Posted on 11/14/2018 5:43:49 PM PST by metmom
Edited on 11/14/2018 5:54:19 PM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]
To say that our nation is in serious trouble is a vast understatement. We are daily being bombarded with news of immorality and corruption in all levels of politics and society.
We are under attack on many fronts.
Abortion is still legal, homosexuality and sexual perversion is being flaunted and lauded in the streets, elections are being brazenly stolen right under our noses as we watch, and nobody is stopping it, God was kicked out of our schools and public life decades ago. Our culture has embraced humanism and sees no need for God.
It's become clear that this has been going on for decades, but the rate at which it's escalating is alarming. It's very frustrating to watch and read the news these days.
But we know that the battle that's being fought is really a spiritual battle and needs to be fought on a spiritual level.
Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
With that in mind, several of us thought that having a day of prayer and fasting for our country is needed. So if you would join us this Saturday, we will pray together for our country. Whether you can fast for the whole day Saturday, or just a meal, or for those who cannot, give something else up.
But let us commit this day to fasting and praying for God's mercy to change the course of our country, back to one that honors and glorifies Him.
Some things that I see a need to pray for would be for spiritual renewal both in the church and among the people in this nation, protection from attack and infiltration by our enemies, that God would raise up godly leaders and remove from office those who are out to destroy our country and support sin and unrighteousness, that the laws would be enforced and honest elections would occur.
I know I have missed many of the needs we have, so please feel free to add your own prayers as comments.
I want to thank all those FReepers who have posted the America Prayer Vigil threads so faithfully. I am convinced it was through the prayers of godly people that President Trump was elected in God's mercy and grace, to give us one more chance.
Just keep your OWN life together
Lamenting about others unknown does NOTHING
George Washington said to “Appeal to Heaven”
We fly an “Appeal to Heaven” flag on days that prayer for our country seems especially called for.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Tree_Flag
“The Tree Flag (or Appeal to Heaven Flag) was one of the flags used during the American Revolution. The flag, featuring a pine tree flag with the motto “An Appeal to God” or, more usually, “An Appeal to Heaven” was used originally by a squadron of six cruisers commissioned under George Washington’s authority as commander in chief of the Continental Army in October 1775.”
And that’s exactly what it is. A battle for the souls of men.
That should be our primary focus in prayer, that the Holy Spirit would move and get the church back on track and draw unbelievers to Christ and salvation.
1Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.
2For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb.
3Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
4Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
5Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
6He will bring forth your righteousness as the light And your judgment as the noonday.
7Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
8Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.
9For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.
Psalms 37:1-9 NASB
Nobody is lamenting.
We’re taking action and engaging in spiritual warfare.
I DO care about the eternal fate of others, so yes, I am going to intercede for them.
If this is not something you agree with, then you don’t need to participate, and you are welcome to stay off the thread.
Amen!
The book of Habakkuk comes to mind.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk+1&version=ESV
Prayer for our nation is so much more than "lamenting over others." It is a positive, joyful expression of faith in God's power to heal seemingly impossible situations, gratitude for the things He has provided to us, acknowledgment of the perversions of moral law we have allowed to creep in and destroy lives, repentance for the things we have done and left undone that contribute to disorder beyond our own lives, and importantly, it is a way to receive God's comfort and assurance of forgiveness.
Pilate said to him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the worldto bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.
(These are available on Amazon btw)
Pinging the Prayer Warriors!
Excellent idea...........count me in
Thank you!
MAGA BIGLY list ping!
TRUMP Train list ping!
Boy Scouts/BSA list ping!
Said as you butt into something you don’t want to participate in in order to discourage other people from seeking the Lord and pleading for His help, which is according to His will. Repent!
I will be praying for our country throughout the day on Saturday. Even when I’m at the game, I will pray.
Thank you!
The prayer helped in FL as far as I can see and mr. mm and I have been seeing some astounding answers to prayer in our family.
God is moving.
O FATHER,
We've been given much and are grateful.
We ask You give us the wisdom in order that these blessings give us advantages we wouldn't otherwise know.
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. Isaiah 55:8-9
We pray in the Magnificent Name of JESUS.
AMEN!
Thanks, AW!
Will Join with you in Prayer on Saturday. Our Lord Help and Heal our Backslidden Land.
In agreement. Will join in prayer. God bless.
Will do. Thank you for ping, ML.
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