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January 28, 2026

PRAY FOR MINNESOTA

The state of Minnesota has become a hotbed of unrest, anger, violence, and division in America, as it was back in 2020 after the death of George Floyd. In 2020, rioters did a billion dollars’ worth of damage to businesses and property in Minneapolis. The rioting quickly spread to other parts of the nation, where it did at least another billion dollars in damage.

Twenty-five people were killed throughout the nation in the 2020 riots, all but one by fellow citizens.(1) “More than 900 law enforcement officers were injured, including 277 officer injuries while defending the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, and 60 Secret Service officers defending the White House.”(2) It was lawlessness on steroids.

Now, Minnesota has once again become ground zero for unrest. On December 1, 2025, DHS and ICE began “Operation Metro Surge” to remove criminal aliens from Minnesota. This was precipitated in part by the exposure of fraud totaling 9 billion dollars or more, carried out primarily by Somalis in Minnesota. Protests against the ICE operation began immediately, encouraged by Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and other leaders, calling ICE officials unlawful, comparing President Trump and ICE to the Nazi Gestapo, the KKK, and other wicked people. The highly organized protests, with many of the participants paid protestors, quickly escalated into physical efforts to resist ICE in their operations, including violence against ICE officers.

As feared and predicted, the violence has now resulted in 2 tragic deaths, protestors shot and killed by ICE agents who felt their lives were being threatened. Most Americans experience heartfelt grief when events like these occur; no decent person wants to see this happen. Could these tragic deaths have been avoided? Of course they could have had Minnesota officials tone down the rhetoric and told Minnesotans to cooperate with law officers as they enforced federal laws and tried to remove criminals.

Minnesota is not even in the top five states regarding the number of arrests by ICE since Trump was elected. Texas is number one with 20.2%, followed by Florida with 7.7%, California with 6.0%, New York with 3.8%, and Georgia with 3.5%.(3) However, ICE arrests in those states have not resulted in any deaths. Only in Minnesota, where the government leaders are fomenting lies, violence, and hatred of ICE, and encouraging people to oppose them, have deaths occurred.

It is important to note that most Americans want the deportation of illegals. They welcome immigration but want it done legally. Trump ran for President very clearly on closing America’s open borders and sending illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Americans overwhelmingly elected him, saying in essence, “This is what we want.” They still feel this way. CNN just reported new polls showing that most Americans - ranging from 55% to 64%, depending on the wording of polls - still favor this policy.(4)

Democrat leaders, on the other hand, want open borders and sanctuary cities in order to increase congressional seats to blue states - the number of House seats per state is based on the state’s population, including undocumented immigrants. And they also want the open borders and massive government aid to the illegals, because they believe that in return, the immigrants will become Democrat voters, thereby helping the Left win elections. This is one of the reasons they don’t want voter ID’s - proof of citizenship - to be enforced. Their motives are self-serving, and they are willing to break federal laws to achieve them.

Which brings me to my final point. While the two lives tragically lost in Minnesota should absolutely be mourned, it is hard to take seriously the rage of many politicians on the Left. Most of them were completely silent on the 100,000 deaths a year caused by fentanyl coming across the open border (which Trump has all but ended). They didn’t care that several hundred thousand children went missing as millions of undocumented people crossed into our nation. Why? Because the votes that an open border was generating mattered more to them than the deaths and missing children.

These same politicians show no outrage or grief over the hundreds of people shot and killed annually in the black neighborhoods of Chicago, many of them children. Four hundred and ninety-nine (499) people were killed in the year 2023, five hundred seventy-three (573) in 2024.(5) And according to Newsmax, Paul Vallas reports that since Chicago Mayor Johnson was elected in 2023, 504 children under the age of 17 have been shot, 107 of them killed. Twenty-three of the 107 were under the age of 12.(6) Just let those numbers sink in. Yet, politicians and media personalities NEVER make the deaths of these children an issue.

I can assure you, none of those on the Left seeking to divide the nation over what has occurred in Minnesota know the names of any of these children. Not one. Only deaths that fit their political narrative become a big deal to them, not black kids in poor neighborhoods. Politicians and media members who use lost lives only for political gain and to divide the nation are disgusting and reprehensible. The leaders in Minnesota could end the violence immediately if they wanted to. It would end if they simply stopped demonizing the ICE agents and told the people to stop resisting federal law enforcement officers while they do their jobs. There are signs that this might finally be occurring.

