Feb 18, 2023 – Prayer Focus
Saturday, February 18, 2023 – The 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call
“A CALL TO THE WALL…ONE NATION UNDER GOD”
1-712-770-4340 Code: 543555 # (Ongoing call…24 hours a day!)
We begin our hour by praising and giving thanks to God!
“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
Psalm 85:6
We sing: Revive Us Again
“We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love, for Jesus who died, and is now gone above.
HalleluYah! Thine the glory, HalleluYah! Amen! HalleluYah! Thine the glory, revive us again.
We praise thee, O God, for thy Spirit of light, who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night.
HalleluYah! Thine the glory, HalleluYah! Amen! HalleluYah! Thine the glory, revive us again.
We praise thee, O God, for the joy Thou hast giv’n, to thy saints in communion, these foretastes of heav’n.
HalleluYah! Thine the glory, HalleluYah! Amen! HalleluYah! Thine the glory, revive us again.
Revive us again, fill each heart with Thy love. May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.
HalleluYah! Thine the glory, HalleluYah! Amen! HalleluYah! Thine the glory, revive us again.
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The key assignment for the 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call is to intercede hourly
for the safety and security of our duly elected President, Donald John Trump,
and to pray for that which pertains to our nation!
We pray for his protection, for our First Lady, Melania, and their marriage
and for all the members of their family. We cover them all with the Blood of Jesus.
Pray.
For the restoration of Donald Trump to his rightful office.
In every situation and decision, let our President be led by the Holy Spirit,
so that he learns the truth and acts accordingly, for the good of the nation.
Pray.
For protection, provision, and peace
for all working to expose the fraud and corruption of our elections!
As the SAVE AMERICA movement gains momentum, let those leaders that God anoints and appoints
take their places in the governments of each state and in our nation’s Capitol!
Pray.
For us to receive and put on the full armor of God as we begin this hour,
that we might be protected as we stand in the gap and pray for our nation!
Pray.
Strategic Focus for Saturday
WELCOME THE KING OF GLORY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
THE BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA! – Part 270
The Returning of President Trump to the White House! – Part 160
“I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me,
and what I will answer when I am corrected.”
Habakkuk 2:1
As we continue to pray for our youth across this nation and around the world, we received this about Asbury from Lee Grady, former editor of Charisma magazine. Asbury is named after Methodist leader Francis Asbury (1745-1816), who was only 26 when he came to evangelize the American colonies. He became a leader of the 2nd Great Awakening. It’s estimated that he traveled 270,000 miles on horseback preaching and planting churches. But circuit riding wasn’t glamorous; prior to 1847 more than half of Methodist circuit riders died before the age of 30 because of animal attacks, exposure to bad weather, and the hardships of travel. Their sacrifice was a seed that died in the ground and produced a massive spiritual harvest. Pray.
Francis Asbury’s life was marked by white-hot spiritual fervor. After being sent to our shores by John Wesley, Asbury wrote: “We must reach every section of America, especially the raw frontiers. We must not be afraid of men, devils, wild animals, or disease. Our motto must always be FORWARD!” (KADIMA!) Pray.
Like a modern Joshua, Asbury possessed the land, in spite of his frequent ailments. He never married, perhaps because he knew his sacrificial lifestyle would be difficult for a wife. He was so loved by his Christian brethren that more than 20,000 people followed his coffin when he was buried in Virginia after his death at age 70.
Francis Asbury would have been thrilled to see young people at Asbury University (named after this giant of faith) repenting and worshiping Jesus. I’m not listening to religious critics who are skeptical of the music being sung at the revival, or worried about “emotionalism,” or which translation of the Bible is being used, or which denominations are represented in the audience. God, please forgive us for the cold, heartless Phariseeism that quenches the Holy Spirit. Pray that this holy fire spread to the world, and may an army of young Francis Asburys be sent out to claim the nations for Jesus. Pray.
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We have another post by Dutch Sheets which was sent to him by Carol Stratton. Carol’s insights are astute, and this is an insightful, first-hand report with behind-the-scenes information on how to pray and support what is taking place. Let us pray into what she writes.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
I WOULD RATHER BE A DOORKEEPER in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.”
Psalm 84:10
“Last night, I got an entirely different perspective on the Asbury Revival, which is still robustly happening! First, let me provide some context. Wilmore, Kentucky, is our home. Steve and I are alumni of the university, and Steve has enjoyed a career at both the university and the seminary. The leadership team of this Revival are our friends and neighbors. This is happening in our backyard! So, yesterday, I arrived on campus at supper time, hoping the crowd had adequately thinned to provide me with a seat in Hughes Auditorium. I didn’t HAVE to be there, but I LONGED to be there. The line that stretched toward entry to Hughes was as long as the line to a thrill ride at Disney! Pray.
