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In the age of social media hot takes, apparently, we aren’t allowed to enjoy good things. Even a good sports story has to become a flashpoint in our ongoing cultural battles.
In what has been called a Cinderella story, Oral Roberts University has made the Sweet 16 in NCAA March Madness. However, some in the crowd have been cheering for them to be banned rather than for them to win.
In the most recent example of cancel culture, the mob has been coming after ORU — mocking their name, history and beliefs as bigoted or homophobic. Some have even gone so far as to call for the NCAA to restrict such Neanderthals from playing, others saying they should be “pariahs, not heroes.” . . .
When I was there, I saw thousands of students passionate about their faith, their education and their desire to make a difference in the world. Such religious faith motivates all kinds of good actions our culture wants, from disaster relief to Eric Talley, the officer who bravely gave his life running into the mass shooting at a King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado, this week.
Yet, the mob has come for these college students. . . .
Not just Oral Roberts
It’s easy to point out the eccentric elements of their history, but President Billy Wilson and the Oral Roberts faculty are well respected and the school is thriving. Yet, it apparently lacks the needed qualifications to play college sports today — a willingness to conform to the new moral dogma.
The dogma teaches that tolerance must mean agreement, then branding all who disagree as intolerant and harmful. Not satisfied that we respect opposing views on human sexuality, all must affirm homosexuality as acceptable within our own theology. . . .
This is a stunning 180 from the arguments we heard in 2009 when LGBTQ+ advocates maintained, “All we want is the right to marry. How will my gay marriage hurt you?” Now it’s: “We want your college accreditation, your athletic participation and more.” . . .
The Equality Act
The calls to remove Oral Roberts from NCAA competition comes against the backdrop of Senate debates over the Equality Act. Proponents of the act want to say the law will just keep the homophobes from harming the rights of LGBTQ+ persons, but that’s neither accurate nor honest. . . .
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, of which ORU is a member, explains:
“The Equality Act fails to provide essential religious liberty protections that would allow a diverse group of social service and civic institutions to continue to thrive. In particular, as it relates to the sector of faith-based higher education that has religious convictions around marriage, human sexuality and gender, including CCCU institutions, these laws would conflict in ways that would put at risk their ability to hire and operate in accordance with their religious missions and would restrict student choice in an unprecedented way by preventing middle and low income students from being able to take their federal student aid to these institutions. Faith-based higher education has always been an essential element of the diversity of the higher education system in the United States—many of the first colleges and universities in the United States were religious—and it is essential that any protections for LGBT persons be paired with the essential religious freedoms that maximize freedom for all.” . . .
Moreover, even as popular rhetoric claims the mantle of the civil rights movement, they ignore voices of dissent from religious people of color. Only this past week, prominent African American church leaders wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee arguing for religious exemptions to the proposed Equality Act. Published by the AND Campaign, led by Justin Giboney, the letter was signed by respected leaders who include James Meeks, Bishop Claude Alexander and Suzan Johnson-Cook.
The new tolerance is not tolerance
This matters to me because what is happening to Oral Roberts University is coming to all of us who hold to such outdated ideas. I serve as a dean at Wheaton College, an evangelical institution where students commit to a community covenant. We, too, call students to a lifestyle in alignment with our Christian beliefs. We don’t hold quite the same standards as ORU, but ours won’t pass the new tolerance test, either. . . .
From Chick-fil-A to the Salvation Army to a baker in Colorado, we have to decide whether we want to run everyone out of everywhere they dare go with their biblically based ideas. . . .
Perhaps, instead of such a pendulum swing against people of faith, we could agree that all persons are worthy of dignity and respect, and that civil rights should matter for everyone.
And, maybe, just maybe, we could let the religious college kids play basketball without it becoming a national controversy. . . .
Share your prayers in the comments below for Oral Roberts University, and other Christian schools, as they fight against cancel culture!
(Excerpt USA Today. Article by Ed Stetzer. Photo Credit: Unsplash.)
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It is time to call for the Impeachment of this so-called President Biden. He is destroying our economy as fast as he can. We will not survive another 6 months or less with the millions pouring into this nation.
Please become active by phoning 6 Congresspersons daily to weekly to ask them to start Impeachment Proceedings because he broke the Immigration Laws in place. We must stop the tyranny of this leadership or we will be no longer a Free society that can speak, worship or study truth. The demise of these United States is at hand. Will we fight and pray…we must put “legs to our prayers” . Oppose every act that comes from you Federal, State of local community while we still can oppose it. THE PLAN IS TO MAKE US ALL TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON THE GOVERNMENT.
John Casey wrote a book about the SCAM of Climate Change. It will destroy our freedom again…read it and see in his book: THE COLD TRUTH INITIATIVE. J. Casey is a former White House space program advisor, a space shuttle engineer and a climate change researcher and expert. “GLOBAL WARMING IS AN OUTRIGHT SHAM” and he explains how and why it is.
I agree with this statement, besides religous freedom, “we could agree that all persons are worthy of dignity and respect, and that civil rights should matter for everyone.” Lord have mercy, help many Christians be strong and brave to stand for our faith.
Making a stand for the Word of the Lord and his ways, is more important now then ever. As Christians we must get on our face and pray, fast so that the our faith is strengthened. This call is to the whole “body of Christ”…the remnant that must and will stand in the gap. Older Christians must teach and model what it means to stand and fight. Because it is not the weapons of man that conquers, it is the spiritual warfare. The Word is plentiful in how to hear from the Holy Spirit and how to fight in the Spirit. I call on the church to pray each day or when the Lord prompts us, for these young people who desire to learn and model CHrist’s teachings. It is difficult enough to stand without the rampage of cancel culture much less with the darkness being emboldened by US standing by and wringing our hands. AND we must remember that Jesus said if we are hated it is because the world hated Him first. My prayer is for these in the Godly universities to find strength to continue to follow Jesus and for those young people who seduced by the darkness, to have the scales washed from their eyes and turn to the eternal and One God through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Lord, thank You for these young men who are willing to swim against the current cultural tide and stand up for our faith. Thank You for their success on the basketball court, and we even thank You for the spotlight it has put them in. Our hearts are grieved that so much of society has turned away from You and Your ways. And we wrestle with our role in a world where You are mocked. Thank You that we have been so sheltered, and so free to live according to Your ways and to proclaim Your Truth. It is not that way in many other places, where Christians are truly persecuted. BUT, even in this “light, momentary affliction” we call out to You. Help these young men stand strong, help us stand strong. Let us be lights in this dark world. Let us boldly proclaim both Your coming judgment AND Your infinite mercy! You prepare a table for us in the presence of enemies…we will dine with You, we will enjoy You, we will invite others to the table. And we pray that our enemies might become brothers and sisters. Thank You that these men are standing for You and Your ways. Guard them from paths of unrighteousness and the temptations that so easily entice them because of their age, their athleticism, and the current state of our culture. Oh Lord, let them be lights. Let every mocking tongue be made silent. And help US to not take offense at foolish words, loudly spoken, by people who are on their way to hell. We are YOUR sheep and we choose to listen to YOUR voice only! You alone are worthy & we willingly offer ourselves up to You as living sacrifices, glad to imitate Jesus.
