Posted on 08/05/2011 2:49:48 PM PDT by Outlaw Woman
On August 6, the nation will come together at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas for a solemn gathering of prayer and fasting for our country.
We believe that America is in a state of crisis. Not just politically, financially or morally, but because we are a nation that has not honored God in our successes or humbly called on Him in our struggles.
According to the Bible, the answer to a nation in such crisis is to gather in humility and repentance and ask God to intervene. The Response will be a historic gathering of people from across the nation to pray and fast for America.
I’ve been reading Jeremiah and this is just what America needs, but nationwide.
II CHRONICLES 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
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This is being posted and ‘pinged’ in the hopes that the prayer warriors here on Free Republic will consider participating in this event. It will be broadcast live on the BOT radio network and online.
I hope you will forgive my intrusion on your day and hope you do not mind the ping, but truly, if there ever was a time for us to approach our Lord, broken hearted, and ask for His forgiveness and allow us to reclaim our Nation, this is it.
US Navy Vet also has called for fasting and prayer with this thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2756990/posts
I will be posting the communications that I’ve received via email for this event.
Please, consider adding prayers to this thread and consider participating in this event. I will be fasting tomorrow and praying on bended knee; although I do have to work, the hours I’m not working I will be praying.
Thank you
Everynight I pray for this country, Israel, the troops and their families. I just hope He’s helps us all out.
Joel 1 & 2
CONSIDERATION
The book of Joel is invaluable in this hour. As our nation’s turmoil deepens it is essential that we understand and practice the principles found in Joel to invoke God’s mercy upon our nation in our time of crisis.
In the first chapter of Joel, the prophet describes a plague of locusts that has completely destroyed the land, leaving Israel reeling from its devastating effects. Modern readers have no comprehension of the destructive power of a locust plague. Imagine a swarm of locusts appearing with the haunting hum and buzzing of beating wings. The swarm darkens the sky and causes a pseudo eclipse as the hordes of insects blot out the rays of the sun. They descend upon the earth and as they devour all vegetation possible; they sound like a raging fire devouring a forest. Swarms of locusts can number in the millions and can cover hundreds of square miles. A single swarm eats thousands of tons daily, easily devastating entire regions. However, in Joel’s time, it wasn’t merely a single locust plague that wreaked havoc upon the land; there were four successive plagues that continued to pummel the land until the nation was completely crippled.
In chapter two, Joel tells the people that the solution to the devastation of their nation is a solemn assembly that will gather the multitudes, from leaders to nursing babes, for a focused time of fasting, prayer and repentance. With devastation so severe, the only possible answer is for the people to turn to God. Scripture declares that fasting and prayer with repentance is the only appropriate and necessary posture that can bring relief for God’s people. Joel urges the Israelites to repent and turn back to the Lord with all their hearts so that God would heal their land.
CONTEMPLATION
Have you considered the crises that afflict America today? Are there parallels between what Israel faced in Joel’s day and what America faces today? Does fasting and prayer seem like a reasonable response in a time of crisis? What is the Biblical prescription to answer times of crisis and devastation?
MEDITATION
Joel 1:14 Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land Into the house of the LORD your God, And cry out to the LORD.
Joel 2:15-17 Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; 16 Gather the people, Sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and nursing babes; Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, And the bride from her dressing room. 17 Let the priests, who minister to the LORD, Weep between the porch and the altar; Let them say, “Spare Your people, O LORD, And do not give Your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?’ “
Mat 9:15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
Supplication
Heavenly Father, we see the devastation that happened in Joel’s time and our hearts are imoved. We understand that today America faces crises of a different kind but similar severity. We ask today that You would touch our hearts with revelation of Your requirement to see further crises averted and the mercy of the Lord descend upon our nation. Reveal to our hearts the power of a corporate gathering of focused prayer and fasting, that we may have faith to see our nation turn back to You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Amen. Count me in.
Thank you ML. It would be wonderful if you would add some of your beautiful pictures and prayers to the thread for all to see.
AMEN! I’m going to attempt the trek to Houston early in the AM.
Bless you TM. Thank you for adding that.
Thank you so much for adding that nagdt. Many will not be able to make but can participate in our homes, which is what I have to do. Be safe.
The Lord looks upon the heart...He knows who will be participating.
PING !!!!!
It would be deeply appreciated if you would ping your lists for this event. You’ve been faithful in praying for our Nation and hosting the thread for prayer;maybe some would participate in this. Thank you for your faithfulness.
ow
Thank you for that beautiful prayer!!
Pinging the Prayer Warriors.
I’ve seen your faithfulness with the postings on FR so this ping is in hopes that you will consider participating in this event and also to ‘ping’ others on your lists.
ow
Amen!
Heavenly Father -
May Your Spirit convict our hearts and lead us to repentance. May we totally depend on You - our Author of Liberty.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Also, this video has really spoken to me: (Remember who we are)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ1ifi8wC5k&feature=related
Psalm 80
19 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Psalm 79
8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.
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