HEARING FROM GOD IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES
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LORD, BRING TRUE REPENTANCE UPON YOUR CHURCH IN 2021
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HEARING FROM GOD IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES
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If you have been watching the horrific happenings in our nation’s capital today, you may be wondering, where is God? What is happening and how can we see with spiritual eyes what is happening in the natural?
We have reached out to some of our IFA writers and personal intercessor friends for some collective wisdom and direction for us in these times. Read and pray into these things. Offer your own words in the comments below!
From Luis Cataldo, Intercessory Missionary:
The Lord has an agenda for individual believers as well as the body of Christ. He has orchestrated all the circumstances of our lives to bring about a bride equally yoked to his Son. So these shakings are real and disruptive but they come from a loving Father who is refining the bride and removing everything that hinders love. It will not get easier to love Jesus and be faithful to His Word in America. But we will also walk in increasing unity, humility, and power as we stand for righteousness and justice. Men will call evil good and good evil. Wickedness will increase but so will the glory of the Lord. All of this is in the Bible if we take it at face value. So we double down on standing for the truth of God’s Word, on Jesus as the only means of salvation, and trusting his leadership and as we partner with Him.
From JoAnn, IFA intercessor:
“When Moses went to Egypt, I don’t know what his expectations were, but I imagine he figured (and hoped) it would be a fairly quick process. But in Exodus 5:23, after he met with Pharaoh, who increased the workload of the Israelites, not realizing the time and circumstances that still remained before freedom was gained, he tells God “…neither have You delivered Your people at all.”
He didn’t understand the process, or that it was not just about freeing the people, but about the Glory of God. We have gone into this season with expectations for specific actions and timelines and that is good and it is good that we pray for those things within God’s will. Each thing is important and every person we pray for is pivotal…but it all pivots on God.
While I continue to pray for those events, people, and decisions on this path our nation is on, I have removed all specific expectations, except for this: that God IS rectifying these wrongs, regardless of how it seems in the natural, and He is doing it in such a way that will exceed our expectations by bringing peace, unity, and righteousness back into our nation and in such a way that His Name will be glorified, not just in this time, but unto the ends of the earth and time.
Yes, the bumps in the road throw my stride off for a moment, but when I think of what God did in Egypt all those millennia ago that is STILL talked about, I am comforted in knowing that I don’t have to understand or trust the process, I just have to understand God’s nature and trust in Him.
I trust, believe, and declare that His glory is about to shine like it hasn’t in decades…or even centuries!”
God bless you and thank you for the daily prayer calls for our nation. We are in this together. Where two or three are gathered together (in agreement) I am there in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20.
From Gloria Robles, IFA Contributing Writer:
I had another dream concerning awakening. I know that it’s coming. I’m still uncertain concerning the circumstances and details of the dream which I am praying over. Right now I am interceding over the law enforcement, the Senate, and the people there for their lives and protection. I think we all may have had an idea this is how it would play out–with some kind of violence–but I believe if we stay contending and believing in prayer we will not see a tragedy.
I’m still questioning so much right now.
That dream I shared about the protecting the police, I remember vividly. Recently in prayer I asked the Lord, why would you show me every speaker…bashing Trump during the awards show, and saying to reject his presidency if he wasn’t the President? It only made me believe that Trump would win the second term and I prayed that in faith believing that just as God intervened in the 2016 outcome, he would do it again in 2021 and that’s what I’ve been praying. That is how I will keep praying up until the inauguration. My hope will never be lost, because my hope is the Lord. He will have His way. I know that hell is breaking loose because of what’s at stake. Our freedom, our rights, the lives of the unborn, family, justice, evil being exposed at the very top. They have fought long and hard to control the people and have done unspeakable things that only God knows. But I know with everything in me that it’s about to come into the light and that’s why we are here right now. I will not stop believing that even as chaotic as it is right now, there will be awakening and who can stop God when He moves? Our job as the church is to not be silent! We must be the city on a hill and the light in the darkness. If this resonates with you, I can send you the dream later.
From Jamie Rohrbaugh, IFA Contributing Writer:
We have to continue believing God to establish righteousness and justice. Continue to pray. When our backs are against the wall, only He can save us, and we’ve been there for awhile and the situation hasn’t changed. Backs still against the wall, only God can still save us.
From Roy Washam, IFA Intercessor:
Tuesday on Capitol Hill was purely spiritual. It was mostly a Jericho walk and prayer. There were about 1000-2000 people around during mid-day.
Wednesday was different. Lots of people …. but amazing peaceful, given the huge number of people.
There were many young men among the crowd. Once people started congregating in front of the Capitol, some of the rowdy portion of the young men went up to the Capitol building. That is probably what the Mainstream Media is focusing on. Still, the overall gathering was predominately peaceful.
I believe that officials are responsible to do their jobs. When they do not, there are negative consequences. I cannot read the history in the Bible much differently.
My “read” on what happened this afternoon in front of the Capitol was the “gut” of the nation was on display. It was neither a worship service nor a prayer meeting. A significant segment of our people are frustrated, desperate, and angry about the election fraud. These feelings are being directed (legitimately) at our irresponsible officials.
A prayer for our nation from the Book of Common Prayer:
Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure conduct. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom, in thy Name, we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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This was an obvious set up, as usual. A select few fell into the trap of the organized Antifa and the BLM. Media was poised to catch it all to manipulate the narrative. God must want us to enter this dark time. Brace for persecution…
Please look at what has taken place in this land!! We all love America but our sins are ever before us. Prayer taken out of our schools, since 1972 we have offered our babies up for sacrifice. ACLJ says 42 percent of deaths in America were our aborted babies. We have violence and sex in our movies, on our streets, murders, sex trafficing, lawlessness, churches for witches, one of our state capitols has a statue in honor of Satan on the grounds, fathers have abandoned their children, The list goes on and on. The Lord may be purging our land and working to rid His bride of any and all compromise. He wants a pure bride! Jesus Himself said, when He comes back to the earth will He find faith? Wake up sleeping church and use our gifts to His glory. Get rid of all laziness, distractions, get our focus on right. Stay off social media which only leads to brutal attacks in the masses and hate. It will never bring people together. It is a waste of time. Get back to prayer! Each and everyday. Forgive us dear Lord and help us. You love us and will cleanse us for our good and Your glory. We do not want to continue to be a Corinthians church. Speak to each believer’s heart and have Your way with us dear Lord. We KNOW YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. You desire to do a new thing and we await and expectantly! Maybe You allowed Donald Trump to reign for a time to bring about Jerusalem, the Holy City as the Capitol of Israel. None of the Presidents before would do it. They only talked about it. I am thankful for all the good things Donald Trump did in four years. He was abused daily and took it. He worked hard for the country. It is tragic he will not be at the helm but God has something for him to do and we must pray He will show him the way and make all provision for him. May Jesus be king of Donald Trump’s heart! Only One can be on the throne.