It is tragic to see the loss of humanity and the growth of mob rule in our country. The politicizing of the NCAA Basketball Tournament is a national disgrace. We must remember, Matthew 5:10, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Lord, God, give us eyes to see their own reflection. Make each of us an example to the world of your love and compassion. May our example be acceptable to you and influence non-believers that their hope should lie in you. We were all created in your image to steward your creation. Let us return to your intended reality and not rely on our own understandings.
God bless you all who cared enough to pray and share your faith.
1. I believe this is the time for us to also FAST and PRAY. Some battles need the extra power and grace that comes from fasting and praying. Remember how Queen Esther, Mordecai and the children of Israel defeated the demonic treachery embodied in Hammon’s wicked plot as he deceived his way into getting governmental backing? Sometimes a fight requires stronger action than words alone can accomplish.
2. God’s Heart is hurting over the sin and corruption being allowed in America by its citizenry. We must take a corporate stand in meaningful and spiritually effective ways to combat the wickedness of abortion murders, exploiting children and the helpless, sexual perversions, tolerating an immoral culture, condoning rampant divorce and the breaking of vows made before God, etc, etc, etc…!!! But what can we do?! If we unite together with REPENTANCE, HUMBLE PRAYERS AND FASTING then, I believe, we will move God’s Heart and Heaven to intervene and supernaturally drive out the EVIL from our midst. We can’t relegate this fight to government leaders and just a handful of intercessors and activists. This is all of OUR earth which God gave us stewardship of and evil coming in to rob, kill, destroy, pervert, deceive, corrupt and make vile OUR earth to the insult of OUR FATHER, CREATOR, LORD JESUS AND HIS HOLY SPIRIT is ABSOLUTELY INTOLERABLE AND UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!! So, THIS BATTLE IS ALL OF OUR FIGHT!
3. The weapons of our warfare ARE MIGHTY for the pulling down of strongholds. A) Be baptized in the Holy Spirit if you’re not – He will teach us everything we need to know ~ including how to win this battle. B) Sincerely repent of any and all sins. God simply can’t cohabitate with sin and without His Presence we can’t win this war. C) Pray in tongues as much as possible ~ we need to be built up with divine, supernatural graces. D) Care that God’s Heart is grieved by our corporate, national, global sin and ask for His forgiveness for us all. E) Pray and Fast very often until the war is won. F) If the Holy Spirit leads you to do anything else remember to make sure it lines up with His written Word. And if in doubt seek confirmation and counsel from mature, seasoned Christians who live their faith as they walk with Jesus.
I HAVE A NEW ATTITUDE IN THIS, AND ALL OTHER CONTROVERSIES RAISED UP BY THE DEVILS LEFT….STAND THERE WITH YOUR HAIR ON FIRE WHILST OUR GOD SMACKS YOU INTO POWDER, FOOLS!!! I ALONG WITH THE BODY OF CHRIST AM FED UP, ALONG WITH GOD AT THESE FOOLS CHALLENGING GOD`S LAW. I BELIEVE THE BRIDE OF CHRIST IS IN A VERY NEW PLACE, SINCE THEY LITTERLY STOLE OUR ELECTION AND OUR CHOSEN LEADER. WE ARE MAD AS HELL, AND WE ARE NOT TAKING IT ANYMORE!!!! PERIOD!!!! HAMSTING THEIR HORSES AND BURN THEIR CHARIOTS, AND MOVE ON…….OUR GOD IS AWESOME AND HE IS NOT ASLEEP.
we pray the for foolishness of so many churches and Christians into backing off the standards which God has set forth. It is time to wake up to the fact that LGBTQ is a sexual preference not an identity, this is a something you utilize in your own homes in regard to intimate relations not an identity badge. So where this all this confusion come to light in the first place is the real questions. We should not even be aware of anyone preference in regards to LGBTQ so why is it a issu e? Seems to be more of a matter against Christian and or religious beliefs ?
sadly any church or Christians that voted for biden don’t really know God since this fake administrations idea are only against all God ways. God doesn’t support murder of babies so we pray for God to save this nation !
Christian Lives Matter!!!!
Father God,
Thank You for assuring us that Truth is what sets us free.
Thank You for those who, like ORU, stand boldly for Truth, despite the mockery and efforts to intimidate. May it be proven that what the enemy, Satan, means for evil is reversed in the hands of our Most High, to be used for good!
In Jesus’ Name we trust,
Amen.
Amen
I agree. The Declaration of Independence is complete. It is in place. It honors ALL people. It is enough. It is simple. We can remember it and memorize it. It is GOOD! We do not need more rules. We need to honor the ones we have. In the name of Jesus I CANCEL the Equality Act. Bring it to nothing. It is time to CANCEL THE work of the enemy.In Jesus Name!
Let the Body rise up and cancel every dark agenda! We are the CANCEL Culture. We don’t fight against men but against demonically driven strategies.
We pray for ORU and similar faith based institutions.
It is time to stand tall for our Faith in Christ Jesus. and not hide under the pretense of being holy. We are losing what this country is all about freedom of Religion to worship as we want. And to be free of Government that is not for the people and by the people All The People. using some common sense in the progress. 2 Corinthians 48-9
It is time that we Christians stand up for our beliefs and speak out our beliefs as well as the churches start speaking out. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 48-9″We are hard-pressed, on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed–“. Let us take that to heart and stand up for ourselves or we are going to lose our country to the unbelievers.
