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The selection and election of new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, was a decisive victory of a spiritual battle that has been raging for months. I have sensed in my spirit that what we have seen in the natural was the surface of the supernatural battle happening behind the scenes.

I sensed a tug of war in the spiritual realm that was ultimately won.  Let me describe. I have nothing against the first candidate, Representative Steve Scalise, but his connections to the political establishment made him a doubtful warrior against the demonic agenda of woke ideology, out of control spending, open borders, etc.

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The second candidate was Congressman Jim Jordan. He is certainly one of the most popular candidates, who clearly is willing to battle for policy issues we care about. Ultimately, I believe God desires to keep him laser-focused on his investigations into government corruption.

Then came Congressman Tom Emmer, who was a spokesperson for a Soros-funded organization attempting to eliminate the electoral college. Yes, you read correctly, he wants to eliminate the electoral college.  This globalist represented a huge step backwards for our nation if elected.

Back and forth we went — a battle between darkness and light. A battle fought in the heavenlies by you, an intercessor.

I believe Congressman Mike Johnson is a David for today. That may sound dramatic until you learn the back story, and watch Speaker Johnson’s acceptance speech, and see how his first action as Speaker was to call his Caucus to prayer.

Let’s review the facts with spiritual eyes.

When Republicans clinched the majority of the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi resigned in January of 2023. At that time, Rep. Mike Johnson prayed on the floor of the House with a small group of congressmen.

Seven congressmen, including Rep. Johnson, kneel on the House floor to pray after Nancy Pelosi’s resignation as Speaker.

Multiple votes over days resulted in California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s election as Speaker, based on promises and commitments he made.

Ten months later, on October 3, 2023, Speaker McCarthy was ousted through a forced vote. First, Rep. Steve Scalise was selected, but not confirmed. Then, Rep. Jim Jordan was selected, but not confirmed. Next, Rep. Tom Emmer was selected, but dropped out in a matter of a few hours.

What Bible story does this sound like? We’ll get to that in a minute.

IFA has been reporting on and holding prayer calls over this office, which is third in succession to the President. It is no light matter. If the President and Vice President cannot fulfill their office, the Speaker is next in line. We needed someone with strong biblical roots and who loves the Constitution and this nation. God knew what and who we needed, and on October 25th, 2023, He answered.

What I love about the IFA community is that the intercessors hear from the Lord and IFA offers a place to share what God is doing. As a result, we are all built up in faith.

As IFA intercessors prayed about the Speaker of the House, in January and again in October, they heard from the Lord how to pray and what kind of person to pray for. Essentially, the prayer that was confirmed over and over was something like this: “Lord, may the David of our time be brought before the House and anointed by You for this speakership assignment.”

Susan Jacquith, with the IFA Virgin Islands prayer group (yes, we have prayer groups in every state and a handful of territories) was praying on October 15, 2023, and sensed this: “I originally received and shared the word I got while praying for a speaker – about Jesse bringing all his sons to Samuel and Samuel saying not this one. He then asked, “Do you have any other sons?” And then the young shepherd boy was brought to him. Samuel anointed him.”

Betsy West, State Prayer Leader for Pennsylvania, told IFA, “On the Pennsylvania call, one of our intercessors, Regina, had connected via conference call with Sue from Louisiana and sensed God tell her 1 Samuel 16: ‘Is there no other?’ Yes, David, who was tending sheep.”

On October 21, 2023, IFA Board Member Cynthia Dunbar was praying. During that time of the prayer, the Lord spoke clearly and said, “Pray boldness over Michael Johnson in this season. Pray that he may walk in strength tempered in grace, that he may boldly speak forth truth, and that his words will be a beacon of hope to the nation.” She called her friend who is a congressional district director and they prayed together. Her friend was puzzled at first because Rep. Johnson’s name was not being considered, but they prayed in obedience. Wednesday afternoon Cynthia’s friend called to share the news that Rep. Johnson was now the new Speaker of the House in a unanimous vote. (You can read more about Cynthia Dunbar’s experience in the article that she wrote that was also shared by Dutch Sheets on Give Him 15.)

Then, Lisa Townsend, State Prayer Leader for Louisiana, reported that on Monday, October 23, 2023, when the Lord dropped this possibility of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson coming into this position into our hearts, two of our IFA Louisiana intercessors, Blanche and Karen, began to pray over him with the “David and Goliath” scriptures. They prayed and declared that Mike is a man after God’s heart and anointed for this spiritual fight for our nation.

But God wasn’t only telling IFA intercessors, he was telling His servants in Congress. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) shared what was said about Johnson in the GOP conference when he was nominated. Chair of Energy and Commerce, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (who has been featured in IFA’s The Connecter newsletter). Stefanik quoted McMorris Rodgers as describing the need for a leader like King David: “‘Trust has been broken and we have come to a standstill. How do we restore trust between Members, leadership, and ultimately, between Congress and We the People?’

You can watch Stefanik’s remarks in this video at 49:54.

