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Editor’s Words
Editor’s Note: Nita Johnson: The Mystery of Prayer: The Way of The Lord
Information : Nita Johnson Date: May 22, 2021 Source: EncounterU
The more we walk in love, the more holy and humble we are, the more anointed, powerful, and glorious we are, and the more fellowship we have with God. Therefore, God has given all the good things to those who are holy, humble, and full of love in their hearts.
Editor’s Note: Dutch Sheet: “The Joy of His Presence”: Friendship with Him
Letter information: Dutch Sheets Date: May 21, 2021 Source: GiveHim15
Editor’s note : The message of Dutch Sheet “Give Him 15” series started on May 7th for a 30-day journey with God, taught daily through the chapters of his book “The Joy of His Presence” How the intercessors connect with the heart of God. Dutch Sheet said that the reason for using this book as a prayer post is because it is related to the “God Presence Movement” that God is about to release on earth. Many intercessors report that they have benefited a lot. Therefore, even though this journey has already begun, we still want to encourage everyone to take the time to join. If you want to read new or past posts, you can click here , and there will be updates every day.
I called myself a Christian for seventeen years before I discovered I could have a truly personal relationship with God. Prior to this, I certainly knew Him as God and I definitely knew Him as my Savior. I didn’t, however, really know Him as my Father, and walking with Him as a friend wasn’t even in the field of view. Satan and his team, with lots of help from religion, have painted God as a very distant, non-relational being. If thought of at all, our Creator is primarily considered the Judge or, in times of crisis, a possible but unlikely means of help. Our adversary is nothing if not a very skilled deceiver.
Declaration Prayer: Pray for President Trump and His Team
We declare in the name of Jesus :
- God will bless and fully protect President Trump, his family, and the team that continues to work with him.
- God will cover them with the blood of Jesus, break any witchcraft and curses that attack them, save them from all evil, away from all temptations, keep them safe in and out, and be physically and mentally healthy. ( Isaiah 54:17 )
- The seven spirits of God will be more manifest in President Trump’s life ( Isaiah 11:1-3 ), making him quite the stature of Christ.
- The re-election of President Trump is God’s will, and God still gives him the robe of the President of the United States.
- The American people’s support for President Trump is increasing day by day. President Trump will be rehabilitated and the American people will recognize that he won the election with an overwhelming advantage.
- God will personally guide President Trump to restore his due position and return the United States to the rule of law.
Declaration Prayer: Pray for Audit for U.S. Elections-Arizona Audit Update
【Current Affairs: On May 8, the powerful prayers of Arizona Republican Senator Kelly Townsend outside the facility for the election audit in Maricopa County surprised us. If you have not seen or read this news, you will be encouraged! Click here to watch the video . The following is the prayer of Senator Townsend:. …Detailed Reading】
We Declare in the Name of Jesus :
- The truth will govern and control the United States, all the lies, slanders, and deceptions of the enemy will be exposed, and God’s will for the United States will be fulfilled!
- God’s people will stand bravely for God’s will and continue to pray and fight until the great victory comes to the body of Christ!
- The American people are increasingly thirsty for the truth, seeking and seeing the truth clearly, and spurning the false reports of the mainstream media. The truth of God will be spread throughout the states of the United States.
- God will send heavenly hosts to camp around the audit site to protect all personnel involved in the audit operations in Arizona.
- All conspiracy and tactics that attempt to destroy or prevent the audit, including the use of BLM and riot attacks by organizations such as Antifa, will not succeed.
- The whole lawless situation will be trampled on the ground, and those who do evil will be brought to justice.
- The great wave of truth has been released, and the recounting of the legal audits in Arizona, New Hampshire, and Georgia will be successfully completed and breakthroughs will be made to demonstrate God’s righteous deeds.
- The foundations of American godliness will be restored and rebuilt, justice will be like waters, and justice will flow like rivers across the United States. ( Am 5:24 )
- The United States will return to the 1776 Constitution and once again become a republic under the rule of God, indivisible, and liberty for all, for the people, by the people, and of the people.
Declaration Prayer: Declare the Elimination of Coronavirus – Current Vaccine Overview
【Current affairs: There are two types of vaccines. One is the mRNA vaccine: including Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines. …Detailed Reading】
In the Name of Jesus Christ, we:
- Declaring the name of Jesus is greater than any other names! Every knee will bow, every tongue shall confess Jesus Christ is Lord!
- Bind and abolish the evil spirits and forces operating behind this Coronavirus!
- Cut off all the evil Satan’s missions that create and plan the virus and their operations behind it!
- Rebuke and bind the evil spirits that hinder God’s people from spreading the gospel and church gatherings!
- Declare that God will arise and destroy the enemy, and God’s judgment will come upon the evil forces that created the viruses, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice!
- Declare that all coronaviruses and various new strains of coronaviruses will be extinct!
- Declare that the risks of testing and vaccines must be disclosed, and the truly effective treatments will be made public.
- Declare the agenda of the vaccine passport, the conspiracy that attempts to restrict human activities will not succeed.
- Declare that the children of God will be free from fear and horror and restore freedom in Christ!
Pray for United States: Ekklesia, Hold the Line!
Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from the “15 Minutes to Him” 4/15 prayer of intercession leader Dutch Sheets.