Thank you for these prayers and thoughts and I would just add to Gloria’s comments that even
AFTER Inauguration Day our God can show up , “show off” and set things right in a spectacular, miraculous way!
Judith says
Yes Gloria, We would love it, if you would share your whole dream. Your comments were very encouraging !
The devil’s weapon: To provoke people to wrath.
After all the years that Moses put up with aggravation, it was wrath that caused him to strike the rock.
The devil’s weapon to provoke President Trump to wrath has been leveled at him day in and day out for more than four years, and finally President Trump lost his cool.
It is very sad!
That is not true.
Thank you Shelley for sharing those powerful and on point passages – Psalm 74 really struck me. JoAnne, your words of wisdom about the Exodus are an important reminder. Was any move of God ever smooth,easy,or plausible from a human perspective? This is definitely a “Red Sea” moment – our backs are against the wall and we need him to part the waters. It seems like its over, but like another person above said, let us keep praying until inauguration day. For weeks I have been praying that God would grant repentance to prominent men and women steeped in corruption – that they would have Saul or Matthew the tax collector conversions and have the courage to come clean and expose what is behind the smoke and mirrors. Only a revelation from Jesus could soften these hard hearts- including some prodigal hearts, and grant them repentance. Only he could give them the desire to count the cost because doing this may end in prison or death and at the very least end their careers.However, there is a greater cost so may The Lord give them eternal knowledge and perspective: Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my RECOMPENSE with me, to repay each one for what he has done (Rev. 22:12 ESV).Praying for courage and protection for those who want to stand with truth and justice but have been threatened, and for conviction of those who have been blackmailed (pedophilia is a big problem in our country) – that both groups would have a powerful encounter with Jesus and God’s holy fear would fall upon them. The Lord would receive all the glory in these cases so let us pray for our “enemies” and remember who the true enemy is, even as we remember Philippians 3:20, that even before our priceless U.S. citizenship, OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN, AND WE EAGERLY WAIT FOR A SAVIOR FROM THERE, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Where was God at Calvary? Right there. IfGod seems far away…who moved? He is faithful ALL THE TIME! Pray Ps.51&71 as directed.
God is doing a great deal more than merely draining a swampy government. He is doing a faith building work in His people. He is asking who will stand firm when others are falling to and fro? Who will believe when all looks hopeless?
Im sorry. I’ve had the wind knocked out of me this week. Hasn’t at least 500 prophets all declared that Trump would serve 2 terms in office. Are they all wrong? Can anybody at all hear accurately from the Lord or is prophecy nothing more than the prediction of our own selfish desires to come true. I wish therefore I prophesy.
I simply cannot look forward to 4 years of Biden even if Trump wins in 2024 which is doubtful considering the election cheating which can elect a frog over a well qualified man. Will this mean that America goes back into the Dark Ages or will we see any real revival of the Lord.
Jack, God could very well be setting all of this up so that HE and He alone gets the glory. I haven’t given up that Trump will be our President for the next 4 years. When all seems lost that’s when God does His most miraculous works! I’m thinking of how sad and despondent the disciples were after Christ was killed. Then God showed up on the 3rd day! I’m thinking of how hopeless and scared the Israelites were with the Red Sea in front of them and sure death approaching as Pharaoh’s army charged behind them. Then God showed up! So as I’m teetering on the edge of hopelessness and tearful sadness I imagine how joyful I will be when God shows up this time. I’m choosing to read His Word, sing praise songs, talk with and be encouraged by a few select friends, NOT watch the media and return again and again to IFA headlines. “You’ve done it before, God. We are excited to see you do it again!” ❤️🙏
I am feeling that many people in our country are depressed, angry, shocked and disappointed over all that has happened since the election up through the horrible events at the capital yesterday as well as the last four years of suffering the left has forced on us. I do not know what Gods plan for us is but I feel that He may be preparing us. The Bride is not yet ready! In this country, we as believers in Christ, have not experienced the persecution that Christians have suffered in so many other countries such as China, Pakistan, Nigeria, and on & on. I am feeling that we are about to find out what persecution of Christians is going to feel like. We must repent and seek the glorious face of our Lord. Study and live His Word, prepare to meet the Lord for I feel He will be coming for the Church soon. Thank you Lord Jesus and please Come Soon!
It was clear yesterday that there were BLM and Antifa members in the crowd, as well as the good intentioned Trump Supporters. We’ve been waiting for the truth to come forward about all of
yesterday’s protest and violence. Waiting before you come to your opinion is better than jumping into action based on very little information. First it was obvious it was orchestrated and planned, but by
who? The devil prowls around seeing who he might devour, and we need to be ready for it, and
having applied the full armour of God. These are the times we are in, and together we can stand
and intercede, but apart we do not have as much power or strength.
To Shelly McLaughlin thank you I got both of your chapters early today if confirms why the Lord took me there thank you🙌
I am so thankful for all of you I’ve been praying along with you and sending it to others as well but I would like to have what Gloria Robles was talking about if that’s OK. Spoken out loud and prayed in agreement with each and everyone of your prayers in Jesus name, thank you! Also then the fast and I’m on my fourth day actually because I didn’t feel led to stop at this point because I didn’t feel like it was over but I am so grateful that I’m not alone in that I felt a little lost but I’m finding my balance and regaining my strength with the Lords help and guidance, Just want to be sure I’m praying what he wants me to ask and speak His will not my own. And this for year and he’s giving me words and he’s giving me things for other people but lately he’s just so much chaos and different things going around that.!I’ve had to calm myself down to be able to hear and sit in His presence but I still want to hear even more feel and feel His heart beat for this nation so I can follow! I just want to hear that still quite voice and feel his gentle presence in my life closer than breath in the midst of the chaos trying to prevail!
I truly believe God is in control! He is not done with our nation! His love for the whole world is making this once again a true nation under God! We must rise and shine and the Glory of the LORD will be upon her!
Our Lord is not silent, we must listen more intently, due to the evil trash in the sound waves. He has a desire to communicate with us, but we must get still and be quite let HIM speak. On 12/25/20 after prayer around 3:30 AM I heard the LORD say: “Turn back and worship me.” WE MUST PUT HIM FIRST IN OUR LIFE. We must turn back to our first LOVE, Christ our Messiah. we must pray for Israel, as well as our Nation and leaders. and because we don’t agree with their way of seeing things, that is all the more reason each of them need our prayers. We must stand against the evil that is coming upon the Earth. (Prayer changes things, if we pray with a humble and loving heart. Not out of strive and anger.) We must pray for the lost and hurting, if we don’t, each of us will stand before the GREAT I AM and answer to HIM for why we did not. It’s time to stand up for what we believe in this life, and in prayer is the place to stand.
God bless each of you that take these things to heart. “Turn back and worship the only living God” In all that you do.
It was good yo hear your prayers and incites from those you went to DC. We have been praying and fasting for months. Gloria, we in the Catholic Church have been listening to the Apparitions of Mary the Mother of God. They also speak of three days of darkness and illumination of conscience where everyone will see their soul as God sees it. I also believe that the time has arrived when this will happen. I would like to hear more about your dream.