 

Cathy went on to say, ‘There’s a sense that it cannot be business as usual.’ She went on to note, ‘Above the Speaker’s chair in the House chamber is our nation’s motto: ‘In God We Trust!’ Ms. McMorris Rodgers went on to say, ‘The times in which we are living demand boldness…unity…and transformational leadership – that begins with trust in God and each other.’ Trust is when the magic happens. In the story of King David, we are reminded that man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’”

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 25: Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House of Representatives held an election in the U.S. Capitol on October 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

When the Lord told Samuel to go to the house of Jesse to anoint a king, David was at first excluded. He was overlooked by everyone, and even his father didn’t invite him to gather with his brothers. Jesse left him in the fields with the sheep. The prophet Samuel looked upon the physical appearance of Eliab the firstborn son, and said, “Surely this must be the Lord’s anointed” (see 1 Samuel 16:6). The Lord had a gentle reminder for the prophet, which Rep. McMorris Rodgers quoted: But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

All six sons passed before Samuel, and one by one the Lord said, “The Lord has not chosen this one.” I love how the Message translates verse 11: Then he asked Jesse, “Is this it? Are there no more sons?” “Well, yes, there’s the runt. But he’s out tending the sheep.” Samuel ordered Jesse, “Go get him. We’re not moving from this spot until he’s here.”

How many people have asked the same question in the last few weeks as one by one candidates were rejected, especially on Monday to Tuesday when 9 candidates for Speaker were eliminated one by one. Is this it? Is there not an appropriate just and God-fearing person to serve?

Samuel had to eliminate all the brothers and then wait for David to arrive before hearing the Lord tell him, “Rise and anoint him, this is the one (see 1 Samuel 16:8-12). The rest is history.

Perhaps, like Samuel, you were certain it was the Lord’s will to anoint people like Rep. Jordan or someone else. But the Lord’s ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours (see Isaiah 55:9).

The Lord’s choice was the man, Mike Johnson, conceived in an unmarried, teen mom’s womb. A man whose firefighter father was disabled and then died of cancer before he was sworn in to Congress, A man whose wife is an intercessor. A man who prayed along with six other members of Congress after Nancy Pelosi lost the speakership. A man who prayed for the right person to fill that office and then became the answer to his prayer.

It is an answer that only God could have divinely orchestrated. We are in full agreement that Speaker Mike Johnson is the man who has been anointed by God for such a time as this.

Lisa Townsend, who is IFA’s dynamic and gutsy state leader for Louisiana, knows firsthand. She has witnessed the commitment and hard work of Rep. Johnson. She said, “Mike Johnson is a man of prayer and holds the Word of God dear. His wife is also an intercessor.” In Speaker Johnson’s first speech, he glowed with pride about his state and his nation and emphasized the need for the House to get back to work on the nation’s business.

This is confirmed by a prophetic word Townsend received.  “A couple of years ago, I had been a part of intercessory groups. At a gathering, a word of prophecy came. It said, God was preparing Louisiana to be a steel-toed worker boot- to help kick this nation back into gear. A covenant nation under God Almighty,” Townsend said.

Doesn’t this stir you with hope? A Spirit-filled man of God, a praying man who loves the Word, from the state that is shaped like a boot, has been placed in a significant seat of authority in our nation. Don’t you love God works?

The story of David’s anointing told in 1 Samuel 16, reminds us where David received his power, and this is our prayer for Speaker Mike Johnson, “…from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David.” Can we praise God for this answer to prayer that is nothing short of miraculous?

 

Lord, we praise you for this miracle! Thank You for choosing the person for the job. Thank you for alerting the intercessors to pray for Your David. We know that the job is not done yet. We pray that all intercessors would come together and lock arms to cover Speaker Johnson and his family. We thank You that just as David was anointed to lead, that strong anointing would rest on him as well. We pray that just as You protected David from his enemies, you would keep a hedge of protection around him and his family. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Are you encouraged? Please share!

(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Paul
November 2, 2023

More political theater to fool the ever-gullible evangelicals, one doesn’t get ANYWHERE in DC unless they have sold their soul to the establishment and the father of lies they serve. Mike Johnson is merely the latest disingenuous politician pulling the wool over the “Christian” masses.

Joli Cullen
November 2, 2023

We have a pastor friend in Louisiana who is a good friend of Mike Johnson and he asked us to pray and to have our intercessory prayer team pray ( over 100 intercessors across the USA) for Mike Johnson to become the next speaker of the house. It was at the last hour – Our pastor friend knew that Mike Johnson was a man of prayer who had a strong stance on the sanctity of human life and who loved God and His Word- we praise God for hearing our prayers and giving us this victory in our government leadership. We are praying for Speaker Johnson everyday.

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Robert “Sal” Salcido
November 1, 2023

Now, Lord,, we pray for David’s mighty men, those who are dissatisfied with the current administration of our Saul. May speaker Johnson be a magnet for men and women who fear the Lord and love our experiment in freedom. May unlikely supporters favor him with the resources he needs to turn our country back to our Creator, and may there be a hedge of protection around our David, his family and all in his camp. Amen.