【Background: My friend, Jane Hamon, a seasoned prophet and leader in the body of Christ, recently had a stirring and encouraging dream regarding America. She says: …Detailed Reading】
- Ephesians 6:11-17 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
【PRAYER】
- The Ekklesia Arise and Take Dominion: Father, thank You for Your covenant plan for the United States, and Your glory is shining into the darkness. When Your Ekklesia rises and takes dominion on the land, America’s greatest day is yet to come. Open our eyes, open our ears, help us understand what You are doing, come out of weariness, free from grieves and disappointment; give us a courageous heart, be ready at any time, so that we can drive away evil, restore Your divine order, and bring down the greatest spiritual awakening in the world.
- We declare in the name of Jesus Christ, the Ekkelsia:
- Will unite and rise up to become warriors. Overcome the power of the darkness, and go up to possess the land.
- Through prayers and prophetic declaration to stand firm through worship to open up the gate of heaven.
- Stand firm with peace, joy, faith, justice, righteousness and truth,
- Stand firm for the coming revival and awakening.
- Stand firm for the destiny of the country, the United States will be saved, and the kingdom of God will come to the United States and the nations.
In the holy name of Christ Jesus, amen!
Pray For Israel: Sudden Political Shock
【Current Events Summary: 2021.5.30. On Sunday night, a political shaking occurred in Israel. The head of the Yamina Party (new right) Naftali Bennett officially announced that he agreed with the opposition leader and the chairman of the Future Party (center-left) Yair Lapid. To form a national (center-left-right) unity government. …Detailed Reading】
- Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
- 1 Kings 18:21; 36-39 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing. At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The Lord—he is God! The Lord—he is God!“
- Proverbs 24:21-22 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials, for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring??
- 2 Thessalonians 2:7-11 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie.
【PRAYER】
- Praise the Lord who set up kings and removed kings: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.” (Refer to Dan 2:20-23 )
- Pray for God’s revelation: I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. ( Hab 2:1 ) Father God, For we know in part and we prophesy in part (1 Corinthians 13:9 ). We implore You to pour out the Holy Spirit of truth on your intercessors, and give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you can understand your intentions so that our prayers can accurately hit the bullseye.
- Say no to the “Two States Solution”: Lord Jehovah, we are committed to any attempt to divide your land that violates your biblical title deed, and to any agenda of “land for peace”, we rely on the heavenly authority given by Christ , And said “No!”, to the “two-states solution” who coerced Israel and allowed Palestine to establish a state on the ground of Israel, said, “No!”
- In the Holy Name of Christ Jesus:
- The power of the Antichrist is running rampant in the nations, Israel, and the world.
- Bind the spirit of chaos and confusion, especially in the media, education, and intellectual circles, full of hypocritical lies, and the dark power that deceives voters.
- Bind the double mindedness, worshipping both the Lord and the power of Baal.
- Release the light of the truth of the Lord Christ and break through all darkness;send the flames of the Holy Spirit, to burn the dark power of the world, the one world religion and one world government.
- Release the spirit and power of Elijah, and turn the hearts of the children of Israel back to the only Lord of Jehovah, and accept Lord Yeshua as the only Savior.
- In the shaking and discipline, release the mercy of God of Israel on Jacob, mercy triumphs over judgement.
- In the shaking, release of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, to reset and realign Israel’s political, military, economic, and social, to destroy Satan’s evil attempt to resettle Israel.
- Release those who fear the Lord, with a heart of David, the shepherd of Israel and are uncompromising with the word of God, to become leaders of the nation of Israel.
In the holy name of Christ Jesus, Amen!
Critical Event: Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute Me? The Plight of Nepalese Christians
【Current Events: During the epidemic, the lives of Christians in Nepal have become extremely difficult. As the country’s economic and religious freedom has always been restricted by India, Hindu followers are as high as 80-90% . The lack of supplies due to the epidemic blockade, Christians have been squeezed out, boycotted, sued by officials, and banned from the distribution of supplies by Hindus, churches being demolished and forbidden to pray in the name of Jesus. Especially Hindu converts to Christ are often accused of destroying cultural and national identity, and are under great pressure from family, friends, communities and local authorities. The country has issued an “anti-reformation law” against Christians. Reformers may be imprisoned, fined, or deported. In some areas, Christians are excluded from epidemic relief and are clearly regarded as second-class citizens. …Detailed Reading】
- 2 Timothy 3:12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
- Acts 22:7-8 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ “‘Who are you, Lord?’ I asked.“ ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied.
- Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ‘
- 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
- Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
【PRAYER】
- Saul becomes Paul: Father, thank You! No persecution and adversity can separate us from Your love! Persecution and tribulation help establish Your children and bring us closer to Your heart. Father, without Your intervention, how could Saul become Paul? ! Now, we cry out and declare: Saul, who is eager to persecute Your children everywhere in Nepal, will become Paul who is loyal to Christ until his death!
- Resist the Spirit of Religious Nationalism: In the name of Jesus, we command the awakening wind of God to wake up the people of Nepal! Those, we command in the name of Jesus Christ, the evil spirits hiding behind “religious nationalism” in Nepal to withdraw from the people and this land! We reject you collectively to never come back again. Now is the time for our God to shine the true light on this land and bring Nepal home.
In the holy name of Christ Jesus, amen!
