In The Beginning . . .  The Charismatic and Jesus People Movements occurred simultaneously. I have always considered them as two parts of one revival. Recently, I have been sharing a few posts highlighting some of the weaknesses of these movements to help us avoid the same mistakes in the coming revival. Today, I’m going to begin discussing another mistake we made. This weakness involved short-term thinking, and was caused by poor theology. It will take me two or three posts to cover this subject; I am going to take my time because I consider the teaching to be critically important. Just before He left for heaven, Jesus gave two commissions to His church: “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. The one who has believed and has been baptized will be saved; but the one who has not believed will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name, they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’” (Mark 16:15-18 NASB) “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”’  (Matthew 28:18-20 NASB) The “Great Commission” in Mark 16 is the restoration of people back to God’s family– salvation . The “Great Commission” of Matthew 28 is the restoration of a people’s thinking back to the ways of God– discipleship . The first (Mark 16) changes people’s nature—who they are—transforming their spirit. The latter (Matthew 28) changes people’s thoughts and actions–how they live–transforming their soul (mind, emotions, and will). God not only wants kids; He wants them to become mature sons and daughters who know His ways and think His thoughts, enabling them to represent Him. When Mark’s commission occurs in mass, resulting in the salvation of many people, we call this a revival ; when Matthew’s commission occurs in mass, resulting in societal change—government, laws, morals, education, culture, etc.—we call it a reformation . In the Charismatic/Jesus People revivals, we worked toward Mark 16; the Matthew 28 commission, not so much. I will cover the result of this later. But first, let’s make sure we understand these commissions. These two commissions will never be fully understood without a clea r grasp of Genesis 1, for they are actually re commissions of what took place then. Jesus came to re store– re start, re birth,  re vive, re deem, re cover, re form, re fill, and re commission. It is only logical, therefore, that we must go back to the beginning in order to understand what he is RE-storing and RE-commissioning us to. In The Beginning. . . In the first chapter of Genesis, God worked on a planet in His universal kingdom: Earth. It would become home for the family He was soon to create. For five days, He transformed this home. I love the glimpses of His heart as He progressed. After each day’s work, God said the progress was “good.” Why would He say this? The Lord certainly wasn’t bragging, patting Himself on the back for a job well done. Nor was He surprised–“Wow, this is turning out really well.” No, Yahweh was expressing His pleasure—His satisfaction with what was occurring—just as an expectant mom and dad might when preparing their nursery. Abba’s pleasure increased to its highest level, however, on the sixth day after creating His human family. In His sixth pronouncement that what He had created was good, the Architect added a word: “This is very  good” (Genesis 1:31). His plan was coming together, and like a proud parent standing over a newborn baby, Papa God was savoring the moment. The Creator made this family in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26). The Hebrew word for ‘image’ is tselem , which involves the concept of a shadow , a phantom , or an illusion. (1)  An illusion is something you think you see, but on closer observation, discover that your eyes have tricked you. When the rest of creation saw Adam or Eve, they must have done a double-take, thinking: For a moment, I thought it was God, but it’s only Adam. The Hebrew word  demuwth , translated as “likeness” in Genesis 1:26, comes from the root word damah, meaning “to compare.” (2)  Adam and Eve, at creation, were very much  like  God, filled with His life, nature, and Spirit. They were His family. He who had innumerable angels serving Him was not satisfied. God desired sons and daughters; He also wanted companions for His Son. To satisfy these desires, He created a new “species,” in His image and likeness, far different than the angels.  Then came two commissions or mandates to this new family. Commission One: “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth”  (Genesis 1:28). God was saying, “Reproduce! I have placed in you the ability to multiply My image and likeness. And I want a big family!” Just let that sink in: God gave humans the ability to reproduce and multiply eternal images and likenesses of Himself! Astounding! What a privilege and what a responsibility. Then came Commission Two: “Rule over…all the earth…over every living thing that moves on the Earth”  (Genesis 1:26-28). Psalm 8:6 restates the mandate, “Thou doest make him to rule over the works of thy hands, Thou hast put all things under his feet.” Each of the above passages uses a different Hebrew word for “rule” (translated as “dominion” in other versions of the Scriptures). The Genesis verses use radah, (3)  Psalm 8 uses mashal . (4)  Both words convey the concept of management, government, or rule. Adam and Eve were commissioned to govern or manage  earth, their home, for themselves and Creator God. They did not “own” earth; they were delegated stewardship  and governance  for the Owner and Creator, Yahweh. Obviously, they were to do so under His headship and rule, implementing the principles of His Kingdom, not according to their own dictates. Obviously, this plan was interrupted at the fall. When Adam sinned, he lost the image, likeness, and Spirit of God; he also lost his dominion, the delegated authority to manage the earth. And God lost His family. (God did NOT lose ownership of the Earth, for He had never given that to Adam, nor did He lose HIS personal authority over the Earth; we humans lost OUR delegated authority, which had now been transferred to satan.) These two losses are what Jesus came to restore: 1) God’s family, and 2) their lost governance and stewardship of the earth. We will pick up here tomorrow, see how this all relates to the last revival, and what will change in the coming great awakening. Pray with me: Father, we know revival has begun. It is in its beginning stages here in America, though in some parts of the world, multitudes are already coming to You. Increase it here and around the world. Save a billion souls. We thank You for the increase that has come this year. Now, we ask that You unleash the full-force power of the gospel and confirm it with signs, wonders, and miracles. You have said reformation has also begun, stating that the ekklesia, the church, is prepared and ready. You said angels have been dispatched to assist us, that the impossible will occur, and the unchangeable will change. So we ask You for this. Revive and reform. Teach us what reformation looks like, so that we can partner with You at higher levels and see lasting fruit. Cause this revival to break out over the entire world. We declare the coming of Your Kingdom, and the accomplishing of Your will here and throughout the earth, as it is in heaven. Multiplied power, multiplied deliverances, multiplied salvations–bring them forth. In Yeshua’s name, amen. Our decree: We decree that we have moved into revival and reformation, and will see the great billion soul harvest. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Spiros Zodhiates, Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible - New American Standard  (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1984; revised edition, 1990), p. 1768. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. No. 1819. Ibid., ref. no. 7287. Ibid., ref. no. 4910.

