National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 6, 2021

At the Prayer Wall, we are currently in 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Come join us, especially tomorrow, May 6, during the National Day of Prayer, as we pray for a Great Awakening to sweep across the USA, transforming hearts and setting us on fire for Christ.

Suggestions for this day of unity in prayer:

• Fast and set aside purposeful time to pray.
• Prayerwalk your neighborhood, schools, government seat, etc.
• As you walk and pray, stop to talk with those you meet, ask them for prayer requests, and then pray with them right there on the spot. This prayer evangelism is powerful, because as God answers prayer, they will see His love and long to know Him.
• Gather together with others in your family, church, and community to pray.
• Join with us at the Prayer Wall to pray together as one for the USA.
• Join the Presidential Prayer Team‘s prayer room.
• Tune in to the national broadcast or other local observances and online events.
• Muslims are currently in their Ramadan time of fasting and seeking God. As Christians across the world fast and pray April 12-13 for their salvation, this year’s prayer emphasis is on Muslims of North America. Take some time to pray for Muslims in the USA to truly seek God during Ramadan and find Jesus.

Some ideas to pray for:

• Spiritual Awakening
• Our nation’s leaders
• Other leaders and influencers
• Churches
• Pastors, missionaries, and other Christian influencers
• Prodigals
• The lost
• My own heart
• Our youth
• Our children
• Protection
• Our families
• Our marriages
• More ideas at the Prayer Wall and 30 Days of Prayer

Lord, we ask You for mercy on our cities. Give every person such a hunger for Love, we will lay down our weapons of hatred, slander, violence, lies, corruption, and murder and run after You instead. Protect our police officers, families, homes, businesses, and citizens from harm and evil attacks. Give us each wisdom to fight for what’s right, not with lies and violence, but with truth and love. Bring criminals to justice, but most of all, to salvation. We ask You for a Great Awakening. For revival. For millions coming to faith, churches growing, and moral values realigning with Your heart of love and grace. Give every citizen wisdom to elect wise, upright officials who fight for the peace and prosperity of our cities, not for personal gain. And raise up Christians who follow Your lead to take up those leadership positions. 

Lord, chop off the head of the enemy. Disconnect his instructions from those who do his bidding. Speak loudly and clearly, so that all hear You. Bind the enemy, and set free every mind, soul, and heart trapped by his lies and schemes. Show Your plans in such resplendent beauty and perfect purpose that those who had chosen the evil one’s plans will now switch sides and fight for what is right. We ask for a re-establishing of Godly values for this country. We ask for safe cities. For true freedom. For leaders to be elected who will work together for what is good and right for this country, rather than fighting for control. Give every person wisdom to see what is right and best, and courage to choose good over evil. To choose You, Lord, and be saved. Keep this country safe for our children, and our children’s children for all generations.

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening: Join together with believers throughout the world to pray for Global Awakening. Sign up at https://prayerwallforthenationandtheworld.wordpress.com, and then go to the 30 Days page to see those posts.

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You are Not Your Failures

Who are you really? Do you know? Because what Satan says about you definitely is NOT who you are.

You will gain considerable freedom simply by breaking off those curses.

“What curses?” you ask.

Why, these:

“I’m such a failure,” “I’ll never have enough money,” “I’ll always be like that,” “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t ever seem to get ahead,” “I’m just spinning my wheels, going nowhere,” “Stuff like this always happens to me,” …. Sound familiar?

What else have you said over yourself that’s opposite to what God says about you?

THIS is truth:

I am beloved, a son/daughter of the King of Kings. 1 John 3:1. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. I needn’t worry. When I seek the things of God’s heart first, He supplies all my needs. He takes good care of me because He loves me. Matthew 6:25-34. In Christ, I am a new creation. The old is gone, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17. He is forming me into His image, making me holy. I am made perfect, in fact, because of His sacrifice. Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:14. My times are in God’s hands. Psalm 31:15….

Renounce the curses, and start speaking the truth over your life. From now on.

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Pray for Global Awakening April 13-May 12

Catastrophic events have heated up the world, making it ripe for revival.

Now is the time to pray for a great movement of the Holy Spirit in every heart of every nation.

Let’s join together April 13-May 12 at High King’s throne, crying out to the God of all creation for a Great Awakening to spread throughout the earth, turning all nations to Christ.

Lord, we ask You for an awakening all across this nation and the world. May every heart, every home, every nation, every tribe, every language hunger to know You as the One True God. For those who have never heard Your name, Jesus, make Your name known now. Meet them in their dreams. Bring Christians across their path to show them love. Get up in their face, so close they can see the never-ending flame in Your eyes burning with boundless love. Invade their space. Let them feel You there with them, closer than their skin. Be their Safe Place, where they can lay down all their anxious fears and rest in the safety of fear of the Lord. Tear down every idol. Shake the things this world has stood upon. And speak, Lord, so loudly there will be no doubt in anyone’s mind that You alone are God and You alone are Good. Psalm 29 says Your voice is “powerful.” It breaks the nations, and shakes the earth. Show Yourself strong. Let no one say Your arm is too short to save. Reach into every home and every heart to heal those who are hurting, restore what has been lost, and save those who have not yet believed. Strengthen Your church. Give us courage to stand in the face of persecution. Bring the downfall of evil governments, and open the way for peace, especially in the lives of those who have only known abuse, oppression and war. Teach us how to pray for our neighbors, both near and far. And bring forth a mighty revival all across this earth. Tear down every wall that has been set up against You. Set captive hearts free. And usher in a new era of openness to the Gospel like never before. Meet every heart right where they are. Flood them with Your truth, grace, and love, so they will know without a doubt that You are the One they’ve been looking for. May they fall to their knees in worship, receive Your salvation, and follow You alone. In Your name. Amen.

Ask the Lord if He would like you to invite others to pray together with you, and invite them to subscribe to the Prayer Wall, so they will receive the daily posts in their inbox. (Here’s that full link for you to copy and share: PrayerWallfortheNationandtheWorld.wordpress.com.)

Some ideas for how you and others can get involved during this special prayer time:

• Do a group chat or phone text, sharing the daily posts, and agreeing together in prayer.
• Set aside time daily in your quiet times to pray for specific people you know who are lost, and ask the Lord for open opportunities to share Jesus with them.
• This prayer event also corresponds with a special prayer emphasis for the Muslims of North America. For a free prayer guide, click here.
• Muslims will be fasting and seeking God during their Islamic Ramadan April 13-May 12. Typically, they fast until supper, and then eat a special meal. Why not ask the Lord if He would have you fast until supper also, as you pray for them and for others throughout the world who do not know Christ?
• Become familiar with the top 50 most dangerous nations for Christians, and pray for both persecutors and the persecuted in those closed countries. See Open Doors’ World Watchlist.
• Ask the Lord if He wants you to fast a meal or two a day, or from certain foods or distractions (like social media, gaming, , etc.) during this month of prayer.
• Cook an international dinner and pray together during the meal for that country, for the prayer points from the Prayer Wall, and for whatever else God lays on your heart.
• Have family worship services together to intercede for the nations.
• Lay a map of the world out on the floor, or use a globe, and lay hands on each country as you pray.
• Prayerwalk (or drive-by pray) your neighborhood or other areas where there are internationals, businesses, government seats, homeless, churches, elderly, sick, or any place else God lays on your heart.
• Make a poster, and write out the prayers and verses God lays on your heart, and then keep that poster somewhere where you can continue to pray daily.
• Write in your journal your daily prayers and verses during this time, and keep it by your Bible, so you will continue to pray daily for worldwide revival. 
• Other ideas (Please share in the comments. 👇)

Join with other believers throughout the world April 13-May 12 to pray for Global Awakening. For more information, visit the Prayer Wall at https://prayerwallforthenationandtheworld.wordpress.com.

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The Mission

“Open the eyes of the blind. Set the captives free. Bring home the prodigals. And turn the nations to Me.”

Sharing with you this word from the Lord I felt Him speaking over His bride at the beginning of this year to fix her eyes on Him during these trying times:

“There are those who think they know what I’m about, but they have never truly tasted of the sweet Living Waters of My love, flowing over them and into them, quenching their thirst, reviving their senses, renewing their love and faith.

“They have heard My name since childhood, but the father of lies has programmed them to reject My love, that I’m not what this life is about; that temporary pleasure, money, a house, a car, a wife, a dog, a career that they enjoy is; and to numb all the pain, alcohol drugs, internet, pornography — anything to make them feel something other than emptiness, loneliness, rejection, and defeat.

“They have become deaf and dumb to my Truth and Love, numb to my touch. They no longer feel as they once did as a child. They feel nothing. So they follow a political leader, hoping he will save them.

“But I am the one they are looking for. I am the one who will open the door to all that this life is for, to Heaven poured out in mighty measures upon their lives, in vibrant colors, in passionate love, in intimacy that takes their breath away — Oneness wrapped all around them holding them tightly, molding them to the shape of something beautiful, useful, needed, PERFECT. Forgiven. Redeemed. Whole. Worthy of love.

“Come to Me now, My people, My lost sheep. Be found. Be open. Be whole. Be free. Be Mine.

“I am awakening a hunger within you even now, not for that food you keep eating and wish you hadn’t. No, for real food, spiritual food that lasts. The milk and honey of My love, the meat of My Word and obedience to Me. For only as you are found in My paths are you found. Only when you walk the narrow road that leads to life will you truly live.

“I am not some goofy grandfather in the sky for you to joke about or curse by. I am your Creator. I formed you and I know you by name, for I formed you to be Mine, to live out the beautiful, meaningful purposes I created you for — the first of which is to love Me with all your heart, and the second to love that neighbor — that all-too-often “unlovely” one you complain about — as yourself.

“For this is love, not that you know what you’re doing or how your way is best, but that you love as I first loved you. For no greater love is there than this: that a man lay down his life for a friend. I am that Man, and you, My beloved neighbor, are that friend.

“Come to Me and be healed. Come to Me and be completed. Come to Me and be free. Come to Me, and never thirst again. For the waters of my rich love will flow through you in increasing measures, as you surrender your heart to Me.

“And I will flow out of you to touch the nations, to draw them into the waters of that love, to flow across the land of their hearts, until all eyes fix on Me, and I am worshiped to the ends of the Earth.

“Come.”

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Not Meant to Carry This

Are you a burden-bearer? Do you carry worries like a heavy weight, taking on the cares of the world, your children, others, or even just your own?

Try this: Ask the Lord to give you a picture of how you’re carrying that weight. If it were an object, what would it be like? (For instance, a backpack filled with bricks, a wagon laden with things you’re dragging, a tight rope constricting your chest, etc.)

Now, picture Jesus standing before you (because He is. He’s right here with you, right now.). (If you have trouble doing that, try just focusing on His feet.)

Now, lay that heavy load at His feet. What is Jesus saying to you? What is He doing with that burden? What do you want to say to Him? How does it feel to not carry that anymore?

Jesus wants to hand you something in return. What is it? Ask Him. Let Him show you in that picture what He’s giving you. Reach out and accept it. What do you want to say to Him? How does what He is giving you change things?

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

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True Fear of the Lord

Have you ever been afraid of God?

Afraid that the nearness of His presence might change you into someone you don’t want to be?

Or that He will ask you to do something you don’t want to do?

Or that if you walk too close to God others will think you’re strange?

It’s a possibility. God had Moses turning water into blood and sticks into serpants. He even glowed. That’s pretty weird. 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.

