19 Days of Prayer for America – reliability

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

“But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway. Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go.

“Which of the two obeyed his father?”

They replied, “The first.”

Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.

– Matthew 21:28-31 (NLT)
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Prayer: Reliability

Lord God: If ever there was a doubt before, it has certainly been made clear now – You alone are America’s last hope. You alone are reliable – the Promise-keeping God who is faithful to Your word.

+ Forgive the gullibility of Your people in America who have been tricked and manipulated into supporting politicians and policies that promise everything and deliver nothing.

In Jesus’ name, I say “Wake up America!”

+ Thank You, Lord, for revealing the lies, the deceit, and the hypocrisy that is endemic to our American government today – in every branch, from top to bottom.

+ Thank You, Lord, for revealing the manipulation of public perceptions by crooked politicians in bed with crooked media.

+ Thank You, Lord, for unmasking the evil presence of George Soros acting as a puppet master behind the scenes.

In Jesus’ name, I rebuke You, George Soros and your evil minions.

Lord God: In this presidential election, we have two choices – one who is quick to promise and never delivers; the other, who is late to the party, is listening and learning and promising to deliver.

+ Holy Spirit, enable Your people to discern which candidate will be the most reliable to actually deliver on his/her promises.

+ Holy Spirit, enable Your people to distinguish as to which candidate has the best track record for honesty and achievement.

Lord God: Historic American allies and friends have been trashed and our enemies have been rewarded by our current administration. Specifically, I pray for our relationship with Israel.

+ Lord Jesus, You have a special affinity for Israel – the land of Your incarnation, the land promised to the patriarchs, the land of Your promised return.

+ Lord Jesus, I ask that the next president of the United States will solidify America’s special relationship with Israel, and recognize Jerusalem as its capital.

Lord God: You alone are America’s last hope. You alone are reliable – the Promise-keeping God who is faithful to Your word. Come and rescue us from the lies and deceit of the evil one, and use this election to Your honor and glory.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit – one God forever. Amen.

Morning Prayer: Wed, 19 Oct – Psalm 119:113-117; Isaiah 55:8-9; Ephesians 1:3; 2:6-7 ~ keep looking down

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentence

I have come to seek You, O God, just as I am I come. I have come to be sought by You, just as I am I come.

I will wait for the Lord. My soul waits, and in His word do I hope.

Reading:Psalm 119:113-117 (NLT)

I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT)

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

Reading: Ephesians 1:3; 2:6-7 (NLT)

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.
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For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
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I knew a man who always said ‘Keep looking down,’ ‘You mean keep looking up, don’t you?’ ‘No! No! We are seated together with Christ in heavenly places!’ (Arthur Burns)

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Prayer – Jimmy Owens

Keep looking down, we’re seated in the heavenlies,
God’s mighty power has raised us over all.
Keep looking down, above the principalities,
for we have ‘died and risen with the Lord.’
And in His name we have authority,
and in His name we shall prevail,
And in His name we dare to face the enemy
and in His name we cannot fail.
Keep looking down!

“Before the Throne of God Above” – Selah

Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

20 Days of Prayer for America – free and brave

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

– Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
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Free me to follow You, and I will obey Your truth. Always keep me faithful.

+ Lord of our [American] yesterdays and hope of bright tomorrows, empower Your people once again.
+ Lift us from futile passivity or a clinging to rocks of ages past.
+ Strike joyous freedom, brave and bold to face this day.
+ We leave our outgrown shells beneath the tide of half-forgotten dreams and monuments to pride of other years.
+ The living Christ calls, ‘Follow Me!’ and asks, ‘Do you really love Me more than these?’

Saint Piran (sixth century)
A Call to New Beginnings

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Prayer: Free and Brave

Lord Jesus: In the upcoming presidential election, we are being asked to leave behind the certain corruption of the past for the uncertain promise of a better future. Give us the courage to move forward in faith towards a better future.

+ Deliver us from the evil of past administrations.
+ Call us, once again, to love You and follow You before all else.
+ Give us the boldness to walk with You into a new season of freedom.
+ And, raise up a brave citizenry – confident of Your presence with us.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit – one God forever. Amen.

Morning Prayer: Tue, 18 Oct – Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 30:20-21; Hebrews 4:12-13 ~ naked accountability

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentence

I have come to seek You, O God, just as I am I come. I have come to be sought by You, just as I am I come.

I will wait for the Lord. My soul waits, and in His word do I hope.

Reading:Psalm 119:105-112 (NLT)

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as you promised.

Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.

Reading: Isaiah 30:20-21 (NLT)

Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you.

You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.

Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13 (NLT)

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
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Prayer (Piran – in following, sixth century)

Call me to follow You, and I will obey Your truth. Always keep me faithful.

+ When failure spreads a cloud of gloom above me, and fogs of apathy confuse my every step, and when endless drifts of drizzle douse the barely glowing embers of my faith,

Lord, relight the fire!

When the demands of life encroach on quiet moments, when pressures grind my spirit into dust, when time dries up like water in a desert, and prayer is pushed into mere words like dried-up husks,

Lord, kindle the flame!

“Set Me Ablaze” – Jesus Culture

Blessing

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

21 Days of Prayer for America – stand up and vote

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.

– Proverbs 24:5-6 (NLT)
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“If we do not stand up and exercise our freedom to protect our freedom, I see a spiritual dark age descending upon us…. This is not a time to stand on the sidelines.”

— Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.

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Prayer: Stand up and Vote

Gracious God: Thank You for giving Your people in America the right to vote in the upcoming presidential election. I ask You for a massive voter turnout in support of religious freedom and traditional family life, and in opposition to the institutional corruption embedded in the government of our country.

+ Forgive Your people for sitting on the sidelines in previous elections. Sadly, we are complicit in creating our current dismal state of affairs through our inaction.

+ Forgive Your people for allowing the candidates’ personalities to obfuscate policy realities, sound judgement and common sense.

+ Forgive Your people for considering voting for a third-party candidate in a two-party system, when the reality is that only Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will be elected.

+ Surround Donald Trump with wise counselors who will help him understand the issues that are important to You and Your people. Make him receptive to their counsel.

+ Expose Hillary Clinton’s counselors for who and what they are, and the chilling effect they will have on the free practice of religion in America.

Merciful God: You alone can turn America around, but this election will have a major impact on whether or not the country can regain its moral standing. Move Your people out of their homes and into their voting booths on November 8th. Give Your people another chance to Make America Good Again.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit – one God forever. Amen.

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