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The Never-Late God The election among Republican Senators for Majority Leader was held yesterday, and the person I wanted to see in that position, Rick Scott, did not win. However, many prayed regarding this decision; therefore, we trust the Lord to do what is needed through Senator John Thune.  President-elect Trump has released several statements regarding his plans once elected. I found it very interesting, in light of yesterday’s post , that the GOP platform in this election was subtitled: A Return To Common Sense. Including the subtitle, the GOP platform used the words “Common Sense” seven times.  In one of the dreams I shared yesterday,  I referenced the writings of Thomas Paine, which included an influential pamphlet titled “Common Sense.” This booklet helped persuade the colonists to fight for their independence from Britain. “It was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places. In proportion to the population of the colonies at that time (2.5 million), it had the largest sale and circulation of any book published in American history. (1) As of 2006, it remains the all-time best-selling American title and is still in print today.” (2) In the dream, Paine threw me a football that had the word “Triumph” on it and contained a key that also had this word inscribed on it. The connection between Paine’s “Common Sense” and the common sense  Trump promoted in order to triumph is undeniable. If you have not done so, I encourage you to take a look at yesterday’s post . Here is another statement Trump released, a plan to dismantle the Deep State: “Immediately reissue my 2020 executive order, restoring the President’s authority to remove rogue bureaucrats. “Clean out all of the corrupt actors in our national security and intelligence apparatus. “Totally reform FISA courts, which are so corrupt that the judges seemingly do not care when they’re lied to in warrant applications. “Expose the hoaxes and abuses of power that have been tearing our country apart. “Launch a major crackdown on government leakers who collude with the fake news to release false narratives and to subvert our government and our democracy. “Make every Inspector General’s office independent and physically separated from the departments they oversee so they do not become the protectors of the deep state. “Ask Congress to establish an independent auditing system to continually monitor our intelligence agencies to ensure they are not spying on our citizens or running disinformation campaigns against the American people, or that they are not spying on someone’s campaign like they spied on my campaign. “Continue the effort launched by the Trump administration to move parts of the sprawling federal bureaucracy to new locations outside the Washington swamp. “Work to ban federal bureaucrats from taking jobs at the companies they deal with and that they regulate. “Push a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress.” (3) These common-sense steps would go a long way to cleaning up Washington, but they will be difficult to attain. Prayer will be needed. I remind us all today that our nation was born under the banner of a prayer movement: Appeal To Heaven. I have often said, “It was prayer that birthed America, and it will be prayer that rebirths her.” This is why God brought the ATH flag out of hiding a few years ago. It is also why the woke left, including woke preachers and authors, don’t like the flag, calling it a symbol of insurrection. They can take up their complaints with George Washington, the flag’s initiator, and God, whom it references.  Keep appealing, Ekklesia, to the “never late” God! Pray with me: Father, we are appealing to You to help incoming President Trump, his Cabinet, Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, and all who work with them as they attempt to clean up our government. It has become a bureaucratic cesspool. We ask You to oversee the process, including the removal of those in the way. Cleanse and restore. Give us humble, servant-hearted, patriotic leaders who honor You.  We are very certain that plans are being formulated to oppose this process. We ask You to aggressively expose and stop these plans. Rise up and scatter Your enemies (Psalm 68:1). Shatter the works of darkness (Psalm 2:9). We command Your will to be done, as You instructed us to do in Matthew 6:10, and we bind opposing spirits and their strategies.  We continue to ask for Your protection over our government leaders. Also, expose and thwart terrorist plans. We ask You to destroy terrorist organizations and their plans. End the influence of principalities behind terrorism in the Middle East and here in America.  And finally, You told us to ask for spiritual rain when we discern it is time for it (Zechariah 10:1). We know it is time, and we are asking. Let it rain!!! We ask for all of this in the name of He who has ALL authority, Jesus. Amen.  Our decree:  We decree that appealing to the God of heaven worked during America’s founding, and it still works today. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Conway, Moncure Daniel  (1893), The Life of Thomas Paine  (See Ch. VI.) Kaye, Harvey J.  (2005), Thomas Paine and the Promise of America , New York: Hill and Wang, ISBN   0-8090-9344-8 https://www.donaldjtrump.com/agenda47/agenda47-president-trumps-plan-to-dismantle-the-deep-state-and-return-power-to-the-american-people

Introduction   David Kubal, my friend who leads Intercessors For America , wrote an outstanding article summarizing what is needed with our current prayer efforts. David’s boots-on-the-ground perspective, as well as his many solid contacts, give him wise and informed insights for us. We cannot recommend the ministry of IFA strongly enough. David titled his article: ______________________________________________________________ Election 2024: What Just Happened?   Beginning with a prayer: Lord God, we thank You for the victory of conservative and godly values in this election. We pray that this would not be a flash-in-the-pan victory, but rather the beginning of a new biblical era for America.   After capturing our minds and prayers for months, the 2024 elections are finally over. The people have spoken, the process our Founding Fathers put in place worked as it should have, and the results represent a massive shift in the direction of our country.   President Trump has won the popular vote and the Electoral College. The Senate has switched from Democratic to Republican control, and it appears the Republican leadership will retain control of the House.   What does all this mean?   Some are calling this win a Referendum, some a Mandate. Regardless of your label, the American people have spoken: the nation was going in the wrong direction.   I believe the Lord is instructing the intercessory community to pray for two things: foundations and justice.   Foundations We need to pray for the basic foundations of how our government operates. Cutting our government waste could save our nation trillions of dollars per year — dollars that are currently being wasted through the ineffectiveness of employees and the virtual impossibility of firing those ineffective employees. The rooting out of employees committed to a progressive agenda is an absolute must! The new Trump administration will begin appointing 4,600 individuals responsible for leading 2+ million career employees. MUCH PRAYER AND INTERCESSION ARE NEEDED ON THIS!   House Speaker Johnson will be working very closely with the Trump administration to put forth an effective legislative agenda for the first 100 days. The process of electing the Senate Majority Leader must now occur. The name that continues to surface is Senator Steve Daines (MT), who started the first Pro-Life Caucus in the Senate. Senators John Thune (SD), John Cornyn (TX), and Rick Scott (FL) are other possibilities.   Justice We must also pray for justice. Over the last four years, the House of Representatives has completed many investigations (many led by Rep. Jim Jordan (OH)), and committees have made many criminal referrals that the Justice Department never took up. The United States Attorney General is a CRITICAL position for President Trump to fill. The appointment of federal judges is critical (45 current openings), and this could include Supreme Court Justices.   Concerning the moral issues on the ballots across America: On the issue of abortion, one of the greatest disappointments of the last few years was the Left’s ability to pass laws allowing abortions to continue. This happened again in multiple states (AZ, CO, MA, MO, NV, NY, and MT). However, FL, NE, and SD rejected the measure to a Constitutional amendment to abort, and Nebraska passed a ban after the first trimester. This trend continues to break the heart of our Lord. The deceptions that abortion is somehow a right and that a baby is not alive until some arbitrary point of viability continues. Multiple state ballot measures to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote passed overwhelmingly, clearly expressing concerns over the open border (ID, IA, KY, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, WI). Along these lines, NV voted to require voter ID. Open borders are clearly viewed as a threat to our republic. The legalization of marijuana overwhelmingly failed in all three states (FL, SD, ND). Some may recall the miraculous story of CA Prop 8, which defined marriage as one man and one woman. This has been state law since 2008. However, this Proposition was overwhelmingly repealed yesterday, broadening their definition of marriage.   International Issues Now, taking a look outside the US, there will be tremendous pressure on President Trump to solve the international crises: the war in Ukraine, Israel, etc. Multiple proxy wars could quickly escalate into larger conflicts. The war in Ukraine is becoming increasingly complicated. North Korea has sent troops to fight alongside Russian troops. South Korea is considering sending troops to fight alongside Ukrainian troops. President Trump has said this war is not America’s war, but the addition of North Korea to the scenario creates a potential for intervention.   