But being afraid that God will make you feel or do something strange or uncomfortable is not true fear of the Lord. That’s a fear induced by the father of lies who wants you to believe God’s not safe or trustworthy. John 8:42-47.

True fear of the Lord draws you in to the rest and safety of obedience and trust. Psalm 91.

In fact, those who walk in fear of the Lord wouldn’t dare make a decision without asking Him what He wants to do first. Proverbs 3:5-7, Luke 22:42. They understand His Sovereignty and are thankful for it. They don’t want to do things their own way because they know the consequences. Instead, they choose the blessings of walking in oneness with Him. Psalm 115:13, Galatians 5.

So, what would it look like to fear the Lord in your own life? 

How would you begin your day? Surrender your schedule to Him. 

How would you make decisions? Ask Him what He wants to do, listen for His answer, obey. Psalm 25:12.

How long would your quiet times be? As long as He leads.

How would you respond to your spouse, your children, that annoying neighbor, and the people around you in traffic? In His love. Psalm 118:4, Matthew 22:37-40.

How would you serve Him? With all your heart. Deuteronomy 10:12.

To know the Lord is to love Him. And to love Him is to obey Him. John 14:15. And to obey Him is to fear Him. Galatians 1:10. To fear the Lord is wisdom. Proverbs 9:10.

True fear of the Lord draws us near. 
Keeps us safe. 

We wouldn’t dare step out from under His covering to bow to selfish desires or ambitions, or any other idol. 
We wouldn’t dare follow Satan’s plan rather than the Sovereign God Almighty’s. 

One way is darkness. 
The other is Light. 
Which do you choose?

This world needs courageous men of God, who, like Joshua and Moses, will step into the cloud of the presence of the Lord, even when everyone else chooses to stays outside.

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There Is a Way Out. Take It!

“Yes, thank you. I believe I will!” Often when the enemy passes us yet another round of temptation, we’re so distracted by the latest drama in our lives, we mindlessly agree. Like being offered a bag of chips while watching TV, not only do we say yes, we eat the whole bag. And then we do it again the next day. And the next. Until a potato becomes who we are, and the weight of that sin habit becomes our excuse to never get off that couch.

You see, when it comes to certain sins, we can be a bit mindless. It even seems like a good idea at the time. Chips go great with a movie, after all. It’s fun. I deserve it. I’ve had a hard day. It’s good to relax, have some fun. Who cares, anyway? I’m not hurting anyone. That’s what they’re there for, to be eaten. God made food taste good on purpose….

Sound familiar? Whether your sin is overeating, lust, addiction, anger, worry, judgment, pride, or anything else, if that has become who you are or what you’re known for, it may feel impossible to get up off that “couch.”

That’s what a stronghold is — a thought process or sin habit that has such a strong hold on you, it controls you in that area, rather than the Spirit.

And you’ve probably noticed, too, that if you let the enemy have control in one area of your life, he takes over other areas, too, until you’ve forgotten what freedom looks like, and your life heads off in directions you never thought you’d go.

Your will just isn’t enough to get you out of this mess. You need Someone stronger.

Jesus is standing in front of you right now, saying, “This is not who you are. Take My hand. Come up here. I will bear that weight for you, if you let Me. Lean on Me, and I will pull you up. There is more to life than this. I want to show you who you were made to be. Come. Let Me set you free.“

Lord, please set us free from our strongholds. With Your truth, topple the lies we’ve been clinging to that have excused our sin far too long. Draw us up onto Your shoulders to see that sin from Your perspective. Make us hate it so much, hate what it does to our relationship with You and to others, we never want to return to it again. Father, there are sins and wrong thought processes that have such a strong hold on us now, that we find ourselves reacting from out of that place of control, rather than letting You be the One in control of our lives. Please forgive us, Lord. Show us how to take Your hand and let You lift us up out of that sin habit, so we can begin a new habit: listening to Your voice, following Your lead, and doing all things in Your empowering, as one with You.

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Where knowing Christ is forbidden

Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines? Commercialism? Traditions with pagan roots? Some other reason on an ever-growing list?

Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. Where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and no Bible is available, even if you wanted to read it. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your family, or even your life. Where singing carols must be silent, and gathering together with other believers runs the risk of arrest, abduction, beatings, torture, getting shot at, blown up, killed.

If you’ve joined us for the Prayer Wall, you may have noticed the photos and prayer points from time to time from Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians to live in.

Our family has lived in one of the countries on that list. In fact, we raised our children there. You see, the Lord called us to share His love where no one would hear unless we went. Where Christmas is forbidden.

No twinkling lights lining store windows or festive holiday decorations. No big churches arranging choir concerts. No Christmas parties. No carolers. No gifts under the tree. No arguments about whether or not to tell your children about Santa. No Christians wishing all the commercialism would go away so we could just get back to Jesus.

And for the millions of lost all around us, no way to know Jesus, even if you wanted to.

Black Friday just isn’t a thing when you live where all is darkness.

To join the Prayer Wall and pray for Christ’s Light to come to those who are in darkness, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com, my Facebook Page or Instagram.

But the world is changing now. A Light has begun to dawn in that darkness. Isaiah 9:2. In some countries closed off to the Gospel of Christ, the Spirit has begun to move in powerful ways, growing the underground church and empowering them to reach the lost.

With social media, seekers in restricted areas have also been reaching out on the internet to find Christians in open countries who will share Jesus with them. Have you come across any of them yet?

Not only that, but the nations are now moving in next to you. Lost people from countries you’ve been praying for may live just a few doors down. Have you met them yet?

“You are the light of the world. … Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.“

Matthew 7:14-16 NIV

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;on those living in the land of deep darknes a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2 NIV)

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Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom

“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right?

In my family, if my Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times, family and friends, strangers he met that week, and yes, the meal, but only after he thanked the Lord first for his beautiful wife who prepared it.

I’ve come a long way from that fidgety little girl waiting for my Daddy to finish praying so I could eat. Now, I‘m the one praying long, passionate prayers.

You see, we have lived out there in those places my father prayed so passionately for. Where churches meet in secret. Where Christians are arrested, beaten, even killed for loving Christ. Where millions live in darkness, never hearing Jesus’ name because there is no one to tell them.

Now more than ever, I understand why those first pilgrims fled across the ocean to find religious freedom.

In fact, we had to teach our own children to pray with eyes open and heads up, as if in conversation, to avoid danger.

This year, brothers and sisters, let us worship with thanksgiving in our hearts. No matter what oppression or struggle we may endure, let us sing to the Lord with joy. For we were lost, but He has found us. We were blind but now we see. We were trapped by sin and death, but His blood has set us free. No matter what liberties are taken from us, in Christ we are truly free.

We praise You, O Lord our God, for You alone are good. Thank You, Father, for the privilege of religious freedom. Protect our persecuted brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom. Give us strength to endure, faith to overcome, and the power of Your Spirit flowing through us to shine Your light to those who sin against us. Set us free from the thoughts that lead us to dissension and anger, to temptation and unfaithfulness, to anxiety and control, to selfishness and hurtful remarks. Remind us of the beauty of Your sacrifice and the bounty of Your grace. Give us courage to overcome, knowing You are greater than anything that comes against us. To fight the good fight. To love without borders. To share Your Good News with the lost. To give to those who are in need. For the riches of Your love, O God, are boundless to those who walk with You. Fill our homes with Your presence. Guard us from temptation. Transform us by Your grace. Flow through us in every situation and conversation. Let us see others through Your eyes and love them through Your love. Teach us not to complain, but to be more than satisfied by Your bountiful blessings. Deepen our faith. And bring forth a Great Awakening in every nation, for You have promised, O God, that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

The verse in this photo is so powerful, because God’s people had been oppressed so severely, but He opened the way for them to come together as one, rebuild His temple, worship Him together, and speak His truth in the face of all the lies and attacks. Lord, we thank You for the trials we’ve gone through this year, because we know that what the enemy has meant for evil You will turn out for good. Romans 8:28. Nothing he does can happen unless You allow it, and if You allow it, then it’s because You are using it to do something good. Show us what You’re doing, Lord, so we can join You there. And You are always doing MANY things in the midst of every hardship. Even if we can’t see what that is, we know You are always drawing us to Yourself. So, remind us to step into You. To flee the enemy and the thoughts and decisions he wants us to think and make. Instead, remind us to draw all the nearer to You, so You will carry us through. James 4:7-12, Exodus 19:4. For through Your love, we are more than conquerors. Romans 8:31-37.

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Prayer Wall for the Nation and the World

No matter what comes against us, God is BIGGER.

Let’s band together as the body of Christ and create a prayer wall to block enemy plans, and to call forth God’s purposes in the midst of so much chaos in our nation and in the world. Will you join me?

For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12 rsv

We officially started July 4, and will continue praying until God leads us to stop. The official Prayer Wall you can continue referring to as you pray is at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. But I will also update continually the media files below (See the footnotes on this page), if you’d like to pray here.

Write in the comments how God’s leading you to pray, and you’re also welcome to write out your prayers.

Please, no arguing, judging, cursing or attacking in the comments. This is not a place for promoting agendas, but for PRAYER. We have a real enemy, but it is not your brother or sister.

If you’d like to receive prayer notifications regarding the Prayer Wall, click on the links and follow the instructions:

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  Praying this verse for our nation, that we will humble our hearts, seek His face, and turn from our evil ways, so He will hear us, forgive us, and heal this land. DARE TO BE A MIGHTY WARRIOR! For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and Bible studies, prayer journals, day planners, novels, and other books for all ages on listening to God, following His lead, and breaking free from strongholds, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. Inspirational author Mikaela Vincent

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  Lord, we need You now more than ever before. Awaken this nation. Flood us with Your love. Hold back the evil, and bring forth Your good purposes.

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  Pray for leaders who will bless this nation and do what is right and good, who will make wise decisions and bring forth peace and safety.

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  Pray for protection over our nation’s laws, foundation, freedom, and heritage

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  I had a dream that I was watching a board game, but there were new rules. The opponent could now move across the board fast, like a streak of light. But with a certain card, we could block him, if we moved fast. There are forces in play in realms we cannot see. Our playing card is prayer. Ephesians 6:10-20, Revelation 8:1-5.

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  The Lord is calling His church now to rise up and step into His covenant promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14 (niv): If My people, who are called by My name, will 1. HUMBLE themselves and 2. PRAY and 3. SEEK MY FACE and 4. TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, then I will 1. HEAR from heaven, and 2. I will FORGIVE THEIR SIN and 3. will HEAL THEIR LAND.

