dedicated, not distracted, Church will lead the country during these divisive times by operating in love and unity, while engaged in a cleansing though the washing of the Word until we have aired, and washed, our dirty laundry as a nation. His prayer points include prayers for God’s Living Word to go forth and Our Savior’s Living Waters to flood our people who are sick, tired, sad, lonely, and wandering.

Pastor Hunt’s The Cleanse USA program is easy for people of all ages to follow and work together to read the entire Word of God in an orderly manner.

Just as Reverend King marched on that hot August day in 1963, we invite you to participate in this virtual March in the Spirit across our country as a unified body to prepare the way for this September, also the Hebrew month of Elul, which is a call to return while the King is in the field. He draws near to us and beckons us to draw near to Him, tucked under His wings of safety, as He sings “I am for my beloved and my beloved is for me,” – wooing His bride back to Him again.

If you have forgotten your first love, it is time to fall in love all over again.

EASY AS 1-2-3 TO PARTICPATE! HERE’S HOW:

  1. READ FOR YOUR HOME, CITY, STATE & NATION ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020: Visit The Cleanse USA here for your state’s reading passages (click on your state name below the map–the map isn’t clickable), and commit to read God’s word aloud on before sundown on Friday. You do not have to register to participate but doing so will help you find like-minded people in your state!
  2. RECRUIT FRIENDS & FAMILY: Multiply your efforts by encouraging family and friends to participate in the reading for your state – and in other states. Pray together before you start!
  3. COMPLETE THE READING & REPORT BACK: Working individually or as a team read your state’s portion. Stand in the gap for the nation with arms raised in praise and in worship. THEN REPORT BACK: Identify your state in the comments below this article, on The Cleanse USA Facebook Page, or by emailing [email protected].

A house, and country, that is divided will not stand. The power of the Holy Spirit is found when His people operate in unity and Psalm 133 explains how good and pleasing it is to our Father when we do.

Let’s let His truths and His freedom ring this Friday and reveal the Glory of the Lord from sea to shining sea, with His children refusing to be satisfied until “[His] justice rolls down like waters and [His] righteousness like a mighty stream.”

Then take courage and brace yourself.

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Tonya Sloter
August 28, 2020

Praying for Illinois

Read Jeremiah 37-Lamentations 5

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Diana M Costello
August 28, 2020

Read for California!

Patricia Gail Stephens
August 28, 2020

Praying for Pennsylvania

Linda Plante
August 28, 2020

Praying and reading Psalms 72-107 for the state of Florida now!

Robin
August 28, 2020

Thank you so much for this opportunity to pray! Just read and prayed Ezekiel 25-28 for Virginia. May the Lord have mercy on us! May we step off the path of the King of Tyre and follow the Lord more truly.

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Mary
August 28, 2020

I Prayed and first kings chapters 1- through 15 for the state of Nebraska. The comparisons between what was going on in the time of Israel Kingdoms being divided and what is going on America are striking but our God is big and nothing is impossible for Him!

    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    Thank you so much Mary!!! We appreciate that and thanks for reporting back. Will color in Nebraska on the map and grateful that you took the time to do that today. It does help us see what was going on then as compared to what is going on now especially as we read it aloud! Hope you enjoyed it and thanks again!

Gloria
August 28, 2020

I agree we should be in prayer and intercession from now until February. September will set the tone for the other months as we embark on the Jewish New Year and precede the demonic celeb- rations of October. It’s impossible for the body of Christ to be strong and courageous with a body full of toxins. Yes, we need cleansing and courage to speak the truth.

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    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    AMEN GLORIA! (also high five on moving into the Fall Feasts! Our family has enjoyed learning those so much…every year it just gets better!) And yes…toxic stuff has got to go…we don’t have time to mess around!

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Donna A Dockall
August 28, 2020

Just read and prayed !! Corinthians 1-4 for Texas

    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    Thank you so much Donna!!!! We appreciate you and thanks for reporting in from the great state of Texas!

Shirley
August 28, 2020

Absolutely yes!

