Rocky Roads Ahead? No Problem!

As I navigated the curve in the road, my gaze was drawn to a sight in the middle of the road. I promptly eased off the accelerator to give the deer the time and space it needed to decide on its next move. Talk about issues like these on The Community.   As he pondered … Continued

Pray for America’s Parents

Immediately following the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4, the shooter’s father was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children. Why him when he wasn’t present at the crimes his son committed? He allowed his son access to a gun, knowing he had a troubled … Continued

Are We Desperate Enough?

Recently, in a time of prayer, I found myself very low in the hope department. The Lord spoke something to me that I want to share. It applies to my prayers and yours, whether for this nation, the church, or personal issues. I felt His still, small voice whisper, “Get desperate.” Turning to my Bible, … Continued

An Immigrant’s Prayer for the United States

I have a confession to make. I did not come with great willingness to live in the United States of America. Carried Away Captive I joke that if you go to the Thousand Islands border crossing from Canada to the U.S. you will see my heel marks in the dirt where I was dragged across! … Continued

Take Back Your City Through Intercession

It was at the end of 2021 when God first began to speak to me about cities of light. Recently, I am hearing that riveting statement in my heart again. Cities of light. However, after years of turmoil and chaos in our country, is it even still possible. Or is it too late to see … Continued

Reflections on 9-11 Anniversary

Twenty-two years ago, on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, IFA Board Member John Beckett, denoted as “JB,” sat down with Dr. Bill Bright (Campus Crusade for Christ), “BB,” and Dr. Henry Blackaby (Experiencing God), “HB.” Their insight in this excerpt is just as poignant today and helps us know … Continued

8 Prayers for Truth in the Presidential Debates

Intercessor, we first brought you this piece in June, back when Biden was still in the race and the nation was eagerly awaiting the first presidential debate. A lot has changed since then, but IFA Contributing Writer Jamie Rohrbaugh’s prayer points are still just as valuable. As the nation prepares for the first debate between … Continued

How Unity Leads to Effective Prayer

Some years ago, I received a phone call at a dreaded hour — past midnight — from my pastor. A young teen in our church had been jumped as he was exiting a pizza shop in the Bronx. The young man sustained serious stab wounds and was being rushed into the operating room. I felt … Continued

As Legal Battles Swirl, Pray for Our Elections!

Did you know that, in this election cycle, Republicans have filed 72 lawsuits filed in the name of election integrity? That’s up from 41 lawsuits in the 2022 election cycle. Connect with others in your state in prayer.   Election integrity has been a focus of Republicans for years. Since the 2020 election, it has … Continued

God Fights for Us

“… and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.” (Isaiah 58:8) Imagine you are a soldier in battle, with heavy armor, including a shield and sword. Your army is battling a formidable opponent, and spirits are low. You are outnumbered. Waves of fiery arrows from the enemy have created fear and division … Continued

Pray for God’s Intervention in Teen Violence

Several alarming headlines this week are a clarion call for intercessors. First, there was the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA, only a mile or two away from my work. It made international headlines. A startling fact was that the perpetrator was only 14 years of age. Within hours of the shooting, … Continued

Where is Your Hope?

Would I rather have full-out revival and massive harvest of souls in America or would I rather have a government that respects my beliefs and my faith and makes life smooth for me? If revival and harvest have to come under an oppressive government, would I still desire them as I do now? This challenge … Continued

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