The attack on Israel by Iranian proxies fluctuates between huge Israeli victories and saber-rattling by the Iranians. Iran knows the previous Trump Administration shut down their ability to fight a war, so the coming months will be critical to watch for a move before he takes office. We can expect much instability internationally for the next few months before Inauguration Day.   We must pray and intercede that the Lord not only gives us a reprieve but a reset. Our nation has been marching to the progressive beat, leading us toward Marxism. The American people have recognized the evil that comes with the mindset of an ever-evolving culture. We must pray for a reset to traditional, biblical values and a government that has true justice as its foundation.   Pray with me:   Father, the next year will determine the course of America for decades. There are only three short months for Trump, his team, and key members of Congress to prepare so as to hit the ground running. Please give wisdom as positions are filled and agendas set.    Then, the first nine months of his term “to root out, tear down, destroy, and overthrow” (Jeremiah 1:10) and set a new course on which “to build and plant.” We know this will be opposed vehemently. We ask for supernatural intervention, just as You gave Jeremiah. Expose people and agendas that displease You, weaken and stop their efforts. Bring sanity, cleansing, morality, and godliness to D.C. Put the right people in place, and give them favor and success.    Give Trump great wisdom as he addresses international concerns. Dispatch angels to take action! Bring healthy alliances and destroy evil coalitions.  And please protect President Trump and his team. We know some people desire, and I believe, are planning to take him out. Please stop this. We partner with You by binding the plans and efforts to do so. We declare exposure, exposure exposure. Past protection does not guarantee present and future protection. We must procure it daily. In Psalm 91:1, You told us to  “abide”  in the secret place of protection, a word which we know means primarily to “spend the night.” We must ask and believe for Your daily “secret place” protection. We do so now.    All of this we pray in Yeshua’s name. Amen.   Our decree:   We decree that righteous foundations are being laid in America, and justice is being established. You can find out more about David Kubal and Intercessors for America at IFAPray.org . The article is used with permission. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Be Encouraged and KEEP PRAYING It is sometimes difficult to discern the timing represented in dreams; at times, they actually have dual timings — when they’re given and later on. Several significant dreams were given to friends of ours leading up to the 2020 Elections, some of which were obviously for then, and others were for now. Here are two of those dreams  – which are related to one another – given to our friend Gina Gholston: “In a dream given on July 17, 2020, I saw Dutch Sheets running up a very high hill, a small mountain. He was running like a football wide receiver, with his arms stretched out to catch a football that had been thrown to him. The football had been thrown beyond where Dutch was in order to ‘lead’ him ahead, and also so he could catch the pass while continuing to run.   “Dutch was running very fast up this hillside to catch the pass. I somehow knew in the dream that the one throwing the football was Thomas Paine, doing so from another hillside.  “(Thomas Paine was an author in the days of America’s founding. He wrote a 47-page pamphlet titled Common Sense, which was very influential in helping persuade the colonists of their need for independence from Britain, and in rallying support for the approval of the Declaration of Independence.) “Though Dutch was running up the hillside to catch the football thrown to him from Paine, he had made it to the top of this very high hill before he caught it.  Once he caught the football, Dutch turned to look at Thomas Paine on the other hillside, then to his right, where a city was located just up the valley, between these two hillsides. Beyond the city was a river that ran down into the city. Dutch knew the football contained something that was to be released into the city. He was to place it in the river, where it would float downstream, and at the exact right time, its contents would be released into the city.   “So, Dutch made his way to the headwaters of that river and placed the football into it. Written in silver letters on the football was the word ‘Triumph.’ As it moved down the river, Dutch was looking toward the city, and I realized it was actually Washington, DC. “That was the end of the dream.”  Here is the second dream: “November 11, 2020, I dreamed that I was walking beside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Looking to my right, I saw something floating down a river. I watched as it came closer to where I was, and suddenly, it hit a rock with such force that something went airborne from it. The object flew over my head and landed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. I walked over to see what it was, and saw that it was an old, silver skeleton key. Written on the key was the word ‘Triumph.’ “As I stood looking at it, the key lit up. When it did, my cell phone notified me that I had received a text message. The text read, ‘I Am NOT late!’ Then, suddenly, there was a brilliant light that engulfed everything, and the whole scene changed.  “I found myself standing on the steps of the US Capitol with a large group of people. I looked down beside me, and on the steps was the same silver key that had come from the river. Underneath the key was a piece of paper, the original copy of an essay I had written thirty-four years ago (1986)! “(A side note: In my junior year of high school, I wrote an essay, which my English teacher entered in a contest run by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority). Their theme was ‘When Electricity Came to Rural America.’ I interviewed my Grandpa, who was born in 1906, who told me all about the difference having electricity had made for him, his family, and our nation. For my essay, I told his story, which was selected as a winner in the contest. The prize was an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.) “Back to the Dream: The silver ‘Triumph’ key was laying on top of that essay, written in 1986. I picked up the essay and read it, crying happy tears as I reminisced. Then it started to snow, and there was a very tangible peace that blanketed the atmosphere - like walking outside on a brightly lit snowy night.  “Then suddenly, the key lit up again, and my phone alerted me that I had received another text. The text read the same as the first one, but this time in all capital letters, ‘I AM NOT LATE!’ “When I awakened from the dream, my first thought was, ‘Of course! It was a key inside the football!!! A key to unlock the “Triumph” God has declared over our nation!’” The primary meanings of the dreams are obvious. God is not late, and He will cause us to triumph. The changes President Trump will help create were not able to begin in 2020, as we had expected. In God’s wisdom, He waited until now, after further exposing the Left, and further preparing Trump and others – both those on his team and in other positions. Other symbolic meanings in the dream are: Paine represents America’s founding, and perhaps even the “common sense” leadership of Trump; the Lincoln Memorial pictures liberty or freedom. (In 1986, when Gina wrote her paper, the Statue of Liberty reopened during “Liberty Weekend,” July 4-7. Also that year, Trump was one of several individuals honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.)  The river would be the Potomac, known as the “Nation’s River.”  The key represents the authority Christ gave the church (Isaiah 22:22; Matthew 16:18-19), with which to carry out His will.  The large crowd on the Capitol steps where the “Triumph” key showed up again, and the second text came through reading, “I AM NOT LATE!” may just be Trump’s second inauguration!  I wanted to encourage you today with these dreams. I also remind you once again to persevere in prayer for Trump as he chooses the team with which he will work, for the incredibly important decisions being made by the House and Senate, and for the continuing vote counts. Let’s not let up in our praying. Pray with me: Father, we thank You for these two dreams. They remind us of Your perfect timing. You are the Eternal One, the Creator of time, yet You are not controlled by it. For You, a day is as 1000 years, and 1000 years as a day (2 Peter 3:8). As the I AM, You see the past, present, and future all at once and declare the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10).  They also remind us that You always win. Also, You cause us to always triumph in Christ when we honor and obey You (2 Corinthians 2:14). We thank You for what has occurred in these elections, even while realizing they are not an end in themselves. They’re simply part of what You are doing to restore America to Your plans and purposes. This is always the goal as we pray for our nation.  At this strategic time, we ask that Your wisdom be given to our government leaders in the House and Senate, as well as to Trump and his transition team. We ask that You strategically guide him, and that he does not make ANY mistakes in choosing appointments to various positions.  We also ask for Your protective hand to stop any and all election interference as the votes continue to be counted. And we ask for Your overriding hand to rule in the election of the Senate Majority Leader. And finally, we pray for Your hand of protection over our government leaders, their families, and staff members. In Jesus’ name, amen.  Our decree:  We declare that God is never late. Never.  You can find out more about Gina at GinaGholstonMinistries.org . Click on the link below to watch the full video.