There are many wonderful people in Minnesota - on both sides of the political spectrum and both sides of the immigration issue. It is sad that they are experiencing the unrest taking place. Some have not recovered from what happened in 2020. We must pray diligently that such devastation does not occur again. Pray for healing in the state of Minnesota and for Holy Spirit to be poured out. And pray this for our nation.

Pray with me:

Father, we pray for our nation. We pray for people in the state of Minnesota who are experiencing trauma and fear. We pray for the families of those who lost loved ones, and we pray for those who were involved in the shootings. These are tragic situations, creating a lot of pain.

We ask You to intervene in the situation. We ask You to help people in leadership on both sides of the issue operate with wisdom. We ask that the rioting be stopped and the property damage end. Most of all, we ask for no more deaths - please intervene supernaturally.

And lastly, we know that the healing of the land begins with the healing of hearts. This is why we have been saying for years that only a true revival will save America. Send great revival to Minnesota. Send revival to the entire nation, and heal our land. We pray all of this in Christ’s name, amen.

Our decree:

We decree that Holy Spirit is sending the revival America needs in order to heal our land.

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January 27, 2026

Introduction

We all face challenges as we cope with these perilous times. Today’s post coaches us on how to do so. It was written by our friend Terri Brown, a seasoned prophetic intercessor, but also one who possesses the pastoral heart of Jesus, the great Shepherd. Terri and her husband, Jack, Pastor a wonderful congregation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her title is:

Coping with Difficult Times

Bonnie, our two-and-a-half year old granddaughter, who is usually determined to keep up with her 5 older siblings and twin brother, was in our backyard playing in the snow. She wanted something, so she started crying and complaining. Grandpa Jack started explaining that big girls talk and say what they want and don’t need to scream and cry. He continued to explain to her that babies cry to get their way. He asked, “Don’t you want to be a big girl?” She looked up at grandpa and firmly stated, “I want to be a baby.”

We all laughed, but then a little later, I was contemplating the many tumultuous situations in our world and feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. I saw that I had the same choice: either cry and complain or use my voice.

It is easy to get discouraged with what we are seeing in the newsfeed concerning our nation or other nations, or by what we are encountering closer to home. In each case, we, like Bonnie, have a choice. We can 1) Use our voices to seek the Lord, make requests, declare His purposes, release wisdom, and, when necessary, advocate for the hurting. Or…

2) In contrast, when things seem uncertain or desperate, we can choose to step into a place of avoidance, putting our heads in the sand and avoiding any responsibility to become involved. Many of us have well-worn paths to our place of avoidance. As Alicia Britt Chole states in 40 Days of Decrease, “Uncertainty is quite revealing. The unknown triggers different reactions in different hearts and exposes our souls’ defaults. Ambiguity reveals where we instinctively go to feel the illusion of security again. In response to a yet-unnamed but imminent storm, some hide, some run, some live in denial, some escape into fictional worlds, some feast, and some stake out their territory.”(1)

3) A third choice is that we can resort to inappropriately attempting to control the situation. In Mark’s gospel, Jesus brought up the topic of His death and resurrection again with His disciples, “…the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles;  and they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit on Him, and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again” (Mark 10:33-34 NKJV). I am sure the disciples felt great concern for Jesus, but also probably felt concerned and uncertain about their own futures. 

It’s interesting to see the response of James and John in verses 35-38. First, the two brothers come to Him and say, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” Doesn’t that sound like a little child, “Mom, will you say yes to what I’m going to ask you?” I am kind of scared to ask, so I am going to try to control your answer before I do so. In the face of uncertainty, we often try to control God and others. James and John couldn’t control what was going to happen to Jesus or themselves, so they asked if they could sit “one on your right and the other on your left in your glory.” They sought as much security as they could by asking to be closest to Him when all the dust settled.

As believers, and especially as intercessors, it is vital that we acknowledge our feelings about what is occurring, but we must not step into a place of control or avoidance. When we face a difficult personal situation, we may experience great pain as we grapple with the problem and pray about it. This can be difficult, but we must do so and also acknowledge these feelings. At times, we may need to repent of wanting to control God or people. Acknowledging that we want to head down the paths of avoidance or inappropriate control may prevent us from taking these fruitless trips. We should beware of the common temptation of just wanting to be a baby, like Bonnie, and let someone else take care of it. We have the power to choose and can, by the grace of God, step up and use our voices as the Lord leads us.

The Psalmist in Psalm 131 states: “God, I’m not trying to rule the roost, I don’t want to be king of the mountain. I haven’t meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans. I’ve kept my feet on the ground, I’ve cultivated a quiet heart. Like a baby content in its mother’s arms, my soul is a baby content” (Psalm 131:2-3 MSG).