Pray For First Nations
Pray for the Natives of North America: The Critical Moment for The Natives to Break Through has Come
【Background: In the past, we have invited many intercessors to pray for the US government to openly and sincerely apologize to the natives, because this will be one of the keys to the rise of natives. Last Friday, Jennifer Gomez, a young leader of the Choctaw tribe, who has walked with us for many years, shared exciting news with us. Not only did the US federal government apologize publicly, out of the 50 states in the United States , 40 states took part in the apology. The following is her sharing: …Click to Read More 】
- Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
- Psalm 133:1-3 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
【PRAYER】
- Restore and Raise Up the First Nation People: Father, thank You for the federal and state governments apologizing to the First Nation people. We believe that the gates of heaven have been opened. You will release more revelation for the American government and people to understand that the First Nation people are the key to revival and to take the next step to reconcile with them, to restore the status and inheritance that You have given to the First Nation people, and bring about reconciliation and breakthroughs between ethnic groups. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in harmony! The blessing that the Lord has ordained will come to America!
- The First Nation people will Enter their Destiny And Calling: we proclaim in the name of Jesus Christ,
- God will heal the First Nation people and give them great comfort. They will receive a crown of beauty instead of ashes, oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair, and become a tree of righteousness planted by God, to display the splendor of God. ( Isaiah 61:2-3)
- The First Nation people will take up the authority over the land and break the curse of the land and all darkness. The land will produce new wine and oil, and bring a hundredfold harvest.
- The First Nation people will restore their status as the eldest sons of the land, enter the destiny and call given to them by God, lead all ethnic groups, and activate the great revival of the United States!
In the holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen!
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Pray for Participating Churches and Pastors on Regional 24/7 Prayer Walls
【Editor’s Note: The 24/7 prayer walls listed here are especially for local churches and pastors. If you are committed to watch on the regional walls, simply click on the link listed below to connect to the local prayer wall. 】
- East Coast 24/7 Prayer Wall – Prayers for Local Churches & Leaders
- Bread Of Life Christian Church in ShiLin
- NZ Awaken the Dawn
Related Events and Prayer Background
Editor’s Note: Nita Johnson: The Mystery of Prayer: The Way of The Lord
Information : Nita Johnson Date: May 22, 2021 Source: EncounterU
The more we walk in love, the more holy and humble we are, the more anointed, powerful, and glorious we are, and the more fellowship we have with God. Therefore, God has given all the good things to those who are holy, humble, and full of love in their hearts.
Now, I need to take a moment to explain “love” to everyone. God tells us in His words that we must love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind ([Luke 10:27]) . When God asks us to love Him with all our strength, He does not mean our physical strength, but our will. We must use all our will to love God! When we love God in this way, we also enter into a realm of deeper love for people. This is how God does things. From my personal experience, I learned how to love others when I experienced God’s love for me.
Let us pray: Father, prepare our souls to drink in Your words, the words You put in our hearts. Please help us to put ourselves back to Your resting place so that we can receive all that You have prepared for us. Father, help us to be able to be in You. I pray in Your precious holy name!
Love, Holiness and Obedience
【John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. 】 We show our love for the Lord through obedience to the Lord and obedience to the Lord’s words . Obedience produces holiness. If a person is not full of love, it is impossible to be holy; without holiness, we cannot be a person with the love of Christ. Love and holiness work together, walk together, and cannot be separated.
God is the holiest and the most loving. If you live in His holiness, you know that you cannot separate His holiness from His love, nor can you separate His love from His holiness. So love and holiness are synchronized.
When we obey the Lord, we show our love for the Lord. Once, the Lord told me: “When you feel that you don’t have enough words to express your love for me, obedience speaks for itself .” So, when we love the Lord so much that we don’t know how to tell Him that we love Him, and we don’t have enough words to describe to Him how much we love Him. Obeying Him expresses our whole heart! Our obedience to His words is the way we say “I love You” to Him!
【John 14:21 The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him.] (Amplified Bible)
In Greek, this verse says, “He who loves me, I want to reveal “in him”.” So God wants to reveal to us and reveal in us; He always reveals to us first, and then reveals within us. He first shows us what He wants us to do, and then when we surrender, the revelation comes into us.
The Lord revealed His way to me in a dream many years ago, and I won’t go into details here. He told me that in the eyes of many Christians, our faith is just an unattainable picture of perfection. We see how Jesus walked during the years on earth. We know how He served others, how He loved others, and how He walked holy before the Father. We also know that He is so humble and so gentle. However, we think that the way and style of our Lord Jesus is only an ideal state, which we cannot achieve; although all of this is perfect, only He can do it.
We love Him because He is such a good God. He showed us His way through the gospel. The more we read the gospels, the more we love our Jesus. We love Him because we love His way; we love Him because He is so humble; we love Him because He is so gentle; we love Him because He loves others so much; we love Him because He heals the sick, He raises the dead and cleanse the lepers, because He touches those who no one wants to touch, He serves and heals those who no one wants to glance at; no one is insignificant or unimportant in His eyes.
Because Jesus is such a person that we love Him so much. We love Him because we love the way He loves others; we love Him because we see that He loves the Father so much, and He loves the Father more than anything! Nothing can stop Him from fulfilling the Father’s will and plan. Because of this, we love Him!
However, our Lord is not walking in an unreachable state, and our Christian faith is not an unrealistic ideal state! We went to the church, listened to the word of God, and then returned home. We forgot everything we heard; we read the Bible and understood what the Bible told us to do, and then we walked away and completely forgot what we had read.