We Are Not Finished In the early portion of Joshua’s campaign to take the promised land, he made two critical mistakes. The first occurred in Joshua 7, when Israel lost the battle at Ai, a small, insignificant town. This was the battle immediately following the great victory at Jericho. The defeat occurred because a man named Achan had violated the Lord’s instructions to put all the spoils of Jericho into the national treasury. The spoils were the “tithe” of the coming conquest, and would be used to support God’s future plans for Israel. Achan stole some of this provision for himself. This sin had not yet been revealed, however, when Israel fought this battle at Ai, and they were soundly defeated because of their disobedience.  When Joshua complained to the Lord regarding this humiliating defeat – yep, he did so (Joshua 7:7-9) – Yahweh was quick to enlighten him as to why it occurred. Obviously, the Lord would have been willing to alert Joshua to Achan’s sin BEFORE Israel went into this battle and suffered defeat had he simply taken the time to ask for God’s plan and strategy. Why didn’t Joshua ask for this? Sadly, it was due to self-confidence. Pride. Joshua’s recon team had told him only a small group was needed to fight Ai, for  “they are but few”  (7:3). Think about it: this thinking was only relevant if Israel believed it was THEIR strength and ability giving them victory. However, if it were God’s strength and power that produced victory at Jericho, He would also be needed at Ai and in all future battles. We need God’s help for the “small” battles just as much as for the “big” ones! Yahweh must always  be our source of victory, and therefore, we must always ask for His strategy and help.  The second major mistake Joshua made wasn’t regarding a physical battle, but a forbidden covenant he entered into with a place called Gibeon (Joshua 9). An envoy from there acted “wilily” (“craftily” - NASB, verse 1), pretending to be from a far country. The Gibeonites spoke highly of the Lord (verse 9) and asked Joshua to make a covenant of peace with them. Just as at Ai, Joshua  “asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord”  (verse 14) and entered into this forbidden covenant. Lesson unlearned! So pathetically human! After a victory or two, we humans often forget our need for God’s wisdom, strategy, and strength. WE are “on a roll.” WE are “more than conquerors…overcomers.” And WE forget the “through Him” portion of the promises. When this occurs, the “crafty” one (Genesis 3:1) moves in. Self-confidence, which is a form of pride, is all that is needed to open a door to defeat.  Applying the Lesson Why this history lesson? Because we who want to see America’s government turn from sin and corruption are now set up for this. Trump is not our savior, and “we” are not turning our nation around; God is. We must NOT transfer our hope and faith to a man, or fall prey to an arrogant mindset that smugly says, “We got this!” The past election may have been a “Jericho,” but beware of Ai and Gibeon! I’m hearing numerous warnings from individuals that the left is “working” through the vote counting for remaining House seats. Several states, including AZ, NV, AK, CA, and HI, are still counting votes. If conservatives don’t maintain control of the House it will seriously affect the level of change that can be implemented at this time. We must continue to pray for a fair election. If not, this situation could be our Ai.  Also, the position of Senate Majority Leader will now be transferred to the Republicans. This position is incredibly important because this person controls much of what happens in the Senate. He alone could stall a lot of what President Trump wants to accomplish. Mitch McConnell has been the Republican leader for several years (Minority Leader of the Senate for the past few) and has compromised on many important issues; he is stepping down. It is VITAL that the right person replace him to now lead the Republicans and the entire Senate. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott are running for this position. Many believe Scott is the most conservative, myself included, and the one most committed to the changes we conservatives want to see. The country voted for total change, a complete turnaround, and that is exactly what we need. We must not allow “crafty” politics to decide this position; it could be our Gibeon. Please pray regarding this. Ask God to expose, intervene, and allow only His choice to fill this position.  Obviously, I am not endorsing Scott - you and I don’t have a vote - only Republican Senators do. But we can and must pray, asking for God’s intervention. We can ask that “deals” be exposed, that all motives and past decisions of those running come into the light, and that Holy Spirit move on the minds and hearts of the Republican Senators, influencing their votes.  I leave you with one more passage of Scripture. In 2 Samuel 5, through God’s instructions (verse 19), David won a great victory at the valley of Rephaim. As often occurred in that time, he renamed the place with a name representing this victory, calling it Baal-perazim, “the Lord of the breakthrough.” (Baal was not just the name of the false god, Baal; the word simply means “lord or master.”) Almost immediately, David’s enemies regrouped and came against him again. Same enemy, same place. BUT rather than assume he should fight the SAME enemy, in the SAME place, with the SAME strategy,  David inquired of the Lord again. “No,” the Lord said, “do it differently this time” (verses 23-24). David obeyed and won an even greater victory.  We cannot assume we know enough to defeat satan and his plans. And we must never assume our strength alone has given us victory. God has great breakthroughs for us during this season, but only as we honor and follow Him.  Pray with me: Father, we are confident that You who have begun a good work in our land intend to finish it. You birthed America as a harvesting nation, and the greatest of all harvests is at hand.  We are confident that You are working to prepare our nation, even as You ripen this harvest. You do not intend to allow the “crafty one” to spoil Your plans. We are asking for Your help, Your direction, and we are relying on Your strength to fully turn our government and nation. Just as David was told to listen for a certain sound before striking, we are listening to You, the God of Breakthrough.  We ask that any and all unrighteous election activity be exposed and thwarted. Allow only those who truly won the most legal votes into the House. And give us Your choice for Senate Majority Leader. As we frequently do, we honor Your instructions to the Ekklesia in Matthew 6:10 and 16:18-19, binding every demonic effort to steal House seats and influence this decision of the Senate. We command Your will to be done in these two situations, agreeing with Your word.  We continue to ask for divine protection over President Trump, his family, and team. We also ask this for all others in our government. Place Your protective hand on them.  And in closing, Sir, we thank You for the reports that keep rolling in of revival breaking out on our campuses. You are doing it! THANK YOU!!! In the Holy name of Jesus – which means in His authority – we pray this. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that we, the Ekklesia, will not fail to persevere in our prayers for turnaround in America. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Veterans Day 2024 Today is Veterans Day, a significant holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Observed annually on November 11, this day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have donned the uniform to protect the freedoms and rights that citizens enjoy today. The origins of Veterans Day date back to the aftermath of World War I. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was established to commemorate the end of hostilities on the Western Front, which occurred on November 11, 1918. The day was first observed as a federal holiday in 1938, intended to honor the veterans of World War I. However, after World War II and the Korean War, there was a growing recognition that the day should commemorate all American veterans, not just those who fought in the Great War. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, broadening its scope to honor all veterans who served in the military, regardless of the conflicts in which they participated. This change reflected a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by service members throughout American history. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, another federal holiday that honors those who died while serving in the military. While Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and pays tribute to fallen soldiers, Veterans Day celebrates all veterans who have served in the military, both living and deceased. It is a day for reflection, gratitude, and recognition of the sacrifices made by these individuals and their families. The observance of Veterans Day includes various ceremonies and events across the country. Many communities hold parades where veterans are honored and celebrated for their service. Schools often participate in educational programs that help students understand the importance of the day and the contributions of veterans. In addition to local events, the National Veterans Day Observance takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, where a wreath-laying ceremony is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This solemn event underscores the nation’s commitment to honor those who have served, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the challenges veterans face after they return home. Many veterans struggle with issues such as PTSD, unemployment, and reintegration into civilian life. Organizations dedicated to veteran support have gained prominence, providing resources and assistance to help former service members navigate these challenges.  