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skye alison
October 30, 2023

Blessed be the Name of the Lord who has worked a mighty miracle once again for our nation – in answer to many prayers! Thank you God for remembering us in this time of desperate need! And thank you Intercessors for your steady faithfulness in prayer!

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Marsha Hansen
October 30, 2023

Heavenly Father, I am so thankful for the people in the House who actually proclaimed Your Word in their comments! It made me weep for joy that You brought this about and also brought forth a man after Your own heart! Praise You Almighty God!

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Marie
October 30, 2023

Within the last month of this battle for Speaker the Lord said for me to pray for a man who “had a tongue on fire from a heart of gold”. And here we have that man after God’s own heart. We pray he will stay very extra close to God’s heart every minute of every day and pray protections over his anointing and his family’s safety.

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Tammy Phillips
October 30, 2023

Our group of Intercessors, Cover Tennessee in Prayer, have been praying for righteous replacements for anyone who is not aligned with God Almighty!
I don’t know how He does what He does but I am so glad He does. Glory to His name. Father, Keep the Nations, our nation, states, state, county, community, city, church, and their leaders, top to bottom; our family and ,friends covered in prayers, Pleading the blood of Jesus in His name. Amen.

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Forrest McCrary
October 30, 2023

Speaker Johnson is facing bigger challenges in his new position, but ĥis devotion to God is a reflection of what’s in his heart. He will be Salt and Light for the world to be witness of. God, surround Mike with your Strength & Courage. Give him Boldness, not brushless, a Servant attitude, mnot selfishness and a Hedge of Holy Spirit protection for him and his family. AMEN!

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Maria Fillyaw
October 30, 2023

Jesus God, you are all knowing all powerful and loving God we thank you that we can ask and receive from you. We pray your hand on Mike Johnson our new Speaker of the House that you have selected. We love you dear God and we thank you for hearing our prayers. In Jesus beautiful name we pray amen

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Suzy
October 29, 2023

God put on my heart to also pray for Kevin McCarthy, that the spirit of envy or jealously not enter his heart and that he not be open to being used against Mr. Johnson, similar to how satan entered Saul’s heart against David.

May Rep. McCarthy’s eyes of his understanding be enlightened, may he come to know you through a deep intimacy with you, if he hasn’t accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, may there be a prompting in his spirit that this is the time to be on the right side of Truth. May he come along Mike Johnson as a true ally and not a double-agent and be a true Saint walking in love with his Brother-in Christ. Surround him with Your mercy and grace and love. In Jesus might Name.

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Cathy
October 29, 2023

Praise our God Almighty

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Elizabeth Byrns
October 29, 2023

I prayed for God to send us a righteous humble man and one who He has prepared to lead the congress……..and many others too probably asked God to send us His leader. God did and does answer prayer.

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LYUDMILA BORING
October 29, 2023

Oh LORD! Thank You for the miracle!!! Thank You for the faithful intercessors!!!! What an encouraging report!!!! It brought me to tears of joy!!! Halleluiah!!!

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Helen
October 29, 2023

Aleluya! Glory be to God
Only He could perform such miracle!
Thank you Jesus Beautiful Lord and Savior.!
You always answer prayer, the faithfulness of your covenant with this nation !
We pray for the hearts of the Congress to be turned to You leaving out all those policies that are for the abortion of so many babies created in your image , also the laws against the sanctity of marriage and destruction of society., and lawlessness.
We pray that when Representative Johnson speaks will speak with boldness and the authority You have given Him in Jesús Mighty Name..

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Vicky
October 29, 2023

I am so encouraged! I love who God chose! Lord, let him be able to see like Elisha — Your chariots of fire continually surrounding Him to remind him You are with him, in Jesus’ name! Praise the God who saves us!

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Sue Funk
October 29, 2023

Father we pray as doorkeepers on our watch from montana. We pray for divine wisdom for this man of God as he seeks direction from you to lead his part of your work that is being done for our country. Reveal to him as in 2 kings chapter 6 that the finger of God is one part of those with us are more then those with the enemy. Reveal the warriars sent by you who are fighting for us.. as we look to you and know what is happening around us we know the enemy is being exposed and turned into a piller of salt and left as a memorial where the dead bury the dead and we move on out of the quaigmire of defilement into a future lead by you. Thank you Jesus. We pray in your name. Amen

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Hj
October 28, 2023

I just want to say thank you to Mr Dave Kubal for a very inspiring and encouraging article-, thank you for all of this information concerning events surrounding the Journey of Congressman Mike Johnson

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Marsha Bashor
October 28, 2023

Yes I believe this was a miracle from the Lord God . I had prayed and prayed and prayed over the vote and during the vote. And yes it definitely was an answer from God. He heard our prayers!!! He answered!!! With the man of his choosing.!!! Thank you, thank you for this wonderful encouragement !!!I pray for Speaker Johnson for wisdom and help in presiding over the House. I pray for total support for him and his family, and for protection for them all. I pray for his ultimate success in all he does!!
Amen!!🙏🙏

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Rachel Wagner
October 28, 2023

Wonderful article and prayers! I heard Dutch Sheets’ post
by Cynthia Dunbar on Give Him 15.