I believe the frustration we are feeling is we are trusting man will take care of this fraud, and we are not being listened to. I live in a state that the government is closing a blind eye and we are not to talk about it with threats of prosecution. Our prayers should be on those who feel they need to cheat, lie, and steal to win. They want everyone to believe as they belienve. They are going after Sidney Powell and Trump Admin. for daring to question the election. They have a hardness of heart and are out to destroy all who dare question.
We have know where else to go but to God. Pray for our enemies.
I agree with mr. Cataldo, Intercessory Missionary: “The Lord has an agenda for individual believers as well as the body of Christ. He has orchestrated all the circumstances of our lives to bring about a bride equally yoked to his Son. So these shakings are real and disruptive but they come from a loving Father who is refining the bride and removing everything that hinders love. It will not get easier to love Jesus and be faithful to His Word in America. But we will also walk in increasing unity, humility, and power as we stand for righteousness and justice”. God has begun purifying His bride — Titus 2:11-14. Christ died to “redeem us from very lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds”. Titus concludes this chapter by saying, “you must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them (Titus 2:15, NLT). I do not know if this marks “ the beginning of the end of all things” , aka the “end of days”. But this I do know, Christ is seeking a purified bride who will stand on His word and follow His commandments. In the coming hostility, we must remember to always look for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and savior Jesus Christ.
In the words of Tracy Cooke: “The Holy Spirit always has the upper hand.
The powers of darkness cannot overcome the power of the Holy Spirit and His gifts in our lives.”
At all cost, we must continue to seek with all our hearts the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit that we may stand in this evil day:
Ephesians 6:13-17
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
We give You thanks Our Father for your unchangeable Word, and for Our LORD JESUS CHRIST to whom we belong, and for the Holy Spirit who is our ever present help in time of trouble.
If the allegations of voter fraud is true then we could not allow the incoming administration to begin with out a protest, one that is peaceful, to make a stand for future elections. We have a news media supporting the liberal view of life and we do need to make our voices heard. This nation was founded by men and women who took a stand! I am thinking that in my prayerful conversations with the Lord that all that has happened in the election is for the spiritual benefit of Christians, who represent God in our society. Are we serving Him well? Are we living out His Word. Instead of focusing on what we consider to be right or wrong we need to be humble before Him and admit His Sovereignty over our nation. We need to be praying!
Amen! I stand in agreement with you.
I saw a few of the hearings on voter fraud and the testimonies were compelling and some were absolutely frightening at the level of evil carried out. If there is anything I know is true regarding this election it is massive voter fraud was committed. Dominion Voting Systems have been caught lying as well. We can’t stand for this massive deception.
To give in to this is the same as saying goodbye to America as we know it.
We have to stand firm and continue to praise, praise, PRAISE the Lord through the doubt, pain and confusion. The Lord will have the last word. Be swift, Oh Lord as Your children have lost heart.
Heavenly Father, You know what’s going on in our country and in the world. In spite of it all, we stand amazed at Your sovereignty! Whatever is hidden, may it become visible-all actions, motives, methods of the carnal mind and beast nature – will be brought to light and be revealed and change! Engage and give Godly wisdom and discernment to all the authorities You have put in charge to bring to justice those who have transgressed. Move in this nation and world in the hearts of all to love the one true living God, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, with all their mind, might and strength. Create fires and circumstances needed in their lives to bring this reality to pass in their lives. Release the ability for people to humbly love themselves and value their lives as a gift as they love and attend to their fellow man’s needs above their own wants, needs and desires. Cause Your Love and Mercy to walk hand and hand with Your judgements. Cause mankind to examine themselves and cause all to submit, yield and walk according to The Word of God. Shine on those who value their intimacy and fellowship with YOU. Create a hunger and desire to see Your glory manifest in lives and The Kingdom of God – righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost -manifest and prevail!!!
It’s not over yet. God in His wisdom will prevail. We must trust in Him, that the truth will come out and He will be glorified.
Thank you for continuing to keep the focus on our Great God. He is the victor and his will is done forevermore.
We seek and praise him. Amen
“Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?
Unless the Lord had given me help,
I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.
When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.
Can a corrupt throne be allied with you
a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?
The wicked band together against the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
But the Lord has become my fortress,
and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.
He will repay them for their sins
and destroy them for their wickedness;
the Lord our God will destroy them.”
Psalm 94:16-23
…actually, all of Psalm 94 should be read and considered in prayer —Peter
There is a song in my heart—– Onward Christian Solders marching as to war with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ the royal Master leads against the foe. Forward into battle, see HIS banners go….. Onward Christian solders marching as to war. With the cross of Jesus going on before. There are more verses, but my thought is this: I cannot make it thru this day, I need HIM every second and every moment of this day. It is hard to pray for people that you feel have been dishonest and you see with your eyes what is happening to this nation and then I realize that I am a sinner and Jesus forgives me when I confess my sins and He cleanses me from all unrighteousness. Or Nation is in desperate need of a revival like never seen before and there is another song in my heart: It only takes a spark to get a fire going and soon all those around will warm up to its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you have experienced it, You want to sing, You want to shout, you’ll want to pass it on. In Jesus name may the Love of Jesus explode in this nation.
Amen, Carolyn – I have had that one in my heart along with Onward Christian Soldiers and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. God’s blessings!!
I meant to say – A Mighty Fortress is Our God
And you, Carolyn, are a spark!
May the fires of GOD’s revival fall upon this nation today!
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
I participated in the fast the past 3 days. God gave me four visions – 1. A chess board where the pawn is being moved 2. a spiritual battle where evil was overtaking good. It appeared evil was going to win but God sent a strong wind and knocked all the demonic down. 3. someone putting a finger over their mouth as in a silencing motion (I think this is in reference to Trump?) 4. I saw the country on fire and covered with ashes but someone touched the ashes and there was beauty underneath
Then yesterday happened and I felt very dismayed. God reminded me later that night of the second vision. I believe that is what is happening now, evil appears to be winning but God has it under control and God will win. Maybe not in our timing or under our expectations of what should happen. At first I thought the chess board was God setting things up and making the first move but now I wonder if the chess board was symbolic of a strategic plot of the ambush yesterday. I’m not the best with interpretation. I’m also reminded of Paul (not that I am comparing Trump with Paul but just about this specific situation) and his imprisonment when the religious leaders said he stirred up a riot and commotion and he deserved death. God had a plan: he had to go to Caesar. Through years of being in prison and being shipwrecked on malta, Paul finally made it there.
