Prayer Warriors

How could one man chase a thousand,or two put ten thousand to flight,unless their Rock had sold them,unless the Lord had given them up?Deuteronomy 32:30

Happy 239th Birthday America! Many sacrifices were made to get to the point of having this many years as a free democracy. Freedom is always under fire and presently under fire by some of our own leaders elected to serve the people. Power and control can become intoxicating such as in Germany with Hitler, many were mesmerized, yet blinded, to evil in their midst. This is why it is vital to not take freedom for granted and to stay on your knees praying for God to watch over us and this life we cherish and hold dear.

Our founding Fathers were men of prayer. Our First President George Washington, was a man of prayer. When I say prayer I mean to God our Heavenly Father. It is He who has blessed this great nation because we followed Him and revered Him. Lately we see Christians being scorned even by those in Washington. Deeply held convictions often times are under jeopardy because the laws the government forces upon us. It brings joy to my heart when I hear of many newly elected true believers who are not ashamed to profess their belief in the halls of Congress.

Our battle is not against flesh and blood but against evil spiritually dark forces trying to destroy this great land. This evil loves to deceive and trick. Be on your guard and stay in the word. Your 'war room' is the place you go pray. There you can do battle against the enemy and help reclaim this nation as 'One Nation Under God.' 

PRAYER: Today Lord I pray for the eyes of deceived people to wake up. I pray for all the freedoms we enjoy to stay intact. I pray for the power grabbers in our government to be reigned in. I pray for changed hearts. I pray for godly men and women to have high places of authority. In Jesus' name.Amen.

Link to 'War Room' movie:

Warroomthemovie.com coming 28 August to a theater near you. 

Click link for a familiar song of worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ywDLpfBHg&sns=em

God Is Indeed In Control!

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:12

I am so grateful to live in a democratic society. We are bordering on soft tyranny in many areas but still, to some degree, we the people still have a voice, a right, a vote, and most importantly a prayer. For a country founded on God's word, Satan's forces have crept in through the years since our founding, trying to lie to people, and confuse and mislead others. When we started taking God out of the equation we were certain to fail. 

Today there is a revival going on in this nation in many areas. Many people are still too busy to realize the dangers of what freedoms are at stake. Endearment to a political party or ideology has blinded so many. Satan has taken many captive through their thinking. It is time for the people of God to stop being so busy and to pray for this great nation and for each and every leader whether we agree with them or not. God can turn the tide. God can change hearts. He alone is in control. 

What do you need to do to help this country start getting back to the Bible? Each person can do one thing, and that is pray.

PRAYER: Lord I cherish my freedom. I know that evil is roaming around even in the leadership of our great land trying to domineer over us and remove our freedoms. It is subtle but that is how Satan works. Wake us up to danger. Remove any blinders from all of our eyes. In Jesus' name.Amen.

NOTE: If you are reading this from a different nation, please pray for America to remain free.

Yeah For Freedom

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12

This is not a happy anniversary day for many. Unless you were born before 2001 you should know this is the devastating date that terrorists took down the World Trade Center, crashed into the Pentagon, and a 4th failed attempt on the Capitol crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Similar to the attacks on Pearl Harbor no one saw this coming. Many think we are on the verge of another similar terrorist attack.

Evil forces do not like freedom. The United States has been a bastion of freedom since its' founding 237 years ago. There will always be those who try to weasel in and corrupt this land and tear it apart. Former president Abraham Lincoln said "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." In other words the enemy could be right within our own borders trying to destroy us.

We indeed have a right to speak up for freedom. "Evil triumphs when good men do nothing" was another famous quote from Sir Edmund Burke. How very true that is. Christians have a right to do what they can to preserve not only religious freedom but all freedoms. Now is the time to be in prayer more than ever for us to remain 'one nation under God'!