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Lisa Adrienne Sicilia
October 28, 2023

I pray for my Precious USA EVERYDAY AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALSO:
3 John 2-4 is my scripture for 2023

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Hj
October 28, 2023

it seems to be at least a full time challenge and honor to keep up with wha tthe Lord is creating…I do not know if I can rightly consider myself an intercessor,- ongoing..,..as those described in the article are so articulately fined tuned to the mental dedication of their spirit, in this pursuit of connection with Our Lord.

Lord, as brother Dave said, it is truly a remarkable thing to be witness to your glorious intervention in leading our prayers,.. I am in awe of the antennae of the intercessors that are ever more sensitive to your leading. Thank you for this incredible answer to prayer in reconstructing the pieces of our leadership as we battle against the evil one an his henchmen.
In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen

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Claire Vincent
October 28, 2023

I am so happy that we have someone who is listening to the voice of God for guidance in our political arena today.

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Carolyn
October 28, 2023

So thankful to hear how this vote came about. So thankful that this man is a praying person & who also prayed for the right person to be chosen. I pray for continued strength for him and that God’s hand will be over him as he leads in decisions for our country.

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Juinne Negus
October 28, 2023

It is Always Wonderful to watch how God works when we are obedient to His word in prayer! Praise God for His Choice and our obedience in prayer!

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Nancye-Ruth Haworth
October 28, 2023

you will be on our prayers every day as you lead the republican party. May God Bless you and may God bless America

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Susan Harrigan
October 28, 2023

The Lord God Almighty is readying his troops for the spiritual battle. Praise God that Speaker Mike Johnson was selected easily. Finally, Donald J. Trump will bring us back to our Promised Land like a modern day Moses.

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Darrell Bickel
October 28, 2023

So great to hear and see a true man of God chosen for this vital position. A man of prayer, a true warrior in a stressful time. An answer to prayer for sure. Thanks be to God!

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AW
October 28, 2023

While it is good to have a Christian who seems committed to his faith, I am concerned that Mr. Johnson has supported conspiracy theories. We need someone who can decern what information constitutes as proof and what does not and will stand up to his own supporters. You can stand up to anything if you are surrounded by support, and there are thousands who support him now. When he can stand alone, even against his own supporters and tell them the truth, then he was earned the right to be called a David.

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Deborah Farr
October 28, 2023

Wow! What a testimony! Thank you Holy Spirit!
Just as Shepherd King David humbled himself under God’s mighty hand time and time again when facing opposition and God lifted him up, may
God strengthen Speaker Mike Johnson to courageously humble himself under God’s mighty hand which will lift him up. (1 Peter 5:6)
As Speaker Johnson humbles himself, may Our Compassionate and Gracious God (Exodus 34:6-7):
1. Strengthen all Legislative members, all Executive members, all Judicial members, all People of this One Nation Under God to humble ourselves, and pray, and seek God’s face, and turn from our wicked ways, trusting God to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land. (2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 John 1:9)
2. Strengthen each church, family, and individual to humbly confess our sins to one another and pray for one another that we may be healed and made whole again. (James 5:16)
As we join Speaker Johnson in humility before Our Humble and Exalted Messiah, may Jesus hold us together as the United States of America to the glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Lord Our God, He is One. (Philippians 2:1-11, Colossians 1:17, Deuteronomy 6:4)
As Speaker Johnson has said, “A strong United States of America is good for the world.” God we pray for a strong United States of America to indeed be good for the world. In the power of Jesus’ name and to the glory of Jesus’ name. May Your will be done, Lord Jesus.

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Kathy Sorensen
October 28, 2023

After so much uproar in the House of Representatives I believe that God has opened a Spiritual door that He can flow through with all His promises and blessings because “greater is He who is in us than he that is in the world”. I also believe that through Mike Pompeo’s Cav Pac that we will see more and more men and women of God come into our houses of government. This is the only way we can get back our beloved country. We all need to continue to PRAY.

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Sharon
October 28, 2023

I am in tears. I had no idea who this man was but was eagerly awaiting an analysis of this choice. I was hoping it would be on this site and I was blessed by this report today. Our Father has truly anointed this man for this very tough assignment and He will empower him to do the very best job he can because he is a man of God. Elise Stefanik’s remarks were powerful and so hopeful. Praise be to Our Almighty Father for this most joyous selection. May God bless Mike and our beloved America.

