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September 14, 2026

Introduction

Today, our friend Gina Gholston shares a kairos(1) word with us. Holy Spirit has given her a challenge and an invitation we all need to hear.

He Is Blowing on the Embers

In 1 Kings 19, the Lord revealed to Elijah that he must obey His command to anoint the one who would succeed him. This man was a farmer named Elisha.

As Elijah walked into the field, Elisha was plowing with a yoke of oxen. As he was minding his own business and leading his normal life, Elisha had no idea things were about to change. Locked inside this farmer were seeds of prophetic purpose that God needed. Seeds that had been reserved and preserved for a specific time now entered their kairos season and were about to be awakened to bear fruit. In verse nineteen of this chapter, we see Elijah walk by Elisha and drop his mantle on Elisha’s shoulders. As he did, a prophetic identity Elisha did not even know he carried was instantly awakened.

Recently, as I was reading this biblical account, I heard the Lord say, “You have entered a pivotal moment of awakening.” I was then reminded of something I once heard Holy Spirit say, and I knew it was a word for now. He said to me, “I am releasing a flow of My power that will awaken and commission My called-out ones, My for-such-a-time-as-this ones! It is not an awakening as though they are asleep, but I will awaken that which I have placed in them! I will now breathe on and activate the seeds of purpose that I placed into this ‘called-out’ company. They will rise, and I will send them out with power and strategy to fulfill my purposes.”

I sense we are now in a season when God is focusing on the Ekklesia. The seeds of purpose which have lain dormant are now becoming necessary. Holy Spirit is breathing on these seeds, awakening them to produce a harvest. As with Elisha, so it is with many of us. Some things are being awakened that we didn’t know we were even carrying. However, I sense that it’s time, and our response must be obedient trust as God positions us for the future.

I recall a dream from Holy Spirit where God illustrated how His Spirit has moved through time, and how each generation has a specific piece, a necessary part of His plan. In the dream, I saw a lady explaining what we were seeing and experiencing. We felt a wind stirring around us, and she became very excited! She then began saying, “The wind is blowing again! Hold out the embers that you carry! Let them be reignited by the wind!”

The wind grew stronger, and each one of us reached inside ourselves and pulled out an ember. We held it in front of us, and the wind quickly reignited it. The ember grew hot in our hands, but each of us held on, determined not to let it fall to the ground. Each was committed to doing our part and fulfilling His purpose assigned to us.

Some ladies came to us, and like seamstresses with measuring tapes, they began measuring us. I asked what was happening, and the lady said, “You are each being fitted for the new garments you will wear in the days to come.” Then she said, “And your time . . . begins . . . now!”

I believe this is our time on the timeline, and the wind of Holy Spirit is blowing. The Lord is “dropping His mantle” upon us to awaken the gifts we need so He can launch us into our destinies.

To all who will allow Christ to ignite and activate that which He has entrusted us to carry, I hear Him saying:

“You have entered your time of My divine purpose and destiny! You will begin to see things unfold that will surprise you and even cause you to ask, ‘God, what is this?’ You will find signs that alert you that you are indeed in a new place, a new season. But do not fear, for I will guide you! Don’t follow your emotions; they are not trustworthy. Trust Me as I order your steps. Listen for My instructions and free yourself to obey Me instantly (instant obedience). Focus forward, not behind, and not inward. There is much to be done. We are in a vital season, and I am fulfilling My word. I need you to stay alert. Watch Me, trust Me; obey Me.
“Divine connections are beginning to happen. I am opening new paths! Ideas are coming! You prayed prayers thinking they were for the moment you prayed them, but I set My plan in motion. My plans are coming together. Now, you are entering the time of your ‘defining moment.’ Get ready; things will begin to happen quickly. Stay above the fray so you can hear and see from My perspective, My vantage point. Move with instant obedience as I lead you forward!”

I believe we are stepping through a door into a major kairos moment. It’s time for us, the Ekklesia, to wear the garments He gave us. God knows the gifts we carry; He put them in us. He now requires us to step beyond the familiar and move forward into what He has prepared. Hear Holy Spirit as He declares to us: “Hold out your ember. . . . The wind is blowing!”