The significance of Veterans Day extends beyond the military community; it serves as a reminder to the entire nation of the cost of freedom. It is a day to reflect on the values of courage, duty, and sacrifice that veterans embody. Citizens are encouraged to express their gratitude, whether by attending local events, volunteering for veteran organizations, or simply taking a moment to thank a veteran for their service. We ask you to do this - express your thanks to a veteran today. On Veterans Day each year, we must remember the importance of honoring those who have served. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we often take for granted. Each story of service is unique, yet collectively, they contribute to the rich tapestry of American history and identity. By recognizing and celebrating the contributions of veterans, we acknowledge the complexities of their experiences and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them as they transition to civilian life. In conclusion, Veterans Day is more than just a holiday; it is an opportunity for all Americans to come together in gratitude and respect for the men and women who have served in the military. It reminds us of the enduring spirit of sacrifice and service, urging us to ensure that veterans receive the recognition, support, and care they deserve. As we honor their legacy, we also commit to ensuring a brighter future for those who have bravely defended our nation. As we now enter a new season where honor is being restored, today we boldly recognize and esteem our dear veterans, and say THANK YOU. Thank you for your sacrifice and the sacrifices made by your families. God Bless America. Pray with me: Father, we are so very grateful for the freedoms and liberty we enjoy in our nation. We are so very blessed to have these liberties and the opportunities they afford us in America. We have also been blessed with incredibly abundant resources, and for these, too, we are grateful.  On this Veterans Day, we take time to pray for those who have sacrificed to procure and protect these blessings. We pray especially for those who have lost family members fighting for us and others. Please give them comfort, strength, and provision. Help us to do a better job of caring for them.  We also pray for those who have been wounded and now suffer from this. Help them cope with their physical, mental, and emotional trauma; for some, it is great. We ask this, as well, for the family members who also suffer stress and pain from these wounds. We ask that, as a nation, You would further awaken our citizens to the needs and challenges our veterans face. Remind us of the price they have paid, and give us hearts to love and serve the soldiers and their families, just as they have served us.  And lastly, we ask You for a sweeping revival in our military and their families. It would bring immeasurable comfort and healing to thousands if they came into a meaningful relationship with You. Pour out Your Spirit on them! Heal bodies, minds, and hearts.  And we ask all of this in Christ’s holy name. Amen.  Our decree: Today we declare blessings, strength, comfort, and honor to our veterans and their families. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

How Great Thou Art There is so much that could be said today. Like many of you, Ceci and I stayed up until 3:00 AM ET Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, waiting for the official “call” regarding the Presidential election, and trying to get a sense of the final outcome of the House and Senate. I finally recorded yesterday’s post  at 11:30 PM. (Kudos to my dedicated staff!) It is now certain, as I write this, that not only did Trump win the 2024 Presidential election in a landslide, including the popular vote, but Republicans also took the Senate and will likely keep the House. By the time this post airs, the House win may also be certain. Trump’s comeback win is undoubtedly one of the most significant accomplishments in America’s political history. Even his enemies -- with clenched teeth and teary eyes – have admitted this, after attributing it to racism and sexism, that is. So much for humility, an honest look at the two candidates, and understanding most Americans.  Americans had grown complacent, yes, but the past four years served to awaken many of them. Most Americans just want to live as they choose, allow others to do the same, make a decent living, and be safe. They DO NOT want a government telling them how to think, what to do, what they must believe about sex and gender, what they can and can’t say, and how to raise their kids. They don’t want a government that mocks their belief in God, wants to take their guns, demeans them as deplorable garbage, and forgets who they work for! And the complacent church? Well, she too, is waking up. As I read and watched dozens of memes and videos, I was moved most by seeing several dozen people, when leaving Trump’s victory party, standing in the foyer singing the old hymn How Great Thou Art . Impromptu and heartfelt, and they all knew the words to this classic song. In other words, they all had Christian roots. Believers and God-honoring Americans have entered the fray! God’s Over-riding Hand As I stated yesterday, God had a plan in making Trump wait four years to serve his second term. Rogan O’Handley pointed out on his Instagram account  [DC_Draino]: “Think about this: “If Trump won in 2020, he would’ve had a Democrat House and Senate. More impeachments, no Senate confirmations, no bills passed, and possibly the end of the MAGA movement as an effective political force. “But now? He has the House, Senate, Supreme Court, a popular vote mandate, and an entire country that wants to clean up our elections, close our borders, deport illegals, and hold corrupt politicians accountable. Sometimes, I think it had to happen this way. “As painful as it was, this was the better long-term solution. We are going to pass a blizzard of new laws to help save this country that would’ve had zero shot with a Democrat Congress. Get ready y’all - it’s going to be Biblical.” (1) He is so right! It had to happen this way. We don’t always know God’s plans – He reserves the right not to tell us in advance – but we trust Him. After going with a prayer team to each swing state in December 2020 and January 2021 to pray against the fraud we believed occurred, asking God to reverse it, we were disappointed that it didn’t happen then. Several prophetic voices told me afterward, however, that every prayer would be answered, just not when we assumed. God knows what He’s doing, and His wisdom has been vindicated once again. Trump won every one of those swing states, and will now accomplish MUCH more in this term than he could have had he been in office. We must now direct our prayers toward birthing the changes needed in our nation. Doing so for revival and spiritual awakening is a given – we will do this. But we must also pray for the reformation, much of which will occur in government. Trump has said, “God spared my life for a reason.” He knows this is true, and we must pray that he and those working with him keep it in the forefront of their minds.  We must also pray for Speaker Johnson – a godly man and wise leader, Trump and his team, and whoever becomes the new Senate Majority Leader. They will all have an incredible opportunity to accomplish so much for our nation. If we bolster their efforts with prayer and Holy Spirit pours out true revival, the next four years could be some of the most significant in America’s history.  Pray with me: Father, we are grateful beyond words for this opportunity; we know how critical this election was. And yet, we have not shifted our faith to an individual or a group of individuals. We are keenly aware that only You can save our nation and restore our destiny. So we ask for Your grace to abound to President-Elect Trump, Speaker Johnson, and other key individuals in our government. Let this grace manifest through great wisdom, brilliant strategies, and supernatural help.  Lead them to make decisions that honor You and allow You to bless our nation. Use them to enact policies that break curses off of America and restore us to true greatness. Restore to us the privilege and ability to powerfully trumpet the gospel of Your kingdom throughout all the earth. May You be glorified through us.  Keep Trump, his family, and those around him safe. Please protect other government leaders in our nation. Expose the terrorists that are here and any weapons they have acquired. We pray that the promises of Psalm 91 be fulfilled in our land. And we pray for all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.  Our decree: We declare our gratitude to the Lord for His great grace and mercy. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Quoted from Instagram account “DC_Draino,” post from 11/6/2024.