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Victoria Z
October 28, 2023

I wanted to add this on to my prayers for Mike Johnson, as i have pondered this many times and respinded with these thoughts and prayers on many IFA posts: Daniel was a Hebrew captive who rose in power and prominence in one of the most idolotrous kingdoms of his day, and he maintained his faith and obedience to God’s law even in the midst of King Nebuchadnezzar’s hissy fit that threatened him and then followed through on that threat having him thrown into a firey furnace…during that test Daniel did not insult the idolatrous hissy fit throwing king…he did not accuse or insult his idolatry, he simply maintained his personal faith and clearly stated that tge law of HIS GOD, forbid him to bow to any other God. He didnt even express absolute faith that God WOULD save him, only that God COULD, so Daniel was not guilty of insulting tge king or trying to manipulate the king or, or even to manipulate God to save him, Daniel simply obeyed God’s command in faith despite the consequences, and we see the outcome. Not only was he joined in the flames by Jesus, he was also saved from the flames, and ultimately rose in power in Babylon. Some verses to cinsider:
Daniel 1:19
And the king communed with them; and among them, all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
Out of all that the king reviewed there was none like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Daniel 1:20
And in ALL MATTERS of wisdom and understanding* that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.
*(In ALL MATTERS of wisdom…not just Hebrew law!)
Daniel 5:12
Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.

Daniel 5:14
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

Daniel and his friends were found to be: “better than all the rest.” (10 times better)!

Talk behind his back about him said this: he has had an excellent spirit, he has excellent wisdom, he can explain difficult things and he can solve difficult problems.

Do we see Daniel compromise his faith? NO, yet did he publicly chastise anyone for idolatry or sin? No…he let God be his personal savior from the flames and did not point a proud acvusing or condemning finger at anyone else, and because of that God was with Him and saved and promoted Him.

Father my earnest prayer for Mike Johnson and every professing Christian and Jew currently serving in USA and world politics, is that you grant them the wisdom of Daniel, to carry and practice their faith fearlessly without compromise yet humbly, completely free of all spiritual pharsetical pride and finger pointing. Father deliver our nation and our world from all evil, especially religious and spiritual evil, raise up world leaders like Daniel who respect other faiths and
people ‘s personal choices, without compromising their own faith and obedience. Father the workd needs to see Your wisdom your grace, and your salvation in action lived out by your people, even slaves, poor, elite, and, world leaders, in spirit and truth. Too long has the world been captive to the whore of Babylon, mistaught and enslaved by the devil’s imposter religion, in the midst of our captivity Babylonian captivity in USA and the world, may your Daniels arise everywhere with your excellent wisdom, to explain difficult things and solve difficult problems for your glory and the good of humanity. In Jesus name and for His glory we ask believing youbto hear and answer.

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    Leila
    October 28, 2023

    Thank you Victoria – excellent comments and suggestions for further prayer, based on truth. I especially liked “wisdom, to explain difficult things and solve difficult problems for Your glory and the good of humanity.”

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    Patricia DeGroot
    October 29, 2023

    Victoria Z, There is some wonderful wisdom & insight in your remarks. I took out a note card & wrote some of them down to share with our prayer group on Tuesday. God is on the move! I am so thankful!

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Donna Gilbert
October 28, 2023

Yes, Father, place a hedge of protection around Rep. Johnson and his family. Imbue him with holy boldness and make him impervious to corruption. When tempted to water down his Biblical beliefs, give him courage to go against the tide of worldly wisdom that his deceived its way into government and the church. Empower him in Jesus’ name.

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Mari
October 28, 2023

The photograph of seven congressmen praying on the floor of the house brought me to tears; it was like the dam broke . . . I had no idea that I had become so stressed by the political situation and the relief I now feel as GOD has answered our many prayers. What an encouragement to have such a good man as Speaker! Now, if only we would keep on praying as one by one we implore God for HIS choice of every politician to take their rightful place in the government of this country.

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Victoria Z
October 28, 2023

I wondered about the new speaker, especially due to historical events recently with McCarthy’s ouster and trying to fill his seat, so i looked him up and found a mini biography and list of his beliefs, and accomplishments…his political history spans less than 10 years although God has hopefully prepared him well for this his entire life. time will tell.. Father, in the name of Jesus, i pray Mike Johnson and others you will raise up next, restore 7x all the devil robbed of us and the world through Biden..i pray he doesnt become pharsetical in his faith, in his life or leadership and regarding our constitution. The last thing we need is a religious imposter pharisee in office, the world is waiting to see true faith in Christ in action not the dead white washed religious pharsetical substitute which has fooled and enslaved the nations for generations… We have a nation and world in crisis, and in addition to masses of illegal aliens, our nation has for years legally allowed masses of immigrants of other faiths, and a constitution that respects them and also allows people to make choices even about private issues like their sexual orientation. We began as a judeo-Christian nation, recognizing God gave us commands and a free will, and grace, and our forefathers designed a constitution that protects people’s rights to pursue their faith and happiness in ways that may differ from our beliefs. I hope and pray that God gives Mike Johnson His 7 spirits, the wisdom, faith, might, fear of the Lord, revelation, and decision making ability, and political support, to balance our modern nation’s interpretation and expression of our constitution, politically with his personal faith and convictions. Father may the devil’s goals and plans for Mike Johnson fail, may only your grace and wise plans for Mike Johnson and our nation prevail. In Jesus name I ask and believe you to hear and answer me. Thank you.