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  Lord, we ask You for our youth, that You will give them a hunger for You. Ground them deep in faith. When they call to You, answer them, O God, in powerful ways. Give them a passion for Your Word, and clarity to distinguish truth from lies. Bring to them Godly relationships who will challenge them to run all the harder after You. Bind Your mind to theirs, so they will see and understand each person and situation through Your eyes, and make wise decisions through the power of Your Spirit, rather than bending to the will of those around them. Deliver them from depression, anxiety, lust, rejection, and every sin, stronghold, mindset, and demon they battle. Raise up leaders from among our youth who will lead other youth into Your arms. And keep our them pure, Lord. Be a Shield around their minds and hearts, blocking every evil assault. Keep their eyes and bodies and mind and heart pure. Bring to them Godly spouses who will love You with all their hearts, and give them courage as they wait. For more posts to the Prayer Wall, and for a free guide to knowing God’s voice, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. Let’s band together in prayer and build a wall of prayer to block the enemy’s plans, and bring forth God’s purposes in this nation and in the world. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:1 rsv For “Dare to Be a Man of God” and other deep Bible study workbooks and pure books for teens, singles, youth, children, parents, and leaders on listening to God and walking in oneness with Christ and others, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

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  Lord, we ask You for protection over the children of this nation and around the world. Especially during this time of quarantine, when families are locked inside, and tempers are high. Give each child a safe place to go. Be a Shield around them. As a parent or someone else approaches to harm, molest, rape, or kill, distract them, Lord, and give that child a way of escape. Bind up that parent or other offender, and make them unable to carry through with the evil they had planned. Break the enemy chains from off those parents, and set them free from the strongholds and demons that move them to do those things. Then get up in their face, invade their space, pour Your LOVE over them, and draw them so irresistibly to Yourself, they will fall to their knees, weep over their sin, choose You as their Savior, and raise those kids up to know You and love You. Push out the armies of darkness from every home, and invade with Your light. Fill every home, every heart with Your presence, Your hope, Your peace, Your love, and such a hunger for You, that families will drop their evil ways, and pick up the Bible instead, turning this long confinement into a beautiful time of peace, love, joy, JESUS, and a remembrance of what this life is all about, why each one of us was created — to know You, to feel Your great love for us, to love You back, and to love others through Your love. Change this world, Lord, for the generations yet to come. Overcome every inch of darkness with Your Light, and raise up our children as a chosen generation to bring love, peace, joy, harmony, and JESUS to the whole world. For more posts to the Prayer Wall, a free guide to knowing God’s voice, as well as “Out You Go, Fear!” and other deep Bible study workbooks and pure books for children, youth, and parents on listening to God and walking in oneness with Christ and others, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. #PrayerWall #youth #kids #children #innocence #purity #protection #schools #students #homeschool

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  People of God, let us rise up as a mighty, shining army to expose the deeds of darkness, and invite those who have been bound to its power into God’s love. For love is the greatest power of all. Love defeats the enemy. Every. Time. People of God, let us rise up now, and love like never before. Take the time to step into His arsenal and choose each weapon carefully. For every person, every situation, is different. You must use the proper tactic to fire His love arrows true and straight, so light will triumph over darkness, and love will rise up and take over hatred. For love is stronger than death. And light always expels darkness. The fight will not be easy, but the love you are armed with is not your own. It is Christ’s love flowing through you – love with the power to heal, save, raise from the dead, transform….  Indeed, God is your Arsenal. For God is Love. 1 John 4. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:1 rsv For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and for guided prayer journals, day planners, Bible studies, children’s books, and more on listening to God and walking in oneness with Christ and others by inspirational author Mikaela Vincent, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com

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  Pray God will meet evildoers in their dreams, block their paths, help the helpless, get up in the face of those who persecute, and transform their minds and hearts through His love. To heal hurting hearts. Make the blind see. Silence the mouths of liars and expose their lies. Unlock the mouths of those who speak truth. Bring down those in power bent on evil. Replace them with those who will bring forth His good purposes. To renew a fear of the Lord. That He will perform such mighty miracles, we will stop our evil deeds and be reminded once again of what we were created for — to know His love, love Him, and love others through His love. Until we live that purpose we were created for, we will know no true fulfillment in life, no matter how much power we have, how rich we get, or how many sexual sins we commit.  For “The Names of God Prayer Journal” and other books on listening to God and walking in oneness with Christ and others, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com #PrayerWall #namesofGod #GodofMiracles #prayforthenation #prayfortheworld #prayercloset #unity #victoryoverdarkness #oneness #Christ #Christian #freedom #strongholds #lifegroup #church #prayergroup #spiritualwarfare #warroom #devotions #pray #prayer #intercession #prayerjournal #journal #morethanaconqueror #books #inspirational #author #mikaelavincent

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  Rise Up and Show Your Power Lord, we ask You for miracles and signs and wonders by Your hand. Show Yourself strong, Lord, to the nation and to the world. Heal the sick. Mend the broken. May the blind see. The lame walk. The dead rise again. May the prisoners in dark dungeons of hatred, violence, depression, anxiety, lust, and every other evil prison built by Satan’s lies … now be set free … to worship You as You created us to. Want to hear more about this miraculous God? Read my “Pursued by the God of Miracles,” at https://MoreThanAConquerorBooks.wordpress.com, and share your own miraculous stories in the comments. Let’s build each other’s faith!

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  I had a dream about how we come into this world, into each situation, way too strong, too self-important, too conscious of how we look, of how others will perceive us, or of our need to be in control. People were walking around with imaginary self-protective “walls.”. But in reality it was just a thin line, a mere thread — not a wall at all. The thread went before them everywhere they went, and they looked to it, relied on it to protect them. But the line only served to mark them as an easy, unprotected target for the enemy to attack. Only when people dropped their solidity, and chose to be transparent, did everything finally become bright and clear and right. Only then were they truly protected. For the enemy couldn’t find them when they disappeared. Pray God’s people will be transparent, lettting Him be our Hiding Place. “He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30 niv For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and for guided prayer journals, day planners, Bible studies, children’s books, and more on listening to God and walking in oneness with Christ and others by inspirational author Mikaela Vincent, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com #PrayerWall #prayforthechurch #unity #victoryoverdarkness #armorofGod #spiritualbattle #oneness #Christ #Christian #freedom #strongholds #lifegroup #church #spiritualwarfare #warroom #devotions #pray #prayer #intercession #prayerjournal #journal #morethanaconqueror #books #inspirational #author #mikaelavincent

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  Lord, arise now, with healing in Your wings. Malachi 4:2. Make Your love and mercy known far and wide. Arise and show Yourself strong. Bring about healings, and miracles and wonders by Your mighty hand. Protect those who are susceptible. Provide for those in need. Heal the sick. Empower the weak. Give courage to those who need it right now. Give wisdom to the leaders in every town and state and nation. Give every person wisdom in every situation to protect those around them from infection. Bring forth a cure. Bring forth hope. Raise up Christians who will speak Your Word in love, and help those in need, showing the whole world what Your love is like, and making such a huge difference that thousands upon thousands will flock to You like deer pant for water brooks. When we cry out to You, O Lord, hear us, and answer us. And change us. Do not let this pandemic pass without us doing what You brought us here for.

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  I dreamed the government was trashed. There were listening devices and other large items strewn all over the ground in disarray at the entrance, but no guards. Only one man, who was trying to sweep up trash, but had lost hope. We were on orders from the Lord to drive the prayers of the saints into the structure (and in those prayers were bills for laws that would truly help the needy). I asked the man for help to clear a path, and he said he would, but it would take too long, so we just drove over the garbage. People of God, don’t lose hope. Keep praying. Because our government is made up of people, so the only way it will change is for people’s hearts and minds to be changed, and the only One Who can do that is God.

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  “Lord, we ask You to lift the cloud of darkness from over this nation, the world, and every heart. Raise up an army of prayer warriors who will cry out to You day and night between the porch and the altar. Joel 2. Hear our cry, O Lord: We need Jesus. We need freedom from the darkness that edges in closer, and indeed has overtaken us. We need You, God, to overthrow the enemy, and overflow us with Your Spirit. To fill us with the fullness of Love. To give us compassion for those who are hurting,  courage to stand up and fight. And the way we fight is with our prayers. Our prayers DO matter. We can’t see what’s happening in the heavenly realms, but we know that You, God, are calling us now to pray. To stand up and cry out to the God that we love, the One who created us and brought this nation into being for the very purpose of having freedom to worship God. We cry out to the One who built this nation on faith to now bring back that faith. Whatever hope has been lost, renew it now, Lord. Wherever faith has drowned in the midst of fear and violence, hatred and tragedy, renew our faith now. We need You. Rise up, O God, and show yourself Strong. Bring forth miracles and signs and wonders from Your hand to show all of us who You really are. Do not hide Yourself any longer. But rise up and be the God that You are in broad daylight for all to see. Pour out Your love like a flood, overflowing this whole nation and world, pushing out the evil and cleansing every heart, setting us free to worship the One we were created for. For we have lost ourselves in the midst of the mess. We have lost our purpose. We have forgotten the God we love. Remind us, Lord, quickly. Now. Only You can save us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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  The Lord is calling His church now to rise up and step into His covenant promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14 (niv): If My people, who are called by My name, will 1. HUMBLE themselves and 2. PRAY and 3. SEEK MY FACE and 4. TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, then I will 1. HEAR from heaven, and 2. I will FORGIVE THEIR SIN and 3. will HEAL THEIR LAND. Let’s follow these instructions, as we band together in prayer and build a Prayer Wall to block the enemy’s plans, and bring forth God’s purposes in this nation and in the world. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:1 rsv

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  Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving. You don’t force us to choose You. But when we disobeyed You, when we chose to walk in our sinful ways, rather than letting Your Spirit empower us to walk in paths that bring LIFE and hope and Christ, we darkened the future for our nation and for our children and children’s children. Steal back for us that future, Lord. Luke 11:21-22. Rise up and show Yourself strong on our behalf and on behalf of our children and the generations yet to come. Put into effect what must happen for the plans You have to prosper us, keep us from harm, and give us a hope and a future to come into full fulfillment. We are calling on You now, Lord, and coming to You in prayer. Listen to us, as You have promised. Even though we have been wayward and rebellious, Lord, choosing lies over truth, and promoting our own agendas, forgetting about Yours, forgive us, please, now, Lord. Pursue us, and set us free from the chains that have bound us to our idols. Give us a hunger for You. Drive us to seek You with all our hearts, for You have promised that when we seek You, we will find You, if we look for You in earnest. Be found by us now, Lord, so we will be found in You. And bring us back from captivity. In Your name. Amen. For more posts to the Prayer Wall, a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep books on listening to God and walking in His power, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

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  I feel the Lord calling us to pray through Isaiah 51 these next few days. There is power in praying Scripture, because we’re speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. This chapter begins with that covenant kind of language our God loves so much, where He calls us to join Him in what He’s doing by asking us to do something.

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  Let’s continue on in Isaiah 51, praying these verses back to the Lord of what He promises He will do.

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  As we pray for God to bring His righteousness, salvation, justice, and hope in our own nation, let’s also remember the island of Hong Kong and other nations throughout the world facing fear and uncertainty in these difficult days. Pray He will protect Christians from persecution, give the lost a hunger for Him, bring hope in the face of fear, justice in the face of injustice, salvation for the oppressed and the lost, and righteousness in place of evil and harm.

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  Pray … – for the salvation of every lost person God brings to mind. – for our faith in God’s righteousness to rise. So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for. Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Don’t give up! Keep praying!

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  From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for – God’s people – Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders – Leaders of other nations of the world – Criminals, those bent on evil – The lost That we will – Hear the Lord – Know what is right – Take God’s instructions to heart

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  As we pray for God to bring His righteousness, salvation, justice, and hope in our own nation, let’s also remember the island of Hong Kong and other nations throughout the world facing fear and uncertainty in these difficult days. Pray He will protect Christians from persecution, give the lost a hunger for Him, bring hope in the face of fear, justice in the face of injustice, salvation for the oppressed and the lost, and righteousness in place of evil and harm.