Lord help us in our unbelief. God give us the courage to start speaking out and standing up for ourselves and our faith. In Jesus Name, Amen.
We of Faith should not be surprised, because we were forewarned by our Saviour: “They will hate you because they hated me and all who believe in my name”. We must pray for Wisdom and Courage for ourselves and Believers in Congress who are hearing “This is no place for GOD”. Pray for strength and Trust in the Lord, “Lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways follow Him and HE will direct your paths” (a proverb worth memorizing)
Arise, for this matter is our responsibility, take courage and act, for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are with us. Ezra 10:4 God help each of us to align our voice and actions with Your word in these matters that seek to silence our voice and restrict our actions. To you be the glory! Amen!
Friends and I were rooting for you all the other night in the Sweet 16. Hold your heads up. You took on a 3rd place team and outshined them for most of the game. I appreciate the coaches stand against the cancel culture that was trying to distract them. Satan is evil, that is his job. The team stood strong. We are proud of them.
Dear Lord Jesus, May Your righteousness prevail.
insanity has replaced moral common sense. And someone is paying these tyrants to destroy Christian values and influence. Will the Pastors wake up, run for office, and tell there people that they must be involved in the politics and write, act and call all the leaders and tell them what is right. THEY HAVE BEEN SILENT AS THE LEFT GRADUALLY TOOK OVER THIS Nation. And, yes, CCP has encouraged and possible paid many of them. The crimes some of leaders have committed, would put you and I in jail…but not them. We must demand justice from the Courts, the Congress and the Whitehouse, the FBI and the DOJ. If thousands of phone calls poured into these offices every week, they would be afraid and start doing what is right. BUT THE STUPID CHRISTIANS SIT IN THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND SAY NOT A WORD. We will lose every freedom we have if we don’t rise up against this unlawful tyranny. For God’s sake, demand the Pastors tell their people and preach moral laws–the Ones in the BIBLE–DUH. One day they will wake up and arrested for mentioning the name of Jesus–then they will wish they had done more to stop this massive take over of this nation.
Sad to say we are the persecuted “CHURCH” We are are called the “YOU People” and we have been silent way to long! Roe vs Wade started the landslide that has got us to this time of persecution of anything a Christian say or don’t say is immoral and that has lead to us being called “homophobic, etc. Its time we speak up and stop being silent as “BELIEVERS”! Our country is in trouble we must NOT allow the minority to persecute our young people any long, the same with Lee University, Wheaton College etc. WAKE UP CHURCH! Don’t you see they are forcing us to be silent! We aren’t included in the “Equality ACT”! Fasting and Praying for this country and “THE CHURCH” otherwise we will cease to exist in this country, which use to have freedom of Speech.
a Pastor who cares. Thank you, Pastor Queen. NOW YOU CALL EVERY WEEK AND TELL YOUR CONGREGATION TO CALL EVERY WEEK ON ONE OR MORE ISSUES.
So glad to you involved. AND TELL THEM TO REGISTER AND VOTE, AND TELL THEM TO OPPOSE HR1 OR WE WILL LOSE FREE ELECTIONS. DO IT NOW.
Praise the Lord for the excellent game played. Tied 2 times in overtime until Arkansas made final 2 points. So thankful how the character of Oral Roberts team played to glory of God.
Ohhh, I was just going to find out if they won today……so sorry to hear this! I do hope that the referees were fair and made only honest calls!! After our recent election in the USA, one never knows if even the refs could be “Paid off” so that this fine Christian team does not win…..
But yet, even in a loss, our country full of lovers of college basketball, will see an example of a
Christian team being able to congratulate the winners, and “in everything give thanks” to the Lord.
Oh, Father, we stand firm for truth to prevail. Open the eyes of the unbelieving to See what they are doing to this country…falling into the trap of the devil to destroy humanity. Here our cry!
So call you congresspersons every week and tell them to vote NO on HR1. And call 5-10 of them and keep doing it.
We ALL must be involved to save this Republic. ALL OF US. Tell you neighbors to register to vote, pick up voter registration forms and carry them with you. When someone new moves into your area, give to them and offer to drive it in if they fill it out.
Anyone remember this document?
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Lord, I pray that you would uphold & confirm the covenant that you made with our forefathers. I pray the Fear of the Lord will fall upon America: Pull back the veil Lord.
Well they will make those laws if you don’t call them each week and tell them they must obey the Constution or you will work hard to get them defeated….DO SOMETHING GET INVOLVED.
IT WILL TAKE EVERYONE OF US TO COMBAT THIS AVALANCHE OF EVIL THAT WE ALLOWED TO DEVELOP THE PAST 40 YEARS.
Silent were the Pastors & Christians when the Court voted for Roe vs. Wade, and took God out of schools. Where were you then? I was begging Christians to oppose it. WRITE CALL and keep it up. Write letters to the Editor and if they won’t print it, start a crusade to stop supporters of that paper. DO IT!
Amen Aisters and Brothers!
Winners! Victory in Jesus! This will be an amazing testimony to the God who promotes the least likely.
KEEP GOING!
Stand your ground. We are to please God not man.
WE WIN!
Father, In Jesus’ Mighty name, I rebuke the powers of darkness deceiving people who cause division. Help Your followers to stand bold against evil because we wear God’s armor. Dissolve the hatred, the dysfunction that causes some to take their frustration out on others, or groups of people. By the power of Your Holy Spirit plant the seeds of the Gospel in their hearts. In Your mercy and grace forgive us for our sins, and protect Your Church from evil. Amen.
We have to stand strong for what is right!
Praying that my Alma Mater will continue to fulfill Founding President Robert’s vision of “going where His light is seen dim and His voice is heard small.” Such prescient, Holy Spirit inspired words are more relevant than ever today.
Bullies only back down when they are challenged. The only reason they do it is because they can and they think they will get away with it. And if they are not challenged they will get away with it. The Lord is on our side and He will fight for us, and if we take a stand He will back us up. In the book of acts, did He not confirm their words with signs and wonders. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He owns all the cattle on a thousand hills. Be strong ORU. He will provide.
Yes, amen. Satan has only hijacked our nations’ “bully pulpit” of moral authority from God’s people because we have been silent too long. Afraid of man, afraid of being called “intolerant, unloving.”