PRAYER: Lord we thank you for our freedom and for those men and women who served our country and paid the ultimate price with their life. Help us stand up for our freedom and speak out against tyranny. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Vacation With A Purpose

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Most parts of the country are no doubt having school vacation right about now unless making up snow days.  The typical places to go on vacation seem to be the beach, Disney properties,a cruise, or an amusement park of some sort. Why not this year take a worthy educational vacation to a place your children will come away with more than mouse ears or a sunburn? I was so proud of my husband when he spoke at church on Memorial Day weekend about the suggestion of going to Washington DC and learning about history and freedom. There are many places where you can go to learn about the Biblical foundations of this great nation.

You can learn about the faith our Founding Fathers had and the scriptures seen throughout the various monuments in our Nation's Capitol. Venture to Arlington National Cemetery for a lesson on the cost of freedom.  God truly has been behind the great blessings this unique country has experienced. Evil forces are always at work to take freedoms away. We the people need to emerge from our protective complacent cocoons and take part in preserving freedom. This can be as simple as voting. With small children at home get them out to places to learn history. Here in my area we are blessed with Early Works Museum and Constitution Village, where I worked for a while a few years ago. Write letters to the editor. Stay informed. Freedom is only one generation from extinction. 

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for the blessing of freedom. I thank you for vacation time as well. Help me educate myself on how freedom is tied to the Bible. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Incoming

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.Ephesians 6:16(NIV)

Soldiers in a battle when the enemy starts to strike will often yell "incoming" meaning they are about to be attacked.  On earth,  those who name the name of Jesus, are in a spiritual war for our very souls. This is a battle of good versus evil. Satan is after pre born babies, children ,teens, college students, marriages and even the United States of America since we are founded on Christian principles and the word of God. Evil has seeped in under the name of tolerance. In not wanting to offend we appease religions that are out to kill believers in Jesus. Absurd isn't it? This is spiritual warfare. 

To be armed and ready for this ongoing battle we can never let our guard down. Just as soldiers don protective vests and helmets and carry their loaded weapon, we on the spiritual battlefield, are armed with the word of God. We have to know the word and arm ourselves with scripture in order to defeat the enemy. Each and every day you will face battles from the enemy, sometimes very deceptive. Be ready to win the battle and thus win the war.

PRAYER: Every day Lord I know Satan is out to trick me and trip me up. I plan to be armed  each day knowing your word. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

FREEDOM IS INDEED NOT FREE

Younger people in these United States may not quite grasp the meaning of this day, Pearl Harbor Day! The "greatest generation" as author Tom Brokaw referred to them in his book by same title. In this country we enjoy a unique freedom and prosperity like no other nation. There have always been enemies even within our own country trying to threaten to take this freedom away. This is occurring even now as that is what the creation of the grassroots Tea Party was all about.

The men and some women who gave their lives in not only World War II but in every major battle through the years did not give die so citizens could be controlled and dominated by a dictator. Our country is run "by the people" or so it is supposed to be. Even citizens have the right to speak up and to petition Congress. We are indeed blessed. Do not take this right for granted or the right to worship and read your Bible openly. If evil starts to take over and no one speaks out then we are in huge trouble. Our God does indeed reign and rule on high but we still need to do our duty to save this great nation.

Freedom is lost if citizens do not get on their knees and pray and also do their part to participate in their government while they still can. Galatians 5:1(NIV) says 'For freedom Christ has set us free;stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.' Slavery happens when the people do not stand up for the God given freedom we have in Christ. God is the one who allows certain people to be in power. We do not know why especially when it comes to those such as Hitler. Ultimately Jesus is Lord over all and He has a plan.

2 Chronicles 7:14(NIV) says 'if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.' You may not be a soldier but you are a soldier for Christ so do your part for freedom.

PRAYER: Thanks Lord for the gift of freedom. Many countries are under domination by tyrants and dictators who try to control the people. We have let that seep in here somewhat so Lord lift us up and help your purposes occur. Help us to speak up against evil. In Jesus' name. Amen.

HAPPY 237th BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Today is a day here in these United States we are to celebrate when our nation broke away from tyrannical rule of Great Britain and declared their independence. It has been a wonderful time up until people started misinterpreting the Constitution or Declaration of Independence. Presently there are some judges and leaders who forget that they work for us and have taken it upon themselves to make rules and laws, behind our backs at times, that are corrupt and unconstitutional. Our society is slowly leaving God out of the equation. The term separation of church and state has been misused as well. That was intended to keep the state from the church, not the other way around. Keep praying and do not give up on this great nation!