Lord,
We give you complete control. We have done everything possible and now we lay it in Your hands. We pray for the largest revival that the world has ever seen. We pray for the root of corruption to be shown and dealt with. I pray for leaders of both parties to repent and turn to You. I pray that you will use any evil for good as you did for Joseph. Please have mercy on us even though we in no way deserve it. Lord let us be there for those who are struggling right now to find answers. I pray that we point all answers to You. I pray for the truth of the violence of yesterday to be brought to light and that anyone who has accepted a bribe or instigated this will be put in jail. I pray the more the truth is suppressed, the more truth will be found. I pray against twitter, CNN, NY times, facebook and those who have partnered with the enemy to bring about lies and deception to have their legacy stripped from them. I pray for bankrupcy and that you will bring forth honest media platforms. I pray that the lies of the media will have people run towards the truth, which is Your word. God there is nothing too hard for you, you specialize in hopeless situations. All glory and honor and praise belong to You. Thank you Lord for the fellow believers and intercessors that have cried to you day and night. Thank you for this day because You have made it. We love you Lord
Amen
As I prayed this morning, I asked that we not grow tired or weary. Jesus said, ” take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” But as I prayed through this and the following scripture in Matthew 11, I thought of an arrow, sharp and honed for war. I prayed, make me an arrow in Your quiver Father, perfectly shaped for purpose and impact into Your Will. The juxtaposition between rest and war brought me to tears. I do not know what my place is in this crazy time we are living but God is One with Jesus Christ His Son and the Holy Spirit, fearless and bold, waiting to work their purpose in our lives….for their Glory. I believe.
Romans 11:33-35
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!
“Who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been his counselor?”
“Who has ever given to God,
that God should repay them?”
36 For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
I tuned into CNN around 4 PM. The commentators were talking about rioting people and the destruction of the capital. The newsman was pointing out the unruly crowd. THERE WAS NO UNRULY CROWD, NO DESTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING, except a rock thrown through A window. There were many people with flags of the US, Trump, and Flag of the Republic, but no one was shouting or throwing things. Maybe there was more going on earlier but what I saw was nothing like the “PEACEFUL Gatherings” during the elections.
You are right. CNN, as usual, has twisted the truth to fit their narrative.
I believe that A spiritual awakening like never before seen in the history of america is coming soon. God has this and is in control of this nation.
AMEN
Thank you
Encourage one another and know that the Lord is Sovereign and in total control.
Despite what we see and hear, remember when all hopes seems loss when Jesus died the resurrection of Jesus is the proof that I need. When the enemy thinks he won, but the victory is found in the cross.
The shaking of all things will happen and is happening because this was foretold in scripture. Whatever is happening is for a reason. We may not fully understand now but will be reviewed to us when the shaking stops.
What we are seeing is the complete organized corruption at a massive scale at all levels of government and media because this world is under satan’s domain. If the Presidency is easily won by Trumps’s overwhelming votes (which is true), Pence’s decision, or the Supreme Court’s decision, who gets the Glory?
It is obvious God allows all this to come out to expose all the corruption and the depth of sin to begin a cleansing of hearts of everyone and everything that is hidden for so long. This is the time to take our stand to choose sides for or against the Lord before the revival takes place.
The decline of USA began decades ago, but God has began to turn this nation around by raising a President who seeks after him (Mal 4:5-6). The awakening took place with all the recent events that triggered a phase of repentance and seeking God. God has began a good work, will He not be able to complete it?
Therefore I have no doubt that Trump will continue another 4 years despite all odds (remember 2016) and this time, it is the Lord’s hand on the victory and the Glory is the Lord.
Satan trick is still the SAME as in the garden. It just looks different today.
Satan wants to
UNDERMINE the WORDS spoken by God
Cause the people of the earth NOT to TAKE IN and BELIEVE God’s spoken words.
Don’t fall for it AMERICA… SNATCHED your soul out of the Devil hands…
The birth pangs as mentioned in Matthew 25 are accelerating. We must be about the Father’s business as Jesus did. Jesus is our example. In 1863 in the midst of the Civil War then President Abraham Lincoln said and he quoted from Scriptures that a nation divided will not stand. We are divided as a nation now and the Church is almost non existent. But God has a remnant of believers. Politics will not save America. We desperately need a Third great Awakening. Only intercessory prayer will turn things around. It starts with II Chron. 7:14 with repentance and forgiveness. Are we willing to cry out to God? If not the rocks will cry out. Spend time in the Word and stop looking at news media and seek the Presence of God. I refuse to be negative or have a defeatist attitude. I know I speak from experience. Take time to love on people
Jesus did.
I encourage each of you if you are active in a church to reach out to the children. As many have discussed, the church of America has hit snooze. I wept the first Sunday I was back in Sunday school (elementary) because they no longer are singing. These children should learn Onward Christian soldier like we did when we were 5 year old. Our children need to see the face of Jesus during these times – not the ugliness of man.
Lord Jesus enliven our hearts to see your glory – you on the throne of our lives. Lord the little ones need to see you as the hero of their world. Please strengthen teachers and leaders in the teach to carry your cross faithfully to the wee ones. Help the children not see fear but courage and faith acted out in the hallways of every church and every Christian household.
Leslie: Amen point well taken. I am active in my church in Whiteville NC. We have a 9 year old granddaughter. Thanks for the in put
We have been in a Spiritual battle ground and Jesus commanded believers to spread the gospel, the only hope for sinful mankind. Our hope is in His Kingdom, not the government! God will make all things new, in His time. No one knows when that we be, but we acupressure until He comes again. No other promises, other than His faithful Holiness and that He will be with us. His sheep are never alone.✝️❤️🙏💪🥰
Somebody posted this on Franklin Graham’s facebook page, so I am very depressed.
You know the elections are over as far as Democrats are concerned. They cheated in all state and federal elections. Welcome to the USSA (United Socialist States of America). Prepare for the suppression of your rights, higher taxes, poorer health care, getting jailed for speaking your mind, having your guns taken away, churches and businesses closing because of the government, etc. …. Communism is coming for us. Death, destruction and other horrible things that would have been unimaginable a short time ago (except in the dystopian novels of the 20th century that warned us this was coming….) are all coming for the ordinary citizen of the USSA.
And this from the news: 4 hours ago — Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook · Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting to supporters who …
And there’s already calls to impeach President Trump now. And the sickening pro-Biden comments on Biden’s facebook page want to make me throw up. At this rate, I don’t see how 2021 can possibly be anything but a worse year than 2020.
Dear Gail please know that Jesus loves you and he is faithful and will strengthen you and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil one second Thessalonians 3:3. May God bless you Make his face shine upon you be gracious son to you and give you peace. He never leaves you nor forsakes you. His word is a light unto your path and a lamp unto your feet.
I am sure the Disciples were depressed when Jesus was crucified. They had difficulty believing others or their own eyes when he arose. It is depressing to see news media, government officials from all parties, most corporations follow a liberal agenda which is totally incompatible with Christianity but I WILL NOT be depressed. God is in control-it is easy to fall into the trap of believing the answer to our prayers is simple & direct such as Trump presidency four more years. I,too, would be elated if that occurs but if not it doesn’t mean President Trump still cannot make an impact on future decisions. My focus is that any positive changes that take place – GOD WILL BE GLORIFIED. Our role is to “trust and obey” and continue our prayers individually and as a group.
