THE DANGER OF WISHING THIS TO BE OVER
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THE DANGER OF WISHING THIS TO BE OVER
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How many times have you said, thought or heard, “I just want this to be over!” referring to the November 3 election, the chaos of COVID, the riots and protests, etc.? But in reality, that is one of the most dangerous comments we can make. Here’s why.
Let’s go back in history to another volatile season found in 2 Chronicles 20. As you may remember, the Israelites found themselves under attack from not just one, but THREE different armies. It kind of feels like where we are today doesn’t it? We aren’t getting hit from just one place, but from a multitude, all simultaneously. Mail-in ballot fraud, media lies, big tech censorship, FBI coverup, Deep State sabotage. Plus, the threat to remove the president by force on January 20 if he is still in office—which I believe he will be.
Those intent on takeover have said they refuse any outcome except for the removal of President Trump from the White House, even if it is by force. This has been their goal from the moment he took office. It has consumed them.
Many times over the last few weeks and months it has felt as if victory would be impossible—just like Jehoshaphat felt when attack was certain back in his day. Their future looked bleak. And the armies were headed their way to remove them by violence.
Fear was as great an enemy as the army charging toward them. Yet, I’m certain not a single one said, “I just want this to be over!” For in doing so, they would have sealed their own demise. Instead they had to take action. They had to stand their ground.
As we head closer and closer to November 3, may our prayer today be no different than the Israelites long ago as they faced the vast army intent on taking over their land:
“Lord, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can withstand You. Our God, did you not establish this nation? We have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying, ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your Presence and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’
“But now, O God, here are men and women, who are coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us. Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”
After the Israelites prayed a very similar prayer as above, the Bible tells us, “all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord” (2 Chr 20:13).
And that is what we must continue to do now. We have prayed. We have fasted. We have cried out to the Lord and we have sent the worshippers before us to declare His praise across America. So what is left?
We have a final instruction in order to see the salvation of the Lord.
They were told, “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.”
Although they were told they would not have to fight (physically) in that battle, they were still instructed to take up their positions and stand firm for the Lord would be with them.
We stand on the precipice of history. The result of this election will determine the future—whether we remain America or become communist Amerika. We are not to hide in fear, hoping it will all be over soon. Remember His instruction was then and now “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
We have been given our instructions as we remember who God is and what He has done in the past. We are reminded what He will do for us now. How do we know this? Because God is true to Himself. He never changes. When His people cry out to Him, as we have done, He hears. He never ignores the cries of the Remnant.
So, saints, take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance of the Lord not only for America, but for every other country who is watching our election. They are praying for us and with us and calling out not only for our deliverance from evil but for theirs as well. This isn’t just about us.
So let me encourage you and remind you. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. Let’s go out and face this coming day knowing the Lord will be with us! And He will give us the victory.
Karen Hardin is a literary agent, author, and intercessor. Her work has appeared in USA Today, World Net Daily, Intercessors For America, Charisma, CBN.com, The Elijah List, etc. To order her new book: “INFECTED: How to Stop the Global Spread of Rage, Deception and Insanity” click here. To join the city-by-city prayer movement to save our nation go to: www.city-by-city.org. For additional information on her ministry, business or to sign up for her prophetic blog go to: www.karenhardin.com or you can contact her at www.prioritypr.org. (Photo Credit: Getty Images.)
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Heavenly Father, I repent for wishing this election would be over. I know You have heard our prayers as we have looked to You for guidance, direction, & deliverance. Thank You for all the Christian leaders who have led times of prayer, rallies, times of worship and praise on the mall in DC and on the internet, and in other cities in our country. Father, YOU are our hope as we cast our cares on You. Your Word tells us that we should cast our cares on YOU because You care for us. THANK YOU, Father.