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    Mari
    October 28, 2023

    We have the Holy Spirit within us who witnesses with us that we are listening to the Truth. There is no question that the new Speaker of the House is indeed a born-again, Holy Spirit filled Christian. May GOD richly bless him with wisdom and truth and surround him with like-minded people filled with GOD’s Holy Spirit of wisdom– people whom he can trust.

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Jen
October 28, 2023

I had a similar impression of Samuel inspecting each of Jesse’s sons but we’re not God’s anointed ..until he saw David (the least of all) and this was God’s choice for King, just like Mike Johnson for Speaker….for such a time as this! Thank you Lord for answered prayers Eph 3:20

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Terry Cook
October 28, 2023

Oh Lord, THANK YOU a thousand times! Words cannot express my gratitude for how you’ve answered our prayers.

For months I’ve prayed that you would raise up a man of God to call our nation back to you. May Mr. Johnson be that man–and add to him many more. With your hand on us, no power of darkness can prevail. You are sovereign Lord and we trust in your judgement.

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    Patricia DeGroot
    October 29, 2023

    Terry Cook, I am with U! Oh Lord, THANK YOU a thousand times! Words cannot express my gratitude for how you’ve answered our prayers! Can we now also follow this same pattern of trusting God prayerfully to bring to the surface His man for the hour in the 2024 Presidential election? We only want His choice. All other candidates must one by one fall away. I know in my heart who I want, but I am willing to pray for what He wants for our nation. To God be the glory!

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Joann
October 28, 2023

Father God, we Praise You and give you Thanks for the appointment of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. We marvel at Your never too short arms. You are surely our Waymaker, working even when we don’t know or see it; You’re Working. Grateful because of Your faithfulness, we give honor. We plead Your Blood anointing now and in our future days, in Jesus Name, Amen

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Rhonda
October 28, 2023

Praise God!!

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Shara
October 28, 2023

Thank you for sharing this!! What an encouragement and testimony that God is still mightily moving in this Nation to bring her back to Him!

We must all be on our knees in prayer, asking the Lord: “What is the assignment(s) I’ve been called to accomplish for “such a time as this?”

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carolyne lundberg
October 28, 2023

I had been praying that God would make Mike Johnson like a David!

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Ashley
October 28, 2023

Thank you Lord, for picking out this man for this task. We trust that you always have everything in control for this country even when it might not seem like it. I pray that you would work through Mike Johnson and keep him in your path. Amen

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Judith
October 28, 2023

For all the years and times I’ve been involved in prayer for our nation and its leaders, I do not recall being as emotional as over this process for our election of a new House Speaker. Certainly I would support Jim Jordan but had a slight thought, isn’t he where he is needed right now? I purposely tried to not follow so closely that I would lose my prayer focus. Truly, a righteous man has come forth as was the prayers in my prayer groups and family. Our God is always faithful! I truly praise and bless His most holy name, and I have yet to stop smiling, walking in the spirit of a grateful heart.
Blessings, Judith

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Grant Windholz
October 28, 2023

Thanks so much Lord God Almighty 🙏, you hand picked our Speaker of the House who is a strong believer in Christ Jesus! Lord, you are in complete control! This messed up country needs you more than ever! We need to live, IN GOD WE TRUST through trust, faith and obedience to the Lord! We need Johnson to help guide this lost country in the right direction. Prayer is HUGE!!

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Jenny Dutra
October 28, 2023

Glory to God Amen Hallelujah
A Man after God’s Heart.

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Barbara Prevost
October 28, 2023

Praise God!! The shaking has begun!!! Love the connection to David in the Bible!! Our God will never lose!! Praying for Mike as he receives his calling!!!

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Dennis
October 28, 2023

YES and AMEN

Thank You FATHER for answering our prayers !
That You are speaking
to Your Ekklesia !
Will pray daily for Speaker
Mike Johnson and American
IN YESHUA’S HOLY NAME AMEN AMEN

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Nancy Luderitz
October 28, 2023

This is a huge inroad into the ……dark spiritual forces……..that are impacting our lives……nationally and globally. I am so thankful for a Speaker of the House that honors God ……..and will take action.

What an answer to prayer.
Nancy Luderitz

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Janie Davis
October 28, 2023

1
Praise the LORD, for he is good;

for his mercy endures forever;

2
Praise the God of gods;

for his mercy endures forever;

3
Praise the Lord of lords;

for his mercy endures forever;

II

4
Who alone has done great wonders,b

for his mercy endures forever;

5
Who skillfully made the heavens,c

for his mercy endures forever;

6
Who spread the earth upon the waters,d

for his mercy endures forever;

7
Who made the great lights,

for his mercy endures forever;

8
The sun to rule the day,

for his mercy endures forever;

9
The moon and stars to rule the night,e

for his mercy endures forever;

III

10
Who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,f

for his mercy endures forever;

11
And led Israel from their midst,

for his mercy endures forever;

12
With mighty hand and outstretched arm,

for his mercy endures forever;

13
Who split in two the Red Sea,

for his mercy endures forever;

14
And led Israel through its midst,

for his mercy endures forever;

15
But swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea,

for his mercy endures forever;

16
Who led the people through the desert,

for his mercy endures forever;

IV

17
Who struck down great kings,

for his mercy endures forever;

18
Slew powerful kings,

for his mercy endures forever;

19
Sihon, king of the Amorites,

for his mercy endures forever;

20
Og, king of Bashan,

for his mercy endures forever;

21
And made their lands a heritage,

for his mercy endures forever;

22
*A heritage for Israel, his servant,

for his mercy endures forever.

