May 21, 2020 – Prayer Focus

Thursday, May 21, 2020 – The 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call

“A CALL TO THE WALL…ONE NATION UNDER GOD”

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We begin our hour by praising and giving thanks to God! 

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

Matthew 22:37-39

We sing: The Power of Your Love

Lord, we come to You, let our hearts be changed, renewed, flowing from the grace that we’ve found in You.

Lord, we’ve come to know the weaknesses we see in us, will be stripped away by the power of Your love.

Hold us close, let Your love surround us. Bring us near, draw us to Your side.

And as we wait, we’ll rise up like the eagle, and we will soar with You… 

Your Spirit leads us on in the power of Your love.

Sing this verse for our President:

Lord, unveil his eyes, let him see You face to face…the knowledge of Your love… as You live in him.

Lord, renew his mind as Your will unfolds in his life, in living every day, by the power of Your love.

Hold him close, let Your love surround him. Bring him near, draw him to Your side

And as he waits, he’ll rise up like the eagle

And he will soar with You, Your Spirit leads him on in the power of Your love!

And he will soar with You, Your Spirit leads him on In the power of Your love!

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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 President, Donald John Trump, and to pray for that which pertains to our nation!

We pray for our President’s protection from the coronavirus and cover him with the Blood of Jesus.  

Let him respond to every situation by the leading of the Holy Spirit!

We pray that the “elite medical establishment” will no longer block our doctors from prescribing hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the coronavirus. Let the doctors be free to practice as You lead! 

We refer those to You who are plotting and planning the demise of our beloved President! 

We say “No!” to them and ask that You expose and foil all their plans! Thank You, Lord! 

We bless our First Lady, Melania, their marriage, their son Barron and all their family members.

We bless our Vice President Mike Pence, his wife Karen and their family

and all those serving in this Administration. 

We pray for the mass media, which is being used and exploited by the “father of lies.”

We ask that it either reverses course and reports accurately or be taken down.

We pray for the Federal Reserve Board members, to use their power to boost our nation’s economy. 

Let them act in accord with what is good for the USA!

The 24/7 NSPC is praying for the 2020 National Elections, 

positioning ourselves in intercession before the Lord on behalf of our President and nation!  

COUNTDOWN: 167 days until the election! 

Let us pray into this verse:

“This occurred because of false brethren, secretly brought in, who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage.”

Galatians 2:4

Strategic Focus for Thursday

WELCOME THE KING OF GLORY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! 

Freedom of Religion 

“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 

2 Corinthians 3:17

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution reads: 

 “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Any effort to repress religious freedom is not just an attack on individual liberty and human dignity, but on the very foundation that has made America strong. Conscience has long been considered the individual’s most sacred right, and a government that is allowed to intrude on people’s consciences will not hesitate to intrude on our other freedoms. We must be vigilant, and watch for those who seek to remove our liberty and put us in bondage!  

Religious freedom is more than the “freedom to worship”. 

• It protects people from being forced to go against their core values and beliefs in order to conform to culture or government and protects people’s right to live, speak, and act according to their beliefs, both peacefully and publicly. 
• It protects their ability to be themselves at work, in class, and at social activities and prevents the cultural majority from using the power of the state to impose their beliefs on others. 
• It protects everyone – religious and non-religious alike – from the government becoming so powerful that it can tell people what to think and how to act. 
• It preserves America’s diversity, where people of different faiths, worldviews, and beliefs can peacefully live together without fear of punishment from the government and covers all people equally.  

Pray.

Considering the health and economic circumstances many of our American citizens are facing right now, the mission of the US Department of Labor, which is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights, is a critical one at the moment!  The welfare of those who are part of the faith community, seeking to show others the power of God’s love, has often been in jeopardy, and the Trump Administration is having none of that! Our President is taking steps to assure that the playing field is leveled in every arena! 

We pray:

• In gratitude for a President who knows the US Constitution, and is willing to fight to uphold it. Pray.

To advance the principles set forth in President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 13798, “Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.”  Secretary of Labor, Eugene Scalia (son of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia…RIP) has now issued a directive and guidance to advance religious liberty protections and bolster his Department’s on-going efforts   “The directive and guidance issued today acknowledge the central role that religion and religious freedom play in civil society. The directive and guidance issued today send a clear message that the Department of Labor will continue to uphold religious liberty for America’s workforce, employees of the Department, and religious organizations.” 

Read these portions of that Order and pray into them, asking God to bring it all to fruition, so that religious liberty is advanced in every government agency throughout the land! 