We in America who love our country love to fly the red, white and blue and listen to patriotic music. Service members love their country so much and freedom so much they are willing to die for it. We love fireworks and celebrations. For many these past few years have been hard as we watch freedoms we had, slowly being taken away by those in government authority intent to dominate us. We call, rally, and write but still we are ignored. What happened to "We The People"? Many are so endeared to a political party they are blind to what is actually happening. God is still on the throne, never forget that.

Psalm 47:8(NIV) says 'God reigns over the nations. God is seated on His holy throne.' When we ignore God and His word we are in danger of judgment. We need to each be familiar with the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. If you have never been able to go to the Nations' Capitol plan a trip there and see all the wonderful monuments to this glorious nation. Visit Arlington National Cemetery as well as the Vietnam Veterans Wall, Korean War Monument, World War II memorial and many others. When you see a former service member with a ball cap on that says World War II or something like that on it be sure to go up and say thanks for putting their lives on the line so we could be free.

Continue to pray for America. A great site to do this is www.presidentialprayerteam.com which this week has streaming broadcast about this special day we are celebrating.Check it out.

Psalm 33:11(NIV) says 'Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.' Freedom indeed can be lost when people become complacent and do not do their part in the democratic process to speak out for liberty. Bible teacher Joyce Meyer says 'If freedom is not protected it will be lost.'

Happy Birthday USA! Let Freedom Ring!!

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for freedom. I thank you that this nation was founded on your laws and on the Holy Bible. We pray for those who do not see dangers of tyranny on the doorstep. Father we need you and we need revival to break out from the church house to the White House. Protect those service members serving us in far off lands and here on our soil. Help us not take our freedom for granted. In Jesus' name. Amen!

Click link for an awesome song to help you celebrate.

http://youtu.be/U_5aoptI5j0

 

ARE YOU THANKFUL??

Today our nation celebrates Thanksgiving. Most will sit down and overstuff themselves and afterwards lie down for a nap never even thinking what this holiday really is about. After that will be watching football. Don't forget the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade which is televised each year. It could be rather easy to just forget God on this day because of all your busy activities.

This holiday is based on the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans thanking God for their harvest. In 1789 President George Washington declared Thursday November 26th, a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. It was still not a national holiday until October 3rd, 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving, but President Franklin D Roosevelt in 1939 declared it to be the next to last Thursday in November.

So what do you give thanks for today? A family, good health, food to eat, friends, a job, living in freedom, and so much more. Take some time right now and think of all the ways God has tremendously blessed you.

'Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His mercies endure forever.'Psalm 107:1 (NIV)

PRAYER: Lord I am truly thankful for the abundance of blessings in my life. I am overflowing with joy because you love me so much. Today I stop and say thank you for directing my steps and guiding me each and every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving! Take about 6 minutes and praise God in song by clicking link below.

http://youtu.be/BhD2S6blRWU

DAY OFF

Today many reading this are enjoying an extended weekend. This day off is thanks to those courageous men and women who are serving currently in our Armed Forces or have served in the past. They are true patriots so if you know one say thank you. The freedoms they fought to protect are under fire today by politicians trying to domineer and control us. Those buried in our national cemeteries did not die so our country could fall to a socialistic or worse yet, communist government. So enjoy this day off and do not take your freedoms of any kind for granted.

While you are taking a day off do not take a day off from God. Many say hello to Jesus one day one hour a week and that is it. Do you suppose if you ate only one hour a week on one day you would last long? The answer of course is no. Well you need spiritual food too. If you claim to live for the Lord and want to be closer to him that will only happen by spending time in the word of God, the Holy Bible. It is not a coffee table ornament but a tool to use daily to grow in Christ

Psalm 119:11 says " I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Hiding refers to reading it, studying it, and memorizing it. What if forces came into our land and took our Bibles away. Don't laugh as it could happen. If this occurred your only Bible would be what you memorized and carried in your heart.

