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Comment by Tess M. Schaefer on July 9, 2012 at 4:48pm

Most Gracious Father, 

  Thank You for bringing "us to the light of a new day."(morn prayer)  May the hearts of the people across the USA turn toward You today with reverence for Your Holy Name. PSALM 29: 2   "Ascribe to the Lord the glory of HIs Name; worship the Lord in holy array."

 Almighty Father, give to Your Church in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia,  a holy boldness to stand firmly with You and proclaim Your Word.  Grant to minds Your clarity of purpose and direction.  May Your Truth guard this nation and  Psaml 31:  2"Be a Rock of refuge for (her), a mighty stronghold to save (her)...3 For Your name's sake, lead (her) and guide (her).

 May Your Voice  resound throughout this land...through  Your Church leaders, all branches of government,  in families, and in the heart of each person.   Psalm 29:  3"The Voice of the Lord is upon the waters;  the God of glory thunders, ... 4 The Voice of the Lord is powerful, the Voice of the Lord is full of majesty." 

May these words proclaimed in Psalm 31 resonate throughout each state, especially Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia:

19 "How great is the goodness, Lord,

       that You keep for those who fear You,

       that You show to those who trust You

       in the sight of men.

 20 You hide them in the shelter of Your Presence

       from the plotting of men:

       You keep them safe within Your tent

       from disputing tongues.

 21    Blessed be the Lord Who has shown me

          the wonders of His love

          in a fortified city.

24     Be strong, let your heart take courage,

           all who hope in (wait for) the Lord.

May the people of each state, especially Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia interiorize the words spoken by Jeremiah 15:16  "When I found Your words, I devoured Them;  They became my joy and the happiness of my heart, because I bore Your Name, O Lord, God of Hosts." 

  May America know  Sirach 36; 6  "that there is no God but You.  Give new signs and work new wonders;  show forth the splendor of Your Right Hand and Arm."...9  "crush the enemy."

Merciful Father,  Psalm 40 :2   draw America "...up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set (her) feet upon a rock, making (her) steps secure."  Bring her to (8) "delight in Your Law in the depth of (her) heart."  (12)  "For (she is) beset with evils, too many to be counted.  (14)  Let them be put to shame and confusion altogether who seek to snatch away (her) life;  let them be turned back and brought  to dishonour who desire (her) hurt!

Psalm 46: 1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.   (10) Be still, and know that I Am God.  I Am exalted among the nations, I Am exalted in the earth!"  May America hear the Voice of Christ, turn and be converted. May a revival of faith spread throughout  the USA, especially Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Amen

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comment by marilyn hardin henley on July 6, 2012 at 4:16pm

Father God reveal the meaning of repentance as it is written in 2 Corinthians 7:10  For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. And in Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Father God,  Bring the revelation of the truth to each heart in the USA and specifically the state of Delaware. As found in, John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Reveal the fear of the lord to each heart of all that dwell with in all the USA, to every citizen every where, to each heart in all our territories, because;  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 9:10   Impress upon the USA and all concerns that your ways are our only hope! IN JESUS' NAME!

Amen John, Tess, an all praying with us, protection blessings & peace on each one! In the name of JESUS!

Comment by John T. Leach on July 5, 2012 at 10:48pm

Our Father in heaven, I ask you to deliver us from a spirit of apathy, lethargy, and discouragement. Help us to consider Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. He despised the shame and kept focused on the goal. Thank You that we have a cloud of wintesses to cheer us on and they have already finished their course.

 

May You award a crown of faithfulness to Marilyn, Tess, and the others who have been faithful to Your calling. Help us to keep focused on Jesus and not the circumstances that swirl around and threaten to drown us at times. Help us to encourage each other in You and believe steadfastly in Your faithfulness and that You will answer our prayers according to Your wisdom and timing. Turn this country to You with a sincere and deep repentance. Open the eyes of the people to see that Your Word does not change and that it contains all things relating to life and godliness. Help the people to see that they Must turn to Jesus to have eternal life and they must follow Him, not because of the fish and the loaves, but because He alone can satisfy the spiritual needs that we have. Cause the spirits of the people to live and quicken them to Jesus.

