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Prayer for Our Leaders
PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERS:
Whether or not you like our president is not relevant. We are all called to pray for our leaders and the peace of Jerusalem. This country and we in need prayer, must be united and not fall prey to the destruction and division of the wicked and evil one and his agent.
I Timothy 2:1-3 says that we are to pray, intercede and give thanks for kings and all people in authority. This is God’s command to every believer today. Praying for godly leaders is productive toward God’s plan and purpose for our nation. The Bible says the heart of a king is in the hand of the Lord. He can turn it however He wants, so your prayers are important. We must stand in prayer, in unity, and on the Word of God for our president, country and its people.
Pray it in faith, believing, and remember God watches over His Word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12).
Father in Jesus name, today we pray for our president, his life and protection. Father we know that there are numerous attempts by the wicked and evil ones to destroy his life and that of his family. We cancel all assignments of early death, poisoning, impeachment, conviction, assignation and all other attempts to remove him from office before Your assigned time. We pray for protection over his security detail, his family and all of his cabinet and ask Holy Spirit You expose any enemy threats within and guide him in wisdom in how to properly handle them based upon Your Word. We bring the needs of our government before You and ask You to bless our nation through godly leaders; and turn the hearts of those who blatantly deny and reject you toward Love. We magnify the Name of Jesus and declare that He is Lord over this nation.
Father, we pray according to 1 Timothy 2:1-3 which says, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.”
We pray, in the Name of the Lord Jesus, for our president, the vice president, all the Cabinet and the chief justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court to receive the wisdom of God, to act in obedience to that wisdom and for the power of God to flow in their lives. We pray that all enemy assignments against them would cease and be canceled in Jesus name. We pray that the judges in office would rule in accordance with Your laws and ways regardless of their political parties and payoffs. We pray that that those who reject your ways and how side with wickedness and evil be removed from their positions in the way that You see fit because You are a just God. And Father we pray you do this expediently so that Your people are protected from any unjust or unrighteous harm.
We pray for the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to find Your peace and direction, and for these men and women to act and lead according to Your Word. A house divided against itself cannot stand, therefore, we pray for them to be unified in righteousness for the sake of the nation. We pray that all assignments to steal elections, votes and offices not assigned to them be canceled in Jesus name. We pray that You deal with the dishonest, wicked and evil in the way You see fit as You did with Joshua and King David. We rebuke the enemy in his path and all his operating agents, partners and armies. We send back the fiery darts, flaming arrows and break all hexes, vexes and incantations in Jesus name.
We pray for Your protection to cover all our law enforcement officers and the men and women of the military. We ask for godly counsel and wisdom for judges across this land. In the Name of Jesus, We pray that You and Your kingdom of righteousness be manifested in the hearts of all those who are in authority in any way. We pray that honor would fill them and a spirit of excellence in You be what leads them.
Father, Your Word says to pray for the peace of Jerusalem because those who love Jerusalem shall prosper. Lord Jesus, because You love Jerusalem and wept over it, we love it also. We pray for Jerusalem to receive the shalom of God, which brings wholeness—nothing missing, nothing broken. We pray that no leader of our nation will make any decision that will harm Jerusalem in any way and that You deal accordingly with those who are against You. And in the Name of Jesus, we pray that You reveal Your perfect will to all the leaders of Israel. We ask You, Lord, to reveal Yourself to each person. Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers that are in accordance to Your will. I receive the answers, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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In today’s always rushing society; peace is something many long for yet never get to the place of experiencing or living in. How can this be? How can so many be missing it and not even realize they are missing it? For those who claim to follow Christ Jesus said, ‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’ (John 14:27 KJV) This demonstrates that He left peace which means that we already have it! To have it is one thing; to keep the climate of it is another that requires some effort.
Some simple steps to creating a climate of peace are:
Create order. When things are out of order there is no peace. In 1 Corinthians 14:33 it reads, “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace–as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.” (NIV) Reflect on your life for a moment. What areas are out of order? Finances, relationships, boundaries, your health; does the garage need organizing? How about your spiritual life? Is there order there? Any area out of order leads to a lack of peace and changes the climate and not for the better.
Remove distractions. Distractions are time wasters and joy stealers in most cases. They take away your focus, your thinking on higher things and they in essence take away your life. It doesn’t matter what they are; the fact that they are is what must be recognized. Do you need to shut off your phone? Tune out the news? Log off social media? Stop binge watching reruns? Remember these words: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 KJV) The full life is awaiting you and when the distractions are removed it’s easier to see the full life and take steps to living it.
Disengage in conflict. None of us in society needs to look far to find conflict; it’s among us at every turn. It doesn’t matter what political or religious idealogies you accept; the fact remains conflict is breeding and any time any of us participate we are in it and lose out because we are simply a tool used by the enemy. Conflict in whatever kind for the sake of conflict serves no purpose other than to distract, to destruct and to destroy when there is no goal of any resolution. We must remember ‘For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;..” (2Corinthians 10:4-6 KJV) When it’s understood that the enemy does not care how conflict is but that it is the opportunity for disengagement changes the entire dynamic. There is too much life to be lived than to give so much to conflict for the sake of it.
