April 23, 2026

America: Finding Our Way Back

I believe President Trump is a very misunderstood man. He is often judged negatively for his brash, even brazen, comments and posts; at times, he is perceived as stubborn, opinionated, and egotistical. My purpose in today’s post is not to defend his personality–I, too, at times find myself wishing he would say things differently - but simply to offer some perspective. 

Forerunner

First of all, President Trump was obviously fashioned by God to be an agent of change, a forerunner of sorts. He has been tasked with leading the governmental aspect of America finding its way back to greatness. Jeremiah told Israel to “stand at the crossroads, and ask for directions to the old road, the tried-and-true road. Then take it” (Jeremiah 6:16, The Message).

Forerunners are pathfinders, waymakers, and pioneers. They are a different breed of leader, willing to take risks and move into uncharted regions and endeavors. And they are tough. Like mountain men in times past, they must be more stubborn than the terrain, the climate, the assignment, the desert or mountain range they’re being challenged by. Like the scouts for America’s settlers and wagon trains of old, present day forerunners find the way through treacherous seasons and over societies’ mountains of adversity; then they lead others on the right path. Sometimes these guides know the way from past journeys; sometimes they must find, or even make one. 

The path they find isn’t always easy to travel. Their assignment is not to make everyone comfortable, but to lead them safely through, whether it was yesterday’s mountain pass or today’s season of change. Their concern is for the future, not people’s feelings; the entire group, not an individual. 

When the forerunner John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, his message of change was often unsettling. He was brazen and confrontational. Making a road in a wilderness–lifting valleys, lowering mountains, making rough ground smooth (Isaiah 40:3-4)–calls for a bulldozer anointing! It’s messy and difficult. John’s way of cutting through the “jungle” of religion was not a machete, but a two-edged sword - his words. Pioneer John’s “buffalo robe” was camel hair, his “steaks” were locusts, and his “long rifle” was a message: “Repent! Because the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:1-4). The word repent literally means to change one’s thinking, resulting in a change of direction. “Change!” John commanded. He actually called some of his listeners “vipers” (Matthew 3:7)! Sounds like something one might read on Truth Social. Well, Trump’s middle name is John, after all. Perhaps God had a hand in that.

Forerunners aren’t known for eloquent speech, fancy language, and nice words. Change agent General George Patton, like Trump, offended some with his language and actions. He was known to drop f-bombs, use other four-letter words, and even slap soldiers while calling them cowards. He wasn’t woke or gentle, but he did help save the world. Sometimes we need Rambos, not wordsmiths. 

A Man Possessed

While I’m certain that President Trump has had a forerunning, pioneering spirit all his life–one is born with this nature–I saw a change take place in him from 2021 to 2024. I’m sure some of the change was caused by the incredibly unfair, unjust, and vicious treatment of him and his family. One can only wonder at the level of hatred and vitriol toward President Trump by leftists and progressives. The cause of their poisonous venom is twofold: 1) he interrupted their takeover of America; but 2) it is also, without doubt, demonic at its core. 

However, in my opinion, Trump’s determination to thwart his enemies is not the only reason for the changes I’ve seen. I believe the motivation is spiritual. President Trump had a respect for God in his past, though he wouldn’t have called himself religious. But he changed after the assassination attempt and God’s supernatural intervention. I believe he became aware of–and was deeply moved by–a revelation that God has called him to help restore America and make the world a safer and better place. It is a strength that comes from a sense of destiny.

I also believe he realizes how far America has fallen, and that business as usual–even from good, well-intentioned people–cannot save America. “Getting along” with the other side certainly will not work. The American boat must now be rocked; the status quo must be challenged. And I believe Trump was made for this. 

I also feel that President Trump knew America had very little time before reaching the point of no return. And he knows he has a very limited time as President, and perhaps in his life, to be the change agent he needs to be. Therefore, I don’t believe he cares any longer what ANYONE thinks about him or his decisions, as long as he is convinced they’re right. He is a man possessed, as it were, to save our nation and make the world better before his time is up. 

