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God, thank You for giving these teachers victory — for the change in this ungodly policy and restoring the teachers' jobs! May school districts across America learn from this case.
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We asked you to pray for these two brave teachers and post your prayers. Nearly 6,000 intercessors posted a prayer, and many more prayed even without posting. Our God answered quickly and miraculously!

From Fox 5. A federal judge ordered an Escondido middle school to allow two teachers who sued the district over a policy aimed at protecting transgender students‘ identities back into the classroom.

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The Rincon Middle School teachers, Lori Ann West and Elizabeth Mirabelli, have been on paid administrative leave since May, when they filed the lawsuit against the Escondido Union School District alleging violations of their First Amendment rights. …

[West] and Mirabelli pursued legal action to challenge an EUSD privacy policy that required teachers to get a students’ consent before disclosing their gender identity to their parents. …

According to the suit, teachers are also required to refer to students by their preferred names and pronouns at school, reverting to biological pronouns and legal names when speaking with the students’ parents if the student did not give consent for them to disclose that information. …

In a September ruling, the federal judge hearing the case agreed with the teachers, striking down the privacy policy for possible violations of the Constitution.

For West and Mirabelli, that should have meant they would be able to get back to work as soon as possible, but they say that did not happen. …

After months of back and forth with attorneys for the Escondido Unified School District [West and Mirabelli’s attorney Paul] Jonna filed a motion to hold the district in contempt. The judge denied that motion, but instead ordered the district to allow them back to work. …

Mirabelli was not in court on Wednesday due to health reasons, but West says she is excited to get back to work and harbors no ill will towards the school district. …

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Grant Windholz
January 16, 2024

Thank you Lord for restoring these teacher’s jobs 🙏! The education system is so corrupt and students for many years have been denied good quality education that continues to decrease. Only you can turn this huge mess around! Please come back into classrooms, we desperately need YOU! AMEN 🙏!

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Rebecca
January 16, 2024

My prayers go out to these brave teachers. We must get our voices back if we are going to save humanity. May they be blessed each and every day.

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Delores
January 15, 2024

Praise and thanksgiving to you Lord! May all other school teachers and staff follow their example with a heart of forgiveness that purifies the struggle. Help them to realize it is truly loving and serving these children and their families to guide them in truth that sets them free, rather than “affirming” them in lies that will lead them right into hell.

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Patricia Drew
January 14, 2024

O Precious Father, thank you for giving these teachers the victory and for restoring their jobs. This brings encouragement to my soul. You are worthy of all praise both now and forever. Amen!

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Darlene J Forshey
January 14, 2024

praising God for this answer to prayer… our Watchmen Group in Montgomery Al, His Vessel Ministries has been praying to these teachers and it always uplifts us when we see answers so quickly…praying this will embolden other teachers to stand…

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Maria
January 14, 2024

Father God thank you for these two courageous teachers and may we all learn from this and stand firm and faithful to you Oh God and your commands even before the whole world in Jesus name amen

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Gregorio Calvo
January 14, 2024

From the Island of Guam, a U.S. territory in the Western Pacific:
Thank you, Lord, for this answered prayer to restore these two teachers back into their classrooms. We pray subsequent court cases would be resolved as well, thus restoring righteousness back into the public and private school systems across America. In Christ Jesus. Blessings.

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Priscilla Meyenburg
January 13, 2024

Thank you Heavenly Father for answered prayer. We say the children of this nation shall be esteemed as precious , and those who cannot defend themselves shall be fervently defended by parents, pastors, teachers, and public safety officials. May justice fall upon anyone who would cause one of our children to stumble. God I-bind the demonized evil spirits that have used other teachers, leaders of school boards and some medical professionals use rules they made themselves concerning this tragic stories of transgender. “. “Experts on both sides of the spectrum agree that when you’re dealing with a child that has gender dysphoria the solution is not to leave the parents out of the picture, the solution is not to leave the parents in the dark,” Jonna said. “These children need love, care and attention and the school and the state have no business presuming that parents will be unsupportive or that parents will be harmful or abusive.” In Isaiah 54-23 God says” And all your [spiritual] children shall be disciples [taught by the Lord and obedient to His will], and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of your children.“ God has said many times (I ) will teach the children! Seeing children and young people being mistreated is heartbreaking, but cause for righteous anger to swell up in my heart. Nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing innocent children deliberately harmed and abused. Jesus said those who abuse children would be better off thrown in the ocean to their death. Luke 17-2- God we once trusted teachers, doctors, now they are going around with new lies, excuses for what they do. God where is the justice, judges wake up, no bribes, no threats should never go without punishment on the innocent children. God we need more adults to intercede for God’s protection upon all children. We bind the work of every seducer, leader, program, that they all be exposed and immediately be removed from working with children. Their minds say- aren’t I suppose to do what a teacher or school facilitator tell me to DO? Children do not know better. We decree parents shall protect their daughters and sons. We ask that every child in school be protected by the hand of the Lord!! Parents do not leave children as prey to the culture of wickedness and worldliness. Talk to them every night, check the schools out. Stand strong we will win this abuse with Exposure and prayer will be boldly presented through these prayers. 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧑👩‍🦰👱🏽‍♂️👨🏾👱‍♀️

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NanJohnson
January 13, 2024

What a tremendous victory Father God has given for our public school 🏫 teachers!!! I myself am a retired teacher and let’s keep on thanking and praying as God continues to work in this critical area. Our precious children deserve excellent teaching and not political propaganda that is totally untrue!!! Blessed be the Name of the Lord!!!