We can’t listen to the Lord’s words, experience the power of the Holy Spirit, and then walk away, forgetting that we want to live in His presence all the time; we can’t help but do the right thing we hear, see, and know. As a true Christian, after we hear and see, we need to do it. We must do our best to act out God’s word and apply God’s word to our lives.
The Bible says to love your neighbor as yourself ([Lu 10:27]) . The word of God does not mean that you just have to love your best friend as yourself; even though your best friend may be your neighbor. The Lord meant that we should love all people as ourselves. When Jesus was asked “Who is my neighbor” , He gave us the parable of a good Samaritan, telling us that the “neighbor” mentioned here refers to our “enemy”. Therefore, what we are called to do is to exercise that higher standard of love.
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:7-8)
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Romans 8:28-29)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Dear brothers and sisters, you will never regret living just to love our Lord Jesus! Your life will never be the same again!
However, as it is written:“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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Editor’s Note: Dutch Sheet: “The Joy of His Presence”: Friendship with Him
Letter information: Dutch Sheets Date: May 21, 2021 Source: GiveHim15
Editor’s note : The message of Dutch Sheet “Give Him 15” series started on May 7th for a 30-day journey with God, taught daily through the chapters of his book “The Joy of His Presence” How the intercessors connect with the heart of God. Dutch Sheet said that the reason for using this book as a prayer post is because it is related to the “God Presence Movement” that God is about to release on earth. Many intercessors report that they have benefited a lot. Therefore, even though this journey has already begun, we still want to encourage everyone to take the time to join. If you want to read new or past posts, you can click here , and there will be updates every day.
I called myself a Christian for seventeen years before I discovered I could have a truly personal relationship with God. Prior to this, I certainly knew Him as God and I definitely knew Him as my Savior. I didn’t, however, really know Him as my Father, and walking with Him as a friend wasn’t even in the field of view. Satan and his team, with lots of help from religion, have painted God as a very distant, non-relational being. If thought of at all, our Creator is primarily considered the Judge or, in times of crisis, a possible but unlikely means of help. Our adversary is nothing if not a very skilled deceiver.
The thought of friendship with God is more than simply intriguing to me. It messes with me! It tugs at my heart and calls out to me. Like the natal homing of a sea turtle experiencing the invisible but irresistible pull to the place of its birth, it woos me. Somehow I know in the deepest part of my nature that it is my destination, my home. His desire for friendship was the place in His heart where we were conceived. Our quest and destiny should be to find it again.
A few years ago I was elk hunting in the mountains of Colorado when I saw a monument to friendship. High on a mountain, near the edge, where one of the most majestic views imaginable could be seen, was a plaque attached to a rock. Tears came to my eyes as I read the words carved into the plaque.
In memory of my friend and hunting partner, [name], with whom I
roamed these mountains from 1963-2003. He loved these mountains, streams, snow-packed peaks and beautiful valleys. I miss him.
[Name] 1930-2003
It may sound overly dramatic, but I removed my hat and stood in silence, saluting the friendship enjoyed by these men. I tried to imagine the joys and memories created, as well as the pain of the loss he must have felt as the old, surviving warrior climbed this hill, memorial in hand, to honor the memory of a true friend. One can only imagine the hours they shared together. The only way to truly understand the camaraderie that develops when friends share the wonder and awe of creation together is to experience it. I thought of this as I stood looking over the vastness of the Rocky Mountains. Then I thought how much greater is the awesomeness of sharing moments such as these with the Creator Himself.
A friendship implies closeness and takes time to develop. It is comprised of trust, compatibility, affection, and, of course, a high level of interpersonal knowledge. I have many acquaintances but very few people I call my friends. The few I classify as such are those I enjoy spending time with, sharing life’s experiences together. We’re vulnerable with one another, freely communicating our hopes and dreams. I celebrate my victories with them and am comforted by them when I’m hurting, and vice versa. We keep it real. My walls are down when we’re together; I am unguarded and transparent, unafraid to let them see the real me – the unpolished version. I know they will always “be there” for me and I for them. Many more defining characteristics of friendship could be stated, but this much is clear: Friendship defines the highest level of relationship. Even higher than family.
I’m sometimes amused when I hear the average Christian reference God as his or her “friend.” There was a popular chorus a few years back about being God’s friend. I liked the song, but as I listened to crowds singing it, I couldn’t help but think how untrue it was for most of them. I suppose it’s good to sing it as a reminder of God‘s offer to us, just as my parents used to sing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” These songs may be reality for those who wrote them, but for the average person singing them, they simply aren’t true. Most Christians have no true intimacy with God, spend very little time with Him, and have a very limited knowledge of His heart and ways. “A casual acquaintance” would best define their relationship with Him. We mustn’t cheapen friendship by lowering the standard.
I want to quickly point out, however, that friendship with God is possible for every believer and is His desire for us. Abraham’s walk with God was an example of this level of relationship. Three times in Scripture God called him His friend – and it’s what He desires with each one of us. This is not only a part of our destiny, it’s part of God’s dream.
In exposing our shallow understanding of friendship with God and the fact that so few experience it, I don’t mean to impugn our intentions and motives. The fact is, we are much like Abraham at the beginning of his journey with the Lord. Most of us begin our walk with God just as he did – wanting the benefits He offers. We aren’t terribly interested in His dreams; we probably aren’t even consciously aware He has any. But we are aware that He can help us with our dreams, so we cut deals with Him, talk to Him primarily on the basis of our needs, and remind Him that He is our Father, meaning our source of provision.1
In a sermon called “The Disciple’s Prayer,“ Haddon Robinson tells the following story, which pictures the unenlightening and inappropriate beginning of our relationship with God. When our children were small, we played a game. I’d take some coins in my fist. They’d sit on my lap and work to get my fingers open. According to the international rules of finger opening, once the finger was open it couldn’t be closed again. They would work at it, until they got to the pennies in my hand. They would jump down and run away, filled with glee and delight. Just kids. Just a game.