In summary, I believe our President knows he was created, equipped, and called to the task of leading America back to “the old road,” and is on a mission to do so. And I don’t believe he cares what anyone thinks about this.

As with all strengths, they come with weaknesses. President Trump has his, as do you and I. Pray that his strengths supercede his weaknesses, and that he humbly relies on the Lord for his ideas, strategies, and plans. No man is wise enough to do what he needs to do. As Solomon so wisely said, “So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” (1 Kings 3:9, NAS)

Pray with me:

Father, I pray that the same mindset be in President Trump that was in Solomon: “I don’t have enough wisdom to do what is needed, Lord. I need Your help.” Keep him reminded that humility before You is his greatest strength. Cause the natural strength You gave him to be tempered by this revelation. 

Give the American people an understanding of President Trump’s heart and desires. I am confident he wants to do what is right for America and the world, cause this to be seen and understood. Silence the agenda of the leftists, those who also oppose You and Your ways. Continue to expose them for who they really are. 

Thank You for putting a desire in the President’s heart to call for the day of rededication to You. Do a work in the hearts of Americans between now and then, causing there to be a sincere humility before You on that day. As we qadash ourselves to You, may our appeals be pleasing, rising as a sweet incense. May it be a day that forever changes America. All of these things we pray in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. 

Our decree: 

We declare grace over Donald John Trump, grace that causes his heart to be conformed more and more to God’s will for America. 

To find out more about May 17, 2026, a day set aside to rededicate America back to God, go to this website.

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April 22, 2026

Dedicating our Nation to God

When God was about to perform significant events in Israel, He would often ask them to draw near and rededicate themselves to Him. Why? Because He wants our partnership, not just our obedience. And the faith and spiritual authority needed to partner with Him are determined by how well we know Him; intimacy produces efficacy. Our heart connection with Abba dictates the degree of our productivity in His Kingdom. The more we know His heart and ways, the more authority and responsibility He can entrust to us. He wants partners, family - not hirelings.

The actual Hebrew word He used when telling Israel to dedicate themselves was qadash. The way this word is often translated, along with our preconceived ideas, can rob us of its true meaning. Qadash is frequently translated as “consecrate” or “sanctify.” To most people, these are antiquated religious terms meaning, “to be holy by not sinning or committing inappropriate acts.” However, that is NOT what qadash means. It actually means to be “set apart, separated, dedicated to, consecrated, sanctified.”(1) In Scripture, this was a setting apart or dedication TO God, not FROM sinful actions. Consecration is for connection. Sanctification is a relational concept.

The Old Testament word for being separated from sinful acts is nazir.(2) You can easily see that “nazarite” comes from this word, which was a person who took a nazarite vow of “separation from” certain things and activities. The vow and actions were meant to picture one’s devotion to God, not produce it. Nazir did not create one’s relationship with God. Religion has wrongly emphasized that nazir - don’t do this, don’t touch that, don’t go here, etc.-- defines one’s relationship with God. But this nazir concept doesn’t connect us to a relational God who wants to relate to us as Father (Abba), whom we can love and enjoy. Because of this error, He is often seen primarily as the Judge. And a mean one, at that, just looking for an excuse to sentence us sorry humans to pain and torment. Our only hope for salvation and approval from this Judge is our good works, perfect performance, righteous deeds - nazir. Sadly, this concept of nazir - separate yourself FROM - is often the religious standard for a person’s relationship with God. 

Qadash, on the other hand, is not a command to separate from things and activities - i.e., stop doing something. Rather, it is an invitation to separate ourselves unto God: draw near to Him, set ourselves apart to Him, dedicate our lives to Him. Whereas nazir is “stay away from,” qadash is “draw near to.” God wants connection, not perfection; He wants a family, not fearful subjects; He craves relationship, not religious activity. He told Israel repeatedly, “Qadash yourselves. Draw near to Me.” He didn’t say, “nazir yourselves.” The difference is profoundly important:

• Qadash is do; nazir is don’t.

• Qadash produces and enhances relationship; nazir is only a picture of relationship.

• Qadash is worship; nazir is works.

• Qadash is the source; nazir is the outflow.