The Importance of Running Together The Jesus People movement occurred in the late 1960s and throughout much of the 1970s, impacting North America, Europe, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand before it subsided. It coincided with a significant breach between the younger and older generations, commonly known as the “generation gap.” This division was not a single, uniform phenomenon, but encompassed political beliefs, cultural tastes, social norms, and expectations about authority, education, and personal freedom. Sadly, the generation gap negatively influenced the Jesus People movement in some ways. Before we address this, let’s briefly recap this “generation gap.” It was caused by several overlapping phenomena: Postwar affluence : As economies grew, more young people enjoyed disposable income and time for education and leisure. This created a distinct youth culture with new priorities and ambitions separate from parental routines and activities.  Educational expansion : College attendance surged in the 1960s and beyond. Known for radical ideas in philosophy, sociology, and political science, campuses became hotbeds of challenges to established norms about race, gender, class, morality, religion, and authority. Civil rights and anti-war movements : Many young people began questioning the legitimacy of older generations’ hierarchical structures and national decisions. This led to great disillusionment in the youth. Cultural revolutions : Popular music, art, literature, and media celebrated experimentation, sexual liberation, and nonconformity. The rise of rock and roll, folk revival, and the drug culture offered new identities and ways to resist conformity. Changing gender expectations : Women increasingly challenged traditional roles at home and in the workplace, which impacted the family unit. Technological and media shifts : Television, film, and the mass availability of information allowed younger audiences to encounter diverse viewpoints and lifestyles, creating a sense of global connectedness and generational difference. Authority and traditional values came under scrutiny : Many parents and authority figures had grown up in more hierarchical, economically stable times. As their children embraced alternative lifestyles, dissent, and political activism, this generated distrust, conflicts over authority and discipline, and division. What were some of the outcomes of this era? What did the generation gap produce? Cultural transformation : The era reshaped popular culture—music, fashion, literature, and media—leading to more permissive attitudes toward sexuality, the challenging of authority, and the celebration of individual expression. This left a lasting imprint on societal norms. Political polarization and discourse : Debates around war, poverty, and social justice created lasting generational divisions. Political movements often blurred into a sense of “us vs. them” between younger reformists and older traditionalists. Educational changes : Schools and universities became spaces for indoctrination and activism.  Long-term shifts in family dynamics : Shifts toward the family structure, feminism, reproductive rights, marriage, and contraception contributed to new family models and gender roles. Along with this, the idea that youth could and should define their own paths became a more accepted norm. In summary, the 1960s and 1970s were a very tumultuous period, and the generation gap became very significant. It arose from a convergence of diverse issues affecting family, education, politics, and culture. Younger people questioned established authority, challenged social hierarchies, rebelled from past standards, and demanded more freedom. The era reshaped culture, intensified political discourse, and redefined family.  How This Influenced the Jesus People Movement When the Jesus People movement emerged, multitudes of youth were saved, but this did not heal all the division, distrust, and significant generational separation. The young people who came to Christ brought with them their different music, dress, free-spiritedness, many of their political ideals, and more. Some of this was actually good and helped break down the existing religious boxes in the church built solely on tradition and preference, not on Scripture. A lot of the older folks did not like this, however, and were resistant to the change, wanting the status quo. Traditions, especially religious traditions, are not easily changed.  The youth also brought some of their distrust toward the older generation in the church. And, of course, this lack of trust was reciprocated by many of the older folks. Each wanted the other to change. The truth was that both generations needed to do so. Instead, the generation gap was brought right into this move of God. This was disastrous. Malachi 4:6 speaks of a curse associated with division between parents and children. I realize many translations use “fathers,” not “parents,” but I believe the warning includes both fathers and mothers, as do several other translations. The verse states: “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” KJV “He will return the fathers’ hearts to their children and the children’s hearts to their fathers so that I can come and bless and not strike the land with a curse.”  TPT The charismatic and Jesus People movements experienced the fruit of this curse Malachi spoke of, along with the rest of America. The wisdom of age and the zeal of youthfulness were unable to partner and produce the wonderful fruit God intended through generational synergy. The experience of the older generation didn’t help channel the passion of the young, and the elders’ passivity wasn’t offset by the fire of the sons and daughters.  Many Joshuas couldn’t find their Moseses, Elishas their Elijahs, and Timothys their Pauls. And vice versa. Many of the old grew stagnant, becoming old wine skins, unable to receive the new wine; many of the youth were captured by false doctrines and built ministries on weak foundations. And much potential fruit for the Kingdom of God was lost. The Third Great Awakening I have hope in my heart that this breach will not exist in the coming revival. I believe God has done a work of joining fathers and mothers to sons and daughters, turning the hearts of each toward the other. And I believe this will create a much greater stability, power, and productivity in the new move of God. I also believe it will produce the longevity that comes from generational connection. In the next awakening, we will not be divided, but instead, will run together. Let’s ask for this now.  Pray with me: Father, You call us to walk in unity with one another, including unity between generations. Sons and daughters, fathers and mothers must run together. We know that when they are in agreement, it releases synergistic power.  In the coming revival, we want to see Joshuas leading with the strength of their Moseses, Elishas moving in the double portion of their Elijahs, Timothy’s building with the wisdom received from their Pauls. You said Joshua had the spirit of wisdom because Moses laid his hands on him (Deuteronomy 34:9). You said Elisha received the mantle of Elijah (2 Kings 2:13). You told us that Paul laid hands on Timothy and gave him spiritual gifts (2 Timothy 1:6). Do these things many times over in our day. No more generation gaps; those days are over.  And we pray that the young people who come to Christ in this great awakening would grow quickly. Break off any and all mindsets that would hold them back or cause them to stumble. Free them from all addictions, gender confusion, deceptions, and wrong ways of thinking. Cause them to be truly Christ-like, demonstrating the fruit of Your Spirit in abundance, and be the greatest generation ever. All of this we pray in Jesus’ name.  Our decree: We decree that the hearts of the fathers and mothers have turned to the sons and daughters, and the sons and daughters have turned their hearts to the fathers and mothers. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Sensationalism Without Substance The last few days, I taught about the danger of building churches and ministries on gifts and charisma rather than on God’s heart, His wisdom, and sound biblical truths. This was a serious flaw in the most recent national revivals, the Charismatic and Jesus People movements. Today, I want to address another mistake made in those revivals. As I have said previously, I’m doing so that we might guard against repeating these mistakes in the coming awakening. The weakness I’m addressing today is building churches and ministries on hype, sensationalism, innovation, etc., rather than on God’s presence, Word, power, and anointing. Revelation 3:1&2 says of the church at Sardis, “You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die.” This church had obviously been alive and well at one point. And to the average observer, it continued to have the reputation of being alive. God, however, looked into the heart of the church and saw its true condition. The fact that Sardis was still considered spiritually healthy tells us that they continued to do all the right things. People were impressed. Jesus, however, said Sardis was dead. Yes, their presentation was polished, their methods seemingly effective, but it was all outward show. Inwardly, they had serious heart issues. This problem in the church comes from attempting to build, not on the anointing of Holy Spirit, but on formulas, hype, sensationalism, big names, miracles, the gifts of the Spirit, innovation—anything that breeds excitement. It usually takes place because it is quicker and easier to build this way.  Innovation is prioritized over the anointing. Man-made ideas are implemented to achieve growth. In our generation, there is no shortage of creative ways to produce a movement. Just as King David attempted to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Israel on his “new cart,” we have produced thousands of “new carts” in our efforts to restore God’s glory in the church. These “carts” come disguised in many forms, from church growth seminars to the most innovative and technologically brilliant schemes imaginable. E.M. Bounds said it well, “We are constantly on a stretch, if not a strain, to devise new methods, new plans, new organizations to advance the church and secure enlargement and efficiency for the gospel.” (1) I sometimes hear promotions of mighty services only to find hype and sensationalism when I arrive. A few years back, I heard of one well-known evangelistic team’s “great crusade” where more than 2,000 young people were supposedly won to Christ in a single week. A few months later, I checked the results and was told that only one of the “converts” had become a true follower of Christ. Great crusade? I don’t think so. I wasn’t surprised—their entire approach was hype and entertainment. This approach to generate growth leads to what I call “placebo Christianity.” The outside looks real, but the inside lacks substance. It looks alive, but is dead. Perhaps most alarming is that it standardizes mediocrity . The church of America has done this. The Samson Effect Those who read my books and these Give Him 15 posts know I want the body of Christ to see a resurgence of the miraculous. But an overemphasis on power, miracles, and especially emotional stirrings leads to sensationalism and, ultimately, a decrease  in power. Like the church at Sardis, the power and anointing can die, while the church’s reputation lives on. As with Samson, this can happen without our even realizing it. After having lost his power, he said, “‘I will go out as at other times and shake myself free.’ But he did not know that the Lord had departed from him”  (Judges 16:20). Sensationalism ultimately leads to cynicism in the world and disillusionment in the body of Christ. I have watched several churches and ministries built using these methods. There was great initial excitement, Christians transferred from other, less exciting churches, and these congregations became the latest “fastest-growing, cutting-edge, overnight sensations.” The interviewers came, articles were written, television shows were produced, and money was made. Many of the churches are now dead or mortally wounded. Others still have a name that they’re alive, but are basically dead. Heaven weeps…while someone goes and repeats the process somewhere else, creating another overnight sensation, playing the Kingdom success game, striving for greatness. What has been the fruit of this approach to church growth? Our cities and nation were not changed—no, that's not actually true. They grew worse! Christians grew more disillusioned, the world more cynical. Genuine Greatness I don’t think the average American–believer or unbeliever–understands greatness these days. Most Christians will be totally confused at the awards ceremony in heaven. I can assure you that it won’t look like ours. I do know some truly great people, but you’ve not heard of most of them. They are not “gifted” enough. They’re simply great moms and dads…hard workers…faithful servants. My grandfather, Bill Henkel, lived to be 90. He didn’t leave his family any money; it wasn’t there to leave. He lived in the same small house for 60 years, in a small town. Grandpa never preached a sermon, but his life continues to preach. So does his offspring. Known for his integrity, my grandfather’s handshake and his word were enough for anyone who knew him, including his bank. My brother Tim once saw him get a loan at the bank without even a signature! “We’ll do the paperwork later, Bill. Your word is enough for now,” the banker said. He was a humble man. When Grandpa was saved, he was so convicted that he crawled to the altar. He was in church every Sunday, most Wednesdays, and served in various capacities. He tithed, gave offerings, and helped many needy people, though he had to work three and sometimes four jobs to survive. Grandpa only had an elementary school education.  But while Grandpa didn’t leave his family any money, he left a great legacy. His children love God; his grandchildren preach the gospel. Bill Henkel was a great man! Heaven celebrated his arrival. When he moved there, I wept and rejoiced at the legacy he left me, worth far more than money. The world around us is looking for true greatness, not sensationalism. Understanding sensation and hype far better than we in the church do, they are unimpressed with ours. We will never reach unbelievers using their own methods. They need substance from us. Truth. Depth. A proud, be-number-one, claw-your-way-to-the-top generation will be defenseless against genuine humility, servanthood, agape  love, and genuine power. Let’s show them what this looks like. Pray with me: Father, sometimes we deceive others, we even at times deceive ourselves, but we cannot deceive You. You look straight into the heart, not at the outward flare and flash. You did so for the church at Sardis and told them they were flatlining, that they had to wake up and strengthen the good that remained. In their weak state Your heart was not to condemn them, but to awaken them from their slumber.  We know You have come to the church in America to do the same. You have challenged us to wake up and strengthen the good within us. We believe that many believers have done so - not all, but many. And You have always been willing to use a remnant to repent, intercede, and prepare the way for others. We have done so, and will continue to do so. We ask You to enable us to fully awaken the American church and impact our nation.  We ask You for signs, wonders, and great power, but not so we can grow our churches and promote our ministries. We want to make Jesus known, not ourselves. We want those who are hurting to be touched by Your power so they can be free from oppression and suffering, not so that we can be famous. Show us any hidden areas of our lives where the need for self-promotion hides. Cleanse us from any and all pride. Get us ready to be used for the great outpouring of Your Spirit that is building. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Our decree: We declare that we will not yield to sensationalism and self promotion, but will walk in humility and glorify God with our lives. Click on the link below to watch the full video. E.M. Bounds, Power Through Prayer  (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977), p. 5.