V

23
The Lord remembered us in our low estate,

for his mercy endures forever;

24
Freed us from our foes,

for his mercy endures forever;

25
And gives bread to all flesh,

for his mercy endures forever.

VI

26
Praise the God of heaven,

for his mercy endures forever.

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Carol Allie
October 28, 2023

This is So Awesome!! Praise God!! His ways are higher than our ways and his thoughts are wiser than our thoughts!!

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Carol Van Citters
October 28, 2023

This is amazing. So encouraged by this report and that there really do appear to be so many in Congress who care about the will of God.

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DeLane
October 28, 2023

God hears our prayers and He answers them, in His own timing. While those who do not pray get angry, frustrated, and sometimes ugly, those who wait on the Lord, know that He will do great things at the right time. All praise to our Magnificent God in this Speaker selection. May we all hold onto His promises and continue to pray His will as we go through these amazing days in our country’s history.

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Eamonn Thomas Smyth
October 28, 2023

We need faith in our leader’s not political spin. So, it’s good we have a man of God at the helm in Congress.

5
Paula Collins
October 28, 2023

It is a beautiful thing to witness an incredible miracle of God happen right before our eyes! This shows evidence and proof God is still in control! Hallelujah!! Praise the Lord!

14
Deanne
October 28, 2023

Hallelujah, God’s best has been put in place. This is so encouraging! I felt like God had a dark horse that he was going to suddenly raise up, and he did, thank you, Jesus!

10
Linda
October 28, 2023

Speaker Johnson is very much like David. We were patient and praying to GOD to lead us to the right person and HE has provided him to us. Praise the Lord!

10
Richard Morissette
October 28, 2023

I have been praying for several month now that God would raise up leaders who will look to Him for direction of our government. This was a great encouragement .

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Chris Gleeson
October 28, 2023

This is really encouraging. Thx for sharing!!
CG

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Sheila Price
October 28, 2023

In agreements with the prayers already done, but would add that not only should we keep Speaker Johnson and his family in prayer, but also his staff and their families. satan will try to sneak in by any means possible… the ones working more closely with him are in need of prayer covering also.

Father God, we ask that you also cover and protect Speaker Johnson’s staff and co workers so that they are surrounded by Holy Angels who will push back any demonic forces trying to interfere with You divine work for our nation.
In Yeshua’s Holy Name! Yes and Amen!

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Diana Costello
October 28, 2023

Tears came to my eyes as I read this article because I have been praying for a “man after God’s heart” for several years. Also a man or woman with moral courage and personal integrity and am praising the LORD for this answer to those prayers so many have prayed!

10
Patricia
October 28, 2023

Praise God! Praise God! He is awesome to be praised! Thank you Father for Mike Johnson, thank you for the light in the darkness! What a mighty God we serve!!

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Brian lynch
October 28, 2023

Thank You, Lord, for providing! Thank you that you have provided and delivered Mike Johnson to be the Spesker of the House. Please protect, bless, and protect him. Give him wisdom, courage and strength to do the duties of his job. In Jesus’ mighty name.

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J. Jackson
October 28, 2023

With God, all things are possible. Thank you, Father, for your amazing Grace and Goodness.

10
Nona
October 28, 2023

We praise you Father God and thank you for answering our prayers. You and only you knew exactly what America needed in the way of a God fearing loving Christian to lead our House of Representatives. Guide him and let him be our David that we needed so badly. You are a God of goodness and we pray that your continued leading of Speaker Johnson will bring back the integrity needed in our House of Representatives. Bless our Speaker Johnson in all ways. We pray in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen

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Patty Knouse
October 28, 2023

Praise God, He is faithful. Now we need to keep praying against the forces of evil that are coming against God’s people and this nation. May He send legions of angels to fight for us.

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Maria
October 28, 2023

Hallelujah! God is @ work and what a privilege to be part of what He is doing in Washington through our prayers. I was disappointed Jim Jordan did get voted in as Speaker. Then the Holy Spirit told me Jim Jordan had his hands full with the assignment of getting to the bottom of the Biden crimes. What’s been done in secret is gonna be exposed! ( Luke 12:3, Ecclesiastes 12:14) We need to continue to pray for Mike Johnson, Jim Jordan and other Christians strategically placed in positions for a time such as this (Ester 4:14) to be used by God to take our nation back and for protection for them & their families. I’m excited God is moving! As God promised if we will humble ourselves and pray He will heal our land ( 2 Chronicles 7:14) Thank you God for your mercy and favor on our nation. God bless America!

30
Miles
October 28, 2023

Yes
Amen
Thank you Jesus!!

