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Pray for increased religious freedom in our nation and for God to direct our President’s actions.

In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing (2 Chron. 36:22)

“Dallas megachurch pastor and one of Donald Trump’s most loyal evangelical supporters Robert Jeffress believes that the executive order signed by the president last Thursday marks the end of the United States government’s ‘war on religious liberty.’

Jeffress, who was invited to the Oval Office on Wednesday to discuss the order, shot down claims from some conservatives that the order is too watered down.

‘What I am saying to people is that this executive order marks the end of the 60-year-old governmental war on religious liberty,’ Jeffress said. ‘The fact is, it is not a road map — a detailed road map — it’s a compass saying [that] government is changing direction.’

‘Instead of assaulting religious liberty, it’s going to protect it,’ he continued.” (Excerpted from Christian Post, reporting by Samuel Smith.)

PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: “. . . It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce Federal law’s robust protections for religious freedom.  The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views were integral to a vibrant public square, and in which religious people and institutions were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the Federal Government.  For that reason, the United States Constitution enshrines and protects the fundamental right to religious liberty as Americans’ first freedom.  Federal law protects the freedom of Americans and their organizations to exercise religion and participate fully in civic life without undue interference by the Federal Government.  The executive branch will honor and enforce those protections. . . .

In particular, the Secretary of the Treasury shall ensure, to the extent permitted by law, that the Department of the Treasury does not take any adverse action against any individual, house of worship, or other religious organization on the basis that such individual or organization speaks or has spoken about moral or political issues from a religious perspective, where speech of similar character has, consistent with law, not ordinarily been treated as participation or intervention in a political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) a candidate for public office by the Department of the Treasury. . . .

The Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall . . .  address conscience-based objections to the preventive-care mandate. . . .  “(White House Press Release, May 4, 2017.)

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Liz Wright
May 18, 2017

I thank God for putting President Trump in that position and I pray that God will continue using him in a mighty way to turn this nation back to him. I pray that Christians eyes will be open and that they will pray for him and not against him. I know beyond a shadow of doubt that God put him in power. Lord please protect, guide and keep Donald Trump and Vice President Pense and their families. Shut every doors that the enemy has open to remove him from power. Lord please encourage him and let him not please man but please you always. Thank you for giving us this window to change this nation. Let righteousness prevail once more through our President. In the name that’s about every name Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Patricia
May 14, 2017

Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. And you should be made new in the spirit of your minds.For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say according to Luke 12:12. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desire.He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Jesus said that when two or three believers come together in His name, He is there. Whatever is born of God is victorious over the world. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who where under the power of the devil, because God was with him. In Jesus name. God is good.

Joseph
May 13, 2017

Praise be to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. for He is worthy of all praise, Glory, and Honor.
He is Just and Fair in all His ways, He cannot lie. He is good and His mercy endures forever. He sent His word and delivered them out of all their destruction. His word never fails it always returns to Him accomplishing exactly what He sent it for. And El Shaddi never changes. Thank You Jesus Christ of Nazareth our advocate. Thanks to a President who listens and is obedient to hear God’s voice through His Holy Spirit and boldly act on what he hears in prayer. In Jesus name, So Be It..

Kay L Rinck
May 13, 2017

This is good….for now. But Congress needs to pass a bill and send it to Trump so it can be permanently enshrined in law. Otherwise, the next Democrat president to come along will simply strike this executive order out, along with all the other executive orders. They all need to be made into law at some point or they are only good for whatever length of time Trump is in office.

Barbara Surprenant
May 13, 2017

Praise you Almighty Father that you are merciful and kind in giving these people of the United States of America a chance to return to you. Thank you for President Trump who you have placed in this position for such a time as this and for the wisdom you will impart to him and VP Pence as well as all his closest advisors . May God reveal those things that the enemies would not have us see such as “shadow government” and all the hidden evidence re Bengahzi, Clinton EMails etc that have done much damage to our confidence as a nation. May God Bless Pres Trump and his administration with continued faith and wisdom.

Teri Frey
May 13, 2017

Thank YOU LORD for putting Donald Trump into the presidency of our country!! At first I thought it was crazy but God and Pres. Donald Trump has shown me that God has indeed placed him in that position. I pray for him, his family, VP Pense and his family and the cabinet members and their families. May God bless, PROTECT, guide and direct our government leaders. May all plans to harm, impeach, defile, or stop the plans to turn this country back to God.

Ruth brannon
May 13, 2017

Praying for Pres Trump daily & thanking our Mighty God for putting him in … America has another chance ! Praying for a great revival& many souls are coming into the Kingdom of God! Praise His Holy Name.

Rosa E Mondeja
May 12, 2017

President Trump is in office for such a time as this. To God be ALL the glory! God is no respecter of man. Thank God that His ways are better and His thoughts are higher! I pray that God continue to do what only He can do through Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and other political followers of Christ to stop the persecution of Christians in our nation! Praise God!

It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:21

All authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God” Romans 13:1

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior. 1Timothy 2:1-3

Crystal McRae
May 12, 2017

Thank you, Lord for President Trump! A man who is not afraid to act upon his conviction….
A modern day Josiah!

Jacquelyn J.
May 12, 2017

Highest praises to our El Gabor, our mighty, strong God for what He has done, is doing and will do through this president.

Phillip c sedillo
May 12, 2017

It is so very refreshing to return to ideals of Christian faith in freedom and to practice our faith as an example for younger generations God knows we need a sharp turnaround and run towards GOD…. THANK YOU MR TRUMP for being a man of principle I will pray for you and your family and administration…..!!!!

Phyllis
May 12, 2017

“The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.” Proverbs 15:29
Thank you Almighty God for hearing and answering prayer. Thank you Mr. President for listening and heeding, and thank you IFA, and all Intercessors for the prayers.

Suzanne Roth
May 12, 2017

I pray that the people in our country will stop judging Christians more rashly then other religions. That there will be respect of all people and beliefs. I pray more and more people will come to the Lord. I pray that our church reach our to those struggling with sin and not judge them. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen

Gayle Mikla
May 12, 2017

Finally! Thank you President Trump! Praise God!

Tom Norton
May 12, 2017

Praise to our God! And may the Lord continue to bless IFA.

Pauline Hayward
May 12, 2017

Thanks be to our God!

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