So start today and make it a daily habit to get into the word of God. Don't know where to start you might say? Well read a Proverb a day.Start by spending some of your day with God.

PRAYER: Today Lord I first thank you for the freedoms we have here in America. I thank you for those who died so I might enjoy this day. I will not allow Satan to keep me from reading my Bible by having me make excuses. Thank you for your words. In Jesus name. Amen.

DISARM THE ENEMY

 

Do you want to make the devil mad? Like really really mad? Then get serious about your relationship with Jesus. Do not allow yourself to sit around and wonder what next, what is going to happen, or what should I do? Do not fear and worry about the future because that is how the enemy sinks his fangs into you and causes you to panic. You have to still run the race to win and keep going no matter what the attacks upon you. Do not just check the 'Sunday go to meeting block' and that is that. Fall in love with Jesus and get serious about knowing Him. That is the real way to peace and victory.

The enemy has taken root in the wonderful country of the United States of America. No other place is like this once godly nation. I say once because the enemy is trying to come in and change this wonderful nation and deceives many to do it. But our freedom is from God almighty and man and governments have no right to take it from us. Evil dictators throughout history have tried to remove God from nations. When a nation forgets God it falls. But once again we are not to fear. We are not to hate. We are to trust God and keep praying no matter what. Pray for your enemies. Ask God to save them.

Keep looking up to Jesus. Keep praising his name. Keep trusting God to deliver us from the kingdom of darkness. Satan uses the tool of deception to trick many to go his way and believe his lie. He also uses complacency. He traps people when they think their 'religion' is enough. You go to church. That is great, but do you love Jesus I mean really love Him? Are you sold out to Him? Does He have first place in your life? If he does then do you make Him first and not other things and or do you save him til the last five minutes of the day?

The Lord is good and his mercies endure forever. It is time to get serious for the battles which lie ahead. Do not sit around fretting about the demise of our land but start arming yourself with the word of God and disarming the enemy by knowing and reading his word.

If you expect to have victory in Christ over the devil and the fears he brings to you then you have to fill up your mind with the truth of God's word. Try reading this out loud. Psalm 1 says "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction"

Do you want peace in your life? When the world is out of control and you worry and can not figure out the future that is when you need this kind of peace. But you can not wait til chaos erupts to run to God. You need to run to Him now. Run full force and say Jesus I need you. Satan will try to stop you and continue to make you be consumed in worry but know my friend that worry will not bring you closer to God.

Isaiah 54:17 says "No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you shall condemn." So evil men and evil governments may have plans to bring us down or make us little or try to weaken us but remember that verse. Our real enemy is not a man or a government but it is Satan himself in a battle against anyone who would dare be serious about Jesus. We know who wins in the end.

What is it going to take for God to get our attention and keep it? It is time to get serious about loving Jesus!

PRAYER: Father God I love you and want to trust you for the future. Forgive me when I try to start figuring things out on my own. Forgive me when I have only done what I have to do to be able to say I am a Christian. Forgive me for reading the newspaper more than the Bible. I know it is time to get serious about this spiritual warfare thing. Enough is enough. I will not allow the enemy to steal anymore ground. I will disarm him with the mighty power of Jesus. He has not authority of me. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on the link below and enjoy praising Jesus.

http://youtu.be/yRWDwIQFR1k

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STILL STANDING!

The day has finally arrived. Prayers have gone out for the past forty days and now the day of reckoning is here. In America today many are in fear over their future and the possible toppling of freedom to a tyrannical regime. We fear socialism and communism. We trust God to save us. Many still do not see it happening.

Stand up, stand tall and proclaim the goodness of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The enemy will try to bring doubt, fear, frustration, and a host of others negative emotions but do not fall for his tricks. If he can get you in a negative mindset then he will start to do his work. By the mighty name of Jesus, Satan has no authority over you!! Talk to Him out loud and say according to the word of God in Matthew 16:23 it says "by the authority of Jesus I command you Satan to get thee behind me!" You have victory in Jesus Christ against all the lies of the enemy. It says in 1 Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God who gives us the victory in our Lord Jesus Christ." Until you realize and believe that we are indeed in a spiritual battle you will continue to let the enemy defeat you. ( Read Ephesians 6:10-20).