When we position ourselves in a place of trust-generated contentment, we don’t have to hear over internal chaos and turmoil. We’ve quieted our hearts, enabling us to press into the Lord and seek Him regarding our role in these tumultuous times. We shouldn’t immediately go to war, saying all the prayers we can think of, but from a place of calm trust, we must listen in order to come into agreement with what the Lord is saying about the situation.

We should all acknowledge that we are tempted to walk down these avoidance and control trails. But we should also determine that in this critical season of uncertainty, we are going to press into Jesus and trust Holy Spirit to guide us into what the Lord desires or requires.

I also find it helpful to rehearse the faithfulness of the Lord in my and in others’ lives.  Rehearse His past faithfulness toward your family, church, city, and your nation. Agree with Lamentations 3:22-25 (NLT): “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him! The Lord is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him.” Recite His faithfulness until you sense faith arising, then declare the Lord’s faithfulness and your trust in Him. 

Next, seek the truth concerning what you are feeling overwhelmed about. You might do this by waiting on the Lord and hearing His perspective. You might research whether the report that has upset you is accurate. Talk to trusted people who might have more information. Listen to others who are praying. What are their prayer strategies? 

This may not bring all the answers you desire, but you’ll be able to embrace the mystery and press into the One who knows all. Mystery is part of this walk with Jesus. When we encounter mystery, it is an ideal time to press back into Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Our prayers may be a simple, “I trust You, Lord. I’m not sure what You are doing in this season, but I choose to trust You. Show me how to pray.”

Whether your assignment is to pray for a nation across the globe or a person in your own family, be courageous and resolve to be bold and partner with the Lord in these strategic times.

Pray with me:

Father, You have told us that keeping our minds fixed on You brings perfect peace. (Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬-‭4‬). In the New Testament, You said to let Your peace rule - act as the umpire (brabevo)(2) in our hearts (Colossians 3:15). In these tumultuous times, remind us to walk in Your peace and allow it to rule our thoughts and decisions. 

Wars rage, evil rulers make threats, riots and violence occur on our streets, but You are not unaware of nor perplexed by these things. Your omniscience and foreknowledge are always at play, allowing You to see the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). In difficult times, we will wait upon You, find Your direction, and pray accordingly. 

We will NOT fear evil reports; our hearts are fixed, steadfast, trusting always in You (Psalm 112:7). As intercessors, remind us to always operate from our position seated with You. 

During this challenging season of change, we ask You to lead President Trump and his team as they deal with Russia, Iran, China, the Greenland situation, the unrest in Minnesota, and many other challenging situations they find themselves having to navigate. Continue to fan the flames of revival, causing it to break out across our land. Let this 250th anniversary of America be a year of rededicating this land to You. All of this we pray in Jesus’ name, amen.

Our decree:

We decree that during this season, we will walk in the knowledge of God, be strong, and, as He leads, take action in prayer (Daniel 11:32)!

Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Today’s post was contributed by our friend Terri Brown. You can find out more about her at TerriBrown.live.

  1. Alicia Britt Chole, 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, (Nashville, TN: W Publishing [an imprint of Thomas Nelson]), p. 44.

  2. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1018.

 
 

January 26, 2026

Introduction

It seems that many are hearing Holy Spirit say 2026 will be a year of increased glory. God will manifest Himself with greater authority and power through believers, making Himself known in greater degrees of revelation. Our friend Gina Gholston is also hearing God speak of this increased manifestation of glory. Her word will stir you to be part of this. Gina’s title is: 

A Fresh Awareness

As I have been praying about the year ahead, a phrase has reverberated in my spirit: “Here comes the glory of the Lord.” I heard the Lord say, “My glory will be manifested in unexpected and unusual ways and in unexpected and unusual places beginning this year. You must see and listen by the Spirit. Much of what I do will be overlooked and not experienced if you have an earthly perspective and focus. My glory will mean different things to different people. Be on the right side of My glory. Do not mishandle My glory, and do not misinterpret or reject what I do. Align yourself with My Spirit. Stay aligned with My Spirit. See things from My perspective, not through the lens of misguided emotions and traditions of men. My glory is coming. Expect the unexpected and don’t misinterpret or reject the unusual. 

The Hebrew word for glory is kabod.(1) One of its meanings is weight. When God says, “My glory is coming,” He is saying that the things that make Him “weighty”–His might, power, strength, wisdom, etc.—are going to be manifested for us to see, experience, and respond to. He’s coming to make Himself known.