But the righteous are bold as a lion. We must re-assert our position of moral authority neither by cowardly silence, nor angry shout backs.
Rather we must speak boldly, without fear or compromise, but firmly and in love and the authority and conviction Messiah has delegated to us, without backing down—even risking jail or civil penalties now in order that our liberties not be totally wiped out.
Stand Strong means to take action…phone your rep and tell them to stop voting for tyranny and anti-God and Constitution legislation. Massive immigration will destroy us in 6 months. CAll ever WEEK AND TELL THEM YOU WANT THE BORDER CLOSED AND THE WALL BUILT. KEEP CALLING –DON’T STOP.
“FAith without WORKS IS DEAD. DO YOU GET IT….CALL, WRITE AND KEEP DOING IT…Support good men and women in D.C.
I pray you are able to stand strong in your belief and biblical call to live Godly lives of purity as you accept sinners and extend grace to all people.
Be very bold and courageous with all gentleness in our LORD Jesus Christ.
Father in the name of Jesus we should not be surprised Jesus stated” if they hate me, they will hate you also”. Father give us courage thru the power of Your Holy Spirit to stand for
You as the 3 Hebrew boys, even if we are not delivered we will not bow. The greater ONE lives in us! Thank you for your precious continuing cleansing blood. Remind us this is not a flesh and blood battle and our victory is found in you only!! Joshua 1:8-9. In Jesus name Amen!!!
this world has gone insane. i pray for these institutions and the kids who are sticking to Gods word. the sad part is it looks like the world is winning, but in the end and the end is coming.one day the Bible will be fulfilled,for me and those who trust in Christ it will be the beginning of eternity with the Lord. but for the vast majority. it will be what they thought they wanted,but will find out how wrong they were. for what ever is ahead hold to the Lord. He has our backs and can be fully trusted. pray for the lost. He wants all to be saved.
Standing with ORU against the destructive Left.
Holy Father,
We know you are sovereign, righteous and just. We know you are on the side of your people – those who stand on your truth. I pray your mighty angel armies would protect and battle for the universities that take a stand for moral principles, and for what is natural in your perfect creation of mankind. Help us Lord!
Lord, I Pray. That the Truth will come out concerning all the lies of the enemy. As a Christian let all the negative games of the enemy fall to the mighty voice of God. Lord I pray that as intercessors across the nation, Pray, that we would act graciously towards those who are in sin and trying to break free. And that we would continue to be gracious and fully love them as they chose to remain in their sin life. For we could be planting the seed.
I stand with ORU in prayer and against this push from the kingdom of darkness to eliminate Christianity from our schools, the work place and everywhere in our nation! God Bless you all‼️
Fight the good fight of faith and stande strong ‼️ God is with us as we wage war against the enemies of our faith. I am 🙏🏻for the greatest outpouring of His Holy Spirit the world has been ever seen‼️🙏🏻✝️
Declaring and Decreeing and in agreement with you
AMEN!
Our Heavenly Father, we earnestly pray for all universities who stand for Biblical values. We ask You to cause their presidents to have backbones of steel and to never cave to non biblical ideology. Give every officer and professor courage and resolve to stand for righteousness. In Jesus Name, Amen
The outright persecution of those who follow Yahweh is here. Now, more than ever, is the time to be a bold witness to the Christian faith, however poorly it has been represented in the past.
The cancel culture doesn’t see the irony of their behavior: they’re screaming for rights and equality for all, but in the same breath trying to deny those same rights for any who disagree with their beliefs. May our position as Christ followers be as vehement as theirs, but without the display of anger and hatred. Righteous indignation is different from hateful anger.
Holy Spirit, give us all wisdom to know how to come against the enemy without compromising our dignity or our witness for You. Our approach needs to look different from that of our opponents! Please bless the ORU basketball team and protect them from harm. Especially bless them as they hold fast to what they know is right in Your sight. Protect their hearts and may their faith in You and Your tenets remain strong and intact. We are not strong enough in our own power to do this alone; we need You to go before us. We worship you and recognize You as our Creator and Defender. May all the praise and glory go to You, Lord God. We pray all this in the holy, pure and unmatched name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
If anyone needed more facts before they were convinced that Christian persecution is alive and well in the USA, here are the facts. Basketball!
I pray that the NCAA will have the courage to withstand this pressure. If Oral Roberts was eligible to contend for the Sweet Sixteen, then they should be eligible to win a place. I am deeply grieved by unthinkable things that have already not only been thought but accomplished, and while I pray, I continue to fear the future. I try to be confident in Christ, but our Lord has repeatedly shown me that His ways of accomplishing good are not always my ways of accomplishing good. I just want Him to pound the opposition and get it over with. Jesus would never have gone to the cross if that were His way.
Nevertheless, until He tells me different, I will pray for ORU to be allowed to contend in the Sweet Sixteen and be a beacon on the courts. Help us all, Father.
Interesting that Chick-Fil_ is mentioned. Didn’t they already cave in to the Alphabet agenda?
I truely believe that to honor the constitution’s freedom of religon we must let Christian groups, whether churches, schools, or universities. their right to their beliefs. That said, ORU students should not be attacked, just like Jews , blacks, or orientals should not be attacked. We need to accept everyone as a child of God, but we do not have to agree to everyone’s ideology.
Except not everyone is a child of God – only those who have accepted and believe Jesus is Lord and Savior
Dear Brother,
Yes we all are part of God’s family. His desire is for ALL of us to come to repentance. 2nd Peter 3:9
I am not trying to start an argument but I will have to respectfully disagree with you. Not every person on earth is a child of God – but yes all are His creation. Scripture makes it plainly clear that only believers in Christ have the right to be called the children of God. Please read the following:
John 1:12, Romans 8:16 – 9:8, Phil 2:15, 1 John 3
The scripture you referenced has nothing to with who is or who is not a child of God. It merely states that God will, or desire, is that all would come to repentance. However, we know in reality that all will, only those who answer His call.
Again, not trying to argue, just trying to clarify.
