September 23, 2026

We the People

“We the people” - three words that changed the world. 

These opening words of the United States Constitution made a strong and radical declaration. They fundamentally shifted how people understood political power in the modern world, asserting the premise that the legitimate authority of government derives solely from the consent of the governed. Before the American Revolution, political thought largely relied on what was considered the “divine right of kings,” where power flowed downward from monarchs to the subjects.

Influenced by philosophers like John Locke, from whom the Founders also borrowed the phrase “appeal to heaven,” America’s Framers inverted this hierarchy. By asserting that “We the People” established the Constitution, they were stating that the government possessed no inherent rights of its own. Instead, citizens held inherent (and God-given) rights to create their government, for the purpose of protecting their peace, safety, and liberty.

Many power-hungry American politicians, not born to royalty in a monarchy, now resort to a myriad of loopholes and misapplications to retain power and force their will on citizens. And, of course, many of them do so to gain wealth. It is incumbent upon “we the people,” therefore, to remain vigilant and oversee them, something we haven’t always done well. Ben Franklin’s statement that the Framers had created “a republic, if you can keep it,” has never been more frighteningly appropriate.

“We the people,” of course, becomes unavoidably broken down into people groups: conservatives, liberals, leftists, and recently, Marxists and communists. And let’s not forget “we the evangelicals,” the so-called Bible-believing Christians, said to still be the largest voting bloc of Americans, potentially, that is. Sadly, many evangelicals no longer believe in “we the people.” They have been taught by their leaders that “we the church” are too holy and “set apart” from this somewhat defiled political system to get involved. And the theologies of many – their belief that “God is in control of everything, He’ll determine who is in power” – insulate them from any responsibility for the outcome. (I’ve never really figured out why this group is allowed to speak derogatorily of governmental decisions, policies, and consequences, since that would be criticizing God’s performance and decisions.)

Even though many church leaders simply won’t embrace the “we the people” concept and speak up to help create a righteous government, we evangelicals are not without recourse. We have influence in the lives of our friends in the pews. And these believers are open! Many are desperate for change in our nation, truly appalled by the level of evil and corruption in our land. They don’t want children trafficked and abused, Islamists taking over our cities, and kindergarten children groomed by drag queens, nor do they believe God has chosen to “allow” this. They realize man’s free will is the culprit. With a nudge from a friend or family member - not condemning words and insults - they would vote to change it. Some might even spread the word to others. Believers actually WANT input and advice from the silent pastors regarding the issues our country is facing.

A few years ago, George Barna conducted a poll entitled, “What Would People Like to Hear About in Church Sermons?” The poll showed Christians’ broad interest in topics related to governance and social issues. When asked about interest in these topics, a clear majority of Christians expressed a desire to learn more:

• Abortion - 91%

  • Beginning of life, right to life, contraception, adoption, unwed mothers

• Religious persecution/liberty - 86%

  • Personal duty vs. government duty, church response, global conditions

• Poverty - 85%

  • Personal duty vs. government role, church response, homelessness, hunger, dependency

• Cultural restoration - 83%

  • Appropriate morals, law and order, defensible values and norms, self-government

• Sexual identity - 82%

  • Same-sex marriage, transgenderism, marriage, LGBT

• Israel - 80%

  • Role in the world, Christian responsibility to Israel, US foreign policy toward Israel and her enemies

• Christian Heritage - 79%

  • Role of Christian faith in American history, the church's role in U.S. development, modern-day relevance

• Role of Government - 76%

  • Biblical view, church-state relationship, personal responsibility, limitations

• Bioethics - 76%

  • cloning, euthanasia, genetic engineering, cryogenics, organ donation, surrogacy

• Self-governance - 75%

  • biblical support, personal conduct, impact on freedom, national sovereignty

• Church in politics/government - 73%

  • separation of church and state, legal boundaries, church resistance to government

• Islam - 72%

  • core beliefs, response to Islamic aggression, a threat to U.S. peace and domestic tranquility.