Touch the people of Delaware and Maryland. Give the people and the legislators courage to reject ungodly laws and to not tamper with Your divine order. Grant wisdom and the fear of the Lord to all levels of government and to all the people. Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers. Strengthen marriages and help the people to know for certain that they must center their relationships on Christ to be successful. Touch the judges to make just decisions and to respect all laws that You have ordained. Help them to have wisdom and recognize their ultimate accountability to You. Let the Church in Delaware and Maryland rise up and take her place among those destined to overcome. Knit the Body of Christ together as one in this area. Strengthen their faith and cleanse them from all idols. Turn the hearts of those who do not know you so that they may know that they may have an enduring hope in Jesus Christ. Touch the people with wisdom to elect godly officials who are wise and skillful and who have good and godly morals. Turn the hearts of the people away from the gods of entertainment, pleasure, sports, wealth, power, and all other things that stand between You and them. I ask these things in Jesus' Name. Amen.

 

Comment by John T. Leach on July 5, 2012 at 6:23am

Part 2 of 2: A New Great Awakening - The Path of Life, Part 20 (by Rick Joyner - Morningstar Ministries)

      Many Christians feel that the collapse of nations is inevitable and is in fact the will of God. This collapse is certainly prophesied in such places as Daniel 2, and therefore we can be sure that it will ultimately be inevitable. America may be dedicated to the Lord and blessed to the degree that we walk in His ways that He prescribed for all nations. Even so, that blessing from our dedication can also turn into a curse if we turn from the ways of the Lord, which America has been doing for the last half century. The pace of our departure from His ways is accelerating now. Even so, there is still time to change our present trajectory and become a nation blessed and protected by the Lord once again.

      If we do not have another Great Awakening in America, a revival that revives His people until they become the salt and light they are called to be, the Republic could be lost very soon. However, the first signs of another Great Awakening are beginning to be seen. There is hope, and we must not lose hope, but we do need to honestly evaluate where we are and where we’re headed if we do not change our direction.

      Let us also keep in mind that even if our Republic is lost and our nation crumbles like the rest of those that were not built on a foundation that could endure the shaking which is now upon us, the kingdom is growing in the earth—our true home if we are in Christ.

      What I was shown and wrote about 25 years ago in my book, The Harvest, is that the nations that were then under the yoke of communism would enjoy increasing liberty, while the nations that had known freedom and democracy would be brought into increasing bondage. This has happened and is continuing. America lost more of its liberty in the first 100 days of the Obama Administration than it has lost in the last 100 years. With the implementation of the Health Care Bill, every American will be wearing a terrible yoke from the government.

      We address this in more depth through the Bulletins and articles we circulate through The Oak Initiative, and this is not the place where I want to take much space for it, but freedom in America is being lost much faster than it ever seemed possible. There is pushback, but to date there has not been the kind of courageous and bold leadership to keep it in check. The leadership throughout the nation has not arisen, so the slide continues with almost every new bill passed.

      At the same time, those who are growing in Christ will become freer than ever. It is impossible to enslave those who are truly free in Spirit and Truth. The demarcation between those who are slaves and those who are free will become more striking in the times to come. One major demarcation point will be between those who are putting more and more of their trust in government and those who are growing in faith in the Lord.

      We will address this in a little more depth next week as we continue to examine how we are called to prepare the way for the Lord and His kingdom.

Comment by John T. Leach on July 5, 2012 at 6:23am

Part 1 of 2: A New Great Awakening - The Path of Life, Part 20 (by Rick Joyner - Morningstar Ministries)

     As we see in the Book of Revelation, some kingdoms will “become” the kingdom of our Lord, which implies a transformation to becoming His. Isaiah 60:1-3 concurs with this—that during the time of “darkness covering the earth and deep darkness the peoples,” the glory of the Lord will be revealed through His people. As the next verse affirms, then the nations will “come to the brightness of your rising.” So the nations will eventually come to the light, and as this chapter goes on to explain, they will bring their wealth and their sons and daughters. We have the sure word of prophecy that regardless of how dark it becomes, the light is going to prevail.

     It was this transformation of nations that was a basis for the “manifest destiny” doctrine that motivated many of the first settlers to America. This doctrine is still a basis for the Christian culture of America. This doctrine asserts that America has a special place in the purpose of God and is therefore sanctified because of this. This doctrine is sown throughout our history and is embedded in our most treasured documents such as The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and Bill of Rights. It is also stated in some Supreme Court decisions. Is this true? Does America have a special place in the destiny of God?