Justin
Focusing on that interpretation does little to unite us, but rather divides us. I don’t want to thump Bibles at each other either for the Bible is not a weapon to judge others with. I Love God with all my heart. When God created us he looked at what he had created and said it was ‘very good’ compared to everything else he had created which was merely ‘good’. I am showing my love for God by loving what he loves; His Whole Family. All should be welcome in the kingdom. God’s love is great enough to reach and fill/comfort every soul if they are willing to humble themselves to His supreme being. Let us pray that we both reach a greater understanding of God’s heart.
the problem with everybody using the word racism, the racism that is actually happening is lost. The young man who killed 8 people in Atlanta killed 6 Asian Americans and 2 White people. He was not a racist acting out against a group of one type of people. He was addicted to porn, and went that particular spa because they gave him Sex. The spa that he intended to go that, but didn’t make too. Was for the same reason. In his mind if he killed those 8 people then he wouldn’t be tempted to go to a place for Sex.
This is a SIN problem. Racism, addictions to sex, gambling, see, alcohol, drugs. It is a Sin problem. Those people were providing sex for money a Sin, lost problem. Christians need to start conquering the root cause of a person’s actions. In the end times it talks about an “increase in lawlessness,” thats where we’re at as a nation.
Increase in all violent crime, see slavery of young children, the killing of unborn children and if the left succeed pulling a baby out of a mother’s womb and then killing it because it survived the abortion process. With out ORU, Charis Bible College, Kenneth Copeland School, Creflo Dollar College, Perry Stone as well as your charter schools for those under the age of 18. We need to fight to preserve a Christian Beliefs/morals so that the next generation will be equivalent to be Warriors for Christ
Buckeye fan here: it was tough knowing my team lost, but Oral Roberts deserves it more. They should be allowed to play beyond the Sweet 16. Strap onto your seats, everyone. In the midst of cancel culture, we need to be salt on the earth. I pray for divine protection over every person in the United States (from demonic activity), where the Gospel can still be preached. The love of Christ be with you all. Amen.
Dearest Father God, Yayweh Jehovah, we pray for these clean-cut, morally upright students and their families and loved ones, protect and guide them now and in their future, they ARE a minority it seems, in our country, we are descending downward, please help us in this, our beloved USA, let there be a great Awakening again, for the end time gathering of souls, in JESUS Name, Amen&Amen
In the those ministers who operate in the fill gifts of the Spirit. Believe that we are in the beginning of the 3rd Great Awakening. That’s we all need to stop pray for one to come and pray “thank Lord, for bringing those into the fold to walk in the Righteousness of God and His Authority.” Only God knows the out come. We must bring people to the Lord, but we need to take them and show them the Word of God says. If you accept Jesus into your heart but don’t create a relationship with Him by reading the Word of God. Then you are missing a whole glorious journey with Him.
So true and so often missed but truly essential. Create a relationship with him by reading the Bible!!!!!
Lord please open eyes and open hearts. There is NOTHING about Your freedom that is threatening or restricting and all those who seek to shut down Christians and our institutions are blind to Your truth…in Your mercy heal their anger and refocus their agenda so that we can all experience the fullness of Your Glory as You intended!!
GO URU – my prayer is that you play with integrity and be blessed! Go and win!
Life,Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Rights come from the belief in a Creator says the Declaration of Independencve. Not rights from Governmemt but from God. Does Government thjinjk they are GOD ??? I believe they do!! The job of Government is to PROTECT those rights and NOT CHANGE THEM. Faith based leaders must stand up BOLDLY if Christianity is to survive in our country, but it apperas that our faith based heroes are mainly lay people !!!
We are the Leaders that God has chosen.
Well chosen leaders, CALL 10 reps in Congress and the White House every week and tell them to close the border. In 6 months this immigration will destroy us completely. When the immigrants break in to your house to get food and shelter THEN WILL YOU START PORTESTING THE OPEN BORDERS.
God tells his people to stand for righteousness. SO HAVE YOU SENT MONEY TO THE STOP ABORTION GROUPS. Have you done anything but talk???
We cannot give in to the cancel culture, ever! The so-called “equality act” is anything but that. Never in our lifetime have Americans, and especially Christians, been called to stand strong on the Word of God. “Greater is He, who is in us, than he that is in the world.” This is the time to stand for God’s truth and not compromise. God will not hold us blameless if we fear this cancel culture more than Him and His Word. May God bless O.R.U. and “supply all of their needs, according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Make no mistake this is NOT about sports. It’s about the Kingdom of darkness coming against the Kingdom of God. It’s the last great battle that has it’s climax in the coming of the Lord. We have to be faithful to the Lord. No more grey area…choose black or white…we all choose whose side we are on…as for me and my house we will serve the Lord!
You are spot on. I clicked where it says “pariahs, not heroes”, and it took me to an article by the LGBTQ+ person who said that. This person complained that ORU was listed as one of the “Worst Campuses For LGBTQ+ Students” because of the morality code. Well, you know what? The answer for them should be, “So DON’T GO THERE; go somewhere else more to your liking!,” instead of whining. But no–this person wants to stamp out ORU instead of live and let live. For example, I don’t like Berkeley U, but that doesn’t give me the right to cancel them or demand enrollment on MY terms! Dear LORD, please open the eyes of the spiritually blind and those of darkened minds. Please free them from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. In the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, AMEN.
Could not have said it any better than you did! Bless you and all those who agree!
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Luke 6:22-23
you hit the nail on the head. The body of Christ needs to stand up. We have been letting the Left pull us around by our nose rings. We need to stop with “we should love everyone,” this true. We love the person BUT WE DO NOT have to tolerate the sin their practicing. By showing them the sin that they are walking in, only through the Word of God. And then show them through the Word of God, how much He loves us. By sending His Son to Die on the Cross for ALL Past, Present, and future sins. He also died for our healing, provision, peace, anything that you concern yourself with, He has already taken care of. We are taken care of by the Most High and the only 1 true God of every.
O LORD, please bring a revival and/or A Great Awakening into the U.S.A. by your power and grace. Amen. YOU are our only hope. Amen again.
Really!!!!!! didn’t they earn their spot by their play on the basketball court? wrong venue to be promoting their anti-biblical rhetoric. God will not be mocked. We will reap what we sow. Father forgives us for we have strayed from your word. Help us to turn from evil and back into your marvelous open embracing arms.