According to Mark Burrell in his book Rediscovering the American Covenant, people in the pews were asking for biblical guidance on these issues, which are certainly some of the most relevant and important of our time. The survey also asked pastors whether they planned to discuss these topics from the pulpit. The results? Only 14% answered “Yes.”(1)

Is this last question’s response not one of the most appalling reports you’ve heard? It isn’t that the people don’t want to hear it; it’s that the pastors are too afraid – or too uninformed – to discuss it!

But if your pastor won’t speak up, you can. Yesterday’s post mentions a good way to do so. You can also encourage them to tune in to Flashpoint, or perhaps read/listen to the Give Him 15 posts. Other biblically based voices are speaking out for involvement in government; help connect them. And especially encourage them to vote, and to do so for biblical values.

It’s time for “we the church” to realize we are also “we the people.”

Pray with me:

Father, we agree with Founder Sam Adams, who declared when America was born that Your sovereign will was being released; You “to whom alone men ought to be obedient.” He continued by adding, “Our God reigns in heaven, and…from the rising to the setting of the sun, His Kingdom will come.”(2) We agree with John Quincy Adams, who declared that “the highest glory of the American Revolution was that it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.”(3) We ask You to help us restore these truths back into the core of American life and thinking.

We ask for fire to return to America’s churches, the fires of revival. We ask for bold, fearless, biblical preaching and teaching to be resurrected. We ask that passion for You and Your presence would return, an insatiable hunger for You and Your Word. Convict us where we have bowed to an unbiblical government, the culture around us, unrighteous education systems, and mooringless courts and judges. Forgive us for allowing these and other things to steal the seed of Your Word, causing it to be unfruitful. Release Your river here and around the world. We pray these things in Christ’s name, amen.

Our decree:

We declare that the church of America will awaken to her responsibility of helping reshape America back to her God-given purposes.

Click on the link below to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/gxfVsSU-xaU

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1. Adapted from Rediscovering the American Covenant, Mike Burrell (Washington, D.C.: Ballast Books, LLC, 2022), pp. 28-29. 

2. William J. Federer, America’s God and Country (Coppell, TX: FAME Publishing, Inc., 1994), p. 23. 

3. Ibid. p. 15.

September 22, 2026

You Can Make a Difference 

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people. ‘You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.’” (Matthew 5:13-15 NASB)

Sad to say, most Christians make very little impact on the world around them. Most never even consider the possibility. They are content with impacting their own private world by generating income, caring for their own, and perhaps building for their own future. Making it big, or even just making ends meet, motivates them. Making a difference is nowhere in the equation.

This is one reason the world is in such a mess. Those whom God ordained to be salt and light have lost their savor and hidden the light. This has happened for various reasons: 1) selfish ambition certainly controls some; 2) many have never been trained and challenged to think that they can make the world a better place; 3) far too many have a skewed understanding of the sovereignty of God, believing “if He wants to change things, He’ll do so,” and there are certainly other reasons. The last group mentioned - the “leave it up to God” segment - has no understanding of the partnership God intended with His earthly family. Sadly, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet abdication.” (I know Thoreau is probably turning over in his grave!)

Another significant reason, however, why many believers do very little to change the world around them isn’t selfishness, bad theology, or abdication of responsibility. They simply aren’t afforded many opportunities beyond praying, donating money, or, when it comes to impacting the culture around them, voting. These activities are certainly important, but I have very good news for those who want to do more. And it’s easy.

Awakening Your Fellow Believer

Shockingly, approximately half of evangelicals aren’t registered to vote, and half of those who are still don’t vote. This is mind-boggling. It is an accepted fact that if all evangelical Christians voted and did so according to biblical values, we could control every national election, positioning godly, Bible-believing leaders in office. This means that in one election cycle, Christians could initiate radical change in our nation. Today, I’m sharing how you can help! Thousands of you who watch Give Him 15 participated in this effort a few years ago and helped make it successful. Here is an opportunity to do so again.

