May 2, 2023 – Prayer Focus
Tuesday, May 2, 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!
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way,
because of him who practices wickedness.”
Psalm 37:7
We sing: Breathe
Alarm clock screaming, bare feet hit the floor! It’s off to the races, everybody out the door.
I’m feeling like I’m falling behind, it’s a crazy life, ninety miles an hour, going fast as I can.
Trying to push a little harder, trying to get the upper hand. So much to do in so little time, it’s a crazy life.
It’s ready, set, go! It’s another wild day when the stress is on the rise in my heart, I feel You say just
Breathe, just breathe! Come and rest at My feet, and be, just be…
chaos calls, but all you really need…is to just breathe!
Third cup of joe just to get me through the day. Want to make the most of time but I feel it slip away.
I wonder if there’s something more to this crazy life. I’m busy, busy, busy, and it’s no surprise to see,
that I only have time for me, me, me…there’s gotta be something more to this crazy life.
I’m hanging on tight to another wild day when it starts to fall apart in my heart I hear You say just
Breathe, just breathe! Come and rest at My feet, and be, just be…
chaos calls, but all you really need…is to just breathe!
Take it in… fill your lungs…the peace of God that overcomes…Just breathe!
So let your weary spirit rest, lay down what’s good and find what’s best…Just breathe!
Breathe, just breathe! Come and rest at my feet, and be, just be…
chaos calls, but all you really need…is to just breathe!
Just breathe!
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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 Tuesday
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 343
The Returning of President Trump to the White House! – Part 233
“Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke on you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest to your souls.
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
During a quiet time with the Lord, I heard: ”Many in the church are treadmill Christians.” To say that gave me pause is putting it mildly. The Holy Spirit began to explain what He meant and I’ve been considering what to do with it. One thing I have come to understand over the years is that when it is a genuine word from The Lord, it will begin to burn stronger and stronger in my spirit. This word has had me up until 4 AM in the morning praying over the significance of it. So, I humbly submit it to you, earnestly believing it is a message for the Body of Christ at this time.
In today’s Church, too many who call themselves Christians (which is declaring they are followers of Jesus Christ) have become “treadmill Christians.” What is a treadmill? It was invented to allow people the ability to exercise without going outside. It was designed to be used in the comfort and safety of the environment of one’s choosing and can be used at the discretion, pace, and convenience of the user. The reality of a treadmill is you walk or run in place without really going anywhere! Pray
Subsequently, many get bored with it, and after a while, if it’s in your home, it can become a dust catcher, as well as taking up space and serving as a place to drape clothing! This is a sobering thought when we understand what it means when the Spirit says many have become “treadmill Christians!” What does this look like? In today’s church, many who declare that they are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ have been following their own desires and efforts, while being lulled into the belief they have been going forward in the things of God. In truth, they have not been going anywhere. They are exactly where they started. Pray
How can this be? The answer lies in Scripture.
In Matthew 28: 19-20, Jesus was very explicit when he instructed his disciples in “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” That literally meant, help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words.
“Baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always.” That literally means remaining with you perpetually, regardless of circumstances, and on every occasion, “even to the end of the age.” Pray
This is the first important command from our Lord after His Resurrection. This is not a suggestion it is a command. Jesus said to his followers “GO”. This word in ancient Greek is POREUO and it means to take a journey, to walk from one place to another. Many who are treadmill Christians think they are going somewhere, but the truth is they never leave the place they started. Pray
Walking on a treadmill can seem safer than walking in society and all its pitfalls. It is interesting that the same Greek word has a figurative meaning which has to do with being willing to die. How many times and in how many ways does Jesus tell his followers we must be willing to die to our own comforts, to our safe places, to what we feel most comfortable doing? “Go” means I want you to go past your own environment and journey with Me. Pray
We need to be willing to go from one place to another. We see this truth repeatedly in scripture. God’s plans and desires for His people never change. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
Look at the life of Abram. The Lord said to him, “Go away from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 Can you imagine what our Christian heritage would have been if when God told Abram to go from his comfort zone of family and home and set out for a place he didn’t even know what that meant or where it was? What if, Abraham had said to God, ‘I’ll be glad to be active for you God but if you don’t mind I will just walk around where I feel comfortable, secure, and worthwhile. This is where my family is, this is what I know and I’m sure you wouldn’t mind if I just serve you in the traditions and comfort of my lifestyle.” Pray
A Jewish scholar explained that God was literally asking Abram to find out who he was internally. In other words, going forth in the name of the Lord is when we can confront our weaknesses and lack of faith, not to discourage us, but to bring us to a place of humility and surrender… as the hymn says… “All to Thee, my precious Savior, I surrender all.” Pray
In the New Testament, we see that when Jesus called the 12 Disciples, they were neither perfect nor ready, but in faith, they got out of their boats, laid down their nets, and gave up the way to which they were accustomed to living! And let us not forget, they were faithful Jewish men. They went to synagogue, celebrated every Holy Day and feast day. But, at some point, they each made a decision to get off their ‘treadmills,” and live their lives and serve their families, and community differently than before. Pray
Today, let us search our hearts. Are you on a “spiritual treadmill”…going nowhere? Going back to Matthew 28: 19-20, it’s clear that there’s a difference between a “treadmill Christian” and someone who is willing to say,” Lord do with me as you will. Not my will but Yours be done! ”
And what would this look like? We wouldn’t be afraid to share the good news wherever we go and we would help others learn about Jesus and His great love and sacrifice for a lost and dying world. Pray
This is an imperative time in the Church’s history. If you call yourself a believer, yet now realize that you have been on a religious treadmill, you can get off. Don’t limit the Holy Spirit to a religious routine! It’s time to say “I want everything You have for me, Lord. I want to go where You want me to go and do what You want me to do.” Pray
What’s the difference between a “treadmill Christian” and a willing, courageous, empowered believer? One is continually walking, yet is going nowhere and never receives what God intended for them. The other victoriously moves forward and enters the Promised Land. The choice is ours.
Listen to these words in a song about an eaglet hesitant to learn how to fly: “Little eagle in her nest doesn’t want to fly. Little eagle, safe, and warm, safe, and warm and dry. But she doesn’t know that there’s a Father who has places He wants to take her, and a Kingdom He wants to give her if she’d only try to fly.”
Step off the treadmill and just GO!
We pray:
- That we will each evaluate ourselves and boldly step off the treadmills in our lives and walk out into our destinies in You, Lord! As we bow before You, we say: “Hineni, Adonai!… Here I am, Lord!”…and go when You say “Go!” Pray.
- That the people of our nation will rise to stand with President Trump and remain engaged in this BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA until VICTORY is won! Pray.
- That the Congressional investigations into the “usurper” Biden, his family, and members of his faux administration, will bring convictions of treason and see the restoration of righteousness for all!! Pray.
- Protect and strengthen our 24/7 family and add more intercessors who are called to this assignment with us, to pray for our President and our beloved nation in this Battle to Save America! Pray.
(Resource: Dorcas Kershaw, Bible Teacher and Author)
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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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