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  Pray for protection, courage, and empowering from the Lord for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree, who have been blinded by the enemy and push his purposes, rather than God’s. The #PrayerWall is a place for Christians to agree together to pray for God’s purposes to prevail in our nation and in the world, and for the evil plans of the enemy to be blocked. To join the Prayer Wall, comment on this album. To see the daily posts in your feed, “like” @mikaela.vincent.author, and under following, click “See First.” For more prayer points at the #PrayerWall, and for a free guide to knowing God’s voice, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. #prayforthenation #prayfortheworld #prayforthechurch #spiritualwarfare #prayer #warroom #Christians #Christ #pray #church #unity #oneness #lifegroup #power #freedom #victoryoverdarkness #morethanaconqueror #books #inspirational #author #mikaelavincent

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  Freedom and oneness with Christ. This is what we were created for. Pray we will step back into our purpose. 🙏🔥🕊👑

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  Pray for unreached peoples who still have no way to hear about Jesus, cut off from the Gospel by oppressive governments, language barriers, closed borders, and other barriers. Pray God will give them a hunger for Him, open the way for them to hear the Good News in a way they can easily understand, and give them courage to believe in Christ, even under threat of persecution. For information on people groups yet unreached by the Gospel, visit https://joshuaproject.net.

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  PRAYER WALL – Isaiah 51:12b-13a How many times have you made decisions based on fear? And how many times have you seen those in leadership — even now — making decisions not based on truth or wisdom, but on fear of man? Let’s pray for those who need freedom from anxiety and fear, that the Lord will expose every enemy lie, tear it down with His truth, and that we will remember what we were created for – not to live in fear or to bully others into living in fear – but to know God’s great love for us, love Him back, and draw others to Him through His love in us. Because “Perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18

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  PRAYER WALL – Pray for the Oppressed A prayer from Isaiah 51:12-15 Lord, we ask You for those throughout the world who are oppressed. Comfort them. Meet them in their anguish, and show them Your great love. May those who have had no way to hear about Your salvation experience it now, Lord. For You are their Creator. You formed them to know You, to enjoy You, and to draw others into Your love. But so many have been cut off from Your Good News, and have fallen prey to those stronger than they. They are abused, tortured, beaten down, run out of their homes, discriminated against. They live constantly in fear. Set them free now, O Lord, with Your perfect love that drives out all fear. 1 John 4:18. Meet them in such powerful ways they will know it is You who rescues them. Crush their oppressors, set the captives free, and draw the nations to You, Lord. Don’t let one more prisoner die without the opportunity to know Your salvation, Lord.

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  “If North Korean Christians are discovered, they are deported to labor camps as political criminals or even killed on the spot. Driven by the state, Christian persecution in North Korea is extreme and meeting other Christians to worship is nearly impossible unless it’s done in complete secrecy…. If a Christian has a Bible, or part of one, it will be carefully hidden and only read when the believer is sure they are alone. Most Christians do not even tell their own children about their faith until the kids are older teenagers, for fear that they may let something slip. When Christians are discovered, they will be arrested and imprisoned in one of North Korea’s terrible labor camps, where they are worked like slaves and often tortured; most are never able to escape.” — Open Doors (opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/north-korea/)

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  Fueled by lies from the enemy, attacks and persecution are at high levels these days, both in our own country and across the world. Pray believers will stand on truth and love. That we will pray for those who accuse and attack us, rather than returning the insults. That we will show the love of Christ so dramatically, those who persecute will take notice, long for the peace and joy they see in us, and choose Christ.

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  PRAYER WALL – Humility and Healing – Isaiah 51 We must lose ourselves completely in Him, until HE is all we see. Only then will we truly be who we were created to be, and truly see what we can only see … through His eyes. To those who have exalted themselves, we speak “HUMBLE yourself now” in the name of Jesus. Or you shall be lowered by the hand of Almighty God. To the dry, cracked hearts, we speak “HEALING now” in the name of Jesus. New life shall break forth from every hard place, and you shall glorify your Creator, for at last you will know what your life is for. You will leave behind that which has made you desolate, receive the showers of lovingkindness from your Maker, and thrive once more, innocence restored by the hand of the One Who created you to worship Him.

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  Afghanistan is #2 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “As an Islamic society, it is illegal for an Afghani person to leave Islam…. Those who are discovered to be Christians may be sent to a mental hospital—because their families believe no sane person would leave Islam. They may also be beaten or even killed by family members, or members of Islamic extremist groups like the Taliban. “Any visible acts of Christian worship are dangerous. As all religious ‘changes’ are noticed and reported, this often means that converts have to relocate; neighborhood pressure and the influence of the Taliban and ISIS is strong. If someone is found even exploring any faith other than Islam (and especially if they are suspected of having converted), the penalty can be death. Christians will be employed as long as it is believed they are Afghan Muslims. If it is discovered that they are even exploring Christianity (e.g. via websites in the internet), immediate action is taken to re-indoctrinate them until they and (any group involved) comply. This can mean torture.”

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  Today, let’s pray for our neighbors, our leaders, and our loved ones who don’t know Christ. Lord, we ask You, please, to lift the veil from their eyes so they can see You as You truly are. Give them a hunger for You, O God. Meet them in their dreams, talk to them throughout the day. Pursue them relentlessly, and love them into Your arms. Tear down every barrier that stands in the way, and set them free from the chains that bind them to Satan’s purposes for their lives. Open up the way for them to hear Your Good News in such a way that they fully understand, and give their lives to You. When they cry out to You, O Lord, answer them. Come quickly to their rescue, and save them. Change their lives so dramatically that everyone around them will take note, and long for You, as well. In Your glorious name, the name of the God who created us to know Him, enjoy Him, love Him, and love others into His arms. Amen.

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  Prayer. It’s the only way. If you speak truth on an earthly level, you’ll be cut off, banned, attacked ruthlessly by those who disagree. You could lose your job, or worse. Freedom of speech has disappeared. You’re only free to speak if you agree with their agenda. But the problems we are facing, as earthly as they feel, they are spiritual. Ephesians 6:12. As much as those who persecute feel like the enemy, they are not. We know who our enemy truly is. Let’s band together and fight. With so many lies promoted in the media, and truth squelched for political reasons, let’s pray today that EVERY (even earthly) LIE will be EXPOSED. And TRUTH WILL PREVAIL. That truth will explode from out of the cages where it’s been confined, and every last person will KNOW it. And most of all, that the One whose name is the Truth, the Way, and the Life will ride in and rescue those who are being beaten down, that His armies will prevail against the darkness, and those who mean evil will fall; those who mean good will rise up, pick up His standard, and win this battle. That every person on both sides will hunger for the living God, believe, and be saved. That God will bring forth a Great Awakening in this nation and throughout the world, and that what the enemy meant for evil will turn out to be a door opened cataclysmically wide to the Light, so that evil is brought down and millions are saved.

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  Somalia is #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians:  “Conversion to Christianity is regarded as a betrayal of the Somali family and clan. If Somalis are suspected of being converts, family members and clan leaders will harass, intimidate and even kill them. Christians with a Muslim background are regarded as high-value targets by al-Shabab operatives and have often been killed on the spot when discovered. … This group has repeatedly expressed its desire to eradicate Christians from the country. Foreign jihadists are also present, but … Christians also face serious persecution from family, extended family members and the community at large. … As a result, most Somali Christians keep their faith completely secret. But despite the risks, Somali people are coming to faith in Jesus—some in miraculous ways.”

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  – Pray the wayward will remember God and return home, so we can all rejoice together. – Pray for those who have been bound up in darkness, despair, and depression, that we will trust in God’s goodness, let Him overturn every lie with the truth that sets us free, and dance in the joy of our salvation. If you or someone you love struggles with depression, anxiety, or other strongholds, please see the strategies for overcoming the enemy in the battlefield of the mind in “Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder” or “Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior” at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.

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  During this time of quarantine, many children have been confined at home with verbally and otherwise abusive parents. Spouses have also endured much abuse. And so has our president, and many others who are in a position to bring blessings to our nation instead of anarchy. Pray the verbal and other assaults will be silenced, truth will reign, and those who have been beaten down will seek the Lord, rise up in His empowering,fight for God’s purposes, and defeat the enemy. Pray for those who are verbally abused, that God will – Be a Shield around them protecting them from every evil assault – Mend their wounded hearts – Break every curse spoken over them – Turn the curses into blessings – Give them courage to forgive – Conquer every lie with His truth – Set them free from depression, anxiety, rejection, despair, fear, judgment, condemnation, self-defense, anger, bitterness, and any other strongholds the enemy has sought to build in their hearts – Rescue them and save them – Shut the mouths of their persecutors, and silence the enemy speaking through them – Pursue and transform the hearts of the persecutors, until every verbal abuser chooses Christ as Savior

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  *Libya is #4 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “Libyan Christians with a Muslim background face violent and intense pressure to renounce their faith…. Churches for Libyans are forbidden, and Libyan Christians must keep their faith completely secret. Christians who publicly express their faith and try to share the Christian faith with others face the risk of arrest and violence at the hands of their families, communities or violent Islamic militants. “Migrant Christians who have been arrested and detained while trying to reach Europe often end up in one of the overcrowded detention centers around Tripoli. Others do not even make it that far, but are directly delivered into the hands of criminal groups or human traffickers. Subsequently, they are forced into heavy labor in the agricultural sector or pushed into prostitution.”

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  Lord, today we pray for those who are oppressed through human trafficking. Invade their darkness with Your beauty. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against them disappears in the vastness of Your love and grace. Be their Shield, such that every evil act against them comes up against YOU, O God, and stops short! Even backfires! This very moment, Lord, expose every human trafficker, and take them down. Open the door, make a way out. Get the oppressed to safety. Reunite them with their families. Even now, call out their rescuers who will steal them back from the enemy’s plans and into Your arms. Storm the dens where they are hidden. Bring to justice those who oppress and enslave them. And heal each heart and body. Be merciful to them, O God. Meet them in their dreams. Talk them through each terror. Set them free from the traumas, addictions, oppression, and thoughts that torment them. Pour Your love out over them, like cool, refreshing healing balm. Draw them up into Your arms, and give them a safe place, where they can rest and be healed. Set the captives free, O God. Set them free!

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  Lord, the members of Congress are so human, just as we all are. Some truly love this nation and want to do what is right, but many are about their own agendas, dangerous to this nation. Please remove from office every member of the House of Representatives and Senate who is bent on Satan’s agendas, and replace them with upright people who listen to You and have the courage to do what is truly right. Expose every lie, every selfish or foolish plot, and bring forth Your good purposes. Block every enemy scheme, Lord, and place prayer warriors in office who will truly care for this nation, listen to Your voice, and follow You. Meet every member of Congress in such powerful ways, they must bow to Your Sovereign authority. Save them, O God. Give them a hunger for You, and lift the veil from their eyes, so they can see You as You truly are. Get up in their face, invade their space, and speak to them so convincingly, they will lay down their own agendas, and fight for what is right and good. Give them courage to stand up against those who threaten them. Expose every evil plot, and bring to justice those involved in it. Restore Congress’ purpose, Lord, to listen to wisdom and our nation’s needs, and agree together to pass just and fair laws that will bless and care for citizens, families and businesses. Remind them, Lord, of what they’re in office for, and give them courage to do their job, not the enemy’s.

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  A man in a Muslim country in northern Africa wanted to become a Christian, and found more than 100 Christians on IG, but NONE would answer his question of how to know Jesus! Authorities got a hold of his phone and beat him, leaving him in a coma for four months. He was living on the street when he finally found me on IG. I shared the Gospel with him, and now, he believes. 