Write Now America has created a simple, yet very impactful method to influence conservatives who aren’t actively participating in important elections. Many of our followers here at Give Him 15 have worked with them successfully in the past (under the name My Faith Votes). You can contact them via the following link to their website, Write Now America, where they will provide you with current names/addresses of several registered voters who are pro-life, pro-traditional family, and who either don’t vote or are inconsistent in doing so. They have thousands! Many of them simply need a nudge. So WNA provides a free digital packet with complete, easy-to-follow information, including a letter they have written for you to use. You simply supply the printing of the letter, envelope, and stamp; that’s it. They also provide a return address to use in order to maintain your privacy.

Records show that 30% or more of those who receive these letters are motivated to vote! Think about that - you will have a positive effect on 30-50% of the recipients of the letters you send. Nationally, they have helped generate thousands of biblically influenced votes, helping turn elections. That’s a great return on your investment - with a couple of hours of your time and a few dollars, you can help elect godly, righteous leaders. With Election Day just around the corner, please consider participating in this today!

Who would have thought that a person could sit at his or her desk or kitchen table and save babies, protect the future of children, end human trafficking, stop antisemitism, keep Communism out of America, ward off globalism, protect our borders, stop billions of dollars in fraud, end the voices of America-haters, and save our republic. But you can.

Let’s get on board!

Pray with me:

Father, we thank You for the awakening occurring in the body of Christ. The sleeping giant is stirring. Make the alarm clock louder and louder. Make it impossible for Christians in America to silence the alarm or override it with other activities and thoughts.

Our hearts, though breaking over many issues, are filled with faith that You are changing things dramatically. The conscience of a nation is being brought back to life. The heart of a complacent and passive church is, and will continue to be, awakened. Thank You for Your grace and Your mercy.

And Father, as believers awaken from complacency and lethargy, motivate them to action. Give organizations like Write Now America great success and participation as they implement creative ideas. Lead many people to participate in their efforts. Use this to give righteous candidates success in their elections.

Thank You for turning this nation around. We are very grateful that You did not give up on America. And since You didn’t, we won’t. Your verdict has been rendered: America shall be saved! So be it. And we, Your family, will do our part to see this occur. In Christ’s name, we pray this. Amen.

Our decree:

We declare that we, the church, will involve ourselves at every level and in all facets of government, releasing the authority and blessing of God into the earth through our prayers and actions.

Click on the link below to watch the full video.

https://youtu.be/WCtcEbw1HMk

September 21, 2026

Big Plans for October

I feel that October is stacking up to be a strategic month for our nation. Massive amounts of prayer, through various events and networks, are being planned. Many tuned-in believers are sensing just how strategic the present season is. I try to limit my travels to once or twice a month because of the tremendous challenge of writing daily Give Him 15 posts. I will be out five times in October, however, and that is likely to increase. Days off will be few and far between. But, as the familiar saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. (Prayers for strength appreciated.)

A couple of those trips will be to D.C. for prayer gatherings. The first will be focused on the Supreme Court, a gathering hosted by my friend Phillip Jauregui, October 4-5. I join him annually for this very strategic event, which this year will take place at the Museum of the Bible. It is my honor to be the keynote speaker at the dinner on Monday night, the 5th. Many key leaders will also participate in this significant event, including my good friend Chuck Pierce.

On my first visit to the Supreme Court 30 years ago, I heard Holy Spirit say, as clearly as I have ever heard Him, “Now I am going to show you where the strong man over America lives.” The words “strong man” were taken from the passage of Scripture in Matthew 12:29 and Mark 3:27. This did not mean that all of the Justices were evil, or that the institution itself was evil. It meant that satan had established a stronghold there from which to implement his plans to control our nation. Part of my assignment since that day has been to see the stronghold broken.

I believe the Lord told me last year that the “strong man” has been bound and the stronghold is being dismantled. That does not mean, however, that all of the mindsets and ideologies represented on the Court have changed. It means satan no longer has the ability or right to rule our nation from there; his seat of authority has been removed.