Usher in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit can enter your life like water as it is revealed in Isaiah 44:3-4. What a refreshing thing to experience when the Holy Spirit enters in such a manner! On the other hand; when we live in a climate that lacks peace; there is no room for the Holy Spirit. He will leave when there is no peace but strife. He will depart. It is known from the prayer of David that the Presence of the Lord can depart while King Saul too experienced it.Usher in the Holy Spirit and do what you can to create that climate of peace- and keep it.
When you begin to reflect upon your life and what the picture of it actually is compared to what you think it is you will be in a better position to create the change. You will be in that power position to create and live in order, you will remove the distractions and disengage in conflict and as you usher in the Holy Spirit your climate of peace will be one that you will do everything you can to keep it. And then you as a result will be in a greater position to hear Him speak in the stillness of the climate; that climate of peace.
The enemy knows how to play games; and create distractions. As Believers we must be on guard; on watch for what they are and how to remove them. Distractions steal much from you and if you are not aware; your life will slip away-one day or conversation at a time. I had no clue how many distractions were an interruption from my life. You see; they became part of my life. How many distractions are such a part of your life that you aren’t even aware of? It’s time for them to go! Try the following to bring forth fruit in your life:
1- Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what distractions you have in your life. What you may see as normal the Holy Spirit can identify as a distraction. When I asked the Holy Spirit to reveal distractions there were a few that came to mind that I had allowed to just be part of my life. For example; social media notifications. I didn’t realize the ownership my phone had of me. When it was revealed not only was it the notification from my phone; but also then how much more time I was giving to review the notifications; in addition to how it impacted how I felt. As a result the enemy stole time, energy, peace and my focus from what I was doing. Sneaky some may say. That is just one example. You probably will have your own personal list for certain. Studies show that people who have notifications on their phone operate with higher levels of anxiety. Why? Because there are times when they can’t take care of whatever the notification is so they think on it until they can. And it may be for hours. Do you honestly have hours to give to thinking about something you can’t do anything about at that very moment? Surely not! Don’t be deceived.
2- Pray offensively. Once the distractions were revealed my prayer life changed. I prayed that the distractions were removed, that the enemy assignments were cancelled, that focus on the Lord would reign supreme. I prayed for my mind, my time, my relationships, my focus, my productivity all be protected. I prayed that only the people He wanted to cross my path would; and that I would be used to be a blessing to them. I prayed for an increase in discernment and wisdom to spot distractions and how to properly respond. I prayed for peace on every side with no enemy penetration; of course in Jesus name. No longer was I going to be a tool used by the enemy for building His Kingdom. No more- and it should be that way for you too! Remember you have the power and authority in Jesus name to remove all distractions; and mountains. You do not have to just ‘accept’ it- no no.
3- Remain diligent and disciplined. When the enemy knows you are onto his tactics; he changes them. That’s fine just wear him out. Should you press in long enough you will get to that point where he flees from you- not you running chasing your tail in frustration while he sits back and laughs. It requires diligence and self- awareness; which is what most people are lacking. Start paying attention! When you begin to see it you will be able to do something about it. Whatever is in the way of your going forward for the Lord is a distraction and you must remain diligent and disciplined; that is your responsibility. Either you can be diligent for the Lord or the enemy; but typically not both at the same time.
One thing I did that helped me was this: I wrote down (because I write) scripture that pertained to where I was in that season. I took a picture of it with my phone and then saved it as my screen saver. This way every time my phone rang and I looked at it- scripture was right there. Yeah take that enemy. Get creative and start seeing and speaking life over you- shut the door to his access. Get disciplined and start with getting it in your mind!
Walking with Jesus is a choice; it’s a lifestyle and I will tell you as I was told- it will be the hardest thing you ever do. The enemy has a plan for your life and it is to completely destroy it and you at all cost. The best news is that you have the power- you do- to stop him!
Start today and see the life change. My life changed when so much was removed. I needed less; and more of Him. When you get there your life, outlook, operations; and expectations will be what they should be in accordance with you being the head and not the tail. To God be the glory!
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Grow in Wisdom ,
The Bible tells us that wisdom is supreme; to get wisdom. This means we must actively acquire it. There is a difference in earthly wisdom and God’s Wisdom so we go to Him. When I finally got the revelation that I was lacking; praying and asking for it became much easier. If King Solomon had enough wisdom to ask for it; then perhaps he was on to something; obviously he was. He asked for it in a dream and God answered!
So what do we do to increase in it?
1- Pray for wisdom. James 1:9 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” I started praying years ago for wisdom and an increase in it with each passing day. My life has changed as a result and yours will too!
2- Read a Proverb each day. There are 31 Proverbs probably not a coincidence. When you read have a notepad near by and journal what the Lord reveals. You will amazed at the end of one year all the Lord has blessed with you. You can even read each one Proverb per day for a month pertaining to a particular topic and glean even more.
3- Read Psalms daily. Now because there are 150 Psalms what I started doing was reading at the start of the year day one Psalm 1 and Psalm 50. Then day two Psalm 2 and Psalm 149; etc. What this has done for me is help me to grow in ways that are different than if I just read ‘one’. Once I get to the middle then I read outward to the end/beginning and then I start again. Remember that when it comes to Psalm 119 that you need to give yourself more time because it’s lengthy.
There is so much that the Lord reveals in His Word and these two books are filled with so much about living, the heart of the Lord and even having a heart to know His heart.
I pray this blesses you and that you too are increasing in wisdom with each passing day in Jesus name.
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