Father, Oh how we need Your strength and endurance during these times of persecution and division. May You pour out your blessings upon ORU and other Christian schools,protect their rights and provide justice as they stand for godly principals.
Send your wisdom and those who can guide them through this trial. Greater are you than those in the world, nothing is impossible for you; we wait and trust to see your goodness.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Dear LORD GOD ALMIGHTY! I pray in the perfect mighty name of JESUS CHRIST that Holy Spirit will empower ORU to Stand with the armor of GOD on. I pray dear LORD that every single one who is standing will feel Your firm steadfast unmoving presence! I pray that they will all feel the power YOU bring as YOUR people pray! No matter where we are YOU see and hear is all! We are a sweet aroma to You LORD! RISE UP DEAR LORD! We need YOUR intervention power this resurrection season! Come LORD JESUS come, come, come!
Contend LORD, with those who contend with ORU. Take up shield and armor, arise and come to their aid. May those who seek their life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot their ruined be turned back in dismayed. In the Name of Jesus we decree the victory of the Lord. 🙌🏼
Lord God Almighty, we ask that your hand move on every demonic agenda that faces the United States of America. That your Word, the Bible as it was originally breathed, would be the Foundation of the United States of America.
In Jesus’ name we Bind Spirit Hypocrisy and we Loose the Spirit of Truth. We Bind the Spirit of Perversion and we Loose the Spirit of Purity. May your Saints Declare and Decree Righteousness and Truth.
In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
Father in heaven,
It seems we are now in a more intensified battle. May we, Your church remain steadfast, immovable in our commitment to Biblical truth no matter the cost. Strengthen us for what is to come. May our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren be insulated against this evil culture.
In Jesus name,
Amen
I thank You, Heavenly Father, that no weapon formed against ORU will prosper & that every tongue that rises against them, You will condemn, in Jesus Mighty Name!.
I claim victory for ORU.
I’m standing in prayer with ORU against this blatant attempt at Christian censorship once again. The left is relentless in their pursuit of destroying our religious freedoms so we also must be relentless in our pursuit of them. God, we ask for divine wisdom and discernment in how to stand strong in our faith in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation. Give us love and compassion as well as a fire in our bellies to be strong and courageous in the midst of the battle. Give us holy boldness as we stand firm on Your Word and Your promises. You commanded us to go to all the nations and tell about You. Help us to obey and honor that command and to not shrink back in fear and unbelief because greater is He in us than he who is in the world. Bless ORU and use them to display Your love and power to an unbelieving generation. Amen.
Nice! Good prayer! I agree 100%
I am so proud of ORU! Be warriors of Faith and stand strong! Thank you Heavenly Father that you are with ORU and that you are helping them wisely navigate what they need to do to win this battle. We thank you in Jesus name!
I firmly Believe as a Christian we should stand for righteousness. God said seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and we need to do just as He has said.
We can’t stop those who chose to live a life that is not the way God has said to live but we do not have to conform to the worlds ways either. We are not to conform but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds with His Word.
The world needs to have their own bakers to bake their cakes and sell to whomever they chose. Homosexuals can start their own businesses and bake their own cakes for wedding and such as well as other things they desire but do not expect us to bow down to their agendas.
I believe we need to be praying for them and loving them and ministering if they let us. But they don’t need to force their agendas on anyone.
We really need to be praying without ceasing as the word says for this nation and around the world. America has become another Sodom and Gomorrah. God help us!!!
The church definitely needs to not cave in to this cancer culture. We have to stand for truth no matter the cost and it will cost us everything. That’s what’s wrong with the church we are not denying ourselves and picking up our cross and following Jesus as He said to do. Are we willing to sell all out even if it means losing our livelihood even to the point of losing our lives.
The disciples did. Are we truly sold out to Him as the disciples were. Can we really lay it all down and say ‘though You slay me , I will still serve You. ‘ that’s what a true CHRISTian is.
We are praying for this madness to cease, in the Name of Jesus!
Let us not judge those who choose to persecute us. Let us rather, lead by example to show that we know that God (who created all things) gave us a purpose in life. All living things reproduce and create families through the unity of the two genders (male & female). Yes, it is arrogance (the enemy of humanity) which has corrupted the pattern by which we are meant to live, but judging those who have strayed is not dissimilar to the actions of ‘the accuser’ who has (throughout human history) told God, “look at how flawed they are! you made a mistake! look at how I can control and manipulate them!, and YOU call them YOUR children!?” This must hurt our creator, who only wants for us to live in pure love and create happiness through our families.
Leading by the example of unselfish love can defeat the corrupt & selfish love which resulted from the ‘bargain’ we made in the garden. It will take time. That is certain. Let us discover ways to firmly declare that we are children of a ‘Living God’ and that mankind cannot move forward and prosper without each of us humbling ourselves before God. God gave his heart and personality, and we have trampled it. This is something for which we ALL must repent. We have been given the responsibility to create God’s kingdom here on earth (“on earth as it is in heaven”). Let us begin with grace (forgiveness) and lead by the example of true love (unselfish love which only seeks to serve others). I pray that God will allow us to accomplish this. In the name of Christ. Amen
We are jot judging them. We are standing against what they are trying to DO. Of course we forgive them and pray for them (2 Peter 3:9). Forgiveness does not mean submission. We MUST stand up for those who stand for God and the Bible. Sometimes unselfish love means we do not let others take advantage of our kindness. Yes, we are all flawed, and all have fallen short. We must be bold and decisive in our love, and not allow evil to cancel us. Humbling ourselves before God is a different issue from standing up for our (collective) God given rights, and not allowing man to take them from us. We CAN do this and remain true to God’s Word, walking sinlessly, blamelessly, and bold. See Romans 12:21.
In the end times, we know that such persecution will come so we must be prepared for it and get in the fight. We will feel a deep and lasting shame if we withdraw out of fear to the safety of silence. As Paul said “we must hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering”. Every day in the media, schools, television, etc. Bible believing Christians are ridiculed, mocked, and bullied into what they hope will be submission. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God. We will be rewarded for this for all eternity.