Pray with me:

Father, in this critical moment, we come boldly before Your throne of grace to receive divine wisdom and instruction from You that will enable us to rightly navigate the future. We yield our lives to You, and we declare that the seeds You sowed into us will now spring forth and bear fruit of Your purposes! We rise above the noise of the chaos surrounding us—and even above the influence of our own emotions—and we place our focus on You. We listen for Your instructions, and we will obey You swiftly. We breathe in Your resurrection life, and we are revived. Jesus, be glorified through Your awakened body! Amen.

Our decree:

The wind is blowing upon our embers! We declare, “Ignite us, Lord, and we will burn for You!” 

You can learn more about Gina at GinaGholston.com.

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  1. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 2540


 
 

September 11, 2026

A New “Day of Infamy”

Twenty-five years ago today, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists conducted a series of attacks on America in what remains the deadliest single terrorist incident in world history. Using hijacked planes, they flew them into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City at 8:46 a.m., the South Tower at 9:03 a.m, and the Western facade of the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. A fourth plane crashed into an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m., after brave passengers fought back against the hijackers to regain control of the plane, preventing it from striking its intended target in Washington, D.C. (believed to be the U.S. Capitol or White House). Both 110-story Twin Towers collapsed within less than two hours of impact, causing massive destruction across the World Trade Center complex and taking thousands of lives.

In total, the attacks by the radical Islamist terrorists claimed 2977 innocent lives that Tuesday morning. What many Americans do not know is that more people have now died from illnesses related to 9/11 than died during the attacks. An estimated 8,200 people have died from 9/11 related illnesses, primarily cancers and respiratory or digestive conditions. While 343 firefighters were killed on 9/11, over 360 additional firefighters have since died from toxic exposures incurred that day.

An estimated 410,000 first responders, cleanup crews, residents, and office workers were exposed to over 400 tons of pulverized dust, asbestos, heavy metals, glass, and jet fuel combustion products. Official death tolls continue to rise each year as illnesses progress. The attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, a day President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to as “a day that will live in infamy,” met its match on September 11, 2001. The world changed forever that day.

I remember it well, as do many Americans. It seemed surreal as we watched it unfold on our TVs., like watching a horror movie made in hell. A dust cloud descended over New York, and a cloud of shock and depression settled over our entire nation. Confusion, gloom, anger, and despair spread from coast to coast, followed by a deep resolve to see justice come to those responsible.

I was scheduled to fly to Boise, Idaho, that upcoming weekend for a conference, but all air travel was immediately halted, and it seemed unlikely I’d make it. Planes resumed flying on Friday, though, and I made it to Boise that afternoon. I didn’t really want to be there. Like everyone else, I was in mourning and had no idea what to say. It seemed as though the only appropriate message would be that of a funeral.

I wasn’t the only person not yet ready to travel. The large plane was empty, except for the crew and two or three of us passengers. Very few words were spoken; no one knew what to say. My conversation on the plane was with the Lord and revolved around what I would say in my message later that evening. An it’s-gonna-be-okay pep talk would not only have been fruitless, but completely inappropriate; a general teaching would’ve been crushed by the weight of oppression I knew would be in the room; and I certainly had no prophetic word regarding the future. My prayer was very simple: “Lord, please help me. I have no idea what to say to these people tonight. I am as confused, angry, and distraught as any of them.”

To my surprise, the building was full. I suppose I should not have been - everyone was looking for answers. I began my message still wondering what to say, and I have absolutely no recollection of how I began or what I was saying. Nor does it matter, because very shortly into the message, Holy Spirit took over.

In an open vision, I saw the hand of God writing in large neon letters on the back wall of the church, which, of course, I was facing. He wrote: “Acts 3:19.”

I knew what this verse said: “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, and the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” Startled, I remember thinking: Holy Spirit obviously wants me to go to this passage. (I know - that was very discerning!) So, I will finish this thought - whatever it was! - and then refer to this verse.

The writing on the wall began flashing on and off. Interpretation: I don’t want you to finish your thought. Go there now!