“God is in control-it is easy to fall into the trap of believing the answer to our prayers is simple & direct such as Trump presidency four more years. I,too, would be elated if that occurs but if not it doesn’t mean President Trump still cannot make an impact on future decisions.”
Yes, no depression, instead press on! I heard “Trump Wins” during prayer but have come to realize he did by exposing so much wickedness and yes, he can continue working from outside the walls of the uber corrupt DC.
Don’t dwell on the negative that is Satan’s realm. That is what he wants us to do! Instead think on things that are joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. That is the fruit of the Spirit. Don’t give Satan a foothold!!
Walk in oneness with God, by His Spirit and our fruit will be love. God says abide in Me and I will abide in you.
Take heart my friend. God is still in control!
Remember the words of Goliath against God’s people? It’s no different today – threats and declaring we are no match for him, even God’s people. You can condemn every word that exalts itself against the knowledge and power of God. Like those dark words you read. We magnify the Lord. Not the giants. You can read about it carefully it 1 Samuel 17. Pay close attention to David’s words of faith and how he casts himself entirely onto the Lord, His love, and their mutual covenant AND has a great victory – him, one youth not even strong enough to wear a man’s armor. And in Christ, we are in a far better position than David because we have are in covenant with God based on the blood of Jesus Christ.
The enemy loves to use people to scream the loudest with their bad reports and even His own children fall for fear of “Goliath’s report” and spread it. But their loud, dark, hopeless reports are nothing compared to the power of God.
Jesus already won against the powers of darkness. We can pray against those powers from a place of victory and expect victory. Ask the Lord to help you with any unbelief. He loves you, is good, and loves to answer that prayer for His children. Ask Him to help you walk by faith and not by sight.
Praying for His peace to overtake you. And praise Him for it drives away the spirit of heaviness.
I believe the Lord is focusing on his bride now. He wants us to live in the knowledge that this world is not our home. We are being prepared for a better place, a new Heaven and a new earth. He calling back to Himself those who have been baptised, those who have lost their way and are not walking with Him. He is seeking His strays.He is sending the “Bloodhound of Heaven” out to find them, deliver them, and clean them up. He is separating the wheat from the tares. He is sifting. He is lovingly preparing us for what is to come. He is in the redemption business. He wants us to bring as many with us as possible.
…lovely truths…”He is in the redemption business. He wants us to bring as many with us as possible.” Yes, “the Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.” Amen and Amen
There were 10 plagues + the Red Sea experience before the Israelites were free from 400 years of bondage. We have only just begun. The Lord is refining His Bride with persecution so that we will be healed on a core level, not just superficially. So I for one am thanking Him for all that He is doing because then He inhabits the praises of His people. He is purging me of telling Him how to do it, expecting legislative, judicial, executive branches of government to do what only He can do. He alone will get the glory: The Red Sea, the resurrection, Lazarus, Gideon, Asa, David over and over again, Daniel, the 3 Hebrew boys. But all had to go through the “death” of human efforts/life to get to the resurrection part. Thank You Father for fighting for us, for purifying, refining, purging, and resurrecting us in Jesus’ blood sacrifice. Amen. It is so.
Amen. I so resonate with our Biblical history and remembrances of the glory events that occurred when all hope was lost! Trusting in nothing or no one but GOD!!!!
#1. Hell have NOT yet given birth to
that evil spirit that will NULLIFY
the covenant America’s founder made with the God of Abraham.
This is the degree of FAITH
that the END church needs.
Smith Wigglesworth said when the devil came into his living room, he looked at him, walked away and went to sleep. That devil present his house did NOT take any sleep from Wiggles worth that day.
JESUS said in Mark 4:40
Why are ye so fearful?
how is it that ye have no faith?
FAITH is taking the scripture as ABSOLUTE REALITY. The Holy scripture CANNOT and will NEVER be broken in any realm in the universe.
Advise- fill your inside, inner person with the scriptures. The degree in which your are filled with scriptures is the degree to which you will NOT fear or fall into deception
Amen and so be it!!!
PRAISE THE LORD.
I received the word which I feel is from the Lord on March 15th 20/20. This is what I heard. There has been a great shaking, shaking a fear, hysteria of fear. I am releasing a great shaking of holy fear. When this happens to the magnitude I am speaking of, things will shake off my bride and she will arrive to her rightful place, beside the bride groom! One completely United no one no thing can separate them. The gates of Hade will not Prevail against her! Rise up! Rise up! Put your face up! You are beautiful my beautiful bride!
In the season we need to keep our face fixed on Jesus. Seeking God’s face he has a plan in all of this, he is God and there is no other. And he will do what he pleases. He loves his bride. He cares about the condition of her and he seeks to sanctify her. Amen
Amen. That is a good word
Yes God is good all the time all the time God is good!
“Not by might, not by power but by my Spirit says the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6b
I’m reminded of the number of times in scripture that people tried to “help God out” to fulfill what God planned on doing.
When Sarai seeks a human resolution to the problem of her barrenness, I don’t know whether she was seeking to help God out or just thinking that this was the way God would provide an heir; but God had ordained that Abraham would have the promised child in a way that could only be done by His power. God gets all the glory, because He fulfills His promise in a miraculous way.
In 1 PETER 3; wives are instructed to adorn themselves with “the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” Sarah is commended for obeying Abraham, and then Peter writes, “And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening” These are frightening times, but our God is due our trust in His name. He will fulfill His purposes in His timing, and we will be filled with joy because we put our hope solely in Him.
Finally, James 1:19-20, days, “Know this my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
There is much to frighten and anger us. I, like many people turned off the news following the election. I would fret over the things said that appeared to be and were often unjust. My fretting would make it harder to hear God and lessen my effectiveness for His kingdom.
God is just and faithful. It pleases Him when we look to Him with faith and do what is right. I struggle with many weaknesses, but it is my desire to please Him and in the power of the Holy Spirit, He will enable me to do it.
May God continue to bless you, Mary, as you share His word and faithfully testify to truth, just as Jesus did during his days upon this earth.
(Rev 1:5 & Heb 5:7-10)
In the Word, right before many great deliverance by Lord, it often looked really really bad in the natural. E.g. Haman about to slay all the Jews via an “UNDOABLE” sealed by edict/law.; Giants in the land; Hemmed in over every side at the Red Sea.
In every case, when they joined their faith with God’s will (prayed and fasted, TOOK the land despite the giants), God gave them great victories and deliverance.
God is just as angry at voter fraud as we are. Maybe moreso. He is just. He also cares about His son, Donald J Trump and the injustices against him. He cares about everything concerning each of His children.
I strongly believe all of this has happened to expose the wicked for the purpose of justice. And it looks really really bad right now. And the wicked are prematurely celebrating “victory,” exalting themselves in the land speaking of their power and laughing. But not for much longer now. When the wicked say “AHA we won. We got you,” The Lord says ha ha at the wicked and gets the last laugh.