I stand with ORU and with all who represent the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom (righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit). We war not against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities and rulers of darkness. The weapons of our warfare are mighty through God to the pulling down of such strongholds in our lives, our families, our places—yes, even our nation. As we stand together we will see these powers of darkness fall. And I pray that many who oppress us now will repent and call upon the Name of the Lord and be saved. To God be the glory. God blesses America and these curses will ultimately fail as we contend for His rightful place in this nation and among the nations! The earth is the Lord’s—the world and they that dwell therein. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Yet for a season He gives us free will to choose to honor Him or not. We choose to honor Him and thereby we choose life and blessing through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Lord Jesus, we ask for forgiveness for allowing our society to turn towards evil and not standing up for You! We allowed ourselves to become comfortable and not paying attention to what the enemy was doing. May we all repent and fix our eyes and hearts upon You. Only You can change the direction of our country and world. Your children have become lukewarm. Please pour Your spirit upon each of us and provide us with boldness to take a stand for Biblical truth. We humble ourselves before You and ask for forgiveness. We want the world to see You and turn from the deception of the enemy. We are living in the days of Noah and Sodom and Gomorrah. Please revive us and let us seek Your kingdom on this earth.
Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Boldness to courageously ‘re-present’ God in today’s culture is VITAL! And ALL who are righteous (born again) ARE ‘as bold of a lion’ – regardless of personality (Proverbs 28:1). Go ORU!! I pray you keep winning and boldly proclaiming God’s Love and Truth through your excellence, both on and off the basketball court!
God, I pray that you would protect and put people in place, turn their hearts towards you, to uphold our religious liberties and freedoms. Please give members of ORU (and all Christians) the ability to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity, knowing that you will not leave them or forsake them in this time, not to be intimidated in the face of the enemy. You have promised to go with us and before us, You will not fail us or abandon us (Deut 31:6). Help us to allow your love to shine from us, Your people, to love all but to hold firm and be obedient to the standards in Your Word, for YOU change not!
Father,
We are watching yet again
another example of the devil
attempting to destroy Your
Image in America. He has done it in the past by using people to take prayer out of schools,
declare that the death of
children in the womb is a right and marriage between anyone, not just a man and a woman, is the law of the land. Father
forgive the church for being asleep at the wheel and not uniting in the power of the Cross at the time each of these actions took place. Over the years we have been like the frog in a pot of warm water, comfortable, not realizing that there’s is a fire burning under the pot ready to cook him. Now we are dealing with issues at every turn against Your truth. May the remnant of You’re Church rise up in prayer and with God given strategies and authority to defeat the enemy to see Your will, plan and
purposes come into being throughout our nation. And that as this happens may thousands upon thousands be saved.
Protect this precious ORU team from this plot of the enemy to cancel their victory. May they not discouraged. Give them courage and peace as they stand in this battle. In Your
Precious and Mighty Name. Amen.
Father, I plead the Blood of Jesus over this ORU team and I thank You that NO weapon formed against them shall prosper. In the Mighty and Matchless Name of Jesus the Christ the Son of the Living God! Amen
Jesus says “I am the Light of the world and the Light overcomes the darkness” Thank you Lord for sending the Holy Spirit to all who believe in You and accept Jesus as our Savior. Help us to stand strong in You and for You’re values that You have put into our hearts. Holy Father, thank you for loving us and that you give each one of us a purpose in loving others, even the unlovable,as I certainly was for so long. In the strong Name of Jesus I pray,amen
Heavenly Father, strenthen and enable the student athletes and coaches of ORU to not be ashamed or frightened by the taunts and false accusations. Let them only respond in love.
Phi 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.
The USA has been built and thrived on the basis of religious freedom. Religious beliefs should have nothing to do with college athletics, and should not control college athletics. FYI I have been an Arkansas Razorback fan all of my life, and I will be rooting for the Hogs to beat ORU in the Sweet Sixteen game today. Supporting my team has nothing to do with ORU being a Christian school. I will be praying that the game is played and refereed fairly and that there will be no injuries. I will be hoping for the Razorbacks to win. I will be praying that ORU is not penalized for their religious beliefs. Go Hogs! WPS
Thank you Abba father for ORU and other schools standing for your truth. We rebuke the enemy blocking and opposing your plans. We declare no weapons
formed againts your purposes will succeed. Thank you Lord for great revival that’s happening right now. You will be glorified in schools, government, in the market place, hospitals,and every sector of our society in Jesus name.The world will See that whoever yields and stands for and with you will prosper. We will be VICTORIOUS in Jesus mighty name!
Lord..you are for us and if you are for us who can stand against us…our and others stand firm on the word. And you will see victory! I decree we as Christian’s whether campuses or public schools will prevail and cannot fail with god o. Our side! Continue to be the Joshua’s and caleb’s in our land ..we will take back what the enemy has stolen in jesus name. The authority that has been given to us by our heavenly father. Remember it is his resurrection that defeated satan once an d for all …praise Him in the midst of this trial. We are interceding and fighting the good fight with you and to God be the glory! Amen
We must fight for “OUR” rights as Christians!
We have rights too!!!
Tell us HOW we can help!
This is a morally wrong stance to take, but it is symptomatic of the days that we find ourselves living in. Lord, we need You to intervene in these unjust, immoral actions. This whole cancel culture issue goes against Your principles. Please, make a way, where there would seem to be no way. Bring people back to their senses, and help us to restore decency and dignity to our society. In Jesus’ name we pray.
We must be awakened to realize that taking up one’s cross means suffering persecution as Christ did…”If the world hates Me[Christ], it will hate you…”
Give us grace, strength, and Christian love to stand in the midst of hatred, O Lord.
In the film Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell is handed a portion of 1 Samuel 2:30, “…those who honor Me I will honor…” He had refused to prove he was the fastest man alive at the 1924 Paris Olympics because one of the heats for the 100m race was set for a Sunday. He said that was a day to honor the Lord, not himself. The Lord did honor Liddell, and he broke the world record in the 400m, and he beat the silver medalist by so much that the distance between first and second at that distance at the Olympics wouldn’t be broken for three decades. Now the Lord is honoring Liddell again. For the first time the Olympics will be hosted by Paris in the centennial of the first time they hosted the Games. With all that goes into bidding to be an Olympic city, this is truly miraculous.
Praying the Lord honors ORU as well!