What Stage Are You In? In Friday’s post, I spoke of leaders in past revivals and awakenings sometimes being released into ministry prematurely. The following teaching helps identify the various stages of spiritual growth and development.  There are several Greek words for a child or children. Though each can be translated as “child,” they typically indicate a specific age range or stage of a child’s development. And these different words of physical growth and development are sometimes used to describe our spiritual stages of growth and maturity. First, I’ll list them, then make comments. Nepios (1)  means “no speech” and refers to an infant or baby. (1 Corinthians 3:1: “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ.”  Hebrews 5:13:  “For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant.” )
 Paidion (2) often refers to a toddler or young child. (Matthew 18:4:  “Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Ephesians 5:1:  “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” ) Pais (3)   is a word for child that can include a broad age range; it is sometimes even translated as “boy” or “girl.”
(Matthew 2:16; 8:6-13; Luke 8:54) A  teknon (4)  is a child, up to and including a teenager or young adult. (Galatians 4:19: “My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you.”  1 John 5:21: “Little children, guard yourselves from idols. ) These stages of growth obviously require different approaches in parenting. Nepioses or babies can’t be fed the same food as adolescents and teenagers. Likewise, Paul told the Corinthians that he couldn’t speak to (feed) them as spiritual men, but as babes or infants in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1). And just as one obviously cannot give a baby authority or responsibility, one should not do so with a spiritual newborn. We love babies, feed them, burp them, change their diapers, let them rest, and repeat the process.  Where toddlers and young children ( paidion ) are concerned, we begin to expect more from them, even giving them responsibilities such as putting away their toys, taking out the trash, etc. We teach them to begin doing things for themselves—eating, dressing, etc.—and send them to school. We might give them an allowance and begin teaching them to earn and manage small amounts of money. And in this stage, we begin disciplining them. It is a tremendous stage of growth and learning, but we don’t yet give them authority. The same should be true spiritually. When children become teenagers ( teknons ), we give them increased responsibility, supervised authority, and more freedom: we hand them the car keys, but tell them when to be home; we allow them to hang out with their friends, but we want to know who those friends are and where they’ll be. Their gifts are being realized and blossoming, and we love seeing this manifest. But we should not give them unsupervised authority and freedom, even though this is a stage of life when such liberties begin to be strongly desired. Dreaming begins, and should be encouraged, but chasing the dream must be carefully supervised. It is a stage of life when the desire for freedom to spread one’s wings greatly outpaces wisdom and knowledge. This is a very dangerous phase. The same is true spiritually. Spiritual gifts are often recognized at this point, dreams and visions are forming, and consequently, authority is often delegated prematurely. There are many  teknons serving as senior pastors or leading their own ministries who should actually still be under the authority of an older, wiser leader.  After these phases comes a significant and poorly understood phase of development mentioned in Scripture. A huios (5) is a fully matured “son.” Spiritually speaking, huios is not gender-based; just as a male can be part of Christ’s “bride,” females can be a fully mature “son.” And this is not the same as adulthood in general. In Christ’s day, sonship was a term connected to authority. When a child matured and had been adequately trained, a public ceremony called a huiothesia (6)   was held. This word literally means “placed as a son.” It was different from a bar mitzvah ceremony. The father of the child would invite members of the community to this event, as it was a public announcement that the “child” was now a fully mature “son,” and therefore, entrusted with full authority to represent the family name, business, etc. During the ceremony, the father would announce, “This is my beloved son ( huios ), in whom I am well pleased.” (Sometimes they would add something along the lines of, “I bestow upon him all my riches, power, and authority so that he might act on my behalf.”) This is why Father God spoke these words at Christ’s baptism (Mark 1:11); He was declaring that Jesus was fully authorized to speak for Him and conduct His business. It was Christ’s huiothesia. Huiothesia  is usually translated “adoption as sons” in the New Testament. However, when used, it isn’t speaking of us being adopted into God’s family. It refers to the above process, meaning that “children,” already in God’s family, are being positioned or placed into “sonship,” just as occurred with the Jews. God’s plan is to mature us from spiritual babies to mature sons and daughters, qualified to fully represent Him. This knowledge is critical to understanding Romans 8. The chapter tells us that as God’s “children,” regardless of our maturity level, we have all the rights, blessings, and privileges of being in His family.  “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children (teknon) of God, and if children (teknon), heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him”  (Romans 8:16-17 NASB). However, the passage makes an important distinction between children and sons: “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons ( huios ) of God”  (Romans 8:14 NASB). Many of God’s children are not yet led by Holy Spirit. Though they have access to His blessings, they are not mature enough to recognize His voice and know His ways. Some actually never grow to this point. So, all of God’s “children” have rights and benefits; His “sons” possess representational authority. The passage in Romans chapter 8 goes on to say that creation is groaning and travailing, waiting –NOT for God’s children–but for the revealing of His “sons” (verse 19). “Children” of God cannot bring healing to the earth; only mature “sons and daughters,” those led by Holy Spirit, can do so. (This healing of the earth is not speaking of God’s ultimate restoration of the planet. Obviously, a time of complete healing and restoration will one day come to earth [Revelation 21], just as a full manifestation of our sonship will one day occur. But as Christ’s Ekklesia, we are to manifest a level of this sonship now, representing His spiritual authority and releasing His healing to a groaning earth.) I am confident that God has matured a company of believers throughout the earth into their “sonship” stage. They have grown in wisdom and knowledge. No longer spiritual babies or children, these believers have matured to a point where they can be trusted with a high level of Christ’s authority. As mature sons and daughters, they will bring salvation, healing, and restoration to impoverished nations, enabling them to prosper. They’ll help transform governments, education systems, economies, medicine, farming, and more. They will be healers of decimated cities and nations (Isaiah 58:12), deliverers of the oppressed and downtrodden (Luke 4:18-19). This is all part of the discipling of nations we were commissioned to in Matthew 28:18-20, and will manifest in the emerging revival. Pray with me: Father, we are a people called for such a time as this. You intend for and have prepared the Ekklesia to accomplish Your purposes on earth. Keep us reminded that we are equipped for this, not through our own strengths and gifts, but because of the Greater One in us, and Christ’s authority upon us. We ask that a higher level of revelation be released in Your people, awakening us to our calling and equipping. Make this revelation as powerful for us as it was for Peter, who, only weeks after denying Christ, stepped into his apostleship and authority. Bring revelation to the church of Holy Spirit’s transforming power, of the incredible reality that He resides within us. Through His holy presence in us, we truly ARE more than conquerors, and CAN do all things through Christ. Pour out Your Spirit. Awaken Your spiritual army. Cause us, Your sons and daughters, to realize our full authority and position in Christ. Infuse us with new levels of humility, love, faith, boldness, wisdom, and discernment. Do these things with such strength that we, like the early Ekklesia, turn our world upside down, which is actually “right side up.” Our decree: We decree that mature sons and daughters of the Most High God will arise in this hour and be used by God to heal individuals and nations. Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible  (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 3516. Ibid. Ref. no. 3813. Ibid. Ref. no. 3816. Ibid. Ref. no. 5043. Ibid. Ref. no. 5207. Ibid. Ref. no. 5206.