Just like Jehoshaphat, we seek Your deliverance from our evil enemies who want to destroy our freedom to worship You. Let Thy Kingdom come and let Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the Mighty Name of Jesus we pray. Amen
A few weeks ago,as I was praying about this election, I sensed the Lord asking if I pray this fervently for revival? And I would I continue to pray fervently for revival after President Trump was re-elected? I was convicted that I have been much more concerned about the election than about the souls who are lost and also how America is sinning and turning her back on the Lord. I hope that we are not looking forward to this “being over” so we can go back to “normal”/complacency and a luke warm walk with the Lord. May we continue to fast and pray and hold prayer events focused on seeing first the Church and then the nation return to the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Amen, and amen, Karen! Thank you for this godly and timely encouragement! And may I add, let us keep our hearts in humility, and forever walk in the reverent Fear of the Lord!
Thanks – I needed that! Earlier today, the Lord said to me – God is not a man that He should lie, nor a son of man that He should change His mind! (Numbers 23:19) Bless His holy Name!
Dearest Lord, I promise to stand firm, have complete faith in you, and not fear my enemies!! You alone, Lord are my stronghold! I will not be afraid
Or be discouraged!! Amen
Thank you for the reminder! I needed it!
Praise God! Thank you!
Tanks for sharing!
Heavenly Father, I pray that if it takes an army of prayer warriors to surround the white house to protect it from the enemy from hell and those here on earth we will unite physically, literally and spiritually from all corners of the and heaven above. I pray in Jesus’s loving glorious name.
We’re on the same page. The Lord has told me, “say steady be close to me.”
Then this week,” be Bold, Be Strong for I Am the One who has given this land into your hand. Amen”
If Joe seems humble, it’s a false humility. He’s rehearsed it well to keep his 47 year addiction to absolute governmental power and riches. His deception has worked on many voters for generations…he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Most of our politicians are just like Joe. Amazingly, Trump’s personality has brought out the wolves in them just by being Trump. God has revealed the truths of our governing officials to us Americans through Trump. But for many, the truth hurts and they cannot humble themselves to admit they have been deceived. Remember, we are not electing a preacher or saint, we are electing the leader of the free world who will protect our American values, not Mr. Congeniality. God’s will be done.
Well said, Eva. I added up the numbers in the date President Trump was 1st elected and they add up to #55 which means “Resist Truth”. That explains to me the reason so many people have spoken out against him. They are deceived, have swallowed a lie, or for lack of another reason just” want their ears tickled” like the Bible talks about.
Get thee behind us, satan. You have no power, no voice in the presence of the kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Father, give your people a revelation of your presence as they stand in faith waiting for your move. May our trust to stand without fear please you. Let as move in one accord and on your agenda, now and always as a testimony of your power to those who are watching. We set our faces like flint before you, immovable and resolved to bring the knowledge of your truth and goodness to a world that is troubled and fractured. “I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.”
Isaiah 43:12 NIV. “Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and week knees.” Hebrews 12:12
Amen!
Thank you for the WORD, reminder we stand with our GOD who stands unmoved. Isaiah 14:1-32(excerpts, all good)
10 They’ll all respond, they’ll say to you, “You also have become weak, as we are; you have become like us.”
11 All your pomp has been brought down to the grave, along with the noise of your harps; maggots are spread out beneath you and worms cover you.
12 How you have fallen from heaven, morning star,(lord of flies)son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.[b]
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”
15 But you are brought down to the realm of the dead, to the depths of the pit.
16 Those who see you stare at you, they ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made kingdoms tremble,
17 the man who made the world a wilderness, who overthrew its cities and would not let his captives go home?”
18 All the kings of the nations lie in state, each in his own tomb.
19 But you are cast out of your tomb
22 “I will rise up against them,” declares the Lord Almighty. “I will wipe out Babylon’s name and survivors, her offspring and descendants,” declares the Lord.
23 “I will turn her into a place for owls and into swampland; I will sweep her with the broom of destruction,”
declares the Lord Almighty.