The Lord revealed to me that the Church will experience times of His intense drawing. He is calling us back to Himself, beyond what we think we know about Him and into the realm of revelation that comes by experiencing Him. Intellectual knowledge of God is necessary, but if our intellectual knowledge outweighs our experiential knowledge of God, we will be controlled by form with no power, trapped within the boundaries of our own human abilities. Experience is humbling, eye-opening, life-changing, and empowering.

For several weeks, the Lord has had me reading the book of Job. We see within these chapters an attempt by Job and his friends to “counsel” God. For a while, God allows them to carry on with their foolish babblings, but in Job chapter thirty-eight, the Almighty demonstrates His awesome power and presence. Speaking to Job out of a whirlwind, Yahweh asks, “Who is this that darkens counsel [questioning My authority and wisdom] by words without knowledge?” (Job 38:2 Amplified) Then, throughout the remainder of chapter thirty-eight, all the way through Job 41:34, God released a flow of eye-opening revelation of His sovereignty that left Job speechless and changed. “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you understand. Who determined the measurements? Surely you know...Or who shut in the sea with doors…when I fixed My limit for it…When I said, ‘This far you may come, but no farther, and here your proud waves must stop?’” (Job 38:4-5, 8-11 NKJV) On and on God revealed Himself to Job, and that encounter and revelation brought Job to this humbling conclusion: “I heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You” (Job 42:5). In other words, “God, I thought I knew You, but now I realize that I only knew about You. Now I have seen You, and that changes everything!”

Like Job, many of us in the Church today have been guilty of trying to figure things out on our own, and have perhaps even tried to “counsel” God as to what we think should—or should not—happen based on our human intellect and understanding. We have even, at times, been disappointed when He didn’t do things the way we thought He should have or when we thought He should have. But I believe we have entered a time of confrontation from the Lord, not for the purpose of condemnation, but to awaken us to the reality of His sovereignty.

The Lord has need of us in this moment. In order to accomplish what He is calling us to do, we must know and rely on Him. We are the vessels, but the power is His, and the wisdom to do the work comes from Him. He is almighty! He sees all, knows all, and is far above all. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts above our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). We must have revelation of that truth and reality, and the depths of that revelation only come as we encounter Him.

So, in summary, Yahweh is coming in demonstration of His power and glory. The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and we will see it! (see Isaiah 40:5) Seeing Him will free us from the confinements and disappointment that often result from self-dependency. It will ignite within us a confident “knowing” that the accomplishment of His purposes for our times is not dependent on our might, strength, or intellect, but on our willingness to fully trust and obey Him. As we avail ourselves to Him, He will work through us to make Himself known. 

The Lord is saying, “You have not just crossed into a new year; you’ve entered a defining moment. This year, you will begin to walk in a greater demonstration of that for which I have mantled you. In the days ahead, I am going to make you aware of My intentions and My presence. A fresh anointing and a fresh awareness of who I am will be experienced. And as I work through you, those encounters will enable you to go forward with great authority, causing a great demonstration of My glory.”

This is a time of great awakening. The glory of the Lord is coming! Don’t reject what He does, but respond to His invitation. Be on the right side of the glory.

Pray with me:

Father, take us beyond the surface of all that we’ve believed You to be, into a deeper place with You. From that place, bring to us revelation we have yet to know, but must know, if we are to be part of the company that advances forward with You in this time! Take us beyond our “manageable” ideas of who You are, which have kept us content with simply knowing about You, but have not allowed us to go beyond the veil to really discover YOU. Forgive us for—and free us from—self-dependency that has contained us within the boundaries of our limited capabilities. Come in Your glory! Enlighten the eyes of our understanding that we may see and know You! 

Take us into deeper encounters with You. Mark us with the revelation of Your sovereignty, which will ignite within us confident faith. Align us more closely with You so that Your Kingdom purposes are accomplished! May we be transformed by You until the image and likeness of Christ is completely and permanently formed within us.

And release Your glory throughout the earth. Cause Your weighty presence and power to be known among the nations, manifesting Christ and overwhelming evil. Increase the harvest in Asia, the Middle East, and all of Europe. Invade Africa with Your love and grace. Release revival to all of North America, South America, and Australia. And do exploits through the church, confirming the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in His name we pray. Amen.

Our decree:

We will respond to the Lord’s invitation, receiving greater revelation of Him, and move forward with increased authority and glory.

Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Today’s post was contributed by Gina Gholston. You can find out more about her at GinaGholston.com.

1. Strong, James, 1822-1894,  Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Hendrickson Publishers, 2007, ref. no. H3519.

 
 
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