Before I read today’s post, let me say that I won’t be able to comment with confidence regarding who will control the House and Senate. We waited until 11:30 PM ET to record this post, but had to do so before those totals were decided. I’ll comment about Congress in tomorrow’s post. Today’s title is: Election Reflection The African cheetah must run down its prey to eat. It is well suited for the task, as it can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. The cheetah has only one problem, however: it has a disproportionately small heart, which causes it to tire quickly. If it doesn’t catch its prey early in the chase, it must stop.  How often we Christians use the cheetah’s approach in our prayer efforts! We speed into our intercession with great energy, but lacking the heart for a sustained effort, we often falter before accomplishing what is needed. For our next prayer excursion, we decide to pray harder and faster, when what is needed isn’t more explosive power, but more staying power—stamina that comes from a bigger prayer heart. (1) Fortunately for America, God has been raising up intercessors with the hearts of war horses. To the many big-hearted individuals who have prayed and worked tirelessly for God’s will to be done in America, specifically in these elections: thank you. We know His will is not guaranteed; He performs it through us. If it were guaranteed, He wouldn’t have told us to ask for and command His “will [to] be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Be assured, your prayers mattered! And as Ceci stated this morning , “The body of Christ has taken everything up a notch or two this time around.” Indeed.  I know the Lord, too, is grateful. Even though He is God and can command our obedience, His relational heart nevertheless responds with appreciation. In fact, the following statements in His Word – making them HIS words – prove that He shows gratitude: Romans 1:8: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you.” 1 Corinthians 1:4: “I thank my God always concerning you.” Philippians 1:3–5: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you…” Colossians 1:3: “We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3: “We give thanks to God always for all of you…” 1 Thessalonians 3:9–10:  “For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God…” 2 Thessalonians 1:3: “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting…” 2 Thessalonians 2:13: “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you.” 2 Timothy 1:3–4: “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day…” Philemon 4–5:  “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers...” To be clear, I am certainly not thanking you for praying or voting for Trump and the Republican Party; it is for your efforts to end evil agendas and restore our nation that I thank you. When ungodly politicians and a political party make a stand against God and, conversely, promote evil, it is appropriate to ask God for their removal. The Lord’s Prayer, mentioned above, also instructs us to pray, “ deliver us from evil ” (Matthew 6:13). I love the people of both parties and want to see them all saved, but I do not love all of their agendas. Castrating kids is evil - period - as are certain other agendas of the Left.  Actually, I believe exposing these evils is why the Lord delayed Trump’s second term four years. Once the leftists, deep state, and globalists were back in power, their fears and hatred of Trump – as well as their over-confidence – flushed them out of hiding. Like moths drawn to a flame, they came out of the darkness and swarmed around him, bringing their false charges, fake trials, rigged juries, propaganda, and assassination attempts. They emerged as crooked prosecutors and judges, armed FBI agents violating his home, lying members of Congress, lying members of the press, and even persecutors of his followers, friends, and attorneys. But the light from the flame exposed them, and now the American people see just how vicious, dishonest, and ugly they are. The swamp was actually a sewer. And the cleansing has begun.  Celebrate? Yes, but also mourn. Mourn the decay of our nation, the loss of innocence and life, and the forfeiture of greatness. And keep praying. The turnaround is nowhere near complete. Many on the left will now try to keep Trump from taking office, as will terrorists and rogue nations. Violence will occur. Assassination is still a considerable threat. Also, I believe the Democrat Party may use the felony/insurrectionist argument in an attempt to keep from certifying the election. We must continue to pray diligently!  Once Trump and the new Congress are seated, the efforts of the Left will continue. They will not give up. It will take years to reverse their gains and reform America, and only the momentum created by a Third Great Awakening will enable this to succeed. Millions of changed hearts and awakened consciences will release the principles of God’s Kingdom, which bring health and prosperity. This revival is coming quickly; the reformation will take some time. But we will get there. And Trump is a necessary part of this reformation. Keep praying. Pray with me:  Father, we ask You to protect Trump and those around him. We bind every demonic plan to take his life, as well as the life of his family and team. Cause all efforts to rain violence throughout our nation to also fail. And cause the efforts to keep Trump from taking office to fail.  We also ask for the healing of our divided nation. While Your Word shows us that there will be division on earth until Christ returns, it also challenges us to be peacemakers, pursuing peace. Send such a sweeping revival that racial division ends in America. Remove the ability of race baiters and proponents of identity politics to divide us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen  Our decree:  As our decree today, I am using again the decree made at the A Million Women gathering in Washington, D.C. on October 12 [2024]. Much of it is taken from quotes of our Founding Fathers.  Whereas God is the Creator and rightful Owner of all the earth, including the United States of America; Whereas He oversaw the creation and establishment of the USA for His purposes of being “a city on a hill,” a light to other nations, and an “Evangelist to the world”;  Whereas our ancestors covenanted with Him to honor “this most noble work,” partnering with Him “for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith”; Whereas we were founded “not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.”  Whereas our founding documents refer to Him as  “nature’s God,” “the Sovereign”, “the Supreme Judge,” the God of “Divine Providence,” and “our Lord”; Whereas we are in covenant with God through Jesus Christ, which qualifies us to intercede, and citizens of the USA, qualifying us to stand as her representatives;  And whereas the USA has broken our agreements, our covenants with Almighty God, but we have repented for this; We appeal to You, Judge of Heaven and Earth, in the name of Yeshua, to forgive and cleanse our land. We recommit ourselves to You. And we ask for a restoration, a reconstituting of America’s covenantal relationship with You.  We ask that You send a sweeping revival that impacts every area of our society and culture, including our government. And we ask that it restores a servant heart of humility and Your holy purpose of evangelism to our nation. May we represent Your Kingdom in every way You intended. We agree with our brother and forefather, Samuel Adams: “From the rising to the setting of the sun, let [Your] Kingdom come.” (2) In the name of Jesus, we declare these things. Amen. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Craig Brian Larson, Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching  (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1993), p. 245, adapted. William J. Federer, America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations  (St. Louis, MO: Amerisearch, 2000), p. 23.

Election Day 2024 Since I’ve been an eligible voter, I’ve lived through this day - Election Day for U.S. presidents - 13 times in my life. The first two times, I was a very uninformed voter, basing my vote on what friends were doing and on the personalities of those running. I’m embarrassed to say I voted for Jimmy Carter, primarily because he had a great smile and was a Sunday School teacher. With qualifications like those, what could go wrong? The lines at gas stations, a wrecked economy, emboldened dictators throughout the world, and a man named Ronald Reagan awakened me. Dare I say I became “woke”? No, let’s not go there.  Like many Americans, I’ll be somewhat “on edge” today, waiting for the election results and wondering: Have enough Americans been awakened to the evils taking place in our nation? Will enough of them vote for godly values, life, truth, and common sense policies? Have enough Christians balanced their “sovereignty” theology with “man’s free will” theology, motivating them to vote? I believe the answer to all of these questions is “Yes.” And we will know soon. I’ve seen several promising predictions, like the following: “Former Bill Clinton campaign adviser Dick Morris predicted that Donald Trump will secure an ‘electoral landslide’ in the upcoming presidential election... during a Thursday interview on ‘The Jeff Katz Show.’ “Morris told Katz, ‘I think Trump is going to win, and I don’t think it’s going to be that close. I think he’ll win the popular vote narrowly, but that will translate into an electoral landslide.’ “‘I think Trump is going to carry all of the swing states, with the possible exception of Wisconsin.’ “Morris predicted the Republican presidential nominee would win Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. ‘Trump will [also] pick up a few surprises, like maybe Virginia and maybe Minnesota,’ Morris told Katz.” (1) Encouraging. But we should still pray throughout the day, not just for the presidential election, but others, as well. When we pray for elections, we are asking for God’s influence,  not His control . He doesn’t control us; He has given us the freedom of choice. So, during the campaign, we ask that He provide the best candidates with the wisdom to make good decisions. We request that wise counsel be given to them. We ask God to orchestrate events that would reveal truth and righteousness, as well as expose dishonesty and deceit. We ask Him to influence voters’ thinking, and remove all deception from them, to impact their hearts and minds, removing passivity and complacency.  Many will make their final decision TODAY. Pray that God speaks to them as they process; pray that someone says the right thing to sway them, or they remember something they’ve seen or heard in the past that pushes them toward righteousness. Bind demonic influence from them, whether in their thoughts or words spoken by another person.  2 Corinthians 10:3-5 tells us,  “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” Pray, according to this passage, that the power of lies and dishonest information sown into them would be “destroyed” And yes, ask Him to expose and enable righteous people to stop corruption in the election process.  I’ll be praying throughout the day and evening. I typically choose to pray rather than watch the results come in. Since people on the West Coast are still voting throughout the evening, those of us on the East Coast can still be praying for them. I’ll be praying for all of the above.  I conclude with a story from the life of Louis Pasteur: “Louis Pasteur was famous for many medical inventions, including pasteurization. One medical invention in particular meant the most to him. Rabies was a serious threat in his nation, and Pasteur was working on a vaccine. Many had given up hope for a cure, but Pasteur continued experimenting. Just when he was going to try it on himself, a 9-year-old boy, Joseph Meister, was brought to him with the dreaded disease. “Pasteur gave the vaccine to the young boy, and amazingly, it worked. The lad was cured and lived. Pasteur went on to accomplish many other medical discoveries and patents before he died September 28, 1895. Of all the major accomplishments Pasteur could have placed on his tombstone when he died, he only wanted these three words: ‘Joseph Meister Lived.’” (2)   May it be said of us that, when all looked hopeless, a remnant never gave up on our nation, and may the epitaph for our generation read: America was saved! Pray with me: Father, we ask that You and Your angels work to give us a fair election. Expose and uncover ALL deceit and corruption. We are grateful for those working to ensure we have a righteous election; protect and empower them as they do so.  Hover over individuals and voting places today, releasing the power of Holy Spirit to influence voters’ thinking. Nudge them in the right direction, not just for the presidential election, but regarding all elections. Break the power of lies and deception. And with the authority You have given us, “we bind and tear down the strongholds of deceit over people’s minds.” We thank You for Your love and mercy, which motivates You to answer these prayers, aiding us in this election. We know You are turning our nation around, helping us reverse the evils that have gained a hold over us. We declare Your promise that America shall be saved and our destiny restored. Please wield Your power to make today a part of this process. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.  Our decree: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”  (Lamentations 3:22-23) We decree that mercy will triumph over judgment. Click on the link below to watch the full video. TheBlaze.com Louis Pasteur

The Turnaround Has Begun           This is a big week in America. Though many have already voted, tomorrow is “Election Day.” It is certainly the most consequential election of my lifetime. Will we elect individuals who will lead us in the turnaround we need? On July 18 of this year (2024) my friend, Steven Springer, received a strong word from the Lord regarding this. It is very relevant this week:   “We are in a tremendous turnaround season. There is grace in the atmosphere for the Ekklesia to contend in prayer all the way until the promises we have heard from Holy Spirit manifest!”  I took this to heart and have been doing so, as have many of you. Steven continues: “Here are some insights I feel will be helpful for the coming days. I see God’s hand on Donald Trump to be our 47th president. As Trump trusts the Lord, there are several things he will need to overcome for him to be reelected. Nehemiah will be a roadmap for this to occur, and for the rebuilding the United States of America. Nehemiah had to overcome mockery, conspiracies, the complacency of the people, and physical threats.  “Trump’s plan to make America great – and to overcome these obstacles – will be accomplished through wisdom from the Lord. He must choose to lean into the Ekklesia (Church) for support and intercession, as Nehemiah did with Ezra. As he does, there will be spiritual awakening, a releasing of wisdom from on high, and a rebuilding of this land that will be recognized by the nations of the earth! We must agree in prayer for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, through the fear of the Lord, to rest on Trump.    “In this time of great discord and division in our nation we need the unifying power of the Holy Spirit to heal the divide. It is a time for rebuilding the walls and fortifying the breaches, restoring unity in the United States. This will come through a holy revival, a spiritual revolution, and reformation! Jesus is the remedy. As with Nehemiah, there will be an empowerment of each citizen to work together – in their families, neighborhoods, cities, and states – to rebuild the nation, undistracted by the noise and clamor of the enemy.  “There is a sound of hope arising from the Ekklesia, breaking the chains of oppression! Let’s agree with and declare Proverbs 24:3-6 in the Passion Translation, making it our motto:  ‘Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure. Because of their skilled leadership, the hearts of people are filled with the treasures of wisdom and the pleasures of spiritual wealth. Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty spiritual warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength. Wise strategy is necessary to wage spiritual war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly.’   “There will be a tremendous generosity seen through President Trump that will become contagious throughout the land. Conspiracies, including the deep state’s demonic plans, will be unmasked and brought into the light! Just as demonic strategies didn’t work against Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, they will not work against Trump. Their accusations will not stop the rebuilding of America in the unity of the Spirit, and the restoring of the United States to again be ‘one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all!’ “The chains and bondage of the marxist/socialist spirit that has entered this nation over the last forty years and now holds people captive, will be abolished. They will no longer have a place of influence.  “There will be a tremendous outpouring of Holy Spirit, a latter rain of glory that will fall in America – including upon the White House. Again, we will once again be one nation, under the one true God.  “There will be a celebration as dreaming is restored – with God in the center.  “God’s glory is sure to shine as we hold fast to His Word, are careful to follow Him, and walk in obedience! Let the words of the great song, America the Beautiful, be a declaration for our nation again!   ‘America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!   ‘America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law.’   “Let the powerful insights and words of King Solomon in Proverbs 3:5-7 (TPT) resound in our hearts: ‘Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on Him to guide you, and He will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with Him in whatever you do, and He will lead you wherever you go. Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore Him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.’ “It is time for a turnaround by God’s love, grace, and power!” I believe this is a word from the Lord. I also know it is and will continue to be contested, as satan tries to altar God’s time and decrees (Daniel 7:25). If Trump wins this election, as I expect, the battle won’t be over. The left will still try to keep him from taking office. I feel we will have to persevere in prayer to overcome these strategies. It could be very contentious. That is why I’ve shared this word; it reminds us of God’s plan: healing, revival, and restoration. Do not waver.  Pray with me: Father, when the great apostle, Paul, encountered numerous difficulties and great opposition, his declaration was: “None of these things move me” (Acts 20:24). As we observe the plans and attacks against You and Your cause today, we say the same: we are unmoved. As Nehemiah remained focused when attacked and warred against, we too shall remain steadfast, our eyes on You.  We ask for Your angels to superintend this election process. Allow no dishonesty or plans of darkness to prevail. Give us leaders who will follow Your ways and principles. Give us those who will honor You AND Your plans for America.  And bring the release of the revival Steven spoke of. Use it to heal our land of hatred and division, and to deliver us from Marxism, antichrist mindsets, antisemitism, and all forms of racism. Pour out Your Spirit, who is the only healing Agent with the ability to restore us. Our faith rests in no man or system – only in the salvation of our God. Again, give us leaders who will welcome this salvation into America.  We ask all of this in Jesus’ name.  Our decree: We declare that the turnaround in America has begun, and will continue. You can find out more about Steven Springer at GlobalPresence.com .  Click on the link below to watch the full video.