By this time, I knew there was no way for me to be a participant as an attendee, like Mary, basking in the presence of Jesus. But I could ‘Martha’ if needed. I walked around to the back and was stopped by a worker, but quickly informed them that I was a community person and just wondered if the leadership team needed anything. I would be happy to run an errand. Get something? Help in some way? A long-time buddy quickly handed me a ‘prayer team’ tag, and instructed me to monitor the side door near the Library, because people were slipping through there. For safety’s sake, the leaders needed to be able to get a head count of folks in the auditorium. So, from 5 to 9:30, I ‘guarded’ the side door, in an alcove behind the auditorium. It was fascinating. I was able to engage attendees with grace and humor, while explaining the needful boundary; to thank prayer teams and worship leaders as they entered and exited and experience the ‘runoff’ of the River of Life, as it swelled its banks and overflowed into my little nook…as this miracle keeps unfolding! Pray.
Here are some observations from my “Door Keeping Duties” last night:
- Every worship team is prayed with and prayed over before they step on the platform. As they exit the platform, every worship team of musicians is met by a leader who helps them process what they just experienced and prays over them. This intentional intervention guides these young musicians back to the focus: Always Jesus. Always God’s glory. Don’t confuse His goodness [with a feeling of greatness on your part]. You had the privilege of participating in a ‘God Thing’! Pray.
- Like a river, this God-event is fluid. The leadership is constantly challenged to respond to the ever-increasing swell of people and their needs. Parking, seats, food, water, restrooms…are just the basics. The Community is responding…again and again! A venue down the street was giving away FREE chili dogs, chips, and water! Pray.
- More structures and guidelines are being constructed. College-age folks can attend ’Chapel.’ and then the ‘Program’ (for everyone) starts at 2 PM. Worship continues after chapel and overflow venues are being made available, including Estes Chapel, McKenna Chapel, GCF, and Wilmore UMC. They are all bursting with hungry worshippers.
- Prayer is happening constantly: in pockets backstage, in hallways, in places hidden from view but not hidden from God. Pray.
- The Front Line of leaders is running on grace. They are understandably weary, yet undaunted in their mission. They need reinforcements and refreshments. God is sustaining them, and they continue to serve with unbridled joy and faith-filled fatigue.
- The needs remain varied and enormous! One student gave a testimony from the stage, and immediately, people physically responded to him. It was like watching the Church in Acts leap into action! The eruption of applause as they responded to his need was deafening! Pray.
Just before I ended my ‘shift’ a couple approached my door and said, ‘We just wanted someone to pray with us before we drove home to Memphis. We are dealing with a lot.’ I ushered them into the warmth, and said, ‘Come with me, and we will pray.’ Afterward, they left… satisfied by the One who is ’feeding the 5,000’ again!
Please cover all of this in prayer! The needs are enormous; the mechanics are daunting; the Leadership Team is tired…yet God continues to pour out His Spirit in power, grace, mercy, and goodness! It is THRILLING!! Someone said: ‘There are FIVE Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and You. Most people will never read the first four.’ There are opportunities for each of us to be the hands and feet of Jesus! Keep praying. Keep watch. Hold the door OPEN that all may enter! Pray.
We pray:
- Our prayer today is simple…it echoes the words of our opening hymn…”REVIVE US AGAIN!” Pray.
- For the community of Wilmore, as it is being hit with a tidal wave of people as these reports go viral! Pray.
- That this outpouring will spread rapidly, and that untold numbers of our youth will be set free to know, love and serve God as part of the end times harvest of souls! Pray.
- That the people of our nation will be convicted for righteousness and stand alongside President Trump, engaged in this BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA until VICTORY is won! Pray.
- That the members of Congress will fully investigate and remove the “usurper” Biden and all corrupt individuals in his faux administration, restoring righteousness and justice to our government! Pray.
- Protect and strengthen our 24/7 family and bring in new intercessors who are called to this assignment with us, to pray for our President and our beloved nation! Prepare us for our NEXT STEPS in this Battle to Save America! Pray.
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Listen to the song ahead of time, then either sing or pray it!
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HINENI, ADONAI! HERE I AM, LORD!
ENGAGING IN A WARFARE OF LOVE! THE BATTLE OF THE BRIDE!
KADIMA! ONWARD…FORWARD!
“LAYNA!” LIGHT AND TRUTH!
BE STRONG…COURAGEOUS…BRAVE!
UNASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST!
GOD’S CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE!
MARANATHA! COME, LORD JESUS!
BE READY! REVIVAL IS COMING!
ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
ONE NEW MAN!
VICTORY!
STANDING IN THE GAP!
REVIVAL – from Heart to heart!
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