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  Without God, the people perish. Lord, give fathers the courage to love You with all their hearts, even if they’ve never seen that kind of love before. To be faithful to their wives, innocent of evil, excellent in what is good, so that You, O God of Peace, will soon crush Satan underneath our feet. Romans 16:19-20. Raise up men who will walk in integrity, listening to Your lead and following You in all they do. Invade the lives of every boy and man in this nation, calling them to rise up and be who they were created to be in You. Strong and courageous. Loving and kind. History-makers. World changers through Your leading and love. Beginning in their own circle of influence, and especially in their families. 

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  This is our prayer, Lord, from Your heart to ours.

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  As a Muslim state, “Occupations seen as low, dirty and derogatory are reserved for Christians by the authorities. Many Christians are poor and some are victims of bonded labor. … Extremists regularly target (Christians and churches) for (violent) attacks, … making it difficult and dangerous to live out one’s faith in public. … Pray for peace for Christians who converted from Islam. Family, friends and neighbors see these conversions as shaming the community. Pray Christians accused under blasphemy laws will not face violence or mob ‘justice’ and that they would stand strong in the midst of this dangerous trial. Pray for protection of Christian women and girls who are often raped and then forcefully married to Muslim men in the community. This usually results in forced conversions.” — Open Doors’ World Watchlist

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  Pray for the President – 2 Chronicles 14:11 Lord, we ask for Your protection over our president. Be his Shield. Surround him with Your angels. Transform him so radically, the whole country will see the change, and hunger for You. Teach him to seek You in all his ways, so You will direct his paths. Proverbs 3:5-7. Rally Your armies to see to the fulfillment of Your plans. Protect our country, Lord, from every evil plot. From violence, anarchy, oppression, persecution, lawlessness, Godlessness, devaluing of life, lack of morals, loss of virtue, social evils, indoctrination of our children, and power in evil hands. Lord, we ask You for an awakening all across this nation, that millions will lay down their agendas and idols, seek You with all their hearts, and find You. May we return to being one nation under God. Fight for us, Lord. We need You.

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  Lord, we pray for those bent on violence. Reach into their darkness, and set them free from their demons. Reveal Yourself in such a powerful way they see You are their way out of darkness into Light. May those who preached lies, violence and death, now preach truth, love, and freedom. Send Your angel armies to guard over innocent victims and keep them from evil and harm. In fact, make their presence VISIBLE to those bent on violence, so they stop in their tracks, gripped with fear of the Lord. Be so loud, so real, so notable, Lord, that all eyes turn to You. Where evil now guards the streets, take those neighborhoods back. Show up in such radical ways, the whole nation turns to You in a great awakening. Take out of office the leaders bent on allowing evil, and raise up godly leaders who will fight for what’s right. Come and rescue these cities, Lord, and this nation. We need You.

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  In Eritrea, “Christians who aren’t members of state-approved churches are considered agents of the West and a threat to the state. Hundreds … are in prison…. Some are held in shipping containers in scorching temperatures. Young Christians can be forced to join the armed forces…. Both converts from a Muslim background and cross-denominational converts from an Orthodox background face harsh mistreatment from their families and communities. Government security forces conduct many house-to-house raids and have arrested hundreds of Christians…. The church continues to pray fervently, win hearts and grow in numbers.” – Open Doors’ World Watchlist 

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  O Lord, we have wandered so far from You, each one to our own ways, and we have brought destruction down upon ourselves because of our waywardness. We’ve forgotten Who our Creator is and why we were created, and we have worshipped our own ends rather than bowing to Your perfect will and plans. We need You, Lord. Have mercy on us. Come and meet us in our depraved state. Awaken Your might, and awaken us. Come and save us, Lord. Make Your face shine upon us that we may be saved. Show Yourself glorious, so we cannot look away. Show us Your love, O Lord. Awaken us to Who You truly are, so we will throw away our idols and worship You alone. Restore us once again to the purpose for which we were formed: to know You, enjoy You, love You, and love others through Your love.

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  PRAYER WALL – Sudan – Psalm 37 *Sudan is #7 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: As Sudan pushes for a Shariah State, “the government has arrested or intimidated many Christian leaders, and numerous churches have been demolished…. Extremists have attacked Christians, especially in the Nuba Mountain region, where thousands of Christians have been killed or displaced. “So as not to be discovered, converts from Islam will often refrain from raising their children as Christians because this might attract the attention of the government and community leaders (since children might inadvertently reveal the faith of their parents). This fear even extends to funerals where deceased Christians with a Muslim background are often buried according to Islamic rites in Muslim cemeteries. “Christian converts with a Muslim background are particularly at risk since the law officially punishes conversion from Islam to another religion by death. They usually refrain from owning Christian materials or accessing Christian TV or websites. If discovered, these could be used as evidence against them by family or officials.”

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  We call to the people of God, rise up now, for victory is ours in Christ. Walk out in His love, for LOVE conquers all. No matter what comes against you, stand in Love, and you will stand!⚔️🛡⚔️💥🔥❤️ We the people of Sovereign Almighty God, who love and follow Jesus, who gave His life for us and rose again for our salvation and freedom, declare that He alone is God, and that Jesus is the only Way, Truth, and Life. We remind the powers of darkness that they are defeated, for Christ has won the victory. Ephesians 3:10-12, Hebrews 10:14. He has broken the curse of sin and death. Our debt has been paid, and by His sacrifice we are now sons and daughters of the Living God, and under His Sovereign protection and covering. All curses, hexes, vexes, ungodly prayers, evil rituals, vows, sacrifices, charms, enchantments, lies, attacks, slander, poverty, illnesses, ailments, accidents, mental illnesses, temptations, compulsions, confusion, and other evil directed against us, the family of God, our bodies, minds, marriages, families, properties, ministries, and against others God has placed in a position to bring forth His good purposes are hereby canceled, cut off, and reversed to bring destruction upon the enemy instead, and we declare and claim God’s blessings in abundance to wash away every trace of the enemy’s hand in our lives. Together with Jesus and by His authority we declare all shows of power by the father of lies are a hoax, for there is only One True Power, the Lord God Almighty, the Most High, who has already defeated you. We repent of fear, worry, anxiety, depression, and all related mental states that have distanced us from Truth. We renounce all lies, and direct our gaze to the Awesome God of Glory to trust in His goodness and to fear Him alone. We pronounce death and destruction on the armies of Satan, and LIFE abundant for the armies of God. John 10:10. To those who have fallen to Satan’s plots, and especially those he has used to persecute those who follow God, we now call upon the Lord Almighty to break enemy chains, and release those people to have a face-to-face encounter with the God of Love. Lift the evil veil from their eyes so they see You as You truly are. Give them courage and faith to believe in You, receive Your salvation and forgiveness, and step out of darkness into Your glorious Light. We declare that Light ALWAYS overcomes darkness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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  Lord, turn back the countless curses spoken daily against those You have put in place to do good. Reverse each curse, and bring forth blessing instead. Make a way for those who have been deceived by lies to hear truth in a way they can easily understand, and turn them around to make choices that bring about what is right and good, rather than being used by the enemy for evil. Bless Your people mightily, Lord, as we seek to bless the nation and the world. Bring forth the complete downfall of the enemy. Rise up, O God, and show Yourself strong for all to see. Be the God of Miracles. Heal the sick, transform hearts from darkness to light, and bring life where the enemy has sought destruction and death. Reverse the curses of death and destruction to hit the enemy with just exactly that! We speak LIFE and BLESSINGS now over those You are using for Your purposes. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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  Lord, remind us please, before we post, before we comment, before we assume that someone is about evil, to pray. Help us remember that our brother is not our enemy. Remind us to fight together against the true enemy. Help us understand each other, and pray before we speak, before we react, before we imagine what someone is thinking. Remind us to ask you, Lord, how you see that person, and then flood us with your love, so we can love them purely, with ample grace, even as you have given us abundant grace. Remind us, Lord, to fight the right fight. We have a real enemy in the forces of darkness, and the way we fight and truly win is to love. Romans 8. Remind us of that, for we have often forgotten. Forgive us for the times when we have raged against our brothers and sisters, instead of fighting for them against our real enemy. Cleanse us of anger and malice and unforgiveness, and renew us with your love peace and joy. In your name. Amen.

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  Lord, don’t let us cower in fear of what is to come, but give us courage to stand strong, to love beyond borders. Help us continue to stand for what is right and good, no matter how many stand against us.

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  Lord, Satan has been putting many evil plots in place for a long time in order to bring this country to this place in time where he has been allowed the upper hand in so many ways. But we know Who is truly in control. So now, Lord, we ask You to divide the enemy in upon himself so he will fall. His lies have been so boldfaced of late, they can no longer be called subtle. So, Lord, we ask You to make the truth so loud, so widespread, so obvious that everyone believing the lies will feel so utterly foolish, they will do a complete about-face, drop their impossible hopes, and put their hope where there truly is a chance for good changes to come. Split apart and scatter every enemy scheme so far from each other and so completely halted and destroyed that they can never unite again to do those evil things planned. Every evil scheme disjointed, destroyed, annihilated. Every man, woman, and child affected by those lies now turning against those evil schemes, and rising up to fight for what is good and right and moral and true and just. And every evildoer brought to justice. We call for a day of reckoning now for the enemy. Destroy his plans. Destroy his destruction. Destroy the father of lies. And You, O Lord, rise up and show Yourself strong. Bring Satan and those who follow him to justice now, before election day. Make everyone who has been standing on his side feel so silly they will abandon their ridiculous stands and choices, and stand with You. You Who are Truth, get up in our face, show us Your grace, and draw every man, woman, and child into You. Unite us, Lord. May we once again be one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. In Your name. Amen.

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  *Yemen is #8 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “Civil war in Yemen has … allowed radical Islamic groups to expand their operations in certain areas, leading to Christians being abducted and killed. Open church activities are forbidden and leaving Islam is not allowed. Muslims who decide to follow Jesus could face the death penalty. “Christians suffer from the general humanitarian crisis in the country, but Yemeni Christians are additionally vulnerable since emergency relief is mostly distributed through Islamic organizations and local mosques, which are allegedly discriminating against all who are not considered to be devout Muslims.” *https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/yemen/

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  Lord, so many think themselves wise but are consumed with the one purpose of slandering and promoting lies. James 3:13-18 says, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy (fierce desire to promote your own idea) and selfish ambition (rivalry, party spirit, divisive spirit) in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” So, we ask You, Lord, to silence those who promote demonic “wisdom,” and to expose every lie in such loud ways, every person in this nation will KNOW it’s a lie, and feel embarrassed to believe or promote it. Transform our hearts, and point us to Truth. For Your name, O God, is Wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Point us to You. Be our Sovereign, O God, and place in office those who look to You as their Wisdom.

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  I had a dream last night that the armies of God were spying on the enemy, breaking apart his plans before they could ever be put in place. Lord, break apart the enemy’s plans before they even start. Shut him down completely. Make his every move so laughable and silly, no person will go along with it. But all will think it so utterly ridiculous, we will choose the right and good and holy way instead. Lord, there are those bent on doing evil for their own pleasure, because they have been hurt or rejected, so they seek to feel in charge, in control, and to gratify their own fleshly desires. Block them from the places they mean to go and the evil deeds they mean to do. And heal them, Lord. Draw them into Your arms, transformed by Your love and grace. In the Word, You said You would spare the city if there were even a few godly people in it. Lord, there are yet SO MANY people in this country and in every city, and in countries throughout the world who love You. Spare our countries, spare our cities, spare us all, O Lord. And fight for us. Whatever You want to do, we are Yours. Use us for Your glory. Ignite a wave of love and grace through us that spreads across every city, every nation, until all know that You alone are God, and You alone have the good, right, and perfect plan for us. Then, in a mighty wave, catch our nations on fire for You, a Great Awakening like never before, where lights go on in people’s hearts and minds all throughout the world, lit ablaze with Your love, and we light up the world together. Leave us in awe of You, O God. In Your name. Amen.