Sometimes when we come to God, we come for the pennies in His hand.
“Lord, I need a passing grade. Help me remember this material.”
“Lord, I need a job.”
“Lord, I need a car.”
We reach for the pennies. Then we walk away.2
Sadly, we’re all so human. We see God primarily as our Provider. Do we really know Him as a friend? No, not at the beginning of our journey. God understands this, however, and in His love and humility is willing to meet us where we are. “He first loved us,” the Scripture tells us (1 John 4:19), not the other way around. His love embraces us and makes us His child. And just as a natural child doesn’t begin its relationship on a friendship level with Mom and Dad, our heavenly Father knows we won’t with Him, either. It’s all about us.
Most of us, when younger and in our parents’ home, trusted them to provide for us. Appropriately so. But for most of us the day arrived when we wanted to be more than just well-cared-for children. I know I did – I wanted to be my parents’ friend. At that point I cared more about their happiness, well-being, and dreams than I did their money. I wanted to give them more than I wanted to take from them. We no longer talked only about my happiness; we discussed things that interested them, as well. Over the years their faith had been transferred to me, and we dreamed together about making a difference for God. Our relationship had matured into a friendship.
The same is true of Abraham. He started his journey with God looking for lands, blessings, and greatness. He embraced the promise of a biological son through whom he would produce a great nation. But thankfully, the relationship grew. There were even some rough spots along the way. When God didn’t provide the son He promised Abraham and Sarah in the way they expected, they demonstrated their lack of trust by choosing to have a son through Hagar, Sarah’s maid.
Still, though Abraham demonstrated humanness, in the end he proved his trust in God had grown to a level few people ever attain. He was even willing to sacrifice Isaac, his long-awaited son, believing if he did so, God would raise Isaac from the dead. What a trust!
Yahweh so cherished his friendship with Abraham that, when Abraham died, He saw to it Abraham was buried at Hebron, which actually means “friendship.” I can’t help but believe that, like the hunting friends mountain top plaque, this was God’s tribute to their friendship. Upon Abraham’s arrival in heaven, I like to think Yehweh stood, got everyone’s attention, and honored the old patriarch: “This is Abraham, my friend. We dreamed together, and enjoyed the pleasure of one another’s company.”
When God is looking for someone He can be vulnerable with, a friend with whom He can share His hopes, dreams, and, yes, even His disappointments, I hope He feels He can look to me. And when my earthly life is over and my body laid to rest, if it can be said that He and I were friends, I will have been a success.
Pray with me:
We are grateful, Father, that friendship with You is Your desire for us. Thank You, Jesus, for restoring the potential for friendship with God to every believer; fulfilling our destiny and the dream of God’s heart.
Thank You for lovingly receiving our child-like interactions as genuine offerings, though they come at times from immature hearts. Your love is so great that You meet us there and woo us tenderly toward the place of deep intimacy and trust. May the quest of our lives be to find this place of true friendship and walk with You.
God, when You are looking for someone in Your family You can be vulnerable with, a friend with whom You can share Your hopes, dreams, and, yes, even Your disappointments, we want You to feel You can look to us. We want to enjoy the pleasure of Your company, and we want You to enjoy the pleasure of our company.
In Your name we pray, Amen
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Declaration Prayer: Pray for Audit for U.S. Elections-Arizona Audit Update
【Current Affairs: On May 8, the powerful prayers of Arizona Republican Senator Kelly Townsend outside the facility for the election audit in Maricopa County surprised us. If you have not seen or read this news, you will be encouraged! Click here to watch the video . The following is the prayer of Senator Townsend:
Father God, we prostrate our hearts before you today.
We see the danger coming.
We see the storm clouds have risen.
But we are not afraid, because we know there is a legion of angels surrounding us.
God, we beseech you—Expose the fraud! God, fill the hearts of the whistleblowers that they be strong.
Lest they lose their jobs—there’s a better one waiting.
Father God, let not money and security be that which keeps our mouths closed, but open our mouths to speak the truth as to what has happened.
And hold those accountable who seek to destroy freedom in this great country that you have given us, God.
In the name of Jesus Christ, I speak over this state—over this country—and over this whole world, Lord, that benefits from the freedom we experience, God.
We speak in your name Jesus Christ, that you set things right, that you open up the secrets and you let us see and we hold those accountable, God in your name, who need to be held accountable, Lord.
We speak these things in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.
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Declaration Prayer: Declare the Elimination of Coronavirus – Current Vaccine Overview
【Current affairs: There are two types of vaccines. One is the mRNA vaccine: including Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines.
There are three spike proteins on the Coronavirus because it is an engineered biological weapon and it originated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Antony Fauchi is responsible for this. In 2017, they passed a US law prohibiting such research, Anthony Fauci and the others moved it to Wuhan, China. Anthony Fauci and President Obama funded the Wuhan laboratory to continue that research.