Speed vs. Wisdom On Wednesday of this week, the GH15 post  addressed one of the weaknesses of the Charismatic/Jesus People movements. This weakness was ministry born of personal ambition and gifts, rather than of God’s heart. I brought the teaching, not to critique those movements, but to help us learn from the past so we don’t repeat its mistakes. I received a lot of positive feedback regarding that post, which I appreciate. Today, I want to mention another of our weaknesses in those revivals, and will probably share a few more in the coming days. Again, I share these so we can learn and grow. On Wednesday, I used the biblical account of a very gifted runner, a messenger named Ahimaaz, from 2 Samuel 18; he was very fast but ran for his own pleasure and fulfillment, not with a pure heart to serve the king. Today, I’m going to mention another speedster by the name of Asahel. In 2 Samuel 2, David was made king over Judah. He had been anointed by the prophet Samuel to be king over all of Israel, but this had not yet occurred. When King Saul died, his son, Ishbosheth, took over the throne of Israel; David, at this point, ruled only Judah, doing so from Hebron. This, of course, meant there was a great breach in Israel, with one tribe following David, the other 11 following Saul’s son. Tensions between the two factions were high, and war broke out, with friends and acquaintances now pitted against one another. David’s army was led by a general named Joab; Ishbosheth’s (Israel’s) military leader was Abner. David’s army prevailed: “That day the battle was very severe, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the servants of David”  (2 Samuel 2:17 NASB). As Abner’s army scattered, a young soldier serving in David’s army - who was actually a younger brother to David’s general - decided to pursue Ishbosheth’s seasoned general and kill him. It didn’t go well for the young man. Here is a portion of the passage: “Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel; and Asahel was as swift-footed as one of the gazelles that is in the field. Asahel pursued Abner and did not turn to the right or to the left from following Abner. “Then Abner looked behind himself and said, ‘Is that you, Asahel?’  “And he said, ‘It is I!’  “So Abner said to him, ‘Turn aside for your own good to your right or to your left, and take hold of one of the young men for yourself, and take for yourself his spoils.’  “But Asahel was unwilling to turn aside from following him. “Then Abner repeated again to Asahel, ‘Turn aside for your own good from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I show my face to your brother, Joab?’  “However, he refused to turn aside; so Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died on the spot. And it happened that all who came thereafter to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still.” (2 Samuel 2:18-23 NASB) Whereas Ahimaaz ( in Wednesday’s post ) represents running with wrong motives, Asahel’s weakness speaks to our maturity level: training, preparation, wisdom, and understanding. So far as we know, Asahel’s motives weren’t the problem. He simply didn’t have the necessary wisdom for the battle. Ahimaaz ran for the wrong reasons ; Asahel ran prematurely.  His lack of wisdom and, ironically, his speed, got him killed. In running the spiritual race of life, zeal and speed are not enough, nor are good intentions - it’s not just the thought that counts. Contrary to popular belief, ignorance is not bliss. A great vision, talent, gifts, abilities, speed - none are sufficient for promotion and high levels of leadership. The charismatic movement, despite its strengths and blessings, in many ways glorified the wrong requirements for our running. Much of the error was directly related to impatience - “now-ism.” Speed and gifting, not wisdom and character, were the measuring criteria for success. The following tendencies manifested themselves in the movement: Knowledge was glorified over wisdom. Revelation was exalted over sound doctrine. Story-telling replaced teaching, and feel-good messages replaced theology. Training was neglected in favor of speed. Formulas and how-tos replaced waiting on God.  Reaping was desired without sowing. The works of God replaced the ways of God. Gifts and charisma took precedence over experience and understanding. The need for instant gratification replaced endurance. Numerical growth and success seminars replaced prayer meetings and prayer watches. Action was more important than accountability - the end began to justify the means. Fathers who didn’t seem to have enough fire and speed were rejected—along with their wisdom—and our peers became our counselors. Fire counseled fire! The results? Fireworks! And after a few bright flashes, it was all over. The movements died.  Speed and size spelled success. An instant-gratification, buy-now/pay-later, live-for-today world succeeded in conforming much of the Church to its ways. Phrases such as “fastest growing” and “one of the largest” became absolute curses to the Body of Christ, curses which continue to operate. Born of immaturity, inherent in these phrases are wrong motivation, a deficient understanding of God, the wounding of others, and the propagating of a competitive spirit. Nowhere in the Scriptures will you find speed or size to be the criteria for success or greatness. Yet they have taken center stage in American Christian culture. This has done much more damage than most realize. When the standard for success is distorted, the efforts to achieve it also invariably go amiss. Enough time has passed that it is now possible to judge the fruit of this distortion of God’s ways. I’m not aware of a city in America that has experienced a genuine revival as a result of one of the “fastest-growing” or “largest” churches. Despite our supposed growth and the many megachurches that were created, the percentage of Americans attending church did not increase from 1980 through 2000. Ninety percent (90%) of reported church growth in America was from people moving to a new congregation, not from conversions. We created megachurches through a mega transfer movement! And this hasn’t changed; since the turn of the century through 2020, church attendance actually declined. Only recently has this begun to change. Because our emphasis was on speed—without depth and wisdom—the church has underemphasized character and built ministries without sufficient foundations to support the structures. We have broken the rules, but still want to win the war. Instead, many, like Asahel, have been speared by the enemy. Casualties abound.  In the coming awakening, we must correct this, marrying wisdom and revelation, preaching and teaching, how-tos and theology, prayer and action, revival and reformation, grace and truth, power and humility, gifts and maturity, and youth and age. Holy Spirit is preparing us for this. Listen and obey. Pray with me: Father, as we look back, we can see that You have matured the body of Christ in America over the past few decades. We ask that this continue, that You keep us from aborting Your plans and our destinies through immaturity and ignorance. Our human tendencies are to focus on gifts and sensationalism, not Your heart and ways. We don’t like to wait. Give us grace to overcome this in our lives.  Our desire is that the coming great awakening bears the greatest possible amount of fruit, and that the fruit remains. We want no delays, and we want no crop failures. With the incredible amount of harvest on the horizon, we will need to function at a very high level of maturity to reap it and disciple the large numbers of salvations. Give us the appropriate balance of gifts, power, grace, mercy, discipline, teaching, and all of the other manifestations of Holy Spirit in our lives. We ask all of this in Yeshua’s name. Our decree: We decree that as we war, we will do so with wisdom. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

A Time-Sensitive Request God wasted no time before introducing the all-important concept of government in Scripture, doing so in the very first chapter: Genesis 1:26-28. Government is vital. Whether it be in a home, city, nation, or any other grouping of people, God’s intent for government was that it serve people by providing protection (covering), instruction, justice, appropriate and loving discipline, peace, and more (Luke 13:34; 19:44; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Romans 13:1-4). Righteous rule (government) is God’s primary method of releasing these necessary actions and outcomes on earth. Proverbs 29:2 tells us that this brings joy to people; when it does not occur,  the result is mourning. No wonder He told us to pray first for those in government! (1 Timothy 2:1-4) The Hebrew word used for “mourn” in Proverbs 29:2, which occurs when the wicked rule, is a strong word. Anach  means not only to mourn, but to do so by moaning, even gasping. (1)  Proverbs 14:34 adds that the sin these unrighteous rulers produce causes shame and disgrace to a nation.  The ungodly element in America’s government has brought disgrace and mourning by believing it has the right to:  Kill babies in the womb  Approve the selling of the aborted babies’ body parts (are you gasping yet?) Allow babies born alive during failed abortions to lie unattended until they die   Redefine what it means to be male and female Reject the first covenant God established on earth, marriage, and redefine it using activities He forbade (and celebrate this rebellion with cheering, flags, nudity, and lit-up government buildings) Take ownership of children from their parents; they indoctrinate them using pornography and drag queens, even to the point of encouraging the children to be sterilized by drugs or castration (are you mourning yet?)  And much more And here is something else that makes me mourn: the American church could easily change all of this, but doesn’t. The reason? 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 and position godly, Bible-believing leaders in office. This means that in one election cycle, we could begin reversing every evil I just listed. Every one. In America, “We the People” have the amazing freedom to choose who we want to rule over us, and “we the believers” have the numbers to ensure they’ll be leaders who possess God’s biblical values. The church could save the lives of babies, the reproductive future of children, God's plan for marriage and the family, and America’s freedoms - almost overnight, if we all voted. Today, I want to focus on making a difference in the great state of Virginia, the covenant root of our nation. At Cape Henry in 1607, Robert Hunt read a covenant that prophesied America’s destiny of sending the gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.  Virginia became a battleground over parental rights in the gubernatorial election of 2021. Parents were being persecuted for involving themselves in their children’s school curriculum and activities. The Democrat candidate essentially said parents have no right to determine these issues, while candidate Glenn Youngkin stood up for parents, as did Lieutenant Governor candidate Winsome Sears. Both Youngkin and Sears won, with Winsome Sears becoming the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia. Both are strong believers. This year, Governor Youngkin must step down because of term limits in Virginia, and Lt. Governor Winsome Sears is running for the Governor’s seat. Her opponent, Abigail Spanberger, is a liberal who wants to roll back the clock, allowing schools to once again let boys in girls’ sports - and locker rooms, of course - along with other left-leaning positions. Sears, obviously, does not. Regardless of whether or not we live in Virginia, we can help stop this from occurring in this all-important state. Election day is right around the corner, Tuesday, November 4, and they need our help to keep righteous leadership in this Governor’s seat. MyFaithVotes.org   is an informative website that has done the work for you! It is a wonderful one-stop-shop website where you, the Christian voter, can be educated, informed, prepared, and ready to go to the polls. There, you can find information concerning upcoming elections, articles about upcoming bills in Congress you need to be aware of, and much more. If you follow their prompts, you can even find out if you are registered to vote, info on absentee voting, and where to vote near you (state by state). If you are NOT yet registered to vote, their links will take you directly to the right link in YOUR state where you can register to vote online, right then! Additionally, they provide simple ways to engage with those who represent us in our State and U.S. Congresses.  You can do all of this from home! And they have a simple, yet very impactful method to influence conservatives who aren’t actively participating in important elections. This campaign is called Write Now 2025 . Many of our followers here at Give Him 15 have worked with them successfully in the past. My Faith Votes  has the current names/addresses of thousands of registered voters who are pro-life, pro-traditional family, who either don’t vote, or are inconsistent in doing so. If you’d like to help change this, you can go to this link on their website: myfaithvotes.org/startwriting . They will supply a free digital packet with complete, easy-to-follow information, including a letter they have written. You will 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. You will have a positive effect on 30-50% of the recipients of the letters you send. Nationally, My Faith Votes  has helped generate thousands of biblically motivated votes, helping turn elections. Think about it - 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 getting behind this today! Pray with me: Father, in Christ’s name, we thank You for the awakening we see beginning in the church. The sleeping giant is stirring. Cause the alarm clock to become 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 also 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 being 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 vote. Give organizations like My Faith Votes great success and participation as they implement Your creative ideas. I ask You to lead many people to participate in their efforts. Give Winsome Sears and other true believers 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. You can learn more about how you can help with My Faith Votes’  letter-writing campaign by clicking here:  Write Now 2025  Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 584.