We must now do as these passages of Scripture instruct us and take “the spoils.” I believe this means praying fervently until constitutionally based (and biblical) ideologies fully control the Court’s decisions, as our Founders intended (which will include replacing some Justices). This has begun, but it is certainly not finished.

As I stated in a recent post, I realize an event like this is not as exciting as one with tens of thousands of people on the Washington Mall. But I assure you, it is just as important. The decisions made by the Court will impact our nation for decades, perhaps centuries. Some of the current Justices on the Bench are in their 70s. Resignations and replacements will no doubt take place soon, making this a very critical season!

I also realize this gathering is coming up rather soon; there is little time to plan, and trips to D.C. are not cheap. Nevertheless, I am once again urging some of you to consider joining us. Churches, send a “delegate.” Prayer groups/ministries, send an intercessor to help us. Not only will you/they help shift the Court, which will shift the nation, but participants will grow in their understanding of the High Court and what it takes to change it. And everyone, whether you can attend or not, please pray for this event. (Visiting and touring the amazing Museum of the Bible is worth a trip to D.C., in and of itself.)

Let’s continue the prayer siege to consecrate America’s Supreme Court back to the Lord. (Go to JAGF.org and click on EVENTS for tickets and more information. Tickets are required.)

Let’s Ask For Lightning

One of the primary meanings of the Old Testament word for intercession (paga)(1) is “strike the mark.” Job 36:32 describes God filling His hands with lightning and commanding it to “strike the mark” or target. When Israeli soldiers hit a bull’s-eye in their target practice, they still shout, “Paga!” This analogy is used again in Habakkuk 3:4 (NASB): “His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power.” Holy Spirit draws on this analogy yet again in the book of Revelation, when the prayers of God’s saints, stored in golden bowls, are used to release lightning into the earth (Revelation 8:3-5).

A lightning bolt can be hotter than the surface of the sun! When God begins releasing His judgments and justice into the earth as bolts of lightning, He is very serious! We need spiritual lightning strikes, flashing from the very throne room of God, to hit the mark from now throughout the month of October. Let’s ask for His glory and light to be released into our nation, dispelling darkness and releasing His power, especially into our government and the upcoming elections.

The impact on the Supreme Court could very well be one of the most significant aspects of this election. If one or more Justices resign while Trump is still president, he will, of course, nominate the replacement/s. But if Democrats take over the Senate, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to confirm a conservative replacement. The stakes are high.

Pray with me:

Father, thank You for the breakthroughs that have occurred in the Supreme Court. We call on You, once again, the Ancient of Days and Supreme Judge of the earth, adding our prayers to the many that have been offered to shift the Court. YOU birthed America and our government. YOU instituted the concept of government. We ask that YOU bring the Court back under YOUR plans, purposes, precepts, and laws. You know who needs to go; please remove them. Change ALL that needs changing. Fill this branch of government and its headquarters with Your presence once again. Oversee the timing and decisions of all resignations and replacements to the Court. We ask that You do what Your Word says in Isaiah 1:26 (NASB): “I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning: After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful city."

Release Your lightning strikes into our nation. Hit the mark in D.C.; strike all three branches of our government with Your commands - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Judge the arrogant plans of those who oppose You, dismantling their evil systems, schemes, and networks. Make it clear that You are still Lord over the earth. Also strike in the statewide elections, bringing forth the miracle we need regarding our Legislature.

And Lord, strike the strongholds of principalities and powers in the Middle East. Strike the wicked regime in Iran. Throw them into turmoil. Do it in a way that all Iranians know that Yahweh and His Son, Jesus, freed them from their oppression. Turn their hearts to You by the millions.

We ask all of this confidently in the holy and all-powerful name of Yeshua. Amen.

Our decree:

We decree that the Supreme Court of the United States is being rededicated to Almighty God, Creator and Owner of all the earth.

Click on the link below to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/_o36qdLdklo

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1. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 6293.