I stopped what I was saying, told them what I was seeing, and quoted the verse. I commented on the Greek word for refreshing, which literally means “the blowing of breath or wind, again.” It is speaking of the wind or breath of Holy Spirit being released, just as occurred on the day of Pentecost. After saying this, I went into another vision that lasted several minutes and was very detailed. I saw fires of revival sweeping through America’s campuses. The revival I saw was intense, producing thousands, if not millions, of salvations, miracles, and deliverances among the students. It was student-led, uncontrolled, and unstoppable. It was messy… and it was glorious.

I narrated the vision as I saw these things happening; the people simply listened, spellbound by what Holy Spirit was saying. The message was clear: America would experience further repentance, but at some point, God would begin releasing His breath, pouring out His Spirit in our nation, beginning with the young people. Many high school and college students in the room ran to the altar and began crying out to God for this revival. The grief of 9/11 was not erased, but we left the service with hope.

As you listen to speeches today and remember the losses of that horrible day, remember also that the evil actions were not the final word. The revival I saw that day has begun. I thought of this as I watched the entire Ohio State football team kneel in prayer on the field before last Saturday’s opening game. Over the past couple of years, thousands of students on college campuses have come to Christ and been baptized, publicly declaring their faith. This is only the beginning. America shall be saved… and it is beginning with our young ones.

Pray with me:

Father, as we remember today those who fell on 9/11/2001, we pray for the families that still grieve and the individuals who still suffer physically. Heal the painful memories and help those with diseases overcome them. Bring healing to spirits, souls, and bodies. And we thank You that the revival You announced that week has begun! Increase its momentum, we pray. Release the wind!

Prayer Regarding Iran

Lord, we know evil will continue to exist on earth until Yeshua returns and eradicates it once and for all. Until then, wicked rulers sometimes become so evil and demonized that they have no regard for life, even that of their own people. Their lust for dominance and power becomes all-consuming. Such is the case in Iran. The radical Islamist regime is happy to sacrifice millions of Iranians in order to stay in power, dragging out the conflict as long as necessary in order to remain in power.

But we are not looking to physical weapons alone to end their rule. We stand in faith, asking for and believing that supernatural power is being released to end their reign of terror. We decree that the evil government will fall, millions more Iranians will be saved, a beachhead for the gospel will exist there, and millions of Middle Easterners will come to Christ.

The Midterms

We also pray that You confound the experts in the coming midterms; do not allow this war and the temporarily high gas prices to generate victory for the godless left. Rise up and scatter Your enemies. Awaken Americans to the bigger picture; remind them that the long term consequences of these elections far outweigh any temporary inconvenience. Give us supernatural help to keep Congress in the hands of those who honor You and are transforming America for the better. We ask all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Our decree:

We declare that the breath spoken of in Acts 3:19 is being released in America, and will not be stopped. 

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September 10, 2026

Who Will Rule the Earth?

With the midterms approaching, it is of paramount importance that believers and congregations pray for righteous, God-honoring candidates to win Congressional seats. Failure to pray for government as instructed in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 is without doubt one of the greatest sins of the American church.

Years ago, I was surprised when I heard Holy Spirit say He was going to teach me about government. This was a time in my life when I had a distaste for government and knew very little about it. I couldn’t have cared less about its functions and processes. My first thought when hearing Him was, “How boring! What have I done to deserve this?”

God’s next sentence set me on my heels: “Because I AM government.” He then quoted to me Isaiah 33:22, “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; He will save us.” I was so glad I hadn’t told God what I was thinking - in my mind, I had just called Him boring!!!

Notice that the verse Holy Spirit quoted, Isaiah 33:22, does not say simply that God endorses or uses the concept of laws, judges, kings, and government. It says He embodies them. God IS our Judge, our Lawgiver, and our King. No doubt about it: God is government. The concept and function of government, therefore, is good, not evil.