Capturing God’s Heart Second Samuel 18 is a sad chapter. King David’s traitorous son, Absalom, is killed and his coup overthrown. A “runner,” as they called them back then, needs to run with the bitter-sweet news to David: “The rebellion is over, but your son is dead.” A fast, gifted runner named Ahimaaz wanted to carry the news, but David’s general chose an unnamed Cushite, and off he went. Ahimaaz, however, was not to be denied: “ Please let me also run ” (v. 22). The general finally said ok. ay, and Ahimaaz took off. He was so fast that he eventually passed the Cushite and proudly delivered the message to David that the coup was over. “Speed” had won…or had it? When David then asked about his rebellious son Absalom, Ahimaaz answered with embarrassment that he didn’t know. He hadn’t cared enough to find out about David’s son! The Cushite then arrived and gave David the rest of the sad news: “Your son is dead.” Ahimaaz didn’t have the complete message because his motive for running was not for the King; it was for himself. David had not only defeated an enemy, he had also lost a son whom he still loved. Ahimaaz eventually stepped aside in ignorance, insignificance, and embarrassment, as a nameless individual took center stage and delivered the complete message. This is such a poignant warning for us, especially as we move into revival. Our message will always be deficient if it isn’t connected to the King’s heart. I’m speaking, of course, of God, our King. His passions, purposes, and heart of love must be the ultimate goal of our running. In Philippians 3:14, Paul said, “I press toward the mark”  (KJV). His goal, or “mark” as he called it, was clear. In verse 12 (NASB), he said, “I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.” The Gift Mentality The charismatic/Jesus People movements were wonderful, but were unfortunately often tainted by a gift mentality . Leaders ran on the strength of their gifts. This often led to a performance mentality : running to set records, to be first, to be the best, to be the biggest. “Build ‘em big and build ‘em fast!” became the mindset of many in these movements. Overnight sensations were, and in some ways still are, the order of the day. There is nothing biblical about this mindset!  Persistent, long-term building should receive more honor than something produced quickly. Sadly, it does not. Far more character is needed to build a work or ministry over a long period of time than to lead something that springs up quickly. These past movements’ overall weaknesses in this regard led to many Christians believing that giftedness qualified one for ministry. Character and God’s heart were replaced by other priorities and motivations, which inevitably led many to build personal kingdoms. A cooperative heart was superseded by a competitive heart. Travailing, agonizing prayer was replaced with the strength of our gifts. Last, and probably most tragically, success was measured not by how well we knew the Father but by how well-known we were. Speed, fueled by ignorance, raced forward out of control and with deficient messages. Ahimaaz passed the Cushite, and  the King wept. We were in desperate need of an alignment; our fast-moving, state-of-the-art churches were pulling hard to the right and left. God has been correcting this. One of the basic problems with this unbiblical philosophy of success, aside from its inherent pride and self-exaltation, is that if any part of our vision, which becomes the goal of running, is born of personal ambition rather than God’s heart,  we are soon running for ourselves,  not the King. Zeal that was originally intended to do something for God, can  easily become a zeal to remain successful.  This change can be so subtle that it often happens without our even realizing it. The church in America has many ambitious Ahimaazes - individuals running for their own success rather than to satisfy God’s heart.  A great vision must not be our starting place. Vision,  born of God’s heart,  must be our starting place. The questions we must continually ask ourselves are: How well do I understand and relate to the King’s heart in this matter? Is that and that alone my motive for running, for building? Was His heart the birthplace of my vision? Our speed or giftedness NEVER validates our running. Holy Hubert Hubert Lindsay, a gentleman greatly used by God in the early days of the charismatic movement, exemplifies a ministry born of God’s heart. Mr. Lindsay was part of “The Jesus People Movement.” This outpouring was used by God to bring thousands of drug-addicted, sexually perverted, disillusioned, and rebellious young people into the Kingdom of God. Hubert Lindsay eventually became known as “Holy Hubert.”  Like King David, who was not called by his father to join the “Potential King Line-up” (see 1 Samuel 16), nothing about Holy Hubert’s appearance or personality made him stand out.  But, like David, he possessed something more important: God’s heart. I once had the privilege of hearing Mr. Lindsay speak. He spoke of his calling to minister at the University of California at Berkeley and mentioned the miracles and salvations. He mixed in some humor, and we all laughed, cheered, and applauded. What impacted me most, however, was a passing comment Holy Hubert made about how his ministry at Berkeley had been birthed. “I became so burdened for this generation,” Mr. Lindsay said, “that I would walk the streets of the campus - sometimes all night long - weeping and interceding for those lost kids. I pleaded with God to save those young people.” God had given this man His heart for a lost generation. The Lord answered Hubert’s cry - because it came from Him - and gave Him a revival. Church historians agree that the Jesus movement was incredibly significant in the entire renewal of the ‘60s and ‘70s. And when tracing the roots of The Jesus Movement, one invariably ends up at Berkeley with Holy Hubert Lindsay. Lindsay’s burden cost him dearly, however. His broken heart led to broken bones - not to a large salary or a huge congregation. Lindsay and his wife were beaten on numerous occasions, stabbed, mocked, and ridiculed as they preached the gospel on campus. His wife eventually suffered brain damage from this, and Holy Hubert lost his sight due to the beatings. They bore on their bodies the marks of the Lord Jesus (see Galatians 6:17). The Lindsays picture for us the principle of running with the heart of God, allowing that to become our passion and th e motivation for ministry. This heart releases pure revival, keeping it free from the debris of pride and selfish motivation. Pray with me: Father, like an automobile traveling down a well-worn road, the potholes of undealt-with ambition and desire for success can knock us out of alignment. Before we know it, like Ahimaaz, we are running for our own fulfillment, not Yours, speeding down life’s highway in search of self-worth and success. Passion for You will correct this. We believe this has begun. As it continues, our hearts will burn for You, not for our own fulfillment and building our personal kingdoms. Religion will be replaced by relationship; intimacy with You will be our desire and the fuel for our activities. Give us Your heart for lost and hurting people. Give us Your heart for the broken, wounded, and confused. Give us Your heart, even for the rebel. Break our hearts for them - give us many who will walk the streets, weeping for those who are so lost. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the heart of God is being imparted to the church, making us nameless, faceless, and powerful. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Church Services in the Capitol After Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, those who use fear-mongering against patriotic Christians, calling us “Christian nationalists,” predictably amped up their rhetoric. The tired arguments and ludicrous accusations that we want to force Christianity and biblical ideals on everyone ratcheted up again. You know you are losing the battle when all you have left are lies and slander. Sadly, even many pastors have bought into the lie that churches should avoid all cultural issues. Many of them refused to comment on Kirk’s assassination, not even willing to offer a prayer for his family. “Don’t mention societal issues, government, education, etc., at church. Don’t mix religion and politics,” they say.  