There is now a book called “COVID and the Great Reset”, go on Amazon to look at it. It was written by Klaus Schwab. He is the head of the International Monetary Fund. If you read this book, it is the script of the so-called “Plan Demic.” The stupid thing that is made up nonsense.
A child to a person about 85 years old, there is a 100 to 98% chance to beat the virus. Therefore, all statistics are made up by the CDC and can be viewed on their website. The total number of people who died from the virus is only 6%, about 12,000 people, not 220,000 people.
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have many, many advanced ingredients, but these ingredients have nothing to do with immunity. Vaccines contain ingredients that cause aborted fetus tissues, animal viruses and virosomes. There are also nano-metals in the vaccine, and when you receive the injection, the vaccine begins to produce a spike protein of the coronavirus, which is the spike protein of HIV. This vaccine does one thing: to reduce the severity of the symptoms of the virus; it has nothing to do with preventing the spread of the virus. Stanford University issued a double-blind research report on masks two days ago, and found that masks are completely ineffective against SARS and the Coronavirus.
Some believed that Johnson & Johnson (JJ) and AstraZeneca vaccines are better, both cause blood clot worldwide and cause death. I think a total of 2,600 people have died from these vaccines, so far.
What will happen to those who receive the Modern vaccine? They produce a foreign protein in every cell of the human body, which regulates the immune system, unable to activate their natural immune cells, and has a huge impact on the activation of autoimmune diseases in their bodies. When they are infected, their immune response will become abnormal. In other words, it will not be the same as the previous response. Most doctors in the world who understand virology and immunology will be concerned about the next 5 to 10 years for those who have the vaccine.
For those who have been vaccinated, first of all , they have to get rid of a lot of garbage from the body, but no matter what others say, if someone gets the Coronavirus and recovers from it, they will have 100% immunity for the rest of their lives.
The second point is that as far as the fallacy of the Coronavirus is concerned, children and asymptomatic people do not have the so-called “asymptomatic carriers” at all. The spread of the virus between two healthy people is completely nonsense, unless you come into contact with germ-laden sputum. If you spit or sneeze at someone, or cough at someone, or touch their blood or urine, yes, you can get some viruses in this way. But spreading air to air of covid is completely nonsense.
Anxiety and paranoia are the result of a pandemic. People make stupid choices for their future and health, and the health of their children, because they do not understand the real science. The best person to watch this information on the Internet is
- Dr. Ash, he is from Stanford University, no matter what you think of President Trump, he is the main scientific adviser for it. He will tell you the same thing as I am telling you.
- The other is the American frontline doctors website (americasfrontlinedoctors.com). Go to their website to talk to western medical doctors. They will not prescribe these vaccines, they will prescribe Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine.
】( Source: Himalaya Australia, please click here for the video )
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Pray for United States: Ekklesia, Hold the Line!
Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from the “15 Minutes to Him” 4/15 prayer of intercession leader Dutch Sheets.
【Background: My friend, Jane Hamon, a seasoned prophet and leader in the body of Christ, recently had a stirring and encouraging dream regarding America. She says:
“We are now in a very important time of spiritual engagement, prayer and contending over God’s destiny and purpose for the United States and other nations in the earth. Romans 13:11 exhorts us to ‘know the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep.’ The Spirit of God is awakening watchmen and intercessors to watch and pray as never before.
“On February 2, 2021, I awakened from a dream in which I saw American cities seemingly being overrun by violent rioters in a dark night. Cities were on fire, massive destruction and anarchy was taking place. The rioters were lawless and demonized; in fact, their actions were totally inspired by the demons. A strong, demonic force thought they were in control. (I do not believe this was a reference to the riots that occurred last year in some American cities, but was instead a glimpse into the spirit realm regarding demonic activity currently at work.)
“In the dream, there was a force present which I recognized as riot police. I knew this was actually the Ekklesia who had been assigned to restore order and peace in the nation. They were standing shoulder to shoulder as far as the eye could see, with shields locked and full riot gear on, which I realized was modernized spiritual armor (see Ephesians 6:11-17). They did not have a sword in their hands, for the sword was in their mouths.
Jane continues, “Initially, I was uncomfortable with the imagery of riot police because of well-publicized instances when they’ve been accused of political repression against honest dissent. However, the job description of riot police is to control unruly crowds, maintain public order, discourage criminality, and protect people and property. When this is understood the imagery is appropriate for our current season of contending as the Ekklesia.
“In my dream, I saw a large angel with a megaphone intermittently shouting, ‘Hold the Line.’ When he stated this, the Ekklesia would march forward two thundering steps, shields locked, pressing back against evil. They were advancing even though every kind of evil was swirling around them. As they marched they released a sound of war (Hu-ah!), and light came from their mouths blinding the enemy! ‘Hold the Line’ rang out again, and once more the Ekklesia marched forward, pushing back evil. The gates of hell could not prevail, evil would not be stronger than God’s church.
“The sound the Ekklesia’s boots made resonated in the heavens and I realized the armies of heaven were marching with them. (Like the four lepers who said, ‘Why sit we here until we die,’ and got up to go to the enemy’s camp. God caused the sounds of angel armies to march with them, terrifying their foe.) In the dream, this sound caused the demons to scream in agony and panic as they realized they were not just dealing with humans (the church), God’s army on earth; they were also being confronted with the armies in heaven. Two armies advancing; two armies taking authority and dominion in the earth; two armies bringing God’s kingdom into the land; two armies pushing back against the very gates of hell.