24 The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.
25 I will crush the Assyrian in my land; on my mountains I will trample him down. His yoke will be taken from my people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”
26 This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations.
We also pray for the peace of Jerusalem, pray for those with no voice, peace/deliverance over the persecuted brothers/sisters everywhere. God’s mighty arm move as in times past: Red Sea, General George Washington, 6-day War 1967 against all odds; Psalms 121:1-8 our help, hopes, good comes from you Jesus commander of heavens host
Excellent article. Yes, the Lord will fight for us and He is victorious! I stand firm, clothed in the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the gospel of peace upon my feet, and in my hands the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God!
Praying that for our President as well. Thank you, Father God for supplying all our needs. We will stand firm with yourstre gth.
Karen, I got the same heavenly memo:) That should be the position of the church now! “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13.
Amen, sister!
Heavenly Father:
We thank YOU for who YOU ARE. We thank YOU for IFA and special thanks for Karen Hardin whom YOU HAVE USED her writing to encourage us and to do what is right in YOUR EYES.
I agree 1000 percent of what Karen wrote. In fact, I’m already praying for the next President of 2024 because we, the Remnant (like Karen put it) have done what we can according to the Bible. And we can not do anything else because the enemy are so powerful financially. BUT these billionaires, media, big tech giants FORGET who GOD IS, I’m glad we remember that ONLY ONE LIVING GOD, our GOD who allows for them to have such power and money that HE IS in control over all what is happening on earth as it is in heaven. They should not forget that they’re created in HIS image and their job is to GLORIFY their Creator.
However, Father, if it is YOUR will that these Billionaires, Medias, Big Tech Giants will repent and accept Jesus as their savior so that the can see TRUTH and able to dedicate the rest of their life on earth for YOUR glory.
I’m praying for the Church to sit back and relax and enjoy the ride while drawing closer to YOU by meditating on YOUR WORDS so that we can all be ready when it is all done of thundering win result for God’s chosen Trump/Pence landslide victory then we can start living LOUDLY the GOSPEL in our LIFE. LOVING GOD and people so that with God’s blessing we can attract so many life for HIM so that America will be true SALT and LIGHT to the world. Everything is possible with YOU because JESUS has won the battle on the Cross and HE IS now sitting on YOUR RIGHT hand advocating for us. We thank YOU, Father-God for such knowledge. In Jesus name we pray for YOUR will to be done on earth and it is in heaven. Amen.
In Jesus name we thank YOU and praise YOU. Amen.
Amen! Standing with that prayer!
The same pray is on my lips and in my heart.
Thank you for this most encouraging word. It is easy to be terrorized by fear of election outcomes. But I will trust God rather than fear the enemy.
Wow, Praise The Lord….amen and amen!
This is my prayer, O God! That YOU would cause confusion like Babel to overtake the camps of evil gathered against YOU and YOUR purpose for this nation, that the forces of darkness would bite and devour one another! Rebuke and silence the rebellious, deluded, and ungodly who have crept into Your church, LORD, who are saying things in ungodliness. Instruct all who profess Jesus Christ as LORD–from pulpit to pew–to deny ungodliness! Send YOUR WORD, O GOD, to correct and to remind YOUR people that Your grace has brought salvation FROM ungodliness and make clear and obvious every form of evil. May Thy holiness prevail over every scheme and every lying tongue be silenced.
Lord God..have Mercy… Mercy…Mercy on our nation. We have sought only you for direction and your purpose for America. Let all our Praise..Worship..Prayers…Fasting.. Assemblies in your name ….be sweet music to your ears. Amen
Thank you for this prayer. So much what I needed.
What a great reminder to stand fast in courage and truth…also remember David and Golaith…God champions the cause of the righteous
I am sorry you see things that way but I believe you are being blinded and deceived by the enemy.
WE CANNOT FORCE GOD TO DO ANYTHING THAT IS NOT ALREADY IN HIS WILL.
Sovereign Lord I ask that YOUR WILL BE DONE in ALL things in Your Perfect Way and Your Perfect Time in the name of our Lord Jesus.