    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    HOOORAY Shirley! What state are you reading for today so we can make sure that we are monitoring it and thank you so much!

      Shirley Mansfield
      August 28, 2020

      I am reporting for Illinois. I have read Jeremiah 37 through Lam 5. I love reading in the Old Testament about all of the laws and kings and prophets and judges! Really opens our eyes to what is going on now in our lifetimes.

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        Shelley
        August 28, 2020

        Oh Shirley!!! Thank you so much…those are some hard, tough passages and explain why Jeremiah cried a lot but who wouldn’t!!! Well done and thank you so much for reading all of that…so important. It really does open our eyes even a little more when we say His words outloud…than when we just read them in silence. THANK YOU!

Felicia Leggio Braud
August 28, 2020

Thank you all for doing this. I signed up for Louisiana, but I know that others are praying Louisiana. You are welcome to give me a different selection. Otherwise I will pray what is listed for LA.

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    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    Love you so much! Read for our state – the more reading for Louisiana the better. THANK YOU! 🙂

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      Felicia Leggio Braud
      August 28, 2020

      Thank you for this opportunity and renewal! I was concerned that I would not have enough free time today, but I just finished my readings, and how timely so much of the reading was!!! My reading was Heb 11-13
      James 1-5
      I Peter 1-2
      I Peter 3-5
      II Peter 1-3
      I John 1-3
      I John 4-5
      Thanks again! I loved it!

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        Shelley
        August 28, 2020

        I am so glad you loved it!!! I love you – you know how much. It’s a GREAT reading for Louisiana – especially right now…that Hall of Faith and the wisdom of James and 1st John. Peter has some amazing stuff in there also about what went on in the Days of Noah…good good good Words. Thank you for sticking with it…hugs to everyone and hope to see you one of these days soon!!! XOXOXO

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Linda k Rice
August 27, 2020

I wish I had known about this earlier. I would have organized several churches. I should do that.

    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    Hey Linda!

    This is a great project just to do on any day…absolutely organize churches in your area to do it. We encourage you to pray and read over your city…and state. Pastor Hunt has segmented the Bible into 53 sections that each take about 1.5 hours to read. If you print off that page, you could find 53 churches or 53 people in your city to participate and get things done in one day just the same!

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      Linda k Rice
      August 28, 2020

      Yes. We used to do that in Austin, TX where I once lived. Now I am in a rural area and churches are slower to unite. But we will proceed with Gideon’s army. Thanks

        Shelley
        August 28, 2020

        ABSOLUTELY #GideonArmy – a little dab will do it. 🙂 Thank you!

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bobi
August 27, 2020

Please clarify.
I went to the webpage (not facebook, as I am not a face book user). I signed up there, but not sure what the next step is – e.g. specific assignments.
AL appears to have 6 readings. Are we committing to reading all of the passages assigned for our state? Or are we assigned a particular passage, or do we just pick as passage on our own?

    Shelley
    August 28, 2020

    Hi there!

    The reading for your state – Alabama will take you about an hour and a half if you do it alone. You can! I read for Wyoming last time and read most of the book of Numbers!

    But it is designed to be a group project so if you alert 4-6 other people today you all can all work together to complete the reading for Alabama then pray together over your state.

Marilyn Jacoby
August 27, 2020

I will be praying for Wisconsin if I can access this site. Thank you.

    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you so much! If you have any trouble figuring out what to read, let us know and we will post it here for you! Thanks for covering and interceding for Wisconsin. It matters!!! I live in Louisiana and we felt everyone praying for us last night – literally. It was the calmest our family has ever been so thank you America and He heard…and there was mercy and peace in the midst of everything.

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      Marilyn Jacoby
      August 27, 2020

      Louisiana has had its share of problems too. I never thought we would be praying for Wisconsin in the manner we are this week with all that is happening in Kenosha. We must keep watching and praying at this time. Soon we will see Jesus come through the clouds and then it will be worth it all!!!

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Keith
August 27, 2020

The general directives listed are fine. But, how many ‘prophecies’ are we going to keep hearing about on the IFA site? How many have really come true?