The Scriptures also tell us that God delegates His governmental rule on earth to people. In the first chapter of the Bible, God gets right to the point: “I want family, and My family will ‘rule’ the earth (their home) for Me (Genesis 1:26-28). They will be the extension and expression of My Kingdom’s government there. This is how I will release My influence, My righteous Kingdom ideals and ways, into the earth.” That statement is true, inarguable, and profound. The Hebrew words for “dominion” and “rule” in this Genesis passage make clear that the Creator was delegating this governmental responsibility to Adam and Eve, and the family they would multiply.

Satan, however, wanted this dominion. He had attempted a coup in heaven and failed. Banished to earth, his thinking now was: If I can’t rule over God’s entire Kingdom, I’ll at least govern the earth and His family there. And by chapter 3, he had succeeded in deceiving Adam and Eve, who rebelled from God’s authority and government. Satan took their authority, Yahweh lost His family, and they lost their governmental authority over the earth. Satan now had it.

Christ was sent to earth as the second Adam to reclaim both the family AND their governing authority. And He succeeded! Then He recommissioned us to exercise His ruling authority (Matthew 16:18-19; 28:18-20).

If I were satan, one of my most important strategies would be to alienate God’s family from government. I’d tell them it’s bad, evil, unspiritual. Let ‘em love God, be His “sheep,” even His family. But don’t let them know they’re His representatives and ambassadors here on earth (Christ’s Ekklesia). Work to keep them from involving themselves in any and all government. If I could succeed in this, God’s conduit for releasing His authority on the earth would be rendered ineffective.

Throughout Scripture, we see God’s plan to rule the earth through people. Consider Abraham, of whom it was said: “Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him. For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him” (Genesis 18:18-19). God determined to bless the entire earth through Abraham. To do so, however, He needed Abraham to command and teach His ways, releasing His justice and judgments into the earth.

God also released His authority and government through Moses, Joshua, and then through prophets, judges, and kings. Yahweh’s determined plan to release His authority on earth through humans was so literal and consequential that many times, entire nations have been cursed or blessed based on the actions of their government leaders. Think about that: entire populations have been cursed or blessed based on the actions of a government leader!

More suffering on earth has come from the actions of government leaders than from any other cause. Millions of people have been killed and persecuted because of government leaders. Government leaders have caused poverty to overtake nations. Cultures and people groups have actually been eradicated because of the actions of government leaders. Sixty-seven million babies in America have been murdered since 1973 because of the actions of government leaders.

And yet…many in the church embrace a belief that we who represent God’s will and plans on earth should stay out of this arena! When we gather as the church, we shouldn’t talk about it. Many believe that, as a corporate entity, the church should say and do nothing to place those who know and honor God in positions of authority. This is insane, and the ramifications are horrific. The thief, who came to steal, kill, and destroy, is given control.

We in America have been blessed with one of the greatest privileges in the history of nations: choosing our own government. Yet this privilege comes with incredible responsibility. To forfeit this blessing is more than a waste; it is shirking our God-given responsibility of governing the earth for Him. When the right people are leading our nation, America becomes the greatest force for justice, peace, safety, and provision in all the world! We were instrumental in saving the earth during two world wars. We have preserved the world from the control of communism. We have become the leading force in health and medicine.

God and the world need a strong America. In order for there to be a strong America, however, there must be a strong and righteous government. The church must be freed from the deception that causes her to withdraw from this process and become involved at every level of government. We must. This is not theocracy or Christian Nationalism; it is common sense, it is biblical, and it is LOVE.

Pray with me:

Father, awaken the church to Your plans and intentions for us. Ignorance causes us to forfeit much. May the spirit of wisdom and revelation be taken to a higher level in the church. Show us the need and teach us how to truly function as Christ’s Ekklesia. Instruct us how to better steward the incredible privilege of choosing our own government. Forgive us for relinquishing this right and thereby allowing evil to rule over us.

Continue to help us transform our government into a God-honoring, life-honoring, Bible-honoring government once again. Though we have allowed evil into our government, in Your mercy, give us a rapid turnaround. Thank You for the godly leaders we have in our government; please give us what is needed to increase this in the upcoming midterm elections.

We ask these things in Christ’s name. Amen.

Our decree:

We declare the words of Isaiah 33:22: “God is our Judge, our Lawgiver, and our King; He will save us!”

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