For me to be writing about Satan may be too much for some. Especially if the church you attend does not give much time to dealing with spiritual warfare. But here in this nation, founded on Christian principles and the Bible, we are under great attack. Satan would like nothing better than to shut us up and take us out. He does it in coy ways too. He pits people against each other in the name of politics. When a nation's liberties are coming under attack by our own government something is terribly wrong. When a political party wants to deny God in their platform you are treading on a slippery slope. God is on the throne and rules all the nations of the earth. This is not about a political party but it is about freedom!

Our nation can not continue on the course it is and be blessed. Psalm 33:12 says " Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord!" Today is the day the Lord has made. Vote Biblical values and look to Him not to a man to help and save us.

PRAYER: Lord I love you and I know my strength and power lie in you and you alone. Help me Lord to keep my armor of God on so that the enemy can not attack me. I pray for my family to keep their armor on as well. It says in Revelation 12:11 that we defeat Satan by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. Thank you Jesus for that promise. I refuse to let Satan's fear and lies drag me down. I thank you for helping me stand tall and strong. In Jesus name. Amen,

Click on link below for one of my favorite Spiritual Warfare songs.

http://youtu.be/GsjJmk7tdk4

Second song included for uplifting you today.

http://youtu.be/uSM96OA39ic

Reading assignment : Deuteronomy Chapter 28

LET GOD BE FIRST IN AMERICA AGAIN

 

We are blessed to be founded as a Christian nation. It was very unique how the founders looked to scripture to mold our nation and write our laws. There will always be enemies of God and the Bible that will try to get them removed. The good news is we still have the ability to openly worship in public and own a Bible. Many countries with dictators outlaw anything Christian. We in this country do not need to be so naive to think it can not happen here.(Remember the vote at the recent Democratic Convention to remove God from platform?). Do not take your freedom or your Bible for granted. Evil is always running around trying to destroy any mention of the name of God.

Even some main stream denominations have twisted the word of God to suit their needs. God will have the final say in the end. Church should be about growing in Christ and knowing him better. Our national motto is 'One Nation Under God' yet enemies of Christianity even have tried to remove that. There are atheistic groups who try to ban prayer at football games and other events. Jesus name holds power and perhaps these non believers know that.

2 Peter 3:9 tells us "The Lord is not slow concerning His promise not wishing any to perish but for all to come to repentance." In Proverbs 18:10 it says "The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run to it and are safe."

Much chaos is going on in the United States today and in Middle Eastern nations. Many think the end is near. We are not to fear. In Mark 13:7 it says "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars do not be alarmed. Such things must happen but the end is still to come."

I always like to pray this verse from Psalm 68:1 which says " Let God arise and His enemies be scattered."

We in America who call ourselves Christians should memorize and do what it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14. It says " if my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways I will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land."

Psalm 33:12 reminds us "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Galatians 6:7 says "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap."

PRAYER: Thank you Lord that I can read my Bible without armed guards coming in and locking me up and shooting me. Forgive me when I have neglected daily prayer or reading your word. In it we find eternal life and strength to face everything. Help our leaders get into the Word of God. Thank you for freedom. Protect it Lord. In Jesus name.Amen.

Click on link for a good song of freedom.

http://youtu.be/U_uIKRCbrzo

Note: If you have not yet seen it already, go see the movie playing now in most states, Last Ounce Of Courage. You will not be sorry.

A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

 On this day in 2001 most people in the United States can remember what they were doing when the planes flew into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and later the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It was an unbelievable scene as people jumped to their death on the sidewalks below or stayed to burn up. No one ever expected or could fathom such as horrific tragedy in our own free nation.  Some of you reading this may know someone affected by this in one way or another or may have even lost a friend or family member. It was just too unreal and left a mark on most of us in our memory banks that will ever be erased. It shows what happens when evil, anti Christian, jealous forces come against a great power. No one could ever imagine such a bizarre event unfolding. The United States was forever changed.