Just my opinion — IFA needs to stop getting all excited about and reporting on anyone saying they have a vision from God, unless we know that person’s track record. And, that track record better be 100% right. That’s not my criteria. That’s God’s.

Dana, e.g., talked about cashing in your retirement funds and buying gold. Curious: Did HE do that? If not, take his words with a grain of salt. If he did, then what is his track record for prophetic visions?

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    Jacquelyn Y Miller
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you for your comments. We, as the Body of Christ, need to stop believing everything we read. If it doesn’t match God’s Word, BEWARE! God has spoken. He has nothing new to add to His Word. Satan knows that he can feed some of God’s people garbage and they would fall for it. He has done it from the beginning. And as for buying gold: Jesus told us not to build treasures on earth; they are temporal. The earth and everything in it belongs to God. Oh, that The Body of Christ would wake up and hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. We are in the world, but not of it. Thanks again. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW; PRAISE HIM ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW. PRAISE HIM ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS. PRAISE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN!!!

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      Keith
      August 27, 2020

      I have no problem buying gold, and there’s nothing unwise or heretical about building a nest egg. My question about Pastor Dana was whether or not he was putting his money where his mouth was.

      But yes… I do agree about Satan trying to deceive the church. But also I think Christians get a feeling or have a strange dream and feel that that’s from God. Oftentimes they are wrong.

        Shelley
        August 27, 2020

        Keith – I think there are two issues at play here – one is moving in the prophetic and the other is revolving around a dreamer of dreams. While those can be one in the same (a prophet that has a dream/vision), there are also people who have dreams and feel like they are important enough to report them. Deuteronomy 13 addresses what we are to do with prophets or dreamers of dreams who use their words/interpretations to draw people away from worshiping Yahweh (the ones that tell people to go after other gods and serve them.)

        There isn’t anything wrong with people reminding the Church especially right now and especially this year about the importance of both spiritual and physical preparation…and I think that is what is happening here. Although with this exercise tomorrow, the focus is more on the spiritual preparation because when you are prepared there the physical falls into alignment.

        I’ve felt like the Lord told me bad things were coming in the past and to prepare…and as I prepared, I also let other people know that because that’s what we do when we love our neighbor as ourselves…we let them know what we are doing so that they can also consider and pray about whether or not they should as well. Then when those things happened, what our small group here in Louisiana learned was, we had things prepared so we were able to serve when the bad thing did happen (much like what went on here last night.)

        So for the purposes of this blog – the dreams and the prophetic voices are being highlighted to encourage people to move in repentance and obedience to Yahweh…and serve Him and pray for corruption of those claiming to serve Him, but don’t, to surface so that they have an opportunity to repent as well…since they are held to a higher standard of accountability as they claim to be His.

        Hope that clarifies some! And also hope you and Jacquelyn above agree that reading the word over your nation, state and city and interceding in a focused effort is something worth participating in tomorrow! Let us know what states you all are from if you are going to do it! Thanks!

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          Keith
          August 28, 2020

          Thank you for the thoughtful response. All I can is that the title contained “dreams” and “prophecy”, so I melded the two together in my head when running through this article.

          Truth is, I hear a lot of so-called prophecies, but see little to no fulfillment. Today, we have God’s word, and that seems to be His principle method of communication. I don’t know why, but that seems to be the case.

          As for general messages of repentance, I have no problem with that. As for physically preparing by selling off our retirement funds for gold, as Pastor Dana has recommended, that I have a serious problem with.

          I did not read any scripture today over my state. What is the purpose of this? What spiritual task will it accomplish? It’s 7:30pm as of this typing, so I might still have time.

James Fielding
August 27, 2020

I have dreams to, visions. Since age 7 starting with the moment I stepped out of church then. This is a dark “prophecy”, and the only way to deal with it is with prosecution of the deep septic system in so called “govt”. They ARE the political party of the 7 deadly sins, and exhibit them all, openly, arrogantly, violently.