• Qadash is the root; nazir is the fruit.

It shouldn’t surprise us that the word “holy” is not derived from the Hebrew word nazir, but from qadash. ”Holy,” in the Old Testament, is the word qodesh. Nazir - separating ourselves from/not doing things we perceive as sinful - does not make us holy. Can you say, Pharisee? No, holiness (qodesh)(3) is produced by - and literally defined as - being separated unto God (qadash): Dedication to Him; drawing near to Him; giving Him quality time; worshipping Him. These actions describe relationship, and they define holiness. 

So, back to our opening statement that when doing significant events in Israel, the Lord would often ask them to qadash themselves:

• Exodus 19:10 - Moses was told to qadash the descendants of Abraham for three days at Mount Sinai, before God gave them their national government. 


• Exodus 28:41 - Moses was told to qadash Aaron and his sons before anointing them, inaugurating the priesthood of Israel.


• Joshua 3:5 - Joshua told the Israelites to qadash themselves for a day before crossing the Jordon into the promised land of Canaan. 


• Joel 2:15 - Joel instructed the people of Israel to qadash themselves in preparation for the incredible restoration God was about to perform (which also pictured Pentecost in Acts 2).

The May 17 day of rededication is vitally important for America. It is a day for Americans to qadash our nation to the Lord once again. This will prepare us for revival, for restoration, for new beginnings. It is what God needs and wants in order to do so - not religious actions but heartfelt dedication. 

I believe the coming outpouring of Holy Spirit will be the greatest “presence movement” in history. It will not be built on or revolve around gifts, preaching, personalities, methods, programs, buildings, religious methods, innovation, sensationalism, or hype. It will result from and be based on relationship with a person: God. And millions of people around the world will find what they have been looking for: the love of their Creator.

Pray with me:

Father, as we move toward an outpouring that undoubtedly brings You great excitement, we are preparing ourselves by drawing near to You. Forgive us for ever believing our good works could motivate You to redeem us. There is nothing we could ever do to earn Your love and grace. EVERYTHING You do is motivated by Your love. You ARE love, so how could it be otherwise?

We ask You to release great revelation to us over the coming weeks as we draw near to You. May we see facets of Your character and nature we have not seen before. We cry out with our brother, Paul, whose passionate plea was, “that I may know Him...” (Philippians 3:10). We align with the words of David, who said, “I heard Your voice in my heart say, ‘Come, seek My face;’ my inner being responded, ‘Yahweh, I’m seeking Your face with all my heart’” (Psalm 27:8 TPT).

Our heart’s cry, Lord, is that through our response of drawing near to You, we prepare the way for You to bring a presence movement to America and the earth that draws millions of people to You. So often in the past, the church has offered only religion. In this next great outpouring, may we offer them YOU!

Our decree:

We declare our faith that the greatest presence movement in history is going to invade the earth.

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1. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 6242.

2. Ibid., ref. no. 5139.

3. Ibid., ref. no. 6944.

April 21, 2026

This Week America Reads the Bible 

We are living in a very important season regarding America’s turnaround. The changes we have requested of the Lord for decades are occurring. From revival breaking out on our campuses, to prayer and worship in the White House, from a call for the reading of the Scriptures over our nation, to the Rededication of America as one nation under God, significant events are taking place. It is critical that the church supports and partners with these changes.

1. “America Reads the Bible”

   An endeavor to exalt God’s Word over our nation began last Saturday. The reading actually began on Sunday. 

The organizers state:

“Just as Ezra read the Word aloud to the people of Israel (Nehemiah 8:1–3), awakening revival and repentance, inspiring them to rebuild the temple, and working with Nehemiah to mobilize the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, America Reads the Bible is a sacred opportunity to call our nation back to its spiritual foundations. Through a public, continuous reading of the entire Bible in our nation’s capital by our national leaders from all spheres of influence, we believe God can spark revival in individual hearts and inspire Americans to carry the Word forward in their lives and communities into the next 250 years of our national story...