“I believe the Lord is saying to His Ekklesia, ‘My people, do not be afraid of the night! The night does not belong to evil. I OWN THE NIGHT! The night only coaxes wickedness out of their hiding places, then when the light is turned on there is no place to run. The night precedes the dawning of the new day. For you are living in the manifestation of Isaiah 60 where it seems darkness is covering the earth and deep darkness and deception cover the people, BUT I the Lord am rising on you! And My glory will be seen on you! THEN nations (even this nation) will come to your light and kings and leaders to the brightness of your rising!’ (see Isaiah 60:1-3)
“And the Lord is declaring to His Ekklesia, ‘You may feel that you are living in a day in which evil has prevailed. However, I say to you, I am up to something! Did I not say that I would cause evil and corruption to be uncovered? Did I not say there would be days of chaos and confusion ahead? Did I not say I would expose hidden plans and demonic schemes?’ The Lord says, ‘Did you think it would be easy or look peaceful? Ha! Do I need to remind you that the greatest victories come after the greatest battles?’
“Psalms 2:1, 4 declares, ‘Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? God sits in the heavens and laughs!’ The Lord says, ‘I assure you I have a plan for America. I assure you I have heard your prayers. I assure you that I am a God of righteousness and justice and I will have MY WAY.’
“You may feel you’re at the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s armies are pursuing. You may even feel trapped and that your plight is hopeless. But the Lord says, ‘I have a plan! I am up to something that no one has seen before. I am going to move in a way that is beyond the natural, it is supernatural.’
】(Source: “Give Him 15 Minutes”)
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Pray For Israel: Sudden Political Shock
【Current Events Summary: 2021.5.30. On Sunday night, a political shaking occurred in Israel. The head of the Yamina Party (new right) Naftali Bennett officially announced that he agreed with the opposition leader and the chairman of the Future Party (center-left) Yair Lapid. To form a national (center-left-right) unity government.
When Bennett established his alliance, had rapidly obtained the approval of the Labor Party (left) and the Meretz Party (left), and possibly the Blue and White Party headed by Defense Minister Benny Gantz ( The center-leftists) agreed, and the latter had not yet formally signed the agreement. In addition, he now has the consent of three solid right-wing parties, including the Armina Party,New Hope Party, and the Israeli Liberal Party.
In order to pass the 61-seat majority, Rapide also needed four seats from the Ram Party (Arab Islamic Party), which has remained silent today.
Protesters have been demonstrating in front of the homes of Bennett and others, urging them not to form alliances with left-wing and centrist parties. These protesters were attacked by counter-demonstrators who supported the change group.
Bennett and Rapide have planned to meet tonight to discuss arrangements for the establishment of a government.
The next 48 hours are crucial. If their agreement is consolidated, Israel will enter the post-Netanyahu era, with uncertainty ahead.
The background of forming a coalition government
After Prime Minister Natanyahu failed to form a cabinet, on May 12, President Rifulin authorized Future Party Chairman Rapide to form a coalition government . The political platform of the Future Party includes:
- Support the “two-state solution” to establish a Muslim Palestinian state in Israel, thereby inevitably dividing the land promised by God’s covenant; dividing the capital Jerusalem;
- Support the abolition of the construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
- In addition, the Future Party mainly represents secular centrist Jews, so it also advocates supporting the promotion of homosexuality and same-sex marriage:
- Advocating the abolition of the Sabbath.
The Rama Party originally belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood in its early days and supported the promotion of Islam.
Bennett said at the end of March that he did not support Rapide’s future party to form a coalition government; afterwards, Rapide offered to let Bennett be the first rotating prime minister, and Bennett began to agree to join Rapide. The middle-left-right “government change” negotiation, which was once terminated by Bennett due to the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict (5/10-5/21). With the time limit for Rapide’s cabinet formation ending on 6/2 and the conflict with Palestine and Israel ceasefire, Rapide once again wins over Bennett to form a coalition government and promises to make Bennett the first prime minister and Rapide as foreign minister. Until September 2023; then, Rapide will serve as prime minister.
Statement by Naftali Bennett, head of the Yamina Party:
- There is no right-wing government. If a unity government is not formed, the fifth election will be held, which will lead to an unstable government.
- 2000 years ago, a Jewish nation was lost due to internal hatred; the current political crisis is unprecedented, and on a global scale, it is time to “stop the madness and take up the responsibility.”
- Ask his supporters to give this new government a chance – and assure them that it will not be left-wing, as many opponents say, but is actually more right-wing than the current government.
Nathanyahu’s response
Only a few minutes after Bennett’s speech, Prime Minister Natanyahu responded as follows:
- Claiming that Bennett is implementing a “scam of the century,” a right-wing government may still be established.
- Quickly remind Bennett that he would never serve in the government with Rapide. Disapprove of Bennett’s healing government.
- Point out that a left-wing government is dangerous for Israel, and that left-wing politicians will not stand up against Iran or Hamas.
- Once again proposed to work together and continue to call on Bennett and New Hope leaders to return to his camp, including the opportunity to serve as prime minister among the three of them.
- Urge right-wingers to vote against and represent all the people of Israel together.
