Many today are feeling that America is beyond hope. We can acknowledge that the times are unpredictable and evil. To be sure, the Church is not without some blame. And yet, something is shifting. Desperation is driving people to the Lord — and there is a remnant crying out. We can easily fall into despair, … Continued
While planning for my third trip across the country in as many weeks to help with an aging parent, I contemplated my luggage. Why, I thought, do I travel with so much stuff? Am I afraid I will run out of some essential item: medicine, hair goop, writing paper? Am I traveling to some hinterland … Continued
Last month Boston was the site of a large “satanic” gathering. And after-school Satan clubs are now popping up at some government schools as a form of challenge to traditional Christian clubs. A few months ago, the New York Post reported that some 30 schoolgirls in Colombia were hospitalized for fainting, anxiety, and symptoms of … Continued
On IFA’s Pray With America’s Leaders webcast, government-relations consultant Terri Hasdorff shared her heart on the importance of praying for the government. Terri has served in the White House, the House of Representatives, and various government agencies. As a resident of Alabama, she ran for Congress in 2020 and operated a super PAC after that. … Continued
The place of intercession can be a very lonely one, and hope deferred is among the biggest challenges we face as intercessors. Our human nature wants so badly to see prayers answered within our time frame, and our culture’s relentless push toward “instant gratification” only adds to the stress. But though we may sometimes feel … Continued
Last month IFA published an article dealing with the timely topic of “healing the waters.” That article began as a prayer for the people of East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment caused a poisoning of the river. All of this led the writer on quite a journey. Through an intercessor friend, she learned that … Continued
As IFA’s communications director, I have the privilege of working with an incredible team of people who are seeking God and hearing from Him constantly. This week, a number of messages came together in a most powerful way. Join others crying out to the Lord day and night. For several years, and very intentionally … Continued
Far too often in our nation now, “Shall we pray” becomes “May we pray?” But the need for prayer within our halls of government is as urgent, even desperate, today as it has ever been. And we must never let ourselves be intimidated into accepting the falsehood that we are “not permitted” to pray publicly. … Continued
At an IFA gathering I attended recently, the Lord gave this word of encouragement, for me and for every IFA intercessor: “Stitch us into the fabric of the decades. Allow all our prayers to move the arm of the Lord so that His will is done, and His kingdom will come. “In this place, I … Continued
There is an impending sense of urgency in this nation now, for Americans to rise up. Wars and rumors of wars; a distressed economy; the unholy indoctrination of our children in the government schools — these and so many other troubles signal our responsibility to take a stand. But before the citizens can do that, … Continued
Intercessors certainly understand the necessity for prayer. And we often find ourselves praying the direct opposite of what the world around us is doing, because we are of a different spirit. Who is praying on the wall? It was during a time of prayer that I felt the gentle promptings of Holy Spirit asking … Continued
Roughly 1 billion people from 195 nations will celebrate Earth Day today, April 22, 2023. All over the world, school children will draw pictures expressing concerns about the condition of this planet, and they will share their ideas about how we can care for and sustain the ecosystem for the coming generations. Earth Day, birthed … Continued
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