What I DO KNOW is, the church I sang choir in IS NOW AN ARMORY! Is that a coincidence???

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    Ronda Orchard
    August 27, 2020

    Ironically the church I attend used to be an armory.

    I think the question of the hour is, “Whose report will you believe?” The media is screaming death and destruction while we are being rocked all around by the winds of change. Is your focus on the waves and the screams of the father of lies or are your eyes fixed on the one who calms the seas?

    When the bow of your boat heads into the trough can you see the captain at the stern? Keep your hand on the rudder or wheel and steer straight into the wind lest you become dashed upon the rocks of a shore of unknown territory.

    My church has not discussed coronavirus and therefore has not given it a voice or place of dominion. No weapon fashioned against us has prospered because the weapons of our warfare are not taking to the streets rather heavenly places where my God watches to and fro, dispatching His angel army wherever needed.

    God is even now throwing into chaos the conduit of confusion coming from cable and Satellite towers of Babel. He is the author and finisher of my faith and even now sits at the right hand of my Father.

    Choose you, each and everyone, whom you will serve. As for me and my house, I will serve the Lord.

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      James Fielding
      August 27, 2020

      Hi ronda. I didnt tell the best part, wont. It seems in all your “windy change”, you FORGOT the Creator. Think He hasnt seen this before? PerversionS of truth, law, justice, 62 million abortions, nonstop HATE CRIMES against anyone who wont drink their arrogance, violence, 7 deadly sins. “Not all that say, ‘Lord, Lord’, make it”. YOUR PROBLEM IS WITH THE HOLY ONE. He IS HOLY, NO “WINDS” THERE.

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        Ronda Orchard
        August 27, 2020

        So forgive me if you interpreted my response as a personal rebuke against you. All of my questions that mentioned “you” are for the collective “you” in this world.

        There is no condemnation for those who serve the Lord and if that is the individual you, then be happy and at peace during this time of chaos.

Sandra Renberg
August 27, 2020

Yes I will read my portion of God’s Word in the state of Arizona!

    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you so much!!! Please let us know how it goes Sandra and grab a few extra friends to read with you or let other churches know. It’s an incredibly powerful and amazing thing to do to all work in unity! 🙂 Thanks!

Shirley
August 27, 2020

I will be praying from Illinois.

    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you so much Shirley!!! Please report back and let us know…and see if you can get a few friends to help you out for your state or even specifically for your city. Thanks so much!

      Shirley Mansfield
      August 28, 2020

      I think I answered for another Shirley earlier! Sorry about that, but I did finish reading from Jeremiah 37 to Lam 5 for the state of Illinois.

April Ruffino
August 27, 2020

Will be reading for Louisiana!

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you!!!

      April Ruffino
      August 28, 2020

      Shelley,
      My husband and I have completed our reading and interceding for our state. As I read aloud, the Word was so alive and powerful! What a blessing this had been.

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      Shelley
      August 28, 2020

      APRIL! Thank you so much for reading with your husband for our great state here in Louisiana. I live in Baton Rouge. I really appreciate it…we have some heavy lifting to do down in our state right now. Thank you both for taking the time! Louisiana strong representing on this thread! 🙂

Linda Todd
August 27, 2020

I too have had dreams and until this I wasn’t sure what God wanted from me. Your point pierced my heart about the truth not being told. Christ came to me in a dream, in ALL his glory! He was so bright it took my breath away. He said to me, ‘tell the truth about me; they are not telling the truth about me.’ I woke up reaching out hoping my Lord would take me with Him. I wanted Him to tell me what truth. What to say or do and to whom. That was three years ago. Now I know bc of this broadcast. Thank you for listening to God and for being brave enough to speak. I too am facing giants. Huge health giants and God has been faithful to comfort me and to keep me safe. He’s going before me and I know that. Giants and dreams. God is faithful.

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    He is faithful and merciful and good. Thanks for reading this and helping read and intercede for your state!

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Marie Dorsett
August 27, 2020

I am unable to appropriate the scripture reading for my state.