The wicked have dug a VERY deep pit intended for us but will trap them instead.
I watched lie after lie coming from our reps last night against Pres Trump to shame and discredit him. But I believe in the end, THEY will be made to be utterly ashamed for with “pride and arrogance they speak contemptuously against the righteous.”
But God, like with Pharaoh, will show the world that HE is the Lord our God and will give us a great deliverance and somehow, some way, Pres Trump, will serve 4 more years.
Under and IN Christ, we are the very righteousness of God who can always come boldly to His throne of grace in every time of need. We are praying and not giving up on America, Pres Trump, etc.
If someone wronged my love one and stole something from them, I wouldn’t stop praying until they saw justice. Why would I stop praying for Pres Trump and justice for him as well? God cares about all injustice. And is big enough to care about what happens on large scales and individual ones.
***PLEASE don’t stop praying for Pres Trump. He and his family need our prayers more than ever. So many have turned on him without cause. Put yourself in his shoes for a moment…you’d hope people would keep praying and not give up.
Continuing to join my faith with God and His will for every work of the devil to be destroyed connected to the elections, exposed, and brought to justice. For Pres Trump’s victory, America’s, and for every traitor to be exposed and brought to justice.
Christian’s can be too nice in the face of evil. Pres Trump is also considered an arm of the law and the Word says the law in government is called to be His ministers of wrath against criminals. Let it be so, Lord. We need it now, Lord. Have mercy.
Typing on phone. Sorry re typos.
Daphne thank you for your word. It is an encouragement to me to get up & continue to pray “more than ever”. God is good! I truly believe that! I pray His goodness would surround President Trump & family now & the days ahead.
Thank you, Judy, for praying for our president and his family. Not sure if you watched any of the reps speak in congress yesterday, but please also come against this in prayer based on all the wicked I heard from them.
Just one example of what one of them who couldn’t be bothered to refer to Pres Trump as president said….
“Donald Trump can do enormous damage to our country in the next 2 weeks. In the next 2 weeks, colleagues. Donald Trump can do enormous damage. To our wonderful country. This afternoon…the National Association of Manufacturers…they called for moving forward with the 25th amendment…I believe that for the next 2 weeks, we have an enormous responsibility to watchdog Donald Trump day in and day out. To do everything possible to prevent the kind of abuses that we saw today. Let’s do everything we can, Democrats and Republicans, to make sure in the next 2 weeks, Donald Trump’s abuses are checked and do everything we can to protect this wonderful nation of ours.”
And we know the 25th amendment calls for a process of INVOLUNTARY removal of a sitting president. So wicked these people. Coming against this in the name of Jesus.
I hope and pray that only moves His people to pray more for him.
Lord, fill Pres Trump and his family with the greatest peace, strength, and grace they’ve ever felt from You and protect them from every plot of the enemy in Jesus’ name, amen.
Can be watched here: https://youtu.be/b7coLmNP41o?t=9009
There’s a saying, “It’s not over til the fat lady sings”. There’s a more true saying: “It’s not over til GOD says it’s over”! I know things look bad, but even if Biden is sworn in as president, God is still able to intervene with a miracle. Nothing is impossible with GOD. Let’s take heart, keep our faith in GOD intact, and pray on!
I am shocked and saddened by the lack of courage from our leaders today. Lord, give VP Pence and our other Gov. leaders and Supreme Court a backbone. In Jesus name, Amen.
Psalm 120 A song of ascents:
(1) I called to Adonai in my distress, and he answered me.2 Rescue me, Adonai, from lips that tell lies, from a tongue full of deceit.
3 What has he in store for you, deceitful tongue? What more will he do to you? 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows, with red-hot coals from a broom tree.5 How wretched I am, that I’m an alien in Meshekh, that I must live among the tents of Keidar!6 I have had to live far too long with those who hate peace. 7 I am all for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Psalm 121 A song of ascents:
(1) If I raise my eyes to the hills, from where will my help come?
2 My help comes from Adonai, the maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip —your guardian is not asleep.
4 No, the guardian of Isra’el never slumbers or sleeps.
5 Adonai is your guardian; at your right hand Adonai provides you with shade —
6 the sun can’t strike you during the day or even the moon at night.
7 Adonai will guard you against all harm; he will guard your life.
8 Adonai will guard your coming and going
from now on and forever.
I am sorry suffering is happening, my heart hurts with yours, but for reasons we don’t understand now-what is happening had to happen…
Keep the faith. Think of the lost and unbelieving, pray for them, and pray for God’s people, thank Him for the peace He has given to those who believe because of His Son…PEACE be with you beloved.
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Hang in there. Lift your eyes, lift your hearts, lift your hands, and praise Him.
Remember OUR Hope-Revelation 22
What we saw yesterday was nothing compared to what our founding fathers went through. Except that our founding fathers had courage. God, give Pence a backbone.
What about these modern-day Prophets who were declaring that Trump would serve another 4 years????
When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and they came to the Red Sea, it seemed they were doomed. Pharaoh’s army was coming after them, and they could go no further because of the sea. It was an impossible situation. No hope at all. God moved at just the right time to save the Israelites. God is not done with this. Let’s not stone the prophets yet. Let us keep our faith -and keep praying.
Thanks for the encouraging word. I am trying to keep the faith; right now I’m struggling.
It is very hard. Let’s pray for each other. I love you in the LORD.
Thanks again. I will not give up the fight. Thanks for your prayers. Love, Tgr.
Yes keep the faith. I am struggling this morning as well but Prayer & Faith are needed more NOW than ever. God says He will not leave us nor forsake us. Keep believing that.
I will pray for U
I cannot even express properly how I feel today. It’s like the life has been sucked out of me.
Knowing full well that men & women who embrace evil as good are & will be heading up the decisions for our nation has rocked me to the core.
Perhaps I didn’t trust God as much as I thought I did. I’m just not sure right now. I truly thought our nation was starting to turn around the last 4 years and we were heading back in the proper direction towards God. I actually saw our nation’s government making policies that were more in line with God’s principles. But as of now, it’s like the rug was pulled out from under us. Not that something like that never happens. But people taking control over our nation through the open use of fraud and other devious means is absolutely infuriating and heart breaking. I’m really at a loss as to why God seems to have allowed this to happen though so many people were praying for His hand to prevent it.
I’m not the first person in line to say I don’t always understand his ways.
All I can say is God have mercy on our nation because we will need it more than ever now.