The Well of Covenant Will Flow In a dream given to Clay Nash in 2020, Holy Spirit referred to Cape Henry as the “well of oaths.” I have mentioned the dream before, but Holy Spirit keeps taking me back to it. Cape Henry, as most of you know, is where Robert Hunt and company planted a cross in 1607, and covenanted with God that the gospel would go from this land to all the world. The phrase the Lord used, “well of oaths,” is a reference to the oath taken in covenant ceremonies.  This phrase is the literal meaning of the name Beersheba, found in Genesis 21:33 and 26:33. Beersheba was a place and a well symbolizing covenant. The first passage (21:33) involves Abraham and his covenant with God, a covenant that existed to bring Messiah to earth. The context of the second reference is when God made Abraham’s son, Isaac, a link in this covenantal chain.  Just as the covenant with Abraham and Isaac was regarding the salvation of the world, the covenant Hunt and company made with God at Cape Henry was, as well. One – Abraham’s – gave us the Messiah; America’s would be to trumpet the good news of what Messiah accomplished. The “oath” Hunt and company made after planting the cross was to be “Evangelist to the world,” preaching the gospel of the Kingdom to all the earth. Can there be any doubt that this is what the cross represented on that day? And they included you and me in that covenant, by the way, stating their intent “to raise up godly generations after us, and with these generations, take the kingdom of God to all the earth.” (1) Obviously, Holy Spirit’s reference to Cape Henry as America’s “well of oaths” is incredibly significant and reveals much: It tells us that God honored the covenant Hunt and his party made with Him there! Actually, I believe God not only honored it; I believe He inspired them to make this covenant. In comparison to Abraham’s well, it speaks of the resistance, the warfare that would come against those fulfilling the covenant. The wells Abraham had dug in the region, including Beersheba, had been filled in by his enemies (Genesis 26:18). According to the footnote regarding Genesis 26:15 in The Passion Translation: “In the culture of the day, to dig a well on unclaimed land was a proof of title to the land. To stop the wells of someone else was considered an act of war.” Before Isaac could continue the legacy given by Abraham, he had to re-dig these wells, and give them the same names (26:18), including the “well of oaths” (Beersheba). Just as he did with Abraham’s wells, Satan has warred against America’s covenant with God, stopping it up through sin, idolatry, and compromise. We are in the process of re-digging this well, resisting the devil and his actions (James 4:7).  It speaks of cleansing. Isaac needed cleansing before he could re-dig them. In verses 6-11, God inserts the story of Isaac lying to the locals about Rebekah, telling them she was his sister so they wouldn’t kill him to take her as a wife. This covenant-breaking iniquity of Abraham, who had done the exact same thing, in the exact same place (Gerar), with a king having the exact same name (Abimelech), had been passed on to Isaac. (See Genesis 20). (The king was no doubt a descendant, thus having the same name). Could God have chosen this time to expose the generational iniquity in Isaac because of its connection to covenant? “I need a covenant KEEPER, Isaac, so before we re-open the well of covenant, I’m going to cleanse you of the covenant BREAKING spirit.” And so it is with America. Before reopening the well of covenant, He has been exposing and cleansing us. Even in Clay’s dream, He referenced this: “Let those assigned to break up the fallow ground plow deep, so that the soil of this nation be prepared for the seeds of righteousness to be sown.” And finally, Holy Spirit’s words in the dream confirm the harvest that will flow from this well. “This will result in an abundant harvest...a harvest that will come with such abundance and so quickly that the harvester will overtake the sower. And let the preparers of the soil do a quick work in order that the sower not delay the harvest.” Life flows from this covenant - it is a well!  We are warring for this. Also in the dream, Rees Howells, who was used so mightily to war spiritually in prayer against the Nazis, appeared from the cloud of witnesses. He gave us His coat saying, “This is the coat I wore during World War II and must be worn by the Ekklesia in order to see the Kingdom harvest at hand. The training is finished; it’s time to go to war...and OCTOBER will see the turning of the war.” Keep praying, Ekklesia. Fight for the babies, not Republicans. Fight for covenant, not for Trump. Fight for the harvest, not just for your well-being. Refuse to allow election interference. Bind it in the name of Jesus. Ask God to influence voters toward His candidates. And vote for the candidates who embrace biblical ideals.  Wear the coat! Pray with me: Father, thank You for Cape Henry. Thank You for calling it a “well of oaths,” a well of covenant. Continue to cleanse our nation and release the power of this covenant again. At every level, we ask You to give us a government that welcomes and honors You. Favor those who will do so, those who protect the innocent, who rule righteously. Rid us of corruption and dishonesty in our government. Motivate people to vote and to do so for righteousness.  We will never stop asking for and believing that powerful revival and reformation will come to America and, as importantly, through America. Give us once again the invaluable privilege of taking the gospel of Christ and His Kingdom to all the world. Release signs, wonders, miracles, and millions of salvations throughout the earth. And in closing, once more we pray against the violence that demons desire to foment. Protect the candidates and those around them. Protect those who vote and work in the polling places.  We ask for and declare all of this as representatives of Christ, in His name. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that the “well of oaths” is open and flowing again to America! Click on the link below to watch the full video. https://1607covenant.com/americas-covenant-with-god/

Today’s post is taken from our new Give Him 15 Devotional, Volume 3, which will be released around Thanksgiving this year. I’m reading a selection today, which is appropriate as we pray for America and the upcoming elections. The title: Burn the Ships    In 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés set sail for Mexico with 11 ships and between 600 and 700 men. His goal was to conquer the Aztecs and establish a Spanish settlement. The Aztecs were a very cruel people and performed thousands of human sacrifices to their gods every year. They also captured and possessed many slaves. Their population at the time of Cortés’ arrival was approximately five million.   Mathematically, the odds were stacked against Cortés and his men by a ratio of 7,541 to 1. Two previous expeditions had failed, yet he succeeded and conquered much of the South American continent.   What Cortés did at the beginning of this endeavor is the stuff of legends. Some say the actions were a result of his men becoming so intimidated by the odds and hardships that they decided to give up and go home. Others say Cortés didn’t even wait for that to occur before taking this drastic measure. Either way, Cortés left no doubt that they were staying. “Burn the ships!” he commanded his officers. Cortés removed the option of leaving, turning the mission into an all-or-nothing proposition . (1)   In the 1990s, Steven Curtis Chapman released a song about this action of Cortés, comparing it to the Christian faith. Our entire family loved the song. Here is the first verse and chorus:   In the spring of 1519, a Spanish fleet set sail Cortés told his sailors this mission must not fail On the eastern shore of Mexico, they landed with great dreams But the hardships of the new world make them restless and weak Quietly they whispered, “Let’s sail back to the life we knew” But the one who led them there was saying   “Burn the ships; we’re here to stay There’s no way we could go back Now that we’ve come this far by faith Burn the ships; we’ve passed the point of no return Our life is here, so let the ships burn and burn.”   Life gives us many opportunities to burn the ships made of thoughts in our minds and hearts. We are forced to remind our mind and emotions, “I’ve made my decision; there is no reversing it. I’m not going back.” This could be removing the option of returning to bad habits, or we might close the door to the pain of yesterday’s losses. At times, we must move on from setbacks, hope deferred, and failed dreams. And hopefully, we have burned the ships of retreat to our old life of sin.   We must also, at times, burn the ships when we set our sails toward great endeavors and dreams. On life’s journey, we will periodically be met with adversity, detours, and failures. The best way to keep from giving up is to enter the sanctum of our hearts at the onset and remove the option. Our Founding Fathers were burning the ships when they signed their names to the Declaration of Independence: when pledging their  “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor;” (2)  when Patrick Henry said,  “Give me liberty or give me death;” (3)  when Lewis Morris said, “Damn the consequences, give me the pen;” (4)  these patriots were all burning the ships.   In Luke 9:62, when Jesus said,  “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God,”  He was saying, Burn the ships.  When He became a microscopic seed and was planted in the womb of a virgin teenager, Christ burned the ships.   When Johann Leonhard Dober and David Nitschmann - two young Moravian Brethren from Herrnhut, Germany - were called in 1732 to minister to the African slaves on the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix in the Danish West Indies, they were told they would not be allowed to do such a thing. So Dober and Nitschmann sold themselves to a slave owner and boarded a ship bound for the West Indies. As the ship pulled away from the docks, they called out to their loved ones on shore, "May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering!" When they sold themselves to preach the gospel to an oppressed people, they were burning the ships. (5)   The generation of Israelites who came out of Egypt failed to burn the ships. When times got tough, they said to Moses, We want to go back to Egypt.  Only Joshua and Caleb had burned their ships (see Numbers 14).   Esther burned the ships when deciding she would risk all for her Jewish family.  “If I perish, I perish,”  she said. Then she broke protocol, approached the king, and saved a nation! (Esther 4:16)   When William Wallace said,   “Every man dies, not every man really lives…they may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom!” (6)  he was burning the ships.   When God imparted His heart for America to me in 2000; when He showed me His great need for a strong America, loyal to Him; when He made it clear to me that America’s destiny, given by Him, was to trumpet the gospel of the Kingdom to all the nations of the earth; when He and I wept together for three and a half hours over her fallen condition; when I accepted the mantle to see her return to Him through a third great awakening…I burned the ships.   