     In Scripture, there is a difference between those who have a covenant with God and those who are dedicated to God. God initiates His covenants, and there is no evidence that God has initiated a special covenant with America. However, there is much evidence that America was dedicated to God by those in positions of authority to do this and that He accepted the dedication. So what is the difference?

     The only nations in Scripture that have a covenant with God are Israel and the holy nation that is often called “spiritual Israel, the church. Even so, the things dedicated to the Lord are considered holy, and they could not be used for profane purposes or a curse would come upon those who did. This is why America, which was dedicated to God, a dedication that was affirmed by the Founding Fathers, cannot get away with things that other nations might without suffering judgment.

Comment by Tess M. Schaefer on July 4, 2012 at 6:10pm

Praise and glory to You, Lord Jesus Christ, now and forever.

Rejoice today in the goodness of the Lord who has given the people of America this day as a rememberance of His Providence. Refresh our hearts which are growing weary because we have separated ourselves from You.  Stir in us  knowledge of Your "vision."   Inflame our hearts with ZEAL to fulfill our duty and purpose...our destiny according to the plan of Your Will.

My heart joins with Marilyn, "Let the Holy awe of---Who You are.  Cover the USA" from sea to shinning sea! 

Agree and confirm your prayer, Marilyn.  Thank you for your perseverence  in faith. ..May all  people  of goodwill  stand united  in righteousness and Hebrews 4:16  "with boldness let us approach the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace as a timely help."

Agree and confirm John's prayer: "The commands of the Lord are radiant giving light to the eyes."  1 Peter 1   "Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to all...who have been chosen, by the provident purpose of God the Father, to be made holy by the Spirit, obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with His Blood...  18 ...Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you...was not  paid  19  in anything corruptible...but in the Precious Blood of a Lamb without spot or stain, namely Christ... 1 Peter 2: 15 -16    "You are slaves of no one except God, so behave like free men, and never use your freedom as an excuse for wickedness  20  the merit, in the sight of God, is in bearing it patiently when you are punished after doing your duty."

  1 Peter 5: 8 -9  "Be calm but vigilant, because your enemy the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion, looking for someone to eat.  Stand up to him, strong in faith and in the knowledge that your brothers all over the world are suffering the same things.   10  "...the God of all grace, Who called you to eternal glory in Christ...will confirm, strenghten, and support you."

Confirm and amen the prayer spoken by CB:  "Dear Gracious Father...You have blessed my nation beyond all imagination.  We have forgotten' You... and ...have not sought Your Face or taught our children Your ways."  Have mercy upon this nation Father,  for we have turned our backs and refuse to listen to Your Word.  2 Peter 1: 6 - 10  " The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, these two He condemned and reduced to ashes;  He destroyed them completely, as a warning to anybody lacking reverence in the future"

Heavenly Father, may all  the blood  shed,  and all  the  sacrifices made  on behalf of this nation be the seed through which the generation of today responds to the call of liberty with nobleness of character and fidelity to Truth. May the Precious Blood of Jesus seal all the borders of this nation and protect  her people.  May God Bless America  Amen

 

Comment by marilyn hardin henley on July 4, 2012 at 2:45pm

Father God, I cry out to you for this vast nation. I believe you have plans for us to be your people, with your purposes. Your word says without a vision the people perish. I believe we can observe this illustrated now in this nation. Revive, even raise from the dead where that is true, concerning this nation. Where this nation is dead in trespasses & sin, even as Your word says in; Romans 6:23

²³ For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.  .... Revive this nation by the revelation of your Son, Jesus Christ in each heart!

Give us a vision of accomplishing your will, your vision. Much of the nation, including much of the church have lost their way having  good intentions in the flesh, but following, the way of death according to; Proverbs 14:12

¹² There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

Show us as a nation, your ways! Pour out your Spirit upon all flesh! Pour out Your manifest presence from coast to coast, from border to border, on Alaska, Hawaii, every territory, every military base, all US military any where in the world! Cause all of the people of the USA to know You & love you from the heart. And out of that, through the USA cause Your presence to spill over to the entire world!

IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST THE LORD !