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  Lord, we have wandered far from You. We have placed our own pain, our own purposes, vengeance, anger, selfishness, pride, control, judgment, vanity, and so much more above You. We have left our First Love. Forgive us, Lord. All the ways that we have pushed our own agendas without seeking Yours have brought us nowhere. Peace, hope, faith, love, joy, purpose, meaning, rightness, truth … are only found in You. Break our pride, O God. Give us a hunger for You. Heal us. Free us. And turn our hearts back to You. May we run after You with such a passion, we leave this world behind and live for only You. In Your name. Amen.

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  Lord, overcome the darkness with Your Light. Shine into every corner of our hearts, and transform us. Set us free from the things that bind us to darkness, and make us into a people after Your own heart. Raise up leaders who walk in integrity, virtue, uprightness, humility, kindness, and faith in You. Give people such a hunger for truthfulness and trustworthiness that we will recognize it and become that ourselves.

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  Lord, please have mercy on us. With Your Living Water, douse every fire that threatens us. When we call to You, hear us, O God, and answer. Be our Shield, our Comforter, our Home. For we have wandered far from You. And now our homes, our livelihoods, our freedom, everything we have trusted in — even our own lives — are going up in flames. We need You, God. Here in the midst of the fire, let us see You with us, holding out Your arms full of grace, ready to save. Set us free from all that has consumed us that is not You. Change our minds, transform our hearts, and revive us, O Lord, and consume us with desire for You alone. In Your name. Amen.

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  Lord, this year has brought on many trials…. Increased persecution, pandemic, heartache, loss, violence and evil, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires, floods, financial loss, battles great and small…. We thank You, Lord, that even through it all, Your joy sustains us. We say again, “I put my hope in You, O God.” So many around us have poured their anger into political and other divisive issues. Please, Lord, use us as a constant flowing spring of Your love, dousing the flames of pride, blame, anger, violence, and division, and pointing all eyes to the Living Water. As they see the trials we go through, and the love, peace, joy, and faith in You that flows through us despite pain and loss, may they be drawn to Your fire burning in us like moths to a flame, and surrender their lives to You.

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  *Iran is #9 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “Christians are forbidden from sharing their faith with non-Christians in Iran, and it is illegal to produce Christian literature or hold church services in Farsi, the most common language in Iran. Converts from Islam face persecution from the government. If Christians attend an underground house church, they face the constant threat of arrest. “Believers from Muslim backgrounds usually keep their faith secret. Leaders of Christian convert groups have been arrested, prosecuted and have received long prison sentences for ‘crimes against the national security.’ “Secret house churches are monitored and frequently raided, and dozens of Christians are imprisoned in appalling conditions. Christians from Armenian and Assyrian churches are allowed to practice their faith openly, but they still face discrimination, and it is illegal for them to share the gospel with Muslims.”

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  Lord, so many have lost homes, businesses, family members, livelihoods, and we stand to lose so much more. But for Your rescue. When we cry out to You, Father, hear us and rescue us. Do it in a way we know that we know You alone can save us. Comfort us in our loss. Pour out Your mercy. Shield us from harm. Rescue us from disaster. Heal, restore, and rebuild us. Draw us into Your infinite love. And transform us. Lift the veil from our eyes so we see You as You truly are. Bring to us those who love You with all their hearts, who will shine Your love into the darkest of circumstances and help us turn the battle through Your power, grace, truth, and freedom. Call us to Yourself, and save us, O God of Mercy. We need You. In Your name. Amen.

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  PRAYER WALL – Transform us – Isaiah 58 Lord, we’ve lost loved ones, homes, businesses, livelihoods, hope. We’ve faced pandemic, death, fire, hurricane, violence, prejudice, loss. We’ve stood up for what we thought was right, only to find we were wrong. We’ve chased our dreams, only to see them destroyed. We’ve focused on what we thought was important, only to lose it all. We’ve fought against freedom, attacked our brothers, bullied others with our agendas, only to find we were misled. We have climbed and clawed our way to the top, only to fall. When will we learn, O God, that You are the One we need? That Love is what conquers all? When will we humble ourselves before You and seek Your face? Forgive us, Father. We have sinned. We do not deserve Your favor, but please, O God, have mercy on us now, and change us.

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  Lord, we ask You for protection over our leader and the leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and the others who are now considering peace. Block every evil plan of the enemy to stop this, and move things into place for every leader considering signing to boldly step forward and do so. For those who are afraid or angry, Lord, meet them in their dreams. Speak to them in such powerful ways that they will not only courageously make moves toward peace with Israel and other nations, but also choose peace with You, O God. Save this whole region. Bring forth a movement of Your Spirit like never before, with millions laying down their weapons of war and choosing to bow to Love instead.

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  Lord, please have mercy. Forgive us for the ways we have wandered far from You. We need You now, Lord, so desperately. Put out the fires that destroy our land and the people we love. Bring the healing rains of Your righteousness to renew our land and hearts. Make salvation spring up from the ground. Isaiah 45:8. Save us, revive us, grow us, remake us. Heal our land, O God, and heal us.

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  Lord, we ask for Your mercy. Isaiah 43:1-2. Rescue those who are trapped. Provide for their needs. Bring Christians to share food and help, but especially Your Good News. For those who have resisted You, Lord, soften and open their hearts to receive Your love. Let Your truth seep in, so they realize that all they have chased before was for nothing, and You are what they truly want, all they truly need. Supply for all their needs in such a way that they know that they know it was You who did that. Comfort them in their loss. Rebuild their lives and businesses to be founded on You, on Truth, Love, and Christ. Draw their marriages and families closer together, Lord. In the midst of such disaster and trials, we ask You, Lord, for a miracle. Dry up the waters as You did for Moses and the people of Israel. Rescue those facing death, and bring new life and freedom. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. 

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  “It’s not for nothing. All that you do for Me. I see it. But more than that, they see it. Don’t gauge your worth by their response. They are filled with the pain of rejection and misunderstanding. So many around them have misunderstood, and so they imagine you, too, misunderstand. Keep reaching in. Keep loving beyond borders. Don’t ever stop loving them or going the second mile. Because I never stopped going that second, and third, and 100th mile with you. Love, My love. As you first have been loved.”

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  India is #10 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “Since the current ruling party took power in 2014, incidents against Christians have increased, and Hindu radicals often attack Christians with little to no consequences. The view of the Hindu nationalists is that to be Indian is to be Hindu, so any other faith—including Christianity—is viewed as non-Indian. Also, converts to Christianity from Hindu backgrounds or tribal religions are often extremely persecuted by their family members and communities. “Christians in India face horrific levels of violence from extremists—thousands of attacks take place every year. Several states in India have adopted anti-conversion laws, and the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made it clear that it wants to impose these laws nationwide. Such laws are often used as an excuse to disrupt church services and harass Christians, and make it incredibly difficult for Christians to share their faith with others. “Converts to Christianity from a Hindu background are especially vulnerable to persecution and are constantly under pressure to return to Hinduism, especially through campaigns known as Ghar Wapsi (‘home-coming’). They are often physically assaulted and sometimes killed.” For example, “one Christian tribal man was attacked with swords, sickles and iron sticks in the Indian state of Jharkhand. He was killed by a crowd of Hindu radical ‘cow protectors’ on suspicion of having slaughtered an ox, considered sacred by Hindus.”

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  I had a dream one night, one of those sweet heaven dreams, where the Lord is so near and everything is so real, so true. The walls were missing–those self-protective walls we put up as humans between each other and between us and the Lord. In my dream, marriages were truly intimate, sharing together, crying together, open with one another, embracing, loving each other in ways all the world could see. Parents and children saw each other, enjoyed each other, shared their hearts with one another. Gone were the temporary pleasures of false intimacy (like digital devices, movies, distractions, obsession with food, pornography, indulgences of the flesh) and all was just sweet oneness… One with Him and one with each other. I felt Him calling us back to the simpler life. We’ve become so busy with the things that have no value beyond the moment, and we’ve forgotten how to live the moments that last.

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  Lord, renew our minds. Remind us what true justice is. Stop the violence. Protect those who protect us. Place into positions of leadership those who listen to You and do what is right, who will make just and right laws. Who will not stand for any manner of evil, but will care for those under their protection and fight for what’s right. Give every one of us in this nation such a hunger for You, O Lord, that we lay down our weapons and choose Love as our Banner. Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. Exodus 23:2 Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd. Exodus 23:1 Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness. Deuteronomy 16:20 Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you. (niv)

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  Lord, we ask You for mercy on our cities. Give every person such a hunger for Love, we will lay down our weapons of hatred, slander, violence, lies, corruption, and murder and run after You instead. Protect our police officers, families, homes, businesses, and citizens from harm and evil attacks. Give us each wisdom to fight for what’s right, not with lies and violence, but with truth and love. Bring criminals to justice, but most of all, to salvation. We ask You for a Great Awakening. For revival. For millions coming to faith, churches growing, and moral values realigning with Your heart of love and grace. Give every citizen wisdom to elect wise, upright officials who fight for the peace and prosperity of our cities, not for personal gain. And raise up Christians who follow Your lead to take up those leadership positions. 

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  Lord, Invade our space. Show Yourself strong. Overwhelm us with Your beauty. Sway us by Your grace. Woo us with Your love. Give us Your instructions and the courage to carry them out. And transform us. Give us such a hunger for You that we each seek You to guide us. Give us courage, Lord, to surrender all our opinions, ideas, hopes, and needs over to You. This nation is not like Sodom and Gomorrah, nor is it like the world in Noah’s time. For there are not just one or two people who are Yours. Many, O Lord, are those who are blessed to follow You. And we are in every city all throughout this nation. As we cry out to You in one voice, hear us, O Lord, and come to our rescue. Restore to this nation what is right and good and holy. Save and set free each tormented, bitter soul, until the hearts of this nation beat as one for God Almighty and for Your kingdom. Rebuild our families. Renew our hope. Restore our joy, our peace, and especially our love. We need You now. In Your name, Jesus. Amen.

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  “Christians are caught in the crossfire between government troops and rebel forces, especially at the frontlines. Additionally, Christians are at risk if forces antagonistic to Christianity rule their home regions. Even in more secure parts of Syria, Christians who have converted from Islam face pressure and discrimination from their communities. Due to their public visibility, the leaders of historical churches are particularly targeted for abduction. … In areas controlled by radical Islamic groups, most historic churches have been either demolished or used as Islamic centers. Public expressions of Christian faith in these regions are prohibited…. Christians who converted from Islam … risk being expelled from their family homes or worse.”  — Open Doors World Watchlist

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  Lord, we have chased our own agendas, run over people to push them, only to find we were wrong all along. We have sought what we thought would satisfy, only to find ourselves empty again. Father, these days are trying, hard for all of us in so many ways. Please empty us of all the ways we seek after what will not satisfy. Strengthen us, protect us, and satisfy us with You. Matthew 6:33.