Revival in America is not optional, nor is the intercession required to birth it. The praying army in America has counted the cost, committed to the cause, and determined that they will see this assignment through to a restored and revived America.   Pray with me:   Father, thank You for Your determination to redeem us. Lord Jesus, we thank You for persevering through the incarnation, Cross, and punishment for our sins. Thank You for burning the ships. Likewise, we pledge our allegiance to You and Your cause here and around the world. Indeed, as the Moravian brothers stated, may You receive the reward of Your suffering.   Father, we ask for an infusion of new strength and determination to those praying to see America revived and transformed. May we be found faithful as we serve Your purpose in our generation. We thank You for the incredible calling You have on our nation. We have repented for rejecting it and turning from You. Now we appeal to You, as did our Founders, deliver us from the strongholds of evil that have bound us. Give us a fresh start. Cause the fires of revival to burn in our nation as never before. We pray for the children, youth, and young adults of America. We have allowed filth and lies to be poured into our nation for six decades. This caused such severe spiritual decay and loss of truth that most of this young generation has seen no true representation of You. Having been fed lies and deception, they need Your powerful intervention and rescue. Come and save them!   Again today, we pray for our government; it is out of control, ruled by evil. Lies abound, injustice is rampant, unrighteous laws are enacted, and our government is now weaponized against its citizens. Bring down these evils. Expose them. Continue to awaken the American people to the corruption. We pray for those on the front lines of this battle against the giant of unrighteous government. Give financial support to those spending millions to fight this battle; give them great endurance and faith. Work miracle after miracle to turn the tables on the darkness ruling our land. And concerning this upcoming election, give us righteous individuals in our government. We pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.   Our decree:   We declare that we will never back down in our prayers – we have burned the ships. And America SHALL be saved. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Szalay, Jessie, and Tom Garlinghouse. “Hernán Cortés: Conqueror of the Aztecs.” Live Science , 17 August 2022, https://www.livescience.com/39238-hernan-cortes-conqueror-of-the-aztecs.html . Accessed 16 July 2024.  “The Delegates Behind the Declaration (Dec 62, Vol:14 Issue:1).” AMERICAN HERITAGE , https://www.americanheritage.com/we-mutually-pledge-each-other-our-lives-our-fortunes-and-our-sacred-honor . Accessed 16 July 2024. “‘Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!’” Colonial Williamsburg , 3 March 2020, https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/deep-dives/give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death/ . Accessed 16 July 2024. Hughes, Amanda. “Lewis Morris: Major General in the New York Militia, Delegate to the Second Continental Congress, and Signer of the Declaration of Independence.” Constituting America , 22 April 2021, https://constitutingamerica.org/90day-dcin-lewis-morris-major-general-new-york-militia-delegate-second-continental-congress-signer-declaration-of-independence-guest-essayist-tom-hand/ . Accessed 16 July 2024. “Missionaries Against Terrible Odds | Christian History Magazine.” Christian History Institute , https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/missionaries-against-terrible-odds . Accessed 16 July 2024. Gibson, M. Braveheart . Paramount Pictures. 1995. Quote attributed to William Wallace.

YOUR Prayers and Efforts Matter! It is exhilarating to be part of Spirit-led and empowered gatherings, whether with a handful of intercessors, several hundred in a service, hundreds of thousands in an outdoor gathering, or millions on the internet. And I suppose it is normal after experiencing Holy Spirit’s powerful leadership and blessing on these occasions to make statements about “shifting things,” “turning things around,” and so on. Perhaps it is even a healthy expression of our belief in the power of prayer.  However, some statements made after gatherings of this nature reveal a concerning lack of understanding and create confusion. I sometimes hear comments like, “The turnaround began [or ended] when we prayed…”  This is not only immature, it’s misleading. Let me state emphatically: America’s recovery/turnaround did not begin, is not continuing, and will not be completed because of one gathering, group, or event. Every prayer, person, and effort matters. Every act of obedience (including voting), every dollar sowed to fund turnaround efforts, every Spirit-led decree, the actions of righteous people in government (and running for government), the talents of those gifted to help them, every sermon boldly declaring God’s Word, the sacrifices of every faithful worker in engaged congregations, every prayer – whether prayed by the alone person no one will ever see, by moms and dads in their homes, or by many on a stage – they’re all important parts of God’s orchestrated effort to turn America.  All of them.  Don’t be misled or discouraged by statements otherwise. Your involvement matters! Your prayer is essential! It is just as important as that of any apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher, Congress member, TV personality, or anyone else on the planet. Please realize this and don’t ever forget it.  With this in mind, I want to ask you to continue praying for the upcoming elections. My friend Jay Comiskey has some great suggestions for doing so. Jay shares: “ Please consider one final prayer assignment for this election: Praying for your polling place! Pray for the integrity of the voting process in your state These things can be done by any intercessor willing to pray and declare the release of God’s Kingdom over this year’s election process. “We are privileged to vote in America. The last day for doing so is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 . This is what we call ‘Election Day,’ however, most states allow the option of absentee voting, voting by mail, or some type of early voting. States have different deadlines and rules that govern these alternatives. “Many of you have already voted early. My wife and I have. It was simple. I was encouraged by how many friends and neighbors were also voting early. One official told me it was the biggest “early election” they have ever facilitated in our city! “The 2020 election raised many concerns about voter fraud and election integrity. It remains a top prayer concern. This year, millions of people will cast their votes at thousands of polling places. Let’s ‘hit the target’ (one of the meanings of the Hebrew word for intercession, paga)  and intercede for every designated polling place AND the process of counting ballots throughout your state and our country.  “Prayer walk your polling place. There is a true sense of purpose when we walk around a designated prayer target, like a polling site, and ask the Lord to surround it and intervene. Weekends or evenings are the best time to do this so as not to cause concerns or generate controversy. As my children were growing up, I would often take time on weekends to walk around the public or Christian school, and later on around the university they were attending. I would pray for divine protection, asking for God’s guardian angels to protect my children and all who attended the school. I would ask for Holy Spirit’s intervention and a strong witness for Christ at their schools. Most importantly, I would pray for ‘God’s Kingdom to come and His will be done!’ “So far this month, I have prayer-walked the church where we normally vote (our polling place) and the civic building where we filled out our ‘early voting’ ballots. Nothing complicated, just a simple, ‘on target’ prayer. I asked for Holy Spirit to shed His light and power over each part of the polling process in my city and state. I asked the Lord to reveal any area where voter fraud could occur. I prayed for godly men and women who work the election process to have discernment and courage to reveal any evil they discover. And I interceded for each person who has not yet voted, asking that they be motivated to vote, and do so for righteousness. This would include the following choices people will make:    The President  U.S. Senate Candidates (1/3 of Senators are up for re-election) U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 Congressmen and Congresswomen must run for re-election every two years.) Some states have added an amendment to their ballot, requiring one to be a citizen of the United States to cast a vote Any other offices or initiatives on the ballot to be voted on “ The whole body of Christ must pray for a mighty release of God’s power and scrutiny on every polling place (and the entire voting process in their state). Let’s ask Holy Spirit to reveal every breach of integrity in this election. ‘… let God be true and every man a liar ’ (Romans 3:4). It is a privilege to vote. It is an even greater privilege to PRAY! Let’s PRAY for a mighty outpouring of His Kingdom during this election season. Amen, and amen!” Pray with me: Father, we know that it isn’t only the generals in the Officer’s Tent that win wars; it’s the soldiers on the battlefield laying it all down for the cause. Thank You for raising up a faithful prayer army around the world. From the bottom of my heart, I thank You for every one of them. From the heartfelt prayers of the solitary widow, to the fervent prayers of thousands in massive gatherings, they are essential, and I know You hear them all.  And I thank You for the  efforts  of all - leaders in congregations, workers at polls, those who mailed letters, candidates running for offices, faithful biblical value voters, and those who have given money. Thank You for every effort.  Now, we ask You to motivate this army to finish well. Allow no over-confidence, passivity, or weariness to control us. Keep us stirred, motivated, and determined. Inspire many to do as Jay suggested. We ask that there not be one polling place or vote-counting location that isn’t prayed over. Not one. And in this election, give us the turnaround we need.  We continue to pray for the safety of Trump and those around him. Shield them, we pray. According to Matthew 16:18-19, we bind every attempt to harm them. And we pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth. Amen.  Our decree: We declare that the Ekklesia will finish the assignment of ushering in revival, turnaround, and harvest. We will finish well! Thank you, Jay, for reminding us to take another step in praying for the integrity of our upcoming elections. Click on the link below to watch the full video.