See the rest of the Chariots of Fire story at http://www.RichDrama.com/BtC
Lord, the whole world is your creation. Mankind is your creation and made in the image of you. So, Lord, I come before you with my hearts set on the words from our founding father, all men are created equal. Lord, I pray that you open the eyes or those that wish to destroy the beliefs of the Christians/others and are pushing their agenda of tolerance, total and complete acceptance even if it goes against ones beliefs. Release you Spirit to convict them in their thinking and show them the way of truth. All men and women should be honored and respected and be able to express their beliefs without being ostracized and condemned because of them. Father, I ask you to give them a new heart, take their heart of stone and give them a one of flesh. Pure out your spirit out on those who want to “shut up” and remove Your name and Your existence from this planet. This I pray in the most powerful name of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Father in the Mighty Name of Jesus may your Church Arise and be Bold in proclaiming Your Name and standing for the Truth of Your Word! May You be Glorified throughout America and the world! Thank You for Oral Roberts University and all the Christian schools standing for You! Give them Boldness for You and not to give in to fear! Let God Arise and let His enemies be scattered!
Enemies of GOD are ignorant of His presence, His Biblical principles as the foundation of our country’s Constitution, Jesus’ sacrifice for all His followers, & GOD’s command to love enemies & to forgive. How difficult for me as a Christ follower to love these enemies & to forgive them BUT I must & will in the strength of the Holy Spirit & through the power of prayer. Oh, GOD, increase our faith & strengthen us to persevere in the midst of the cancel culture & its hate of Christian beliefs. I ask You to show Yourself to all & soften the hearts of the enemies, who are currently under the control of the powerful spirits of darkness. Break that control. Prayed in the Name of sovereign Lord Jesus.
We are standing with You Oral Roberts University. “If God be for you who can be against you”. Blessing’s from Texas!!
Heavenly Father, as you did in the days of Esther and Mordecai, we pray that You would restore Your people and protect us from this destruction plan by the enemy against us. Where the enemy seeks to destroy us and shut down Your truth and Your light from all humanity, we pray that You would rise up in power and that Your people would humble themselves and pray and come to true repentance in every way, and that You would enable us to stand as lights in this world. In Jesus Name, Amen
Why are we surprised? We have been prepared to face persecution for following Christ. The time have come not to whine but to stand firm! Our prayers are needed sowe do not sin but continue to stand in love for all to know the joy of the Lord!
Praying 🧎🏻 and pleading the blood 🩸 of Jesus over ORU!
Praying ORU will continue to make a proclamation in the mist of adversity! Let’s really make a statement that ORU will make it to the Final Four and go even further and win the National Championship! All for the Glory of God!🙏🏻🙌🏻
This is heart breaking to me. I am praying for revival to sweep across our nation like never before. I pray all luke warm Christians wake up and begin standing strong with us who are fighting the good fight. We need a Holy Intervention in Jesus name!
Cancel culture is the tool of Satan to destroy Christianity. Whom ever is joining the mob from college kids to DC officials, they are the tools of the enemy of Christ.
“We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers of wickedness in high places… “ prayer in the power of Jesus Christ can defeat our enemy, the devil.
In order to share in Christ’s glory we must share in His suffering.
Pray for all believers worldwide to draw near to God so He will draw near to us. We are not alone in our suffering as our brothers and sisters around the world are being persecuted just as we are.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! No unreliable lie from satan & his stupid followers can stand against the Name & the Blood of Jesus! We speak Justice & His Word to permeate & shut the mouths of the ignorant, that Jesus Christ is Lord over these games & America 🇺🇸 one nation under God!
God most certainly has a plan for Oral Roberts University students. It is a university. My daughter was amazed that ORU was in the forefront last weekend. She didn’t think they were well known before. Show off for us God and Your arm is not short!
I pray ORU not be removed from the NCAA Sweet 16! I mean they made there and the only thing that can send them home is if they get beat by another team! I went there in the 90’s and Loved it! I met so many lovely people, I saw Carman, DC Talk among others! You Can’t cancel Jesus! Many people have tried and most of them are dead! For example, Hitler tried and yep, he’s dead! Christ is Alive and He will Always be!! Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever More!
Lord I don’t ask you to have a team win a championship.
However in this case I am.
Plus during the process , you would have these guys rise up in an set the example for how to stand in ever increasing pressure.
In Jesus name amen.
How asleep is the “church”! At least God BV is not asleep and neither is His Ekklesia! This horrible bill must not go beyond where it is now. We decree that the whole intent of the Bill be exposed now and action taken to defeat it . Rights of all people will be supported not just the left believing deceived. Thank you Lord for your just intervention !
PLEASE, Senators and Members of Congress, stop condemning those who hold religious freedom in high regard! The “Equality Act” being pushed through your halls and chambers sets standards that trample the freedoms our great nation was founded upon. “In God We Trust” is the antithesis of everything this bill would put in place. Indeed, it enables and encourages persecution of all Judeo-Christian principles. I implore you to stop this mis-named piece of legislation!
In absolute agreement Denis.
Lord have YOUR way and let the glory be Yours in Jesus name.
I pray in your holy name dear Jesus to stop this evil that has perpetuated college basketball and sports in general! I pray you make this Christian college Oral Roberts University shine for all to see what winners they will be in this tournament!
Lord God, I pray that You would make a way where there seems to be no way for Oral Roberts University to participate in the March Madness basketball tournament. I pray, Lord, that You would bless and keep the people who are coming against this scrappy basketball team, who are dedicated to honoring you. Make Your face shine down upon them and be gracious to them. Lift Your countenance upon them and give them Your peace.
Father, I pray that this ORU team would have Your favor on them with the decision makers, and that You would cancel any anti-christ spirit that is trying to suppress Your people from competing and excelling at their chosen activities. We pray that Your kingdom will come and Your will will be done in this situation. We pray that these players will be focused on Your kingdom, Your power, and Your glory in this situation. In Jesus’ powerful name we pray. Amen.
Praying in agreement. Amen and AMEN! May God arise and His enemies be scattered, in Jesus’s name!
Coming in Agreement with FATHER GOD in HEAVEN. YOUR KINGDOM COME YOUR WILL BE DONE on EARTH as it is in HEAVEN. We bind what has been bound in heaven here on earth, and we loose what has been loosed in heaven here on earth. IN JESUS NAME. POWER is BEING RELEASED in the HEAVENLIES.
That prayer has power! Thank you for the example!