However, isn’t it interesting that by mixing faith, politics, education (campuses were his mission field), and the societal issues of our day, Charlie Kirk was used by God more than any Christian leader of our time. It wouldn’t surprise me if, when all is said and done, his influence will have led more people to Christ than any pastor in America. Maybe more than any denomination. So much for the “leave politics and culture alone; just win people to Christ” theology.  The fact is that most people attending church on a regular basis want their pastors to teach them what the Bible says about societal and cultural issues. A few years ago, George Barna conducted a poll entitled, “What Would People Like to Hear About in Church Sermons?” The poll revealed the broad interest Christians have in topics regarding governance and related 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 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 if they had plans to discuss these topics from the pulpit. The results? Only 14% answered “Yes.” (1) The truth is that the supposed “wall of separation” between church and the government isn’t in the Constitution; it was a phrase used by Thomas Jefferson in a letter. The First Amendment of the Constitution states in part that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”   In his letter, Jefferson assured denominational leaders that our government would never be controlled by one religious group (as had been the case in England), nor would the government have the right to control the church (as also occurred in Britain). NEVER was it implied by our founders that God or religion should have no influence in government, education, or public life. Nor is it true that government funds or public facilities were to be prevented from use by the church. These are all lies designed to remove the influence of God from our nation. If someone had told our Founding Fathers to leave God out of the process of forming and running our government, they would’ve thought that person was insane.  It would shock some Americans to know that Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the letter with the now-famous phrase “wall of separation,” attended a church service in the Capitol building two days later. (2)  (Share that with a liberal friend, but only if they have a strong heart.)  Actually, numerous presidents and members of Congress attended church services in the Capitol – for decades!  – including John Quincy Adams, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and others. Adams explained why he attended: “I consider it as one of my public duties – as a representative of the people – to give my attendance every Sunday morning when Divine service is performed in the Hall.” (3) The Rostrum of the House Speaker was used as the pulpit, and Congress purchased the hymnals! I realize you probably weren’t taught this in our public school system, many of which indoctrinate, propagandize, and revise history. But, as Adams said, “Facts are stubborn things.” And it gets worse for the “separation” crowd. The Capitol was actually used for church services before ever being used by Congress! Approved December 4, 1800, by both the House and Senate, (4)  services began before the entire Capitol was completed, and Congress itself could move in. Jefferson (the wall of separation guy), Vice President at the time and therefore leader of the Senate, approved it on behalf of the Senate. He attended the services for years, throughout his time as Vice President and President, (5)  had a designated seat ,(6)  and was so committed to it that he even made the journey in inclement weather. (7) Services first began to be held in the north wing of the Capitol, moved to Statuary Hall as they grew in number, and eventually landed in the House Chamber. It was, in fact, the first official use of the Chamber on December 13, 1857, with as many as 2000 people in attendance! (8)  Services were interdenominational, speakers were local pastors or the House and Senate Chaplains, (9)  and included women (10) and blacks. (11)  Some churches were actually allowed to use it as their meeting place until they procured other buildings. (12)  And when needed, the Supreme Court Chamber, then in the Capitol building, was also used! (12,14)  How ironic is that! Don’t allow the lies of politicians, educators, or anyone else to deceive you. Our Founders were God-honoring and God-fearing men and women and were guided by Judeo-Christian ethics. And they welcomed God into governmental affairs. Pray with me: Father, just as Nehemiah told Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, those trying to stop him from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, that they had “no historical right” or “claim” to Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:20; NIV and Expanded Bible), we echo those words today. Those who want to transform America into a non-Christian nation have no covenantal, historical right to America. You, who own all the earth, raised up America for YOUR purposes. We stand in Your authority and decree that this purpose will not be stolen. And though we have previously lost ground in this spiritual war, You have told us America shall be saved. Your mercies endure forever, and we ask now for this never-ending mercy to be extended. In the all-powerful name of Jesus, we bind the forces of darkness trying to disconnect America from her Christian roots. We declare that the systems and groups these forces are using will be completely unsuccessful, and many from within them will come to Christ. We declare with our Founders that America has “no King but Jesus,” and will serve no other gods. We declare that our roots are still alive and will once again bring forth the fruits Holy Spirit intends America to produce. We will experience a turnaround comparable to the great restorations of Israel. We declare that we will be a light and blessing to all the nations of the earth. Father, we thank You in advance for the great revival that is beginning. Millions of people will come to know You in this nation, and hundreds of millions around the world. We thank You for the incredible revival coming to the campuses of America and the world. Thank You for saving a generation from the strongholds of humanism, rebellion, drugs, immorality, gender confusion, and more. May they taste and see just how good You are. May they fall in love with Your Word and become acquainted with Your ways. We ask You to continue to transform the church. Mature us into the glorious church You spoke of in scripture. Build the Ekklesia You promised to build that cannot be overcome by the plans and government of hell. We ask and decree all of this in the all-powerful name of Jesus. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the voice of the church will no longer be silent. We will speak the Lord’s Word into all of society. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Adapted from Rediscovering the American Covenant, Mike Burrell (Washington, D.C.: Ballast Books, LLC, 2022), pp. 28-29. William Parker Cutler and Julia Perkins Cutler, Life, Journal, and Correspondence of Rev. Manasseh Cutler  (Cincinnati: Colin Robert Clarke & Co., 1888), Vol. II, p. 66, letter to Joseph Torrey, January 4, 1802. Cutler meant that Jefferson attended church on January 3, 1802, for the first time as President. Bishop Claggett’s letter of February 18, 1801, already revealed that as Vice-President, Jefferson went to church services in the House.  John Quincy Adams, Memoirs , Vol. XI, p. 169, June 5, 1842.  Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States  (Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1853), p. 797, Sixth Congress, December 4, 1800.  Smith, The First Forty Years , p. 13.  Smith, The First Forty Years , p. 13.   Cutler and Cutler, Life, Journal, and Correspondence , Vol. II, p. 119, in a letter to Dr. Joseph Torrey on January 3, 1803; see also his entry of December 26, 1802 (Vol. II, p. 114).   William C. Allen (Architectural Historian of the Capitol), A History of the United States Capitol, A Chronicle of Design, Construction, and Politics  (Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 2001), p. 271.   Smith, The First Forty Years , p. 15.   Smith, The First Forty Years , p. 15.  Henry Highland Garnet, Memorial Discourse  (Philadelphia: Joseph M. Wilson, 1865), p. 73.   Fundraising brochure, Charles B. Boynton. Washington, D.C.: November 1, 1867, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress; available at Library of Congress at https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel06-2.html .  Hutson, Religion and the Founding of the American Republic , p. 90.  From the Library of Congress, at https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel06-2.html .