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    Shelley
    August 27, 2020

    Hi! Will check with them this am to see what might be going on. Sorry for that. Please check back tomorrow! It’s a great project!

    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    It should be working now Miss Marie. Sorry for the glitch!

Mary D
August 27, 2020

Joining for Maryland!

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you so much! Assemble a little team and let other churches know if you can!

    Mary
    August 28, 2020

    Had a late start Due to a medical issue but Just read from Isaiah and Jeremiah. So convicting..to me! Hope to gather a few more. Praise God there are many similar prayer and fasting calls from everywhere now! That’s good news!

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      Sylvia Stumpff
      September 7, 2020

      Sylvia says:
      September I am late on joining the prayer circle but I would like to pray for Maryland my Maryland.
      Scripture: the book of John John 10:28 says, God holds me in His hand and will NEVER let go of me. This scripture comforts me. I hope it will comfort someone today. God bless you all.

        Mary D
        September 8, 2020

        Wonderful! Welcome! We all need John 10:28! He definitely holds us , Praise God! I love where He says, also in John, You didn’t choose Me; I chose you!

Sharon
August 27, 2020

I am having trouble accessing the information on the website. Is anybody else having trouble?

    Mary D
    August 27, 2020

    I signed up but don’t see any reading passages posted if that is also your problem

    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Hi! Will check with them this am to see what might be going on. Sorry for that. Please check back tomorrow! It’s a great project!

Tari
August 27, 2020

Virginia! We will join in for Virginia!

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Dan Felice
August 27, 2020

About a month or two ago intercessors, IFA Asked for us to prayAnd read the Bible daily outside aloud to keep the enemy, Satan at bay. And I did and have been doing so since and I do not intend on stopping.
For me hearing the word of God even from me speaking g aloud has opened my eyes And mind to the word even more. So I continue in reading and praying the word aloud over this nation and the world. In the name of Jesus amen.

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    This is great to hear! That has been our experience as well. Very powerful to speak it outloud. Keep going!

Michael
August 27, 2020

Texas, I will join in prayer and the reading of God’s Word for Texas.

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you Michael!!! Appreciate it. Help engage others in Texas if you can to do the same over their cities (big state with lots of land to cover!)

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    Carol
    August 28, 2020

    I will be joining Michael in reading over Texas. Praying for more and more prayer partners.

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Luanne
August 27, 2020

Lord, bring honor, glory, and power to your name in our land – from sea to shining sea – throughout our entire nation and to the world. Lord, we humble ourselves and turn from our own wicked ways. Forgive us for being distracted by the things of this world. Abba, we are in desperate need for healing. We ask you to raise up intercessors. We speak over the valley of dry bones: Come together dry bones, listen to the word of the LORD! LORD, put sinew and flesh on these dry bones and cover them with skin and breathe your breath into them (me/us) so we may come to life. Then we will know that you are the Lord, the great I AM. Abba, we hear a rattling noise all across the valley of dry bones. There is a shaking in our land, Oh God. Come oh breath from the four winds! Breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again. Bring every working part of the body together as one. Make us alive in you. Lead us away from all temptations and time consuming activities that draw us away from you. Deliver us from evil so your Kingdom may come and your will be made done. Return us to You, our first love, The love we had for you when we first received your salvation. Help us not to be distracted in this hour. Raise up a body of intercessors. Send forth laborers to proclaim your word not only to our nation, but to the nations of the world. Lord, we need to be revived:

We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus Who died,
And is now gone above.

Refrain:
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.

We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.
(Refrain)

All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain. (Refrain)

All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast brought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.
(Refrain)

Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.
(Refrain)

To you Most High God, You are worthy to receive all the honor, all the glory, and all the power to your name for you created all things! We worship and adore you and pray these things in Jesus name, Amen.

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Luanne. You are great. Love this so much!

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Larry Mcgreevy
August 27, 2020

Thank you for this call. We will be involved! Thank U LORD

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    Shelley McLaughlin
    August 27, 2020

    Thanks so much Mr Larry!!! Let us know how it goes on Friday and what state you interceded for!

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