Apr 16, 2026 – Prayer Focus
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 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!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2
We sing: Change our Hearts
Change our hearts this time, Your Word says it can be.
Change our minds this time, Your life could make us free.
We are the people Your call set apart, Lord, this time change our hearts!
Brought by your hand to the edge of our dreams, one foot in paradise, one in the waste
Drawn by your promises, still we are lured by the shadows and the chains we leave behind, but…
Change our hearts this time, Your Word says it can be.
Change our minds this time, Your life could make us free.
We are the people Your call set apart, Lord, this time change our hearts!
Show us the way that leads to your side, over the mountains and sands of the soul,
Be for us manna, water from the stone, Light which says we never walk alone!
Change our hearts this time, Your Word says it can be.
Change our minds this time, Your life could make us free.
We are the people Your call set apart, Lord, this time change our hearts!
Lord, this time change our hearts!
Lord, this time change our hearts!
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For us to receive and put on the Ephesians 6 “full armor of God” as we begin each hour,
that we might be protected as we continue to “stand in the gap” for our beloved country!
Pray.
The key assignment for the 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call is to intercede hourly
for the safety and security of our President, Donald John Trump,
and to pray for that which pertains to our nation!
We pray for his protection and ask that he be led by the Holy Spirit
so that he will discern truth and act for the good of the nation.
We bless our First Lady, Melania, their marriage and family, and cover them all with the Blood of Jesus.
Pray.
For those leaders God has anointed and appointed, to be elected and work together,
cleaning up corruption and restoring election integrity,
so righteousness will prevail in every race in 2026.
Bring the SCOTUS Justices into alignment with God’s purposes in making their decisions!
Protect all the members of the Trump Administration,
especially the Cabinet, military, law enforcement agencies, such as ICE, FBI, and CBP.
Pray.
For God’s blessing and intervention in the lives of Joe Hoft, Tina Peters,
and WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,
as they each need miraculous resolutions to the issues threatening and attacking them!
Pray.
We will now spend the next 10 minutes praying for President Trump,
focusing our prayers against any assassination attempts or demonic attacks against him.
Let him remain in good health, so he can serve his entire 4-year term as our 47th US President!”
Pray.
Strategic Focus for Thursday
WELCOME THE KING OF GLORY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ENGAGING IN A WARFARE OF LOVE, PRAYING FOR THE SALVATION OF OUR NATION
AND THE RESTORATION OF OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES – PART 450
“How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!”
Isaiah 14:12
Chokehold: Iran could run out of oil storage with the Trump blockade, wreaking havoc with its economy
As the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz enters its 4th day, Iran’s regime has signaled an openness to resuming negotiations. Its oil export lifeline has been severed by the blockade, costing Iran hundreds of millions in lost revenue daily. With no viable route to global markets, Iran could run out of effective oil storage in as little as two weeks, forcing irreversible well shutdowns that risk permanently incapacitating oil production. Oil is the regime’s primary funding source, financing the IRGC military, Basij paramilitary, and proxies. Without it, their ability to buy internal loyalty could collapse, adding domestic pressure to their external economic stranglehold. In this desperate position, the Iranian leadership is asking for one more round of talks, where they will probably utilize the Islamic doctrine of taqiyyah (lying) by agreeing to any demands President Trump might impose. That could serve as a temporary survival tactic to buy time, lift the blockade, release sanctions, and resume oil revenues, while having no genuine intention of honoring the terms of any “deal” in the long term. Pray.
After negotiations with Iran failed, the United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 14 million barrels of crude oil had passed on a daily basis. To no one’s surprise, President Trump made good on his promise to block sea traffic in the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement with Iran couldn’t be reached. This has essentially quarantined Tehran’s energy from the global marketplace. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery through which massive amounts of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, and petrochemicals pass. There are some alternative routes, options that can relieve some of the global shortfall, but these are limited, so this move is likely to force the Iranians to the table by wreaking havoc with their production, since they have limited storage. Tim Stewart, president of the US Oil and Gas Association, said the blockade puts pressure on the Iranian regime’s infrastructure and finances. If oil can’t get to market, Iran can’t buy imports, and if it can’t send oil to market, it has nowhere to go once its storage is full, which could happen in as little as two weeks. “What happens is, if you have nowhere to put the oil, then you have to shut those wells. And when you do that, that builds up the pressure. And that pressure then can do permanent reservoir damage to your fields. It’s not theoretical. These prolonged shut-ins can leave hundreds of thousands of barrels a day offline forever. With the blockade, the Trump administration went for the jugular.” Pray.
President Trump described the blockade on Truth Social on Monday morning.
“Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE,
they will be immediately ELIMINATED,
using the same system of killing that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea.”
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in its announcement:
“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations
entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas,
including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.”
Pray.
Approximately 18–20 million barrels of petroleum exports had passed through the Strait of Hormuz (about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption, and that includes a wide range of petroleum products.) Now, the oil that was exported out of Iran is “off the table”… leaving a global shortfall of millions of barrels per day.
Two logical alternatives: the Saudi Yanbu East-West Pipeline and the Iraqi Kirkuk Pipeline.
The Yanbu has a capacity of 7 million barrels per day; it’s currently pumping 5 million barrels per day.
The Kirkuk can handle 0.3 million barrels per day, the level at which it’s currently operating.
Some oil is stored at sea in tankers and specialized facilities. In mid-February, there were approximately 222 million barrels in this storage, which contained Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan oil. Conservative estimates say resources could provide 1.5 million barrels per day. For now, they can likely be counted on. However, they are finite volumes and will only help temporarily. The Trump administration previously announced it would be releasing 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which will add another 3 million barrels per day to the options, but like the floating storage, that is only a temporary policy mechanism. (Note: none of these alternative options apply to LNG or petrochemicals, which have no alternative routes.) Pray.
European prices for gas are up 48% since the conflict began, and there is an anticipated shortfall in energy products. Nations are exploring their options, and next week, the European Commission (EU) will consider lowering energy costs, including cutting electricity taxes and lowering power grid charges. Having bet on renewables taking over fossil fuels, most countries of the EU eschewed nuclear, oil, and gas production, leaving them dependent on imports for most of their crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Last week, when farmers and truckers in Ireland blocked access to the country’s only oil refinery, in protest against high gas prices, the Irish prime minister agreed to offer fuel tax cuts to help quell the unrest. Western Australia is also contemplating tapping its diesel stockpiles. The Chinese foreign ministry said the U.S. blockade is “against the interests of global nations” and is asking that the conflict be resolved through political and diplomatic means. Responding to reports that China was providing Iran with advanced missile and air defense systems, President Trump said China would face serious consequences for supporting America’s adversary. Pray.
We pray:
For President Trump…and our US delegates…to be filled with wisdom and discerning of spirits as they interact with those of the regime, seeking peace through strength, and settling for nothing less! Pray.
That the sanctions and the blockade will bring Iran to its knees, so that all of President Trump’s requirements will be fulfilled and the threat of nuclear war permanently extinguished. Pray.
That the people of our nation will stand alongside President Trump, and remain engaged in this BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA until VICTORY is won! Pray.
Protect, strengthen, and cover our 24/7 family in the Blood of Jesus. Bring in mature Christian men and women, and call the younger generation to this assignment with us, as we pray for our President and our beloved nation! Prepare us for our NEXT STEPS in this Battle to Save America! Pray.
(Adapted from an article by Kevin Killough, Just The News)
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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!
PARENTAL CARE and CHRISTIAN LOVE for ALL CHILDREN!
UNITE US! FOR THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION!
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