Stemming the Violence “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great, and the land is full of bloodshed, and the city full of adversity.”  Ezekiel 9:9 The out-of-control crime in many parts of our nation has become a great indicator of the spiritual decline in America. Some people seem to have become numb to just how bad it is, and others are simply in denial. The secular media actually called riots in Minnesota involving murder and burning buildings “mostly peaceful.” One hopes they have no “violent” riots.  Our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., had not only become very dangerous, but it was also extremely embarrassing. From violent crime to homeless encampments, our capital was a disgrace. President Trump decided to change this. His “historic effort to restore public safety in the nation’s capital has led to unprecedented drops in violent crime, including murders. Now, as President Trump rightly calls attention to the crime and disrepair gripping other major U.S. cities, [some politicians] seem far more upset about the offer of assistance than the crime epidemic in their own backyards.” (1)   Leaders in the state of Illinois, especially in the great and beautiful city of Chicago, have been especially vocal in their resistance, calling Trump’s efforts “tyranny.” Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson walk the safer streets in Chicago with their entourage of dozens of armed protectors, decrying Trump’s offer to help with the crime in their city. The hypocrisy is laughable. Just this past Labor Day weekend, seven people were killed and 49 were injured from gunfire in Chicago. (2) “Here are some facts on Chicago’s crime problem: For 13 consecutive years, Chicago has had the most murders of any U.S. city. For seven consecutive years, Chicago has had the highest murder rate among U.S. cities with more than one million people. In 2024, Chicago’s murder rate per capita was three times higher than Los Angeles and nearly five times higher than New York City’s.  Out of Chicago’s 147,899 reported crimes since January 1, arrests have been made in just 16.2% of them. More illegal guns are recovered in Chicago than in New York City and Los Angeles combined. The number of reported motor vehicle thefts last year was more than double the number in 2021. Chicago has also come under scrutiny over discrepancies in its homicide data reporting.” (3) University of Chicago Crime Labs reports that: “Black residents remain disproportionately impacted by gun violence, being 22 times more likely to be killed compared to white residents. The disparity is even greater when considering geography: neighborhoods with the highest homicide rates experience approximately 68 times more homicides than those with the lowest rates. “Since 2010: Shooting lethality—the rate at which shooting victims die from being shot—increased by 44.9%. The number of high-capacity magazines recovered at shootings by the Chicago Police Department increased by over 480%. The average number of shell casings recovered per shooting victim has more than doubled.” (4) Safe and Sound Security gives the following overview: “Violent crimes in Chicago surged by 11.5%, signaling a growing public safety concern in major urban areas. Despite a reduction in homicides, the rate remains 45% higher than a decade ago, underscoring persistent safety challenges. The city reported a staggering 22,569 assault cases, highlighting the prevalence of violent crime in Chicago. Chicago experienced a decade high in vehicle thefts, with 30,501 incidents reported, marking a significant rise in property crime. The arrest rates for violent crimes have dropped to their lowest in a decade at just 10.8%, raising concerns about the effectiveness of local law enforcement.” (5) One can only wonder why the leaders would reject help in stopping this years-long violent crime and murder epidemic in Chicago. The only plausible explanation is that if Trump truly makes a difference there, as he did in Washington, D.C., it will make them look bad. In other words, it might hurt them politically and contribute to a loss of power. That is a nice way of saying they would rather stay in power than save lives. Which, of course, is despicable. Pray for the people of Chicago. So many who are negatively impacted by the violence and crime are innocent individuals. One 59-year-old lifelong resident said, “As a kid, she ‘would play outside ‘til the streetlights came on,’ but that’s impossible now. The body of her 15-year-old nephew was found burned in a dumpster in 2016, a year when homicides spiked to a decade-high. “‘My grandkids can’t sit outside. They can’t sit in the living room or at the kitchen table, because a bullet may come through,’ she states.” (6) May God show them mercy. Let’s join our Chicago friends by praying that help is on the way. Pray with me: Father, we ask You to intervene in the rampant crime traumatizing our inner cities. Our hearts break when we see the needless death and destruction. So many are trapped in horribly violent neighborhoods and see no way out of their situation. Our rebellion toward You here in America has decimated our land. We have sown the wind, and reaped the whirlwind (Hosea 8:7). Please cleanse and heal our land. Send revivals to the inner cities of America. Raise up wise and righteous leaders who care more about the people than they do a position of power. Crush the political spirit that motivates this evil. Provide effective strategies to break the cycle of poverty and destruction that has bound so many. An outpouring of Holy Spirit in these communities would, without doubt, eradicate gangs, drug dealers, crime, and spiritual darkness. Send this revival, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Our decree: We decree that revival is coming to the inner cities of America. Click on the link below to watch the full video. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/08/yes-chicago-has-a-crime-problem-just-ask-its-residents/   https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/02/us/crime-chicago-national-guard-trump   https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/08/yes-chicago-has-a-crime-problem-just-ask-its-residents/ https://crimelab.uchicago.edu/resources/2024-end-of-year-analysis-chicago-crime-trends/ https://getsafeandsound.com/blog/chicago-crime-rate/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/02/us/crime-chicago-national-guard-trump

The Land is Being Healed The Healing Summit confirmed what I’ve been feeling and sensing for quite some time: we are clearly moving into another season of increased signs and wonders. Many were healed Friday night, there and around the world. I just saw pictures of a church in Liberia that joined us by livestream! Amazing. My brother, Tim, shared a verse Friday night that I often think of when preparing for a service of this type. “And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them”  (Luke 5:17). God’s power was definitely present Friday night. Back conditions were healed, tumors/growths disappeared, and more. Because we pray for so many people we don’t stop to talk with each one. We simply pray a short prayer and move to the next. (Even with this approach it takes the six of us a couple of hours.) Because of this we often don’t hear most of the reports until later; plus, we ask people to always check out the healing medically, or by testing their pain level over a period of time, etc., before informing us. This, of course, requires time. In these summits, people have experienced healings from terminal illnesses, cancers, heart conditions, and many other disorders. The healings have occurred, not just in the Middletown summit, but in many other churches and homes. Don’t give up on your healing, and ask the Lord to use you to release His healing power to others. Don’t buy into any doctrine that says one must be a pastor or apostle, etc., to be used by God in this way. Stephen and Philip, whose responsibilities in the church were to serve food to the widows, were both used greatly to release miracles (Acts 6,8). Mark 16:18 tells us “believers” will lay hands on the sick and they’ll recover. Ask and believe for this. Also, please join us in praying for a release of signs and wonders worldwide. Healings and miracles are confirming signs of authenticity for the gospel. Ask for this outpouring of miracles to increase throughout the world - this will be one of the fuels for the great harvest.  Healing Our Land Now, let’s focus on the healing of our nation. Second Chronicles 7:14 tells us: “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” The word “heal” in this verse is the same word used for physical healing in the Old Testament, rapha . It is also the word used in one of God’s names, Jehovah Rapha, “The Lord our Healer”  (Exodus 15:26). God not only heals bodies, but He also heals nations, including the very land on which we live. Our sins defile the land. (See Genesis 3:17-19; Deuteronomy 28:16-18, 38-42, Leviticus 20:22). When His people repent, however, turning from their sin and seeking Him, God heals their land.  Notice that God did not say that He would do so if unbelievers  repented; He said, “If MY people…”  God allows “identificational” repentance and intercession by believers; we can stand in the “gap” or “breach” created by the sins of others. This enables God to release His mercy and blessing. Ezekiel 22:30-31 states:  “I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one. So I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; I have brought their way upon their heads,” declares the Lord God” (NASB). In these sobering verses from Ezekiel, God was unable to find anyone to release the necessary intercession and, tragically, had to send judgment.  Such a lack of intercession has not been the case in America, however. God has found intercessors to stand in “the gap,” asking for His grace and mercy, and He is responding by healing our land, doing so through sound, righteous government decisions and the revival that has begun. You are probably one of those who has offered this intercession and I thank you. More importantly, HE thanks you– because it releases Him to do what He loves, granting mercy and sending salvation.  Curses are now being broken off our nation and our land, and demonic strongholds are being broken. One example: “A sharp decline in Gen Z Americans identifying as transgender and queer has occurred, from 6.8% identifying as a gender other than male or female in 2023 compared to 3.6% stating so in 2025.” (1) This demonic ideology is being broken off our children.  Another encouraging statistic is that “Americans are buying Bibles and downloading Christian apps and music at surging levels not seen in years, according to recent data reported by Fox News.” (2)  And as was prophesied by more than one person, the campuses in America are beginning to experience outpourings of the Holy Spirit. The Lord said the coming great awakening would begin there, and this has begun. The land is being healed.  Keep praying! Pray with me: Father, thank You for the breakthroughs many people experienced last Friday night. We are grateful. We ask that this release of signs and wonders would increase here in America and throughout the world. Let the rain of mercy You spoke of in 2016 include a deluge of healing and miracles. Let this include mental and emotional healing. And we ask that these miracles occur, not just in churches, but in the public square. Capture them on video; show them on news channels and social media posts. Cause them to go viral. Glorify Jesus through every possible venue in our world. And we ask for the healing of our land. We have brought curses upon our nation and land by our sins, curses which now oppose our prosperity and health (Leviticus 20:22). But Your people have been praying. We have humbled ourselves before You and asked for Your mercy, which You love to grant. We ask for the healing to continue. Cause it to manifest in every aspect of American society and culture. Heal, then transform. And we ask for this to occur throughout the earth. Cause wise decisions to be made by our government officials. Continue to expose and uncover evil therein and bring lawbreakers to justice. May they no longer get away with their crimes. Our government is filled with many liars and thieves. Please continue to reverse this. Protect our godly, honest leaders and law enforcement individuals. Expose and destroy the organizations that foster and pay for the violence in America. As part of the healing of our land, please help us stop the deception, corruption, and madness. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the Lord our Healer is healing our land. Click on the link below to watch the full video. https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2a1d90be-8b34-483a-902c-9097b1e26174.html   https://readlion.com/bible-sales-faith-apps-and-christian-music-streams-on-the-rise/