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Kathy Emahiser
January 13, 2024

Praise God for this victory!!!! Father, we thank you for fighting these battles for your children who are standing for righteousness.

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Marlene Dupoux-Davis
January 13, 2024

Amen! Thank you Jesus!

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Donna Apperson
January 13, 2024

Thank you, Lord, for answering our prayers. Thank you for these courageous teachers. Thank you for sending people to be advocates fir our next generation.

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Becky
January 13, 2024

YES! Thank you Jesus! All praise to Your Holy Name!

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Ted Bjoremp
January 13, 2024

O praising You Lord always praising You because You always inhabit our praises

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Roxanne
January 13, 2024

Grateful that God heard and answered our prayers.

This is a taste of what Prayer warriors can do together as God moves and answers.

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Roger Bush
January 13, 2024

Thank you dear Heavenly Father! You did it again! You may not prevent difficult challenges. but you do bring us through with VICTORY when we keep on trusting you to act faithfully. Thank you for giving our sisters tenacity and strength, and us to support their walk through this serious battle. Lead on, Oh King eternal, We give you glory today, and expect to continue until the very end! In Jesus’ precious Name, AMEN

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Alyssa
January 13, 2024

All glory to God. A small victory in a state dedicated to the darkest of agendas. California is clearly pushing a life of deceit and depravity on its people. Though this little break of light is encouraging, those who serve evil will only push harder and with more deceit and vengeance. We must be vigilant. Arm our children with the love and light of God.

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Sheila Dunn
January 13, 2024

I thank Aba Father for answered prayer and we shall see more answered pray as He delights in answering our prayers.

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Patty Larsen
January 13, 2024

Praise The Lord!

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Penny Placio
January 13, 2024

I am very much encouraged after reading this article. As a public school teacher we need to protect our students from anyone who tries to manipulate them and us. Praise God!

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Janice
January 13, 2024

Thank you Lord for answering our prayers you are amazing💖🙏💖

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Jan
January 13, 2024

Yay! Thank-you to the two teachers for bringing this up, and thank-you to the LORD for changing things!

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Deborah Stroot
January 13, 2024

This is WONDERFUL news…to God be the Glory

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Valerie Angela Kauffman
January 13, 2024

We need more issues to send to our representatives like: close the border, protect farmers, support Israel, stop election interference activities like attacking President Trump and voter fraud, stop attacking our historical monuments, Denounce and remove DEI practices, stand up against antisemitism, Remove critical race theory from our schools, and again Close The Border!!!!

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Lori Meed
January 13, 2024

Hallelujah! God You are a vindicator of those who trust in You! Redeem the time! Amen

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Shari
January 13, 2024

This is an encouragement from God Himself through God’s people. Keep on keeping on in the strength of Almighty God!

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Susan Dunn
January 13, 2024

Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus!

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renee
January 13, 2024

Little by little people are gaining victory in their standing for the Truth and Commun Sence in this world of ours being in violation of Human Rights, Freedom and Liberty.

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Rita B
January 13, 2024

I thank God for teachers like West and Mirabelli who weren’t afraid to stand up for what is right and what is so wonderful they won the battle.
Our school system is so broken because teachers can’t teach what the children need to learn and is the reason why there are low scores in reading, math, they know nothing about history or about our forefathers and sacrifices they made to give us the freedoms we have, or anything about respect for one another regardless of skin color or ethnicity, instead they are indoctrinated with hate and rebellion, no respect for authority,
and what is very sad, no respect for
their parents. The government does not own our children. Teachers are
to teach our children academics, and if a child is having problems academically or behavioral, then he or she has a right to speak to parents without student consent. The problems with our youth today is they are rejecting all authority and making their own decisions, the
reason for depression and many
suicides. I challenge all parents to go to school meetings, look at the text books, homework, talk to teachers, support those who are willing to fight for what is right and talk to your kids!! I pray protection for our children from all the negative and immoral influences they face in many schools. God I pray for all of our teachers for strength and courage. They have difficult task. I Pray for their protection and want them to know that You are in charge, we may not win all the battles, but with his help we will win the war. He has the last word. 🙏🙏🙏

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Billie Minor
January 13, 2024

Praise the LORD for bringing victory to this evil intent, and I pray that this victory will be an example to any School Districts who are sympathetic to an attempt to deceive Parents by taking control of the Children without Parental knowledge. I pray the teachers who boldly went forth in courage and boldness to expose this. May they prosper and be blessed.