“In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, America Reads the Bible serves as a spiritual celebration of our nation’s founding ideals and a call to rediscover the truth that still anchors us today.”(1)

500 leaders from across America will read a passage of Scripture. On 

Tuesday evening, President Trump will participate and read from 2 Chronicles 7. 

You can find out how you can see and agree with this amazing reading through the Bible online by going to AmericaReadstheBible.com. Pureflix is carrying these seven days of reading, and you can watch for free. More about how to do this is on the AmericaReadstheBible.com website.

2. National Day of Rededication

Four months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on March 16, 1776, the Second Continental Congress issued a resolution designating Friday, May 17, 1776, as a Day of Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer to seek divine favor for the colonies. The text advises colonists to confess sins, repent, and ask God to bless the American cause, preserve the colonies, and restore peace. 

Without realizing they were doing so, President Trump and his team chose the exact same date - May 17 - for this year’s “National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving,” rededicating America as one nation under God. What an incredible confirmation of God’s providential hand leading our President and his team to conduct this gathering. I believe it is an announcement from the Lord that our many prayers, solemn assemblies, and days of fasting over the past 40 years are coming to fruition. 

This all-day gathering on the Washington Mall will highlight the country’s 250 years of providential history, emphasizing the role of faith in America’s founding and history, and rededicate the nation as “One Nation Under God.” It will absolutely be a once-in-a-lifetime event. I wouldn’t miss it for anything. 

Here is a portion of the 1776 resolution:

“In times of impending calamity and distress; when the liberties of America are imminently endangered by the secret machinations and open assaults of an insidious and vindictive administration, it becomes the indispensable duty of these hitherto free and happy colonies, with true penitence of heart, and the most reverent devotion, publicly to acknowledge the over ruling providence of God; to confess and deplore our offences against him; and to supplicate his interposition for averting the threatened danger, and prospering our strenuous efforts in the cause of freedom, virtue, and posterity…

“Desirous, at the same time, to have people of all ranks and degrees duly impressed with a solemn sense of God’s superintending providence, and of their duty, devoutly to rely, in all their lawful enterprises, on his aid and direction, Do earnestly recommend, that Friday, the Seventeenth day of May next, be observed by the said colonies as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer; that we may, with united hearts, confess and bewail our manifold sins and transgressions, and, by a sincere repentance and amendment of life, appease his righteous displeasure, and, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, obtain his pardon and forgiveness; humbly imploring his assistance to frustrate the cruel purposes of our unnatural enemies; and by inclining their hearts to justice and benevolence, prevent the further effusion of kindred blood.”(2) 

The Lord heard their prayer and gave them freedom from Britain. This May 17, we will rededicate our nation to Him, and He will hear again, granting grace and mercy.

Pray with me:

For our prayer today, we will read passages from 1 Kings 8 describing Solomon’s dedication of the Temple. 

“Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven. He said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart,

“‘Yet have regard to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which Your servant prays before You today; that Your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, toward the place of which You have said, “My name shall be there,” to listen to the prayer which Your servant shall pray toward this place. Listen to the supplication of Your servant and of Your people Israel, when they pray toward this place; hear in heaven Your dwelling place; hear and forgive.

“‘If there is famine in the land, if there is pestilence, if there is blight or mildew, locust or grasshopper, if their enemy besieges them in the land of their cities, whatever plague, whatever sickness there is, whatever prayer or supplication is made by any man or by all Your people Israel, each knowing the affliction of his own heart, and spreading his hands toward this house; then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men, that they may fear You all the days that they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.’

“When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven. And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

‘“Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised; not one word has failed of all His good promise, which He promised through Moses His servant. May the Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His ordinances, which He commanded our fathers. And may these words of mine, with which I have made supplication before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that He may maintain the cause of His servant and the cause of His people Israel, as each day requires, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God; there is no one else. Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as at this day.’

“Now the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifice before the Lord. Solomon offered for the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered to the Lord, 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the sons of Israel dedicated the house of the Lord.” (1 Kings 8:22-23, 28-30, 37-40, 54-63)

Click on the link below to watch the full video.

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1. americareadsthebible.com 

2. https://americanfounding.org/entries/second-continental-congress-march-16-1776/