And the disciples asked Him, “When will these things happen? What is the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age? Jesus replied to them: Watch out that NO ONE DECEIVES YOU! For many will come in My Name saying I am the messiah, and will deceive many. You are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are NOT ALARMED, but these things must take place, but the end is not yet. Nation will rise up against nation. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these events are the beginning of birth pains.” (Matt 24:3-8). Jesus goes on to tell them to expect persecution and that many false prophets will rise and deceive many. Lawlessness will multiply and the love of many will grow cold! We are experiencing exactly what Jesus said….this is no surprise to the Followers of Christ. We may feel overwhelmed and weary, but we need to remember that this is what the Lord has prepared us for. We are to remain in Him and proclaim His Kingdom throughout the world! Then the end will come. So let us put on the armor of Christ and go forth doing the will of the Father! As the days grow darker, Lord Jesus, May Your light shine brighter. Prepare are hearts as we face the future that You have prepared. Help us to not lose hope but to trust in The One who is faithful and worthy of all praise! We love You, Lord Jesus. Strengthen us with the Power of Your Holy Spirit as we wait with anticipation Your soon return! In Your Name we pray! Amen!
I have cried. I have been, and am, angry, hurt and in inner turmoil. I do not blame God for what has happened. Actually, I understand HIS anger, hurt and frustration with our beautiful nation. I believe in a just God. I believe that this country needs what is happening. Actually, We have prayed for this country to be brought to its knees. He is bring us to our knees. I have to remember that it is not the righteous He is bringing to their knees but the unrighteous. I am really reeling inside, but at the same time I actually understand what is happening. There is a certain peace – shalom – within me. Go figure. In Bible study this morning I read the days scripture (how apropos):
Psalm 7
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Psalm 7 is the 7th psalm from the Book of Psalms. Its authorship is traditionally assigned to King David. The Greek and Masoretic numberings are the same for this psalm. The message in the psalm is that the righteous may seem weak, but ultimately will prevail against the wicked. Wikipedia
Psalm 7 Complete Jewish Bible
7 (0) A shiggayon of David, which he sang to Adonai because of Kush the Ben-Y’mini:
2 (1) Adonai my God, in you I take refuge. Save me from all my pursuers, and rescue me;
3 (2) otherwise, they will maul me like a lion and tear me apart, with no rescuer present.
4 (3) Adonai my God, if I have caused this, if there is guilt on my hands,
5 (4) if I paid back evil to him who was at peace with me, when I even spared those who opposed me without cause;
6 (5) then let the enemy pursue me until he overtakes me and tramples my life down into the earth; yes, let him lay my honor in the dust. (Selah)
7 (6) Rise up, Adonai, in your anger! Arouse yourself against the fury of my foes. Wake up for me; you commanded justice.
8 (7) May the assembly of the peoples surround you; may you return to rule over them from on high.
9 (8) Adonai, who dispenses judgment to the peoples, judge me, Adonai, according to my righteousness and as my integrity deserves.
10 (9) Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and establish the righteous; since you, righteous God, test hearts and minds.
11 (10) My shield is God, who saves the upright in heart.
12 (11) God is a righteous judge, a God whose anger is present every day.
13 (12) If a person will not repent, he sharpens his sword. He has bent his bow, made it ready;
14 (13) he has also prepared for him weapons of death, his arrows, which he has made into burning shafts.
15 (14) Look how the wicked is pregnant with evil; he conceives trouble, gives birth to lies.
16 (15) He makes a pit, digs it deep, and falls into the hole he made.
17 (16) His mischief will return onto his own head, his violence will recoil onto his own skull.
18 (17) I thank Adonai for his righteousness and sing praise to the name of Adonai ‘Elyon.
I will continue to cry and search for answers, then I will, as Mom taught me, stand up, wipe the blood from my knees and continue the fight. God is worth it; this nation is worth it; and my family is worth it. He hasn’t left us. He is setting things upright.
I too have been reading Psalm 7, but went on to 8, 9 and 10…God takes care of His own…and will also take care of the evil that has enveloped this nation. Let us all keep our eyes and thoughts on HIM. Lord, God Almighty, thwart the plans of the enemy…and show us/teach us where to look in the natural for the information we need to hear and understand. No more, no less than we can take or try to reason with…Let us not get sucked into the opinions of the world, but continue to seek you and what your Word says. Thank you for loving us so much that you did not spare your only Son to die for us and save us from eternal damnation. You tell us to stand, and when we can do no more to STAND. S…serve, T…thanks, A…adoration, N…never ending hope, D…devotion…these are the things I choose to do for you while we wait for your plans to unfold. In Jesus Name…
I only have one thing to say: It has already been taken care of at the Cross! ” It is finished” is a complete statement and victory cry.
Heavenly Father, yesterday was unbelievably chaotic at the Capitol and I felt discouraged and downtrodden. But then I remembered who you are. You are Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth and you have not given up on us as a nation. O Lord, forgive my doubt and bring a revival unlike any revival we have ever seen in America and let it go out to the other nations that many would come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, your beloved Son. Help us Lord to stay focused on you and not the circumstances we see from the news media. We place our trust in you for you are the Almighty, and you reign in glory. I seek that you would be glorified in this. Thank you Lord for the confident assurance that you are in control.
Father God, my heart is heavy and I am angry and frustrated also. I prayed and prayed also that our nation would be delivered by evil and I suppose I cannot understand why things have played out as they have. Lord are our prayers in vain and are we not praying effectively? Lord I know we do not deserve Your Love and blessings, especially after aborting 60+ million babies, embracing immoral values, etc. Forgive me Lord, I am a flawed woman and need to face and work on my own faults and shortcomings. Lord I really have tried to do Your will and live the way You desire me to live and have pretty much turned from my evil and selfish ways. Lord please be with us as we move on to more oppressiveness and control. I still trust You Lord for Your word says You are still in control and will continue to be with us. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Thank you all For the uplifting words of faith and prayers.
I cried so hard last night and I was scared but this morning after reading your uplifting words my spirit has lifted and I know that I know! God has got this.
“He’s got the whole world in his hands” (old song)
Thank you Shelly. Your words opened my eyes! I also have been praying but felt crushed until your message opened my heart, I said to myself,,,
To snap out of it! Well, it was perfect for me as I thought “ of course “ It’s all in God’s hand. You helped my spirit strengthen and remove the evil arrows that were attacking my heart!! I believe strongly and will not give up
Praying and hoping with our Lord right beside us all. God bless you all.
Stand still and focus your eyes into the Lord and you will see His Salvation.Curse is the man who put his trust into man.Let put trust in Him.For me Iam learning how it’s dangerous to trust human beings
AMEN, I FELT THE SAME WAY. WE HAVE TO TURN TO GOD NOT MAN, THEY WILL FAIL. GOD IS OUR ROCK AND SALAVATION AND STRONG TOWER!
Dear Heavenly Father, I am angry and I feel my heart is hardened this morning. I have prayed and prayed that our nation be delivered from evil and yet, with each passing day it seems we are led further and further into the traps of our enemies. Lord, are our prayers for America in vain? So many of us want to see this nation restored to a more virtuous and righteous path, but perhaps that is not Your plan. Forgive me Lord, for You know I am but a flawed man. I am not sure why I feel angry but I do and so I must confess that. Perhaps I am angry because I think I knew all along it would play out like this but hoped beyond hope that it might not and that this nation might be saved, and it may be yet, but in truth, I believe it is going to be sorely tested and we are all about to face the persecutions You have long told us to expect. With each triumph the forces of evil become all the more bold and oppressive. Please be with us as we are tried. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
I agree. God have mercy on us, strengthen us, lead us, & empower us to love mercy, act justly, & walk humbly with you, O Lord.