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  Nigeria is #12 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians: “Christians in the northern region and in the Middle Belt suffer from violence perpetrated by Islamic extremist groups such as militant Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram. Such violence often results in loss of life, physical injury, as well as loss of property. As a result of the violence, Christians are also being dispossessed of their land and means of livelihood—and Christians with a Muslim background also face rejection from their own families. “In some northern states, increasing numbers of Christians are dressing like Muslims to make their faith less obvious and reduce the chances of attack. Young Christians in these states are frequently denied access to higher education, and Christians have been asked to give up their faith in order to obtain work. Applications for permits to build churches are ignored. “The situation is especially difficult for converts from Islam to Christianity. They usually are assisted in underground locations for fear of being persecuted or even killed. In the north they often have to flee their homes and even the state. “Thousands of women remain in Boko Haram captivity. Pray for their liberation. Pray for those who have been freed or managed to escape to receive proper physical and emotional care. “Thank the Lord that most Christians in the southern part of the country live in an environment in which their religious freedom is respected. Pray for greater engagement from the Church in South with the Church in northern parts of the country.”

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  Lord, chop off the head of the enemy. Disconnect his instructions from those who do his bidding. Speak loudly and clearly, so that all hear You. Bind the enemy, and set free every mind, soul, and heart trapped by his lies and schemes. Show Your plans in such resplendent beauty and perfect purpose that those who had chosen the evil one’s plans will now switch sides and fight for what is right. We ask for a re-establishing of Godly values for this country. We ask for safe cities. For true freedom. For leaders to be elected who will work together for what is good and right for this country, rather than fighting for control. Give every person wisdom to see what is right and best, and courage to choose good over evil. To choose You, Lord, and be saved. Keep this country safe for our children, and our children’s children for all generations.

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  Lord, we ask You for mercy, please. Dissipate this storm, like only You can. Stand at the helm of our lives and speak to the darkness, to the chaos, to the winds of destruction: “Peace. Be still.” We ask You, Lord, for a wall of angels around this nation, around our cities, our homes, our businesses, our families, the election, our choices, and especially our hearts. Guard us from the storms, both physical and otherwise. Protect the innocent. Expose corruption and eradicate it. Lock up criminals, and then set their hearts free with Your love and grace. Bring down every leader bent on evil, and raise up those who follow Your lead, blessing this nation and the world through it. Cast out the darkness. Lift the clouds that keep us from seeing Your light. And SHINE. O Lord, it may be that we must come to the end of ourselves in order to cry out to You. But I pray we will be shaken before the end, in time to enjoy a life spent in freedom, peace, joy, unity, and love like only You can give. So, we come before You now, Lord. We confess we have sinned. Each of us has wandered far from You. Heal us now, please. Redeem us. Transform us. Turn back the tide. Calm the storm. Bring forth a mighty return to You all across this nation. May we Your people rise up as one with You and the hosts of Heaven to be the storm that flattens the enemy. May everything he has built up against the knowledge of Almighty God be flattened now, in the name of Jesus. Bring forth such a revival in this nation, with so many millions turning to You to be saved, that the whole world will catch on fire for the God of Love and Peace. In Your name. Amen.

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  PRAYER WALL – Psalm 18 – Riding the storm We pray for peace and prosperity, health and safety. But more than our comfort, O God Over the All, You want our hearts. Give us courage to seek You in the storm, to let You blow away the dross and transform us in the cloud of Your presence.

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  My son had a dream that a man known for his sin was standing in the water, two others with him. A great multitude faced them watching, ready, waiting for that baptism. Lord, we have sinned against You. Some have even walked away from the faith to do it. Others have not yet known You. As the sins of those with great influence are exposed to the whole nation, we shake our heads; but we too, have sinned. We need You. Please move us to repentance, in the sight of many. To die to ourselves, and come alive in You. Give us such a hunger for You that we will lay down our idols and surrender our all to the One life is for. As people are beginning to vote in this nation, please guide us. You know who needs to take every position in order for Your purposes to be served. Point us to those people. Give us wisdom on every issue. Protect from fraud. Get every vote that counts in, Lord. We need You. More than a president or local leaders or amendments, we need YOU. Come and meet us in each place we find ourselves. May we die to ourselves and return to one nation under God.

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  Saudi Arabia rose to #13 this year from #15 the previous year on Open Doors’ World Watch List of most dangerous countries for Christians. Pressure increased in five of the six spheres of life. On the other hand, “Some Saudis have had dreams and visions of Jesus. Many others have responded to Christian content on TV or the internet.” Muslims worldwide consider Saudi Arabia’s Mecca the birth and final resting place of Mohammad, the prophet of Islam. Openly practicing “any religion besides Wahhabism—a purist and strict interpretation of Islam … is illegal, and leaving Islam is punishable by death. All Saudi citizens are required to be Muslim. “Saudi believers must keep their faith completely secret. … In addition to family pressures, Christian converts are also at high risk of Christian persecution in the community, including charges of apostasy punishable by a death sentence. Christians from other countries risk arrest or being deported if they share their faith with Muslims. “Women who convert face specific risks. Legally, a Muslim husband can beat and divorce his wife if it’s discovered she has turned from Islam—he can also take away their children and forbid his wife from seeing them. Consequently, Saudi converts, especially women, often keep their conversion secret and follow Jesus in isolation—forced to go through the motions of Muslim beliefs while holding tight to Jesus in their hearts. … Rape and sexual harassment remain a huge problem in Saudi Arabia. Christian women working as housemaids in Saudi homes are particularly vulnerable.”

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  Lord, if ever we have needed Your rescue, now is such a time. Tyrants control news agencies and social media, blocking the truth and perpetuating lies in order to sway the masses. Those with evil agendas have stood under a false banner appearing to fight against prejudice, while their underlying purpose is anarchy and violence. Those who fight for truth are viciously and maliciously attacked. Those with power make dangerous agreements with other global powers for their own financial gain, throwing aside our safety and freedom. We have suffered tornados, hurricanes, flood, and fire. We have lost loved ones, jobs, and more to a pandemic. Father, if You have brought us to the end of ourselves to show us how desperately we need You, we are here. Move us to cry out for You with one voice. Please come and rescue us. Bring us back to Truth, to Love, to the abundant LIFE we were created for. Overcome us by Your benevolent hand, move us to make right decisions, and bring this nation back to You. We ask for Your presence and Your angel armies to fill the areas where people are making decisions that affect this country right now, and move every heart and mind to come in line with Your purposes. Bring down those who obey the enemy’s purposes, and raise up those who stand for You.

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  Lord, right now so many are keeping quiet, not speaking out truth, hiding behind the lies for fear of being rejected, affected, defected. They’re afraid of how others will treat them, and how their attacks will affect their lives. Give us strength to stand, O Lord. To rise up and fight for what is right. Call out Your anointed ones to step into the midst of the battle with Your armies raging before us, and fight for what matters most. For faith, for love, for freedom, for hope, for understanding, for wisdom, for provision, for covering, for mercy, for grace, for life, for truth, for the things that are eternal. Give those who are in a position to make a difference the courage to fight against corruption, tyranny, greed, destruction, death, manipulation, lies, and every enemy scheme. Now, Lord, before it’s too late. Replace our fear of man with true fear of the Lord.

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  Lord, when the men who loved you in Daniel 3 were thrown into the fire, You were there with them, and they were saved, protected, safe, even joyous. Father, so many of us are facing fires of our own right now. Some are literal, some are the fires of persecution or adversity. Protect us, Lord, rescue us, draw us up into Love — to the only place of true safety — and carry us through the fire in Your arms.

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  “The Maldives, especially its main island, Malé, is one of the world’s most densely-populated countries. The close-knit, homogeneous communities are naturally alert to any deviation, including religious choice. All politicians tirelessly announce that they are keeping the Maldives 100 percent Muslim, leaving effectively no space for any other expression of religious faith. “Conversion from Islam means that someone can be stripped of their citizenship and punished under Shariah law…. Churches are outlawed, and openly carrying the Bible is illegal. The country is so tightly controlled by Islamic law that there is not even a Bible fully translated into the native language of most citizens of the Maldives. “Maldivian Christians must keep their faith completely secret. There have been cases where spouses have only discovered after years that both of them were active Christians, as they had hidden their faith from one another. If they are discovered, they will lose their citizenship. Even owning a Bible can result in imprisonment. In practice, no church meetings are possible.”

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  Lord, open up our ears to hear You. We’ve forgotten to seek You in ALL our ways so You will direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. Instead, like, sheep, we’ve gone our own way. Gentle Shepherd, draw us back. We need You now more than ever. Remind us that only in Your care are we safe from the enemy. Only when You watch over us does the thief steal in vain. Remind us of who we are in You. Teach us to listen to Your voice and follow Your lead. Transform us by Your kindness, until we show the world Who You are by walking so close to You they forget about us and see only You. There are yet other sheep You are calling to join You, Lord. John 10. Let them hear Your voice and follow, just as Peter did. Follow You fully, with all our hearts. Forever.

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  Lord, it feels like this year has seen such an increase of enemy activity. Or maybe what Satan’s doing has just been more visible or apparent. But God, we ask You now for Your angel armies to flood this city, this country, the world. Take up residence in our homes. Flood every room and our hearts so full of Your presence and Your glory that whenever anyone enters our home or comes near us, they step into You and are overwhelmed by Your love and grace. Overrun the enemy. Protect the innocent. Crush every demonic scheme. Watch over the children, their dreams, their interactions at school and on the internet and with others who seek to do them harm. Guard their hearts as precious gardens where only Your Truth is planted and allowed to grow, and every choking lie-weed seed is destroyed before landing or taking root. Raise up an army of prayer warriors, God worshippers, Jesus lovers in this generation, Lord, who will sweep across the nation and the world with Your Good News, calling all peoples unto Yourself, rescuing the lambs from the wolves, and showing love in such loud ways, millions are drawn to Your light like moths to a flame. As Halloween approaches, Lord, we ask You now to thwart every demonic plan, and bring forth Your purposes instead. As election day nears, we ask You, O God, to be Lord and King over this nation. Fight for the things of Your heart, and flood the ballots with choices to bless this nation and to open up the way for freedom and a Great Awakening such as never before, with millions turning to You. With man this is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible. In Your name we pray. Amen.

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  O God, make us strong in You and in Your mighty power. For You are our armor. Cover us fully, so we can stand as one against the devil’s schemes. Remind us that our struggle is not against our brothers and sisters, or any other person, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of darkness — against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Armor us fully with You, O Lord, so that when the day of evil comes, we’ll be able to stand our ground, and after we have done everything, to stand. In Your power, keep us standing firm, with the belt of Truth buckled around our waist, with the breastplate of Righteousness in place, and with our feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of Peace. Embolden us to take up the Shield of faith, with which we can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Cover our minds with the helmet of Salvation, and pierce our enemy with the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Empower us to pray in Your Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Keep us on alert, always praying for all Your people. Give us Your words, so that whenever we speak, we will fearlessly make known the mystery of Your Gospel. Even through persecution, may we represent You well and fearlessly share Christ.

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  Lord, today, we ask You for a miracle. The enemy has perpetuated lies and hidden truth to persuade this nation to make devastating choices. Override, overrun, overpower, overturn, demolish, and devastate totally every enemy plan. Bring forth into office only those who will bless this nation and seek to do what is truly good, who will listen to Your lead, fight for life, freedom, and good, and make this country safe for generations to come. Give the people of this nation wisdom from You today. May every vote come straight from Your mind to the decisions made. Whatever corruption is planned to bring about evil results, catch it in the act, and destroy those plans, so only Your purposes prevail. We trust You, Lord, no matter the outcome. For we know Your purposes are good. Hold our families and futures safe in Your hands, and do what You will, for we are Yours. In Your name. Amen.