Thank you for this encouraging message. We must stay awake and pray, trusting God for the victory.
The Lord knows the outcome. Everything is literally in his hands. We have done and continue to do our small part. He is our Provider and Shield, our Protector and Comfort in this battle. He has also given us the sword of the Lord, his word, no weapon formed against you shall stand, so we hold to His promises and claim victory for His kingdom. To God be the glory forever and ever amen.
Thank you for the instruction & encouragement. It is a simple yet powerful reminder. Many believer’s are not hearing Holy Spirit, rather they are feasting on their feelings. Lord Jesus help your church to thirst for what You want to birth in this hour regardless of the personal cost.
President Trump is appointed by God for this hour and no power of hell or scheme of man can ever stop or hinder for long the purposes of the Almighty. I feel sorry for those who are deaf and blind to this reality. If they could only understand that God is never for abortion and therefore opposed to politicians that support it. Jesus himself had direct words about the fate of those who harm little children!
Please be discerning. I’m a new reader/prayer here, but this really looks like a Russian troll post. I’m not kidding.
Sadly, you have been deceived and by your response, I am sure you are not hearing God. Allow me to educate you. My father was a WWII Veteran, he was a full gospel minister throughout this land, he and my beloved mother trained 13 children of their own and help raised abandon children as well in the ministry. I have served God in the ministry for over 20 years. I hear God well. When I speak I have heard what God is saying…I am letting this audience know to stay true to God and not give your allegiance to man. So do not place my name in your mouth as a Russian. My bloodline is Jewish, Nigeria, Cameroon, England, Scotland, Native American, and Wales. The bloodline does not lie no Russian!
No, not deceived, just attempting to be discerning. I have been in ministry nearly 40 years, and raised an abused child from foster care and a special needs child. But this doesn’t prove anything, does it? We must all be discerning of claims of “Thus saith the Lord.” God bless! Thanks for praying (still hoping I’m not responding to a Russian troll!).
I’m the president of my HOA. I just spent 4 months trying to get enough participation through Proxy Ballots to amend our restrictions. I planned that in the last two days, I would knock on doors of those who were not responding. But by the end, I was too tired to follow through… we had already left phone messages, that was probably good enough. Two nights ago we voted and barely fell short of our participation requirement. I feel like I wasted 4 months of work by allowing my attitude to become “I just want it to be over” right before the finish line. Never again.
The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you, the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. May you be encouraged by Jesus today!
Just a reminder that “good ENOUGH” is never GOD’s will! What if His response to each phase of Creation, or especially after making man, was: “Good enough”? Where would we be now??
Thank you for sharing.
God Bless you I truly needed to read and hear the words of strength, endurance, and trust in our Lord
As we stand strong in the Lord in today’s battle and in the coming ones ahead, we are obeying the word that Paul the apostle gave us in Ephesians 6. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the Power of his might.“ He said we are battling rulers and forces and authorities in the heavenly realm And that we need to have God’s full armor in the Day of evil. He says, “that you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then…” and that’s what we must do taking up our weapons of faith and praying always in the spirit. God help us and God bless each of you as we stand together as one.
Thank you for that word in season. 2 Chronicles:20 is one of my favorite accounts. Very timely and encouraging
Thank you so much, this is the word of the LORD for us all!
And you’re right it isn’t just about America, though we dearly love America. Saints in other lands also are praying for America, not only for America’s sake but also for the sake of America’s role in this world. Saints around the world are praying and fasting for God’s victory in this election. Australians and New Zealanders are among them.
No no we have to be alert on our wall.
We are not done, we have a battle with the lord to win. We do win. So we stand and pray until the lord releases us.
We will mount up on wings like eagles,we will run and not grow weary.
We will walk and not faint.isaiah 40
Amen and Amen! Faith is the victory that will overcome the world! In the powerful and lovely name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
From Hymnal.net the words from the beautiful hymn “Faith is the Victory”
1 Encamped along the hills of light,
Ye Christian soldiers rise,
And press the battle ere the night
Shall veil the glowing skies;
Against the foe in vales below
Let all our strength be hurled;
Faith is the victory, we know,
That overcomes the world.
