Posted on 10/25/2020 5:35:10 AM PDT by Kaslin
With weeks to go before the U.S. elections, all eyes are on America. Even here in the Holy Land, we can feel the tension rising, as Americans cast their votes in one of the most important — and divisive — elections in our lifetime.
Growing up in America, as a woman and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I remember repeatedly hearing the message about the importance of voting. My parents reinforced that message, explaining that the right to vote was both a privilege not to be taken for granted and a patriotic duty that we were obligated to fulfill. “Freedom isn't free,” they would tell me, “nor is it a given.” I couldn’t wait to be eighteen so that I could play my small role in the unfolding of American history.
However, as the years have passed, elections have become more intense and contentious, and this year the political climate in the U.S. is particularly charged. Outrage is the currency of the day. Social media leads us to immediately share our opinions without much thought about the impact of our words, and algorithms expose us to like-minded positions. In a time when millions of pieces of diverse and thoughtful content are being created and distributed, we have never been as closed minded, judgmental, and critical of “the other” as today.
The 24-hour news cycle informs us, but also inflames our passions. Public controversies become personal, and even close family members have become alienated from each other. We have forgotten how to disagree with respect and hold onto that sacred paradox of refusing to hate a person even if we strongly oppose their political positions.
It’s a volatile situation with far-reaching effects. And so often, it can lead us to despair.
Politics can be emotional, but the truth is, it's with good reason. Especially now that I live in Israel, I am well aware of the effect that American elections have on international policies and the trajectory of our world. With so much at stake — politically, emotionally, socially — I have realized that just as we have a civic duty to vote, as people of faith, we also have a spiritual responsibility to pray.
Both Jews and Christians hold fast to the belief that God hears our prayers and that He intervenes in world events on our behalf. So, while it is imperative that we cast our vote, we must also “Cast our cares on the Lord” (Psalm 55:22) through sincere and heartfelt prayer. Will our prayers be answered? Maybe not, but they will certainly change and soften our hearts.
I believe that just as our votes make a difference, so do our prayers. And just as we must exercise our right to vote, we dare not squander the opportunity to pray for a good outcome that will bring much-needed peace, unity, and healing. As the prophet Jeremiah said, “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city… Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper” (Jeremiah 29:7). Our prayers help our nation thrive — and when our nation thrives, we all win.
This is why The Fellowship has introduced a new campaign to encourage prayer during this election season. Just as voters are typically awarded an “I voted” sticker after serving America by voting, we are proud to offer “I prayed” stickers to those who have served America by praying. It is one small way of acknowledging those who pray for the safety and security of America and inspire others to do the same.
During these critical times, we must come together in prayer. Let us pray for the future of America — for strength, peace, prosperity, and healing in the weeks and years ahead. Let us pray that all candidates for public office are granted the wisdom, understanding, and judgement that can only come from God. Let us continue to pray that God will bless America abundantly, no matter who wins. And through it all, remember that we serve a great God, the King of Kings, and ultimately, it is He who will always lead us.
We are going to know soon whether God has abandoned America.
It is past time for an American Christian Revival, a re-awakening of the Spirit within us.
“Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war.”
We are living under a new covenant. Jesus, the lamb of God, died for the sins of the world.
The Lord does not abandon people or nations. This is how much the Lord loves sinners: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8
The Lord does not abandon people or nations; it is people and nations who abandon the Lord!
Amen
He would have spared Sodom and Gomorrah for the sake of ten good men. We still have a lot more than ten.
Very good recommendations.
Also, today is a day Franklin Graham has suggested to be a day of FASTING AND PRAYER FOR OUR NATION.
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/will-you-pray-and-fast/
Well.. perhaps “abandonment” is too strong a word. “Subjecting America to a long and agonizing tribulation” might be a more apt term.
ONLY 10 days to SAVE OUR REPUBLIC..
Please Christian brother and sister...pray RIGHT NOW...STOP what you are doing..kneel down and ask God in the name of Jesus to ‘restore America’ and protect President Trump.
Please, please....Do It NOW...
... prayer IS the most powerful HOPE for our Republic...
Please ...... PRAY RIGHT NOW...
May God Bless America.
I will repost this MOST critical post ‘repeatedly’ from now until the election. Pray that we all truly begin to pray.
Your brother, in the love of Jesus, RevelationDavid.
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2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
That’s good to know; I’ll do my best to add to the Day.
Thank you and God bless you.
I was so happy this week when the President announced that he is no longer a Presbyterian but an independent Christian. So much apostasy and evil coming from the Presbys that discerning people should be out of that denomination entirely.
I agree. Hadn’t heard that he had gotten out of the Presbyterian Church....am glad of that too!
Father, open the eyes of those who have been blinded by the father of lies. The heart of the king is in your hand as is the heart of every living creature. Turn our hearts back to you. Give us grace to walk in the light as You are in the light. Turn the heart of wayward children back to godly and spiritual parents. Help your body the church in this hour speak and do as the Holy Spirit directs. Have mercy on us for your name sake - Jesus - "Yahweh Saves".
"But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob" - Isaiah 49:25&26
Amen & Amen !!
JesusIsLord wrote:
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
Father, open the eyes of those who have been blinded by the father of lies. The heart of the king is in your hand as is the heart of every living creature. Turn our hearts back to you. Give us grace to walk in the light as You are in the light. Turn the heart of wayward children back to godly and spiritual parents. Help your body the church in this hour speak and do as the Holy Spirit directs. Have mercy on us for your name sake - Jesus - “Yahweh Saves”.
“But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob” - Isaiah 49:25&26
Amen & Amen !!
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Yes, in Jesus Name dear fellow believer!!...yes! Amen and AMEN!!!
I’m sure that you’re familiar with the three week long delay the angel Gabriel had in response to Daniel’s prayer (Daniel 10). In verse 13 of that same chapter the delay was blamed on an evil angel presiding over/assigned to Persia. Moreover, Paul states that Satan’s fallen angels are well-organized into powers and principalities (Ephesians 6).
Why then should we not focus our prayers for the elect angelic forces that struggle in specific regions?
We are beginning to see the stage set for evil minstrations to occur in Pennsylvania on election night. Unfortunately, Chief Justice Roberts and the three libs on the court are allowing this. Trump wants to send some poll watchers to be sure that no shenanigans occur. However, the unpleasant and vulgar Pennsylvania’s attorney general, Josh Shapiro vows to stop this small step to avoid fraud and promote fairness.
Evidently, unseen powers are quite successfully working behind the scenes to aid and abet the forces of lawlessness that abound there. Join with me in fervently appealing for God’s righteous divine intervention to oversee the election. And, in doing so, that His good name and principles are vindicated.
Yes, have been praying that God will rout the forces of darkness and will confuse and confound His enemies for His Name’s sake.
Will pray as you say also.
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