Many find the account of Gideon’s commissioning somewhat humorous. He was hiding from his enemies, the Midianites, while threshing wheat; these oppressors loved to steal the Israelites’ crops (Judges 6:11). An angel came to him in his hiding place and said, “The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valor,” (verse 12).  At that moment, Gideon looked nothing like a “man of valor.” Aren’t you glad God sees into the future, knows the plans HE has for us, and deals with us accordingly. In today’s post, Gina Gholston reminds us of this truth and applies it to God’s prophetic timetable. Her insights will encourage you! Gina’s title is: God Is Ordering Our Steps A few years ago, the Lord showed me a vision of clock hands rotating at a very high rate of speed. Then I heard Him say, “Time has accelerated.” By the Spirit, I understood that we were entering a specific time God had set on His timeline, and things were going to begin happening very quickly. We are definitely seeing that acceleration take place now governmentally, socially, and spiritually. It is a holy moment, and God is calling the church to get into position. He is joining and positioning His body. As we each take our place and release our supply, we will function in the demonstration of the Spirit that gives evidence of the reality of Jesus. (Ephesians 4:13-16) This is a set time, and set times bring acceleration. This isn’t an indication that God is behind schedule, trying to catch up; rather, He causes things to shift and align with His timing and plans. Though these actions may feel like “suddenlies,” they’re actually the unfolding of plans God has been weaving. For many of us, what unfolds in these times may stretch us beyond our perceived limitations, but we must trust that God knows what He is doing. The Holy Spirit will awaken us to gifts and abilities He has placed in us that are necessary for His plan. God has led us, prepared us, and now He will launch and position us for the fulfillment of His plans and purposes.  I recall a transitional moment in my life that unfolded several years ago. During that time, many things in my personal life shifted and stretched me. One evening, as I was driving, the Lord visited me in my car and began speaking to me about what He had been doing - and was about to do - in and through my life. Words cannot explain what I felt in that encounter. It was life-changing! I was hearing God say to me, in essence, “I placed in you a purpose for this time, and now, I am opening the way for you to be and do what I’ve created you to be and do.” This was a defining moment for me. His words did not produce pride; to be honest, I struggled to fully embrace what He was saying about me. My initial thoughts were more like those of Gideon’s: You must have the wrong person! Who am I that You should say such things to and about me? My mind immediately began trying to figure out the “how” of what He was saying. Nothing in my present moment indicated that what I was hearing could possibly be true. But God wasn’t speaking about who I WAS; He was speaking about who I was BECOMING. What He revealed that night pointed me in a direction I would never have been aware of, had He not spoken. His words awakened in me a right perspective for the things that would transpire in the days and years ahead, as He unfolded the future He had planned for me.  As we surrender ourselves to the Lord, He will guide us down the path of destiny He has designed for our lives. God’s part  is to order our steps and plan our ways; our part  is to trust Him and obediently step where He orders. As we do, this enables us to release the supply He has placed in us.  When God began unfolding His plan for my life, I never thought that sharing the dreams, visions, and prophetic words He gives me would be an avenue through which He would use me. But He knew, and was orchestrating all the necessary components to mature and harvest the seeds He had planted in me...because it was time. Though I had not realized it, all along my journey, God had been ordering my steps. He saw what was ahead, and had been consistently guiding and preparing me. More often than not, we don’t realize that our steps are being ordered by the Lord. But God, in His infinite wisdom, is always working His plan for our lives. And at the right time, He brings us into launching moments for His will to be fulfilled. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us to “ Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth...”  (Amplified Bible) The focus of these verses is not so much on straight and smooth paths, but on the fact that if we follow and focus on the Lord, He will direct our steps and clear our paths. The fulfillment of God’s intentions for our lives will only be fully realized as we trust in, rely on, recognize, and acknowledge Him in all our ways. With faith in Him, we can follow the path and discover all that the journey has in store. Yahweh knows every step we are to take. He knows the “how” and He knows the “when.” And we have entered a “when” moment! There are things that will now be put in place quickly in order for the purposes of God to be realized. We must not allow our perceived limitations to dictate our responses to His leading. Rather, we must trust His wisdom, and allow Him to strategically position us for His plan to be revealed and fulfilled…because it is time. Pray with me: Father, You are awakening and launching important aspects of Your plans for this season. You have declared the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and at Your command things are quickly aligning with Your will and purposes. Though we do not know every detail concerning what is ahead, we trust and believe that every part of the plan You have established for us will be fulfilled. You are imparting great grace to instruct and enable us to perform our part in Your plan.  Help us to believe and embrace the revelation of who You say we are and of what You are calling us to do - without filtering it through the confines of our perceived limitations. As we trust in, rely on, recognize, and acknowledge You in all our ways, give us the understanding and strength to accomplish all that You have called us to. Like Gideon, we will become who You say we are, defeating the enemies of our destiny, and partnering with You in Your present plans. It is time, and we will reap the harvest of Your full intentions. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Our decree: We decree that God has prepared and positioned us for our future, and will fulfill His plans and purposes for our lives.  Click on the link below to watch the full video.   Today’s post was contributed by Gina Gholston. Portions were taken from her new book, Along the Journey. You can learn more at ginagholston.com .

I invite you to join me each day as we pray for our nation until the election crisis has resolved. I’ll be reading the daily Give Him 15, making comments, and then we will pray together. You can join me here as we Appeal to Heaven for America. [ When we refer to kings and priests, or kingly and priestly functions, we are not talking about priests being those in full-time ministry, and kings as those in the workforce. That is a teaching that has circulated in the body of Christ that is not biblically accurate. We all, regardless of our vocation, move in the kingly and priestly anointings of the Lord.] Priestly and Kingly Intercession – Both Are Needed God is using our prayers and decrees, causing us to partner with Him for His will to be released in America. I am a teacher and therefore, feel it is extremely important that you have an understanding of why we pray AND decree. As part of today’s GH15 devotional, I am sharing a teaching and a story from my book, Giants Will Fall . This will give you more understanding of how and why we are functioning as an Ekklesia. “As I studied the spiritual functions of both kings and priests, it became clear that priests represent the needs of people to God , while kings represent the rule of God . Whether through prayers, petitions, or sacrifices to atone for sin, priests presented the needs and requests of humankind TO HEAVEN; while through laws, decrees, and righteous judgments, kings presented heaven’s rule TO EARTH. “As Christ’s priestly intercessors, we represent the needs of people to God. In His name, we petition heaven on behalf of them, asking for God’s mercy, forgiveness, and provision. There are other times when we represent Christ in the Kingly, ambassadorial role. In these cases, we do not petition heaven, but command—for that is what the Greek text communicates in the Lord’s Prayer—Christ’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done (see Matthew 6:10). “In 1980, I was asked to pray for a newborn baby with a fractured skull. During a difficult birth, the doctor had used forceps to deliver the baby, and in the process had inadvertently fractured his skull. As I began to pray, Holy Spirit led me to command healing into this infant’s skull. I decreed that in the powerful name of Jesus, the baby’s skull was being healed. “It happened instantly! Through this miracle the mother was born-again, and at church the following Sunday I had the privilege of dedicating this baby to Jesus. “That is kingly intercession. “Priests request; kings command and decree. Priests pray; kings rule. Priests operate in humility, kings in boldness . We must function in both aspects of these callings, just as Christ does. David, though a great worshipper and intercessor, wasn’t modeling priestly activity when he faced Goliath; he was demonstrating kingly authority. “And like David, we must take out the giants. “There’s a new breed of warrior arising in the earth. Worshipping warriors. Priestly warriors, but warriors, nonetheless. They will know their authority as emissaries of the King, and as representatives of heaven’s kingdom on earth. These ambassadors will issue heaven’s commands over nations, people groups, and individuals. They will be Christ’s Ekklesia—liberators, deliverers, and enforcers.” Rise up, Ekklesia, and represent Christ in His priestly AND kingly role in our nation! GIVE HIM 15 MINUTES IN PRAYER: Lord, teach me how to function in my priestly and kingly role. I want to be Your ambassador for America’s future! I choose this day, to function in my priestly role bringing America before your throne. I pray for Your mercy to be upon our land. I also will function in my kingly role, declaring Your will to be done in America! Holy Spirit, bring us a righteous leader who will defend the sanctity of life and honor You. I will be part of the new breed of worshipping warriors enforcing your victory on the earth and in America! Lord, I choose to partner with You and release YOUR will into America! PRAYER YOU CAN PRAY: Thank you, Lord, for bringing me more understanding about my priestly and kingly role in prayer. When I know your will, I can now partner with You as your ambassador, declaring Your will into the earth. Today I appeal to heaven for Your will to rule and reign in America. I decree that nothing will stop America’s reset! I declare that evil will turn on itself as Your light shines on the dark places. We command the powers of darkness that are covering and hiding evil to cease and desist as the light of truth shines upon them. We pray that the truth will shine forth as bright as the noonday light! In Jesus’ name...Amen. DECREE: I decree that You are moving and operating behind the scenes to bring victory to America!