】(Part of the data source: All Israel News)
Critical Event: Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute Me? The Plight of Nepalese Christians
【Current Events: During the epidemic, the lives of Christians in Nepal have become extremely difficult. As the country’s economic and religious freedom has always been restricted by India, Hindu followers are as high as 80-90% . The lack of supplies due to the epidemic blockade, Christians have been squeezed out, boycotted, sued by officials, and banned from the distribution of supplies by Hindus, churches being demolished and forbidden to pray in the name of Jesus. Especially Hindu converts to Christ are often accused of destroying cultural and national identity, and are under great pressure from family, friends, communities and local authorities. The country has issued an “anti-reformation law” against Christians. Reformers may be imprisoned, fined, or deported. In some areas, Christians are excluded from epidemic relief and are clearly regarded as second-class citizens.
Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute Me?
Faced with the strong resistance and persecution of Indian religious nationalism, it reminds us of the account of Saul ( Paul ). He was pleased with Stephen’s martyrdom, and continued to harm the Christians. Every persecution of Christians he did was done upon the heart of Jesus. On his way to Damascus, he heard the Lord say: “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” God caused the scales on his eyes to fall off, and Paul’s life was transformed. In the same way, our Lord is giving the persecutors, the victims in Nepal the opportunity to encounter Him for transformation.
According to a recent report by Greg Kelly, the CEO of the World Mission Society , “We have seen the growth of the church in Nepal. More than a hundred people come to the church every month to get to know Jesus. Now, signs and wonders and miracles are happening everywhere. Some received healing from God, supernatural restoration, and strongholds were demolished. Everyone has noticed these things.” John Puidate of the World Bible Association said, “Some Christians are already under extreme pressure, and some are suffering unprecedented persecution, but at the same time The spirit of God is actively working to change people’s hearts. We have seen an explosion in the number of believers in Nepal. Up to now, 3 million people have been added, accounting for 10% of the total population.
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Pray for the Natives of North America: The Critical Moment for The Natives to Break Through has Come
【Background: In the past, we have invited many intercessors to pray for the US government to openly and sincerely apologize to the natives, because this will be one of the keys to the rise of natives. Last Friday, Jennifer Gomez, a young leader of the Choctaw tribe, who has walked with us for many years, shared exciting news with us. Not only did the US federal government apologize publicly, out of the 50 states in the United States , 40 states took part in the apology. The following is her sharing:
As you all know, “All Tribes DC” has been working hard in the past hoping that the U.S. government will apologize to the First Nation people. Finally, on this year’s National Day of Prayer, the U.S. federal government and 40 states apologized publicly. Former U.S. Senator Sam Brownback publicly apologized and sent the letter of apology to the 40 states participating in the apology. This is the first apology from a state-level government.
Tate Reeves, the governor of Mississippi where I live, is a Christian. He is the only governor of the 40 states who personally apologized to Cyrus Ben, the chief of the Choctaw tribe, on behalf of the US government. The governor was so touched that he sent an email to Chief Choctaw to apologize to the aboriginals on behalf of the entire Mississippi state and signed a bill to enable the state to acknowledge tribal IDs as legal personal IDs and allow tribal reservations to participate in the state’s “Development Administration” program and so on.
This event is very important, because this is the first joint statement made at the federal and state levels. It is like opening the gate of heaven on this earth, and God can begin to work and accomplish what we have been praying and expecting to happen in the past.
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Cleansing And Covering Prayer
Cleansing Prayers
Dear Heavenly Father, I ________ (put your name in it) come to the throne of grace, through the blood of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, to receive Your abundant grace and mercy. Lord Jesus, ________ confess You are the Lord of my life. I ask the resurrected power of the Holy Spirit to fill and saturate every part of my being. I surrender all my spirit, soul and body completely to You. Now I ask You to reveal to me, remind me of any sin that I have committed known or unknown, so that I can confess and repent of them accordingly. (Recommendation: quiet yourself, so you can allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you)
Cleanse me from all the defilement of the world, sanctify me and my family line of any unrighteousness with the blood of Jesus. Now by my own will, I choose to forgive everyone that has offended me or hurt me, I release them into the freedom of my forgiveness. I also release them from the debts they might owe me. I now cast all my burden to You . Your yoke is easy, Your burden is light. I now put on the armor of God that You have given me, gird myself with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit, my feet fitted with the gospel of peace, so that I can pray and intercede in the Holy Spirit by Your mighty power, and after done all to stand firm.
Firewall Covering Prayer
Abba Father, I thank you for watching and blessing us coming in and going out, from now and forevermore.
Abba Father, help us to hide under the shadow of the Almighty, and cover us with Your wings. I now plead the blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth on myself, my entire family _________
(speak names of your family, and name the people, things, items, that needs covering, such as : your work, ministries, and everyone that you minister to, your property, finances, friends, pets, vehicles, pastors and small group leaders / members and president )
Abba Father, send the host of angels and chariots of fire, to surround and protect us, I ask that You place the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, in between everyone and the power of darkness that we might be facing today, to block all ungodly influences and keep us from all spiritual attacks, loss of property and any evil strategy of the enemies. We declare no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!
Pray for Organizers, leaders and editorial team of this 40-day fast
Please pray for the people who are involved in organizing and making this Global 40 Day Prayer And Fast movement possible. Particularly, please pray for the spiritual leaders, their co-workers, and their family members, the behind-the-scene editorial team and their spiritual coverings, and family members. Please ask God to:
- protect everyone involved in the global prayer and fast and their families. May God watch their coming and going and keep them healthy with prosperous spirits, souls, and bodies.
- bless the editorial team to be able to receive from God and translate it into words speedily and accurately.