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  Lord, a battle is raging right now for this country. So many illegal things have gone on without opposition from those who should be protecting us. Truth is censored. And so much evil has been allowed to reign. We ask You to flood every corner of this nation. Where ballots are being manipulated, where people are preparing for violence, where politicians plan to play out their evil schemes, where internet and social media censor what is good and pressure people into evil…. Get up in our face, now, Lord. Overwhelm every one of us with Your grace. Turn those hearts bent on evil around to choose salvation instead. And guide us, Lord, into a new era of restoration, healing, freedom, truth, and love. Only when we choose You as our Sovereign are will we truly be free. Release us now, Lord, please, to be one nation under God.

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  Lord, have mercy on us, please. I feel like we’re living Isaiah 59 right now. Do not let evil prevail, but punish evildoers and every act of deceit and corruption. Bring forth Your purposes, O God, and overturn the enemy’s. Come and be Who You are in the midst of so much chaos. Overturn evil, and let righteousness and justice and PEACE break forth across this land by Your mighty right hand. And save us, O God. For we need You. Desperately. Turn the tables in Your favor. Take down those bent on evil, violence and destruction. And raise up those who will follow Your lead and open the doors for salvation, justice, hope, righteousness, abundance, peace, and freedom to reign. 

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  “Iraqi Christians are still recovering from the brutal reign of ISIS, and for some believers, that threat has not fully diminished. Although ISIS has lost territory in Iraq, their ideology remains and has influenced society. Many militants have simply blended back into the general population. Another important driver of persecution are Shia militias who helped drive out ISIS and have gained authority and territory in the power vacuum left after ISIS was defeated. Additionally, Christians are dealing with a drastic reduction in their population since ISIS began their attacks, along with trauma…. Christians from Muslim backgrounds often keep their faith a secret, since they may be attacked … if … discovered.”  — Open Doors’ World Watchlist

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  Today’s prayer requests and scriptures are from the Presidential Prayer Team.* “At a time when people are praying that things done in the darkness would be exposed, it is important to remember that they are being done in darkness because that is where the souls of the evil-doers exist. Prayers, then, should also be for those who dwell in darkness to be brought into the light of the Savior. “Isaiah 9:2 says, ‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.’ “John 12:46 – ‘I have come into the world as Light, so that whoever believes in Me may not remain in darkness.’ “The Son of God is the source of restoration for the darkness of the soul. Jesus says He is the Light of the World. In 1 John 1:5 you read, ‘God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.’ “Pray with us: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus, the Light of the World, to us so that we might be restored to You. Help us to be in such close fellowship with You that His light would be reflected in our lives. Help us to stand for light in the dark times. We do pray that the things being done in darkness would be exposed and made right. We long for justice. We also know that You are working to an end that will bring glory to You, and we place our full confidence in You. Amen. “Pray: – That you would be in such close fellowship with the Lord that you would shine forth His reflection in your life. – For the men and women in leadership in America who do not know the Lord to be exposed to the Light of the World, Jesus, and be drawn to Him. – For those things that are being undertaken in the dark to find exposure to the light. – For greater transparency in the things surrounding the presidential election. – For courts dealing with legal challenges coming from concerns about voting irregularities with respect to the election.”

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  Lord, may our love be sincere. May we hate what is evil; and cling to what is good; devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves; not lacking in zeal, but full with spiritual fervor in serving You; joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer; sharing with those in need; practicing hospitality; blessing those who persecute us; rejoicing with those who rejoice; mourning with those who mourn, living in harmony with one another; humble; willing to associate with people of low position; not conceited; not to repaying evil for evil; careful to do what is right; living at peace with everyone; not taking revenge, but to leaving room for Your wrath, for it is Yours to avenge. Don’t let us be overcome by evil, but empower us to overcome evil with good.

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  “I know what you’re going through is hard, and what you’re feeling as you go through it is even harder. I knew your need before you ever spoke it, before it ever happened. I hear your cries. I have not forgotten or abandoned you. You are always at the forefront of My thoughts every moment. There is a reason for this trial, a reason why it’s so hard. I’m training you for battles yet to come and drawing you closer to Myself. You must weather this storm well to be in the right place for the next one. You must listen to your Commander, not the enemy to win this battle. And umbrellas won’t work in this storm. At least not the coverings you used to trust in. Everything is different this time. The only thing that still works is faith in ME. I promise, you will not only weather this storm well, but you will come out more than a conqueror, if you armor yourself with the power of My love, and stand.” 

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  PRAYER WALL – Philippians 4:6-7 – Peace Lord, we have fretted and worried with our eyes closed, calling it prayer. Please forgive us. We know the One Who holds our future, and You are good. Remind us, Lord, that we are not the only ones struggling. In fact, all across the world, so many face far greater trials. We don’t know where this country is headed or what evil winds may yet blow away our freedom. But we know that in You there is freedom. In You there is peace. In You there is hope. Teach us how to hand our future into Your hands, trusting in Your Sovereignty, and resting in Your grace. Give us the mind of Christ, as we step into an uncertain future. For nothing is uncertain for You, O God. You hold the future in Your hands. Teach us to boldly step into battle fully armored, and shining Your light so broadly the darkness has to flee. Rise up triumphant over our troubles, O God, for we are more than conquerors through Your love. And draw this whole nation, and the world, to You. In Your name. Amen.

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  The verse in this photo is so powerful, because God’s people had been oppressed so severely, but He opened the way for them to come together as one, rebuild His temple, worship Him together, and speak His truth in the face of all the lies and attacks. Lord, we thank You for the trials we’ve gone through this year, because we know that what the enemy has meant for evil You will turn out for good. Romans 8:28. Nothing he does can happen unless You allow it, and if You allow it, then it’s because You are using it to do something good. Show us what You’re doing, Lord, so we can join You there. And You are always doing MANY things in the midst of every hardship. Even if we can’t see what that is, we know You are always drawing us to Yourself. So, remind us to step into You. To flee the enemy and the thoughts and decisions he wants us to think and make. Instead, remind us to draw all the nearer to You, so You will carry us through. James 4:7-12, Exodus 19:4. For through Your love, we are more than conquerors. Romans 8:31-37. To join the Prayer Wall, comment on this post. For more on the #PrayerWall, a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and books for all ages on listening to God and walking in oneness with Him and others, visit http://www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #thankyou #thankful #givethanks #prayforthenation #prayfortheworld #prayercloset #victoryoverdarkness #spiritualbattle #oneness #Christ #Christian #spiritualwarfare #warroom #devotions #pray #prayer #intercession #prayerjournal #journal #morethanaconqueror #books #inspirational #author #mikaelavincent

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  Lord, we thank You for every blessing You have given us this year, and for all the ways You’ve carried us through the trials. Thank You for sending Your Son to die for us so we can live abundantly in You. Thank You for Your mercy, Your grace, Your guidance, Your love. For always being there for us, always faithful, always good. As we get together for the holidays, please, Lord, come and meet us in powerful ways. Fill our homes with Your presence, cover us with Your peace. Give us gentle, kind words to turn away wrath. Guide our conversations over meals, as we talk together, and all throughout each day. Open up opportunities for us to speak words of life to draw others closer to You, and to turn the hearts of the lost to the One and only Savior. For those who are hurting this Thanksgiving, Lord, point them out to Christians who will step in and help, pouring out Your love in such abundant measures that they will see You as You truly are and choose to follow You with all their hearts. Show us, Lord, how we can be that blessing to others. We love You, Lord. We don’t know what the future holds, or what this holiday will look like a year from now, but we know the One Who holds our future in His hands, and You, O Lord, are good.

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  Isaiah 19:19-21 
  “Even in the face of terrible violence, Christians in Egypt have shown incredible grace and forgiveness—Coptic Christians were even nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their refusal to retaliate. Severe restrictions on building or securing places for worship often prevent Christians from congregating, in addition to hostility and violence toward believers who do gather. Christians, especially women, face discrimination in their workplaces and public spaces. … Islamic extremist groups have targeted Christians and churches … in numerous violent and deadly acts of persecution. Specifically, ISIS has publicly vowed to wage war on Christians.” 
  — Open Doors World Watchlist

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  PRAYER WALL – Pray the lost will hear the Good News – Romans 10:13-15 
  “What’s it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? … I’ll tell you. Because we live there….” Read more at my blog. 
  For much of the world, this Christmas will be all the darker. Thousands of missionaries have been forced to leave their countries of service and return home — some because of the pandemic, and others because of increased danger where Christians are persecuted. Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for missionaries who long to be with the people God has laid on their hearts but can’t, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is.

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  In some countries closed off to the Gospel of Christ, the Spirit has begun to move in powerful ways, growing the underground church and empowering them to reach the lost.
  
  Through social media, seekers in restricted areas have been reaching out on the internet to find Christians in open countries who will share Jesus with them. 
  
  Not only that, but many lost from the closed countries we’ve been praying for are now moving to open countries. Some may even live just a few doors down from you.
  
  Pray God will open the way for every seeker in persecuted areas of the world to hear the Good News in a way they can easily understand and be saved.

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  PRAYER WALL – Come to Me – Only I can give you what you’re looking for – Isaiah 9:6, 26:3
  This is what I felt the Lord saying to us today:
  “There are decisions you are making, things you are saying that you regret, ways you are treating others that they don’t deserve, courses you are on that will take your life faster in the enemy’s directions. Stop what you’re doing. Now. And get alone with Me. Ask Me what I want to do with your life. Because only when I am the Center of it all will you find the peace you are looking for.
  “I am your Peace. Come to Me, and you will find Me. Right here. Waiting. Ready to fill you with what is lacking.”

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  PRAYER WALL – Are you ready? Matthew 25:1-13
  As the darkness grows all the darker, it is not time for those who are of the Light to panic, but to PREPARE.
  Lord, as we wait for You to appear, don’t let us drift off into the hopelessness and fear of those who live in darkness. Awaken us. Set us free from the thought processes that have dimmed our faith, love, peace, hope, and joy. Renew our love for You, and burn so brightly within us that those who seek You will see us and know where to find You.

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  PRAYER WALL – Pray for those who are grieving
  
  Lord, we ask You now for those who have lost loved ones, and are missing them so deeply this Christmas. Hold them close to Your heart. Fill their empty spaces with Your felt presence, and surprise them in special ways that they will know that they know that it is You. Comfort them with Your love, draw them up into Your arms, and give them a safe place to breathe. Build their faith, give them hope, fill them with peace, renew their joy, and remind them of how very deeply they are cherished and loved. In Your name. Amen.

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  “My beloved, I did not set you up for a fall. I am FOR you. The fight is not for all to go well for you, but for you to KNOW Me. Without trials, there is no faith. And without faith, there is no hope. And without hope, there is no love. Nothing the enemy does can happen without my allowing it. For I am still Sovereign. And if I allow it, then it is because I am doing something far greater. Right now, you might not see how what the enemy means for evil will turn out for great good. Romans 8:28. And if you do not lean on Me through this trial, you may never see it. But even if you can’t see what I’m doing right now (and I am always doing many things in each trial), KNOW THIS: Whatever else I am also doing, I am ALWAYS drawing you closer to Myself. So, step into My open arms. Let Me pick you up and carry you over this … to Myself. Exodus 19:4.”