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Vickie
October 28, 2023

God hears when his people pray! This resonates in my spirit. We are praying for Mike Johnson, his family and our country.

18
Gary Driessen
October 28, 2023

Yes, I have been praying that the Lord will put into public office, a man or woman who is righteous and are not afraid to speak the truth. Person who after God’s heart. The Lord is Good!

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Andrea
October 28, 2023

Thank you so much! This is so encouraging! It makes me so happy to be a member of IFA. God bless Mike Johnson. I have a son with the same name. He is not saved yet. Please pray that he will be. And God bless both Mike Johnson’s! Thank you, Jesus!

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Tricia
October 28, 2023

Now to Him Who, by the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—
To Him be GLORY in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).
Ephesians 3:20-21

HalleluYah! HalleluYah! HalleluYah!

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Jane Yocum
October 28, 2023

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It feels AMAZING to see God isn’t done with America yet!!!

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Dorothea
October 28, 2023

Hallelujah! Our great and mighty God knew who we needed in this position. He chose Mike Johnson to be our David. I pray that Almighty God gives him wisdom and discernment in carrying out his duties as Speaker of the House. Thank you Lord, for putting a Godly man in this position. Amen and Amen.

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Constance
October 28, 2023

The past few years have been so uncertain, if all you have eyes to see are what the world will show and tell you. But God…we are promised, “never slumbers or sleeps!” This past week my heart grew heavier and heavier as Wednesday approached. How could the division and chaos turn into unity and clarity? Those times send you to your knees once again and on Wednesday, God pulled back the curtain to show us how He has been working through it all! We have seen the “uncertain” flip before our eyes, as we faithfully waited on God. I am now more encouraged than ever to continue in prayer, stay informed, vote and lift up God in a way that I must admit I was weak in doing. Thank you IFA for your faithful service in sharing the messages, information and call to prayer that you do each day!🙌. Speaker Johnson, his family and his task ahead will be in my prayers often, throughout each day now.🙏❤️

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    Bobhuseby
    October 28, 2023

    Thank you so much Constance , as a “like-hearted believer “it is such an honor to witness such an obvious victory in the Heavenlies as this !!!

    11
Rebecca Sullivan
October 28, 2023

Glory Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus for Michael Johnson and all of Your God Fearing Leaders. Surround them with Your wall of Fire and Your Glorious Presence at all times.
The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me;
his word is on my tongue.
The God of Israel has spoken;
the Rock of Israel has said to me:
When one rules justly over men,
ruling in the fear of God,
he dawns on them like the morning light,
like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning,
like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth. ~ 2 Samuel 23:2-4

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    Dawn P
    October 28, 2023

    RULING IN THE FEAR OF GOD! Indeed! from the ‘last words of David.” I used to love to sing – and then direct my choir in singing – Randall Thompson’s anthem: The Last Words of David. That line is the essence of what we need in leaders, AND in living.

    1
Nelson
October 28, 2023

Thanks God. We love you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Geraldine Riott
October 28, 2023

Thank you , Our Dear Heavenly Father for your guidance and your will to be done ! We will continue to pray that Your divine guidance will continue to turn our great nation back to You !!

33
Margie Beaudry
October 28, 2023

Praise The Lord!!!

23
Donna Compton
October 28, 2023

Thankful for a man of God to lead – May the Spirit of God move in and through our Speaker, Mike Johnson . May many come to know and trust in our Creator .

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Beth Szalkiewicz
October 28, 2023

I am so greatly encouraged by this story, telling of the man God has chosen for us, and for the intercessors who listened to God and prayed Mike Johnson in. Thank you, prayer warriors! I love the behind the scenes reports of the intercessors, letting us know how God is working. Bless you all!

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    Andrea
    October 28, 2023

    Thank you so much! This is so encouraging! It makes me so happy to be a member of IFA. God bless Mike Johnson. I have a son with the same name. He is not saved yet. Please pray that he will be. And God bless both Mike Johnson’s! Thank you, Jesus!

    3
Roberta
October 28, 2023

One word: BALONEY! A bunch of BALONEY! FATHER GOD I thank YOU for YOUR WORD and YOUR discernment given to us! Throughout the Bible YOU constantly helped Israel through many foibles! Thank YOU for helping us through many foibles also! FATHER please bless the new speaker and let YOUR Will Alone be done through him in JESUS NAME!

4
Karen
October 28, 2023

It remains to be seen if Mike Johnson will handle his position as Speaker in a biblical way.
Also, God always is Sovereign . Nothing we do on earth takes Him by surprise.

5
Ann
October 28, 2023

I have asked the Lord to encourage me to give me hope. I didn’t pray for any specific person. I just needed to know in my heart that God was on the throne and that my soul is well. I weep with gratitude. I praise your holy name. Thank you!

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Joel Chetlain
October 28, 2023

Great story. Let’s hope much good happens in Congress. Need to keep the majority more than ever in 2024! The Joshua/Caleb story is also appropriate. Thank you for the lesson from 1 Samuel 16. May God’s will be done. Have a blessed weekend.

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