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Renee Storms
January 13, 2024

Thank you, Lord! And thank you for teachers willing to stand for the truth, as these have.

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Asabe
January 13, 2024

Our father in heaven thank you.

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Karen Brinson
January 13, 2024

Praising God for answered prayer!!
Karen

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Shirley Portley
January 13, 2024

Rejoicing!!!!

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Daniel
January 13, 2024

Praise God!!!

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Susan Bryan
January 13, 2024

I am so grateful for this decision and praise God for Mirabelli choosing the teachings of Jesus in harboring no ill will towards the school district. We are to love our enemies and pray for them…..they are so deceived and blinded by the enemy. It is tragic.

And I pray Lord, you will bless these women and give them continued courage and strength to walk back into the school and continue to teach these precious children. Amen!!!!

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Pastor Gerald Waldron
January 13, 2024

Than you Father, for this decision. The rights that we have as Americans, that align with God’s desires, should always prevail. I could go on, but I’m ecstatic with this decision. Precedent is now set. All thanks be to God.

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james courtney
January 13, 2024

thank GOD for those teachers, my daughter was a school teacher she would have been right there with thos teachers.

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Mary Ann Mertz
January 13, 2024

Praise God!!! Thank you Father God for hearing the prayers of your people! We honor you and bless your Holy Name! Without You we are nothing, But through YOU we can do all things!! We love you Lord Jesus Christ.

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Pamela Lewis
January 13, 2024

This is awesome, as a grandparent I want to know what’s going on in the schools and no secrets between students and teachers!! 🙏 two God fearing women

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Vicki
January 13, 2024

Praise God! 🙌

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Pauline
January 13, 2024

Father thank you for this victory and all future overturning of ungodly principles. In Jesus’s name amen 🙏

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Sharon W
January 13, 2024

Praise God !!!

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Donna Hershey
January 13, 2024

God is a good God , His mercies are new every morning and His truth will prevail.
KEEP PRAYING, KEEP PRAISING HIS HOLY NAME 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🇺🇲❤️
AMEN.

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Pastor Gary Driessen
January 13, 2024

Thank you Jesus, for these women for standing up to our false narrative of gender identity. Praying 🇺🇸🙏

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Brian Lynch
January 13, 2024

This is good news. Now, we need to pay that these two ladies are restored to their teaching positions. Lord Jesus, nothing is too difficult for you. Please, let it come to pass that Lori and Elizabeth will be given their teaching positions back to them. Please, Lord, honor their courage, and may this be just the beginning of undoing all of this ridiculous and ungodly nonsense. Thank You, Lord.

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terri
January 13, 2024

Thank you Lord for answering this prayer!! We give you praise and honor. We applaud the courage and tenacity of this teachers to fight for what is right!! May you richly bless both of them as they return to the classroom. May there be no condemnation, strife, or bitterness aimed towards them. Please put a hedge of protection around both of them. They are wonderful role models for the rest of the teachers.
Give them good counsel and wisdom as they reenter the district. Let other teachers be inspired by their wisdom and speak out also. Let the children be protected from evil and from evil influences within the school district too.

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Tisa
January 13, 2024

Praise the Lord!
Thank God for the pray, for of these teachers and the federal judge!

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Anonymus
January 13, 2024

What is going on!? Since when children have the maturity to decide their gender. Stop implementing this in schools. There’s more important things to think about. Like adding more meaningful classes like, economics, harvesting, etc. I pray God to protect children of these atrocities that are happening.

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Lynette Craner
January 13, 2024

I am not very involved in your ministry at this time because of prior commitments to the Gideons International and Moms in Prayer International but I am very encouraged by your ministry and I pray that God will bless you in all that you do.

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    Maynard Beck Sr
    January 13, 2024

    Lynette,
    Welcome to IFAPray!
    Thanks for your prayers and especially thank you for the work you do for the Gideons. I do not belong to the Gideons, but my family has personally been blessed by them. We became estranged from our Grandson after his parents divorced. One of the things I came across (after he left to be with his mother full time) was a pocket-sized Gideon Bible he received at Vacation Bible School. In the back of the Bible, they had recorded the day that he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
    I also have the pocket-sized Gideon Bible that my Uncle John carried with him when he served in the U,S, Army on Okinawa in WWII.
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    Most people overlook the most critical part of Romans 8:28 “and who are called according to His purpose.” You and were led to IFA by the Holy Spirit.
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Ann Charbonneau
January 13, 2024

God bless these faithful prayer warriors and thank you for your steadfast example of bravery and righteousness! Amen

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Alain Pierre Muzongo Mpungu
January 13, 2024

Father, strengthen the prayer life of every American, thereby making each one a full participant in the blessings of continued prayer and fasting – Rom. 8:26-27
Praise the living God thank you Jesus. Amen

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Alain Pierre Muzongo Mpungu
January 13, 2024

God, thank You for giving these teachers victory — for the change in this ungodly policy and restoring the teachers’ jobs! May school districts across America learn from this case.
Praise the living God thank you Jesus. Amen

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