If MY people who are CALLED by my name, would humble themselves and PRAY, seek my face, TURN from their wicked ways THEN I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.
This is His promise and He who promised is faithful. I share the overwhelming sense of sorrow, disappointment, even trepidation. BUT I remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love and of power and of a sound mind. So, I trust His faithfulness. God is the One who has called so many to intense intercession and historically, this has always preceded a mighty work of His hand. I believe He has done this in the past year for the same reason. I do not understand the ways of God–His thoughts and ways are so much higher than mine. But though I do not understand, I can reason that the work of intercession and its purifying process in us is not complete yet, so we must be faithful in carrying on the work He has called us to–that of confession, repentance and intercession. P.U.S.H.–pray until something happens. (an anacronym God laid on my heart a couple years ago) PRESS ON BROTHERS AND SISTERS. THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE.
“…and, behold, there stood a man with a drawn sword in his hand; and Joshua went up to him, and said unto him, Are you for us, or for our adversaries?
And he said, NEITHER ! But as Captain of the host of the Lord am I now come.
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship…
As we all eagerly wait for the Lord’s return, as we cry out Lord come quickly, rapture the church we long to be in your presence, we must not forget that for that to happen we must experience some of the pangs. We have the playbook, we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us so we can see what the world cannot. Matthew 24 talks of what must happen before Christ assumes his throne as asked by the apostles.
“But keep on the alert at all times, praying in order that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36)
Watch therefore and pray…
I believe our prayers should turn from focus on Trump to focus on the lost and third great awakening, which is the only way our country will come back to God. Matthew 9:9-13
Lainey, I agree, have we been focusing on government for our salvation rather than seeking the Lord for salvation of the lost? In New Testament times the government was so corrupt but our Lord’s Spirit moved. I really don’t like to say that, because I don’t want persecution. I have talked to several missionaries and they said the real church grew in times of persecution. Lord help us to know what is most important to You. Help us to be strong as we stand in the darkness and be lights for You. In Jesus name. Amen
It is hard to pray for Persecution, but that is how the church grows.
From USA Today:
Ending the prayer opening the new session of Congress, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) intoned, “Amen and a-woman.”
So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did regularly.
Job 1:5 NKJV
Father God,
Forgive us, Your church, for failing to intervene. We come to You and intercede for those who mockingly use prayer for improper purposes. We bring Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver before Your throne of grace and mercy. Only You know the condition of his heart. Lord, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, may Rep. Cleaver come to know You through a personal relationship with Jesus. May he be one who is known by You as one who seeks Your kingdom and righteousness for himself, his family and this nation.
May Your Church here in this nation be the instrument that You can use for Your heavenly will to be accomplished in the mighty name of Jesus. AMEN
AMEN, THANK YOU, LORD. SO BE IT!
Thank you for all the encouraging words shared above. I agree with the statement, “He will have His way. I know that hell is breaking loose because of what’s at stake. Our freedom, our rights, the lives of the unborn, family, justice, evil being exposed at the very top.”
The following is an excerpt from 2 Chronicles 20:15-22 with the references changed making it relevant to our present situation –
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march down against them. You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you. (Their leader) bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of (the nation) fell down in worship before the Lord. Then some (of the faithful) stood up and praised the Lord, the God of (America), with a very loud voice.
Early in the morning they arose and (their leader) said, “Listen to me, people of (America) have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.”
After consulting the people, (their leader) appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their (enemies) who were invading (America), and they were defeated.
I believe we are being encouraged by the Lord to not fear, but to have faith in Him and in His prophets while we march forward, taking up our positions in prayer to see the deliverance of the Lord. Then the Lord will set ambushes against our enemies.
Amen, thank you, dear Heavenly Father, for preserving your people in our Biblical history. We take great comfort from the many times your people were in impossible situations and you delivered them, showing glory to the nations and blessing your people with comfort.
Our eyes are on you, our strong Deliverer. We stand in place for our leaders to see the Lord’s right hand thwarting deceit even their individual complicity with the wrongdoing.
In Jesus name because of His blood! Amen.
Amen, thank you for these words to strength, encourage, help us as we put our faith, trust, in you Our Ord Savior as we go through this time and season we are entering into. Prayer, praise, singing as we go through whatever we have to go through. Trusting in, leaning on, rely on Our Lord and Savior. Amen and Amen
Amen! The battle belongs to the Lord, praise and worship and thanksgiving to the Lord, for he is mighty to save. Jesus said with man nothing is possible but with God all things are possible. Give thanks to the Lord in ALL things. In the bible, the enemy was always too big and powerful and surrounded God’s people, he delivered them out of every trouble. There was always one person who BELIEVED well, they did the little and God did the rest. FEAR NOT, fear is false evidence against righteousness. This nation belongs to him, we belong to him, the government belongs to him. Jesus said believe and we shall see his glory. How to we believe, by giving thanks and praise. Satan was his praise and worship leader before the fall, there is nothing Satan hates more than praise and worship and giving thanks to the Lord! The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, steal our joy, kill our praise, destroy our trust in the one who loves us. Our weapons are not against flesh and blood but against the principalities. Our spiritual warfare begins with thanksgiving, praise, and worship to the one who is faithful. Bless the Lord oh my soul, for he alone is good and faithful. He delivers us from all evil with his mighty hand he will destroy the enemy. We will see heaven on earth, his light, his love, his glory! Instead of focusing on what our Congress is doing, or what the enemy is doing, our focus should be on our Heavenly Father and his goodness! God Bless Our Nation!
AMEN AND AMEN, Kathy. Last night taught me that my hope was more focused on Vice President Pence and those objecting to the electoral votes than God. Consequently, I had a reckoning and have been awakened. ” I, even I, am He Who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die. And of the son of a man who will be made like grass? And you forget the Lord your maker, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth…” (Psalm 51:12-13) It is time to look full into His wonderful face and trust ONLY Him for this battle we’re in. I have fervently prayed for God to move man, but now believe that for Him to get all the glory, praise, and honor and for mankind to see Him, no man should be the answer. IT MUST BE ALL GOD! I am praying also that God will pierce with conviction the hearts of those in office and bring them to the saving knowledge and joy of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Multiply the numbers of Christ followers in government, Father God, in Jesus Name.
Thank You, IFA, for being faithful and to continually be an encouragement to God’s people. Dear Jesus give your Church unity as never before and confidence in Your Word. Let each of us be discerning in what you would have us to do. Hubble our hearts and help us to repent of anything that is compromising our prayers. Let our love grow for You and for each other. Thy will be done in Your name.