Comment by marilyn hardin henley on July 3, 2012 at 12:38am

John, Tess & Cindy, From the heart I agree & am so grateful to be praying with you, in Jesus' name!

For nation and for the state of New York we cry out Lord God, Let the Holy awe of--- who You are!, cover the USA & especially, the state of New York including, all state & local gov., All military, all police, fireman & all medical services, FBI, & all law enforcement of every nature, all lawyers, politicians, the UN, Wall St., including all banks,  stock exchanges & all that is related, the Federal Reserve,  insurance companies, the New York Times, all news outlets, all entertainment, including TV networks, radio stations, all sports, all business, the fashion industry, the arts & all of it's influences, construction industry, the food industry, the transportation industry, the hotel & tourist industry, all the people, all that makes up New York City & the state of New York, cover every square inch of New York City & the state of New York with your manifest presence. For your word says;
³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, ⁴ who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. ⁵ For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, in 1 Timothy 2:3-5. Cause the darkness flee as your glorious light floods New York & our nation!  IN JESUS' NAME !

Comment by marilyn hardin henley on July 2, 2012 at 11:12pm

Father God, make the peace that surpasses all understanding to keep our hearts & minds be the example of Your presence in the the Church to the world. Call the Church at large to understand that peace is not denial, coupled with excuses like; I don't have time to think,  I don't have time to be really discerning about what I believe, I don't have time to keep up with the news. And peace is not  " Calvinism confusion"- (what will be, will be & therefore I don't have to pray & act or praying will not do any good.)  Deliver us Lord God from confusion & deception. Bring the revelation to all the hearts & minds of the Church that peace is a product of the Holy Spirit as we trust You, have faith, & do Your will. Clearly it is Your will to pray!  Wake the Church to pray your will !  IN JESUS' NAME !

1 Thessalonians 5:17

¹⁷ pray without ceasing,

1 John 5:14-15

¹⁴ Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. ¹⁵ And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

Comment by Tess M. Schaefer on July 2, 2012 at 1:56pm

 

All glory and honor belong to You, Lamb of God, now and forever. 

 

 Isaiah 63:1  "WHO is this that cometh … with dyed garments …?  This Beautiful ONE in His robe?

 

It is I that speak justice, and Am a Defender to save.

 

Revelation 19:13  He was clothed in a robe sprinkled with blood, … His Name is called the Word of God.

 

Isaiah 63:2-3  Why then is Thine apparel red, and Thy garments like them that tread in the winepress?

I have trodden the winepress alone, and of the Gentiles there is not a man with Me.

 

"Wail over the saving blood, poured forth upon the tree,

Oh, deeply let us muse, and count the heavy price,

Which Christ hath paid to make us free." (Anonymous)  

 

Hebrews 9:11  "… when Christ appeared as a high Priest of the good things that have come...12...by His own Blood, entered once into the holies, having obtained eternal redemption. 14 How much more shall the Blood of Christ...cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God?"

 

Eternal Father, we plead the Precious Blood of Jesus over the United States and  New York State ...her Church leaders, all branches of government, and her people.  Stir in the hearts of government officials a thirsting for righteousness.   

 

 We beg You, Merciful Father, to direct the Church  in New York to light Your Lamp of Truth. Embolden them to carry this resplendent Light into the public square for all  to perceive Its rays. May the Gospel fullness be proclaimed like a light radiating in the darkness of the night.  May Your Revelation ignite in the hearts of all New Yorkers a revival of faith and a resurgence of the Judeo- Christian values which made this country great!

  

We give You thanks, Gracious Father, for Your strong Right Hand gave victory in the Revolutionary War.  In Your Providence, Father, You extended victory to the colonists in the Battle of Saratoga, thus securing the turning point of the war. You blessed America by giving her Your servant, George Washington, to be her First President. (Inaugurated 1789, NYC). He enjoined upon all Americans to recall forever, “[o]f all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensible supports.” Let not the remembrance of the blood spilled upon the soil of New York for the sake of securing liberty be effaced from the hearts of the posterity who enjoy the fruit of their sacrifice.             

 

Turn Your merciful gaze once again upon the people of New York State.  Grant them the grace of knowing You as Lord and Defender.  Help them to receive the salvation obtained through the shedding of the Blood of Jesus.  Extend Your blessing, Father, to the United States of America. Amen

 

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