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.
2
His banner over us is love,
Our sword the Word of God;
We tread the road the saints before
With shouts of triumph trod.
By faith, they like a whirlwind’s breath,
Swept on o’er every field;
The faith by which they conquered death
Is still our shining shield.
3
On every hand the foe we find
Drawn up in dread array;
Let tents of ease be left behind,
And onward to the fray.
Salvation’s helmet on each head,
With truth all girt about,
The earth shall tremble ’neath our tread,
And echo with our shout.
4
To him that overcomes the foe,
White raiment shall be giv’n;
Before the angels he shall know
His name confessed in heav’n;
Then onward from the hills of light,
Our hearts with love aflame,
We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night,
In Jesus’ conqu’ring name.
I was a child during World War Two. Our neighborhood church held Wednesday evening prayer services they called “Victory Vespers.” We lit candles for loved ones serving in the military. By the grace of God, all our loved ones returned.
Our closing hymn every week was, “Faith is the Victory.” You can find it on YouTube if you’d like to hear it.
Thanks for the reminder.
Marie, I am so blessed by your testimony! I have just listened to the song on YouTube and worshipped our Lord this morning. May God continue to bless you!
Vicki
Blessings to you, Vicki, and to all my sisters and brothers in Faith.
But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. — Romans 8:37 ….
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord. — Proverbs 21:31
Amen and Amen!
We must continue to stand faithful, strong, obedient, plead the Blood of Jesus, dress in the armour of God abide in His Word…with fervent prayers to and faith in God.
Oh Lord, dare we not believe that you rescued your church 4 years ago by placing a salty playboy named Donald Trump in the role of president! Dare we not believe your plan to place him in that role for 4 more years! You tell us in Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Yes God, you are doing a new thing! We perceive it! The brilliant light of your Son is exposing the evil, corrupt Biden family! Victory is marching forward! You will not say to me “Oh you of little faith!”
Evil is being dealt with everywhere. How can it succeed? It can’t!
The Bride of Christ is being purified in the crucible of fire 🔥. America 🇺🇸 is being refined in the fire as well. In the Spirit, the Lord has shown me He has America in His firm grip. He is pulling our nation through the gauntlet. God loves America and He loves Israel 🇮🇱 ❤. Our eyes are on Jesus. This battle is His. In 2007 a prophet spoke these words at a gathering of Spirit filled believers. He said, “America will rise again”. At the time, I wondered what was ahead for our nation to have to rise again. Now I see.
Amen
Isaiah 44:28 – who says of Cyrus (President Trump), “He is my shepherd, and He shall fulfill all my purpose; saying of Jerusalem (America), “She shall be built,` and of the temple, `Your foundation shall be laid.`”
I agree. I heard Mario Murillo say we are at the end of the beginning. I agree. When Jesus came out of the fasting in the desert he encountered the demoniac. Then He faced 3 years of intense ministry and the cross. As intercessors we must cry out to God for His strength for us to continue. As amazing as it has been to see the church starting to awake, mass repentance and revival has not taken place yet. Wilberforce labored for years before he saw slave trade ended in England. Let us encourage one another to continue in the supernatural strength that God has been giving us!
I agree with Helen. Oh Lord on the days after the election it will be no time to “exhale” and go back to sleep as we did after 9/11. This is the beginning of the greatest period in His-story. Take your positions and Stand Firm.
There is a group already planning violence in our cities if Biden loses. I’m sorry I cannot recall the name. I’m sure Antifa is getting ready to do the same. My heart goes out to all the innocent people who have been and will be exposed to these senseless, lawless, violent attacks. May God’s hand of protection cover them all. May He turn the enemies against their own camps as He did with enemies of Israel when Israel turned to Him to fight their battles. Amen.
AMEN!