• It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce Federal law’s robust protections for religious freedom. The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views were integral to a vibrant public square, and in which religious people and institutions were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the Federal Government.  For that reason, the United States Constitution enshrines and protects the fundamental right to religious liberty as Americans’ first freedom.  Federal law protects the freedom of Americans and their organizations to exercise religion and participate fully in civic life without undue interference by the Federal Government.  The executive branch will honor and enforce those protections. Pray.

• Respecting Religious and Political Speech.  All executive departments and agencies shall, to the greatest extent practicable and to the extent permitted by law, respect and protect the freedom of persons and organizations to engage in religious and political speech.  In particular, the Secretary of the Treasury shall ensure, to the extent permitted by law, that the Department of the Treasury does not take any adverse action against any individual, house of worship, or other religious organization on the basis that such individual or organization speaks or has spoken about moral or political issues from a religious perspective, where speech of similar character has, consistent with law, not ordinarily been treated as participation or intervention in a political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) a candidate for public office by the Department of the Treasury.  (the term “adverse action” means the imposition of any tax or tax penalty; the delay or denial of tax-exempt status; the disallowance of tax deductions for contributions made to entities exempted from taxation…or any other action that makes unavailable or denies any tax deduction, exemption, credit, or benefit.  Pray.

In compliance with the President’s Executive Order, the Attorney General’s Memo, and an OMB Directive, the Department of Labor issued new Department-wide guidance on grant policies to improve public awareness and clarity about the Department’s protections for religious liberty interests in grant administration. 

• The Guidance works to improve the ability of nonprofit and faith-based organizations to defend their rights and participate in DOL programs.
• It gives more certainty to nonprofit and faith-based organizations concerning what guarantees the Department’s regulations give grantees to preserve their religious character. 

This Department of Labor directive from Secretary Scalia instructs agency heads to incorporate and advance religious liberty principles in their daily operations. They will ensure that religious organizations are given the opportunity to compete equally with non-religious organizations for Federal financial assistance at the Federal and State levels and help the public better understand religious liberty protections for grant applicants and recipients,

We pray:

• In gratitude for the provisions made for religious freedom in the government programs which will assist workers and business owners who are trying to recover from the COVID shutdowns. Pray.

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  

Galatians 5:13-14

Encouraging and supporting faith-based groups, who have proven to be a blessing to their communities, is critical, and the President is making sure they have that support! We thank God for the love that has been shown by an estimated 350,000 religious congregations, who operate schools, pregnancy resource centers, soup kitchens, drug addiction programs, homeless shelters, and adoption agencies, and serve over 70 million Americans each year.  The value of these services is estimated at over $ Trillion annually…and that is not even taking into consideration the spiritual benefits accrued as they share the love of God with those they are serving! 

If individuals and faith-based organizations are forced to choose between being able to freely live out their religious beliefs as they serve their neighbors, or closing down their services because they are being “muzzled” and unable to share WHO is prompting them to offer that service, the communities will be harmed!  Under this President, they don’t have to make that choice! Praise God! RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ultimately benefits everyone!  

We pray:

• For all those organizations, ministries and individuals who are a reflection of the heart and hands of Jesus, extended to and serving those who are in need.  

As we prepare to close out this hour, we lift up our Congress.  Lord, take over this institution and make it Your own!

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has described Capitol Hill as “a tale of two chambers” and accused House Democrats of playing “perpetual impeachment.” He said that the GOP-led Senate has been in session all month, working to pass legislation on national security, holding hearings and working to “govern the country” amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Over here in the United States Senate, the lights are on, the doors are open, and we are working for the American people”. He said that “Across the rotunda, in the House? Crickets. Their lights are off. Their doors are locked. ‘The People’s House’ has shown up for a grand total of two legislative session days since late March.” and mentioned that they did find the time to keep fishing for another impeachment. 
• In the meantime, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by SC Republican Lindsey Graham, has announced that the committee will vote on whether to issue subpoenas for 53 top Obama administration officials who were named in part of the investigation into FBI’s rogue Crossfire Hurricane operation.  These officials need to be on the record as to what happened and what part they played as a matter of transparency and accountability to the American people. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding an executive business meeting today, May 21st, where this will be discussed.

We pray:

• That the committee members will have an honest and open discussion today, and that they will proceed with the subpoenas when they take a vote at the June 4th meeting, so the American people can finally learn the truth. Pray.
• That the Democrats who are attempting to undermine this Presidency and the very foundations of this nation will be seen for the traitors that they are and removed from office. Pray.

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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!