 For days afterward American flags were sold out, blood drives collected an over over abundant supply, churches held prayer services, flags fluttered from cards, and in nearby Madison, Alabama the local police even went to The Big Apple to provide security near the Empire State Building. It was a time in which Americans from all backgrounds were united. But as time went by and memories faded and time took care of some wounds, we returned to our normal lives ,if you can call being patted down at the airport normal. We realized there were those living among us who we could not trust as they were enemies of our country and Americans in general.

Today let us not forget those brave fire fighters who rushed in the towers as others ran out some perishing as the towers collapsed. Or the police who assisted and many lost their lives as well. How about the medical teams who were bombarded by more patients that had ever been seen at one time in an Emrgency Room. Humanity was at its' best as we all came together. Chaplains tried to offer comfort to those who had lost friends and family.

 It has been 11 years since that unspeakable day of sadness. We pick up the pieces as best we can and a new Freedom Tower is being erected in the footprints of the towers. New Yorkers and the world try to get on with life. We are more cautious. We are more thankful for freedom. We realize there are those among us who would seek to destroy us and we pray they are caught and that 'political correctness' doesn't end up causing even a worse disaster and more innocent lives all because an evil people hate Americans and what we stand for.

 Let me leave you with a verse from John 14:27 which says "Peace I leave you my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

PRAYER: Lord Jesus we pray for protection from evil forces within our borders and outside our borders who do not like us. Lord it is hard to fathom the absolute disdain and hatred our enemies who killed so many on 9-11 have for us. Help us to remember to pray for them in Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link for a tribute song to 9-11 victims and survivors.
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GOD BLESS AMERICA...HOPE SO!

We in America are at a unique crossroads between liberty and tyranny. We have been blessed and given  freedoms from God,which our government, who works for us by the way, is trying to take away. Many have been lied to and deceived or because of endearment to their parents political party, even though naming the name of Jesus, can not see domination of the people right on our doorstep. It is happening in a very subtle way. Destroy the economy, make people dependent on the government, de-fund the finest military in the world and therefore lose the ability to wage war, allow Muslim extremists special rights and you have a mixture for disaster. Many feel we need to tolerate each other, don't pray if it offends others, and give away our money to those too lazy to work. They call it a nice word, 'fair' to make it seem alright. Tomorrow I will write about work it today I am writing to say we need to wake up. God is giving us another chance.

This is not about a person or a political party but is about Spiritual Warfare. Wouldn't the enemy, Satan, just love tearing apart the most free and God fearing country on earth? The answer is yes and he is in the process of attempting that right now. Satan and  his warfare are subtle and deceptive and that is why we need to be constantly on guard. Do not be so in love with a particular political party that if they go against God's word you do not run the other way.


1 Corinthians 16:3 says "Be on your guard. Stand firm in your faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." Further  in 1 Peter 5:8 it reminds us "Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy Satan prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." Satan is deceptive. He is not going to appear with a red suit, horns, and pitchfork but will work through those he has captured and lied to to trick more people. He hates prayer and the name of Jesus, I can assure you. He would like nothing better to get rid of everything Christian from our great land. Do not be mad at those working on his side but lift them up in  prayer.

I have something on my refrigerator at home from the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC which reads "First they came for the Socialists but I did not speak out because I was not a Socialist; Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist; Then they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a  Jew; Then they came for me and there was no one let to speak for me." Writing by Pastor Martin Niemoller.

Basically this is telling us to stop taking freedom for granted or feeling someone is a bit extreme thinking free speech is really threatened just because we have a Constitution and things such as that. Evil will not follow the rule book or the Constitution but it will steam roll and take over and only God  will be able to save us. The enemy likes it when folks do not take threats to our liberties seriously. He is a divider,liar and destroyer. It says that in John 10:10 "The thief does not come but to kill, steal, and destroy. I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly."

Galatians 5:1 says "it is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be entangled again in a yoke of bondage." 2nd Corinthians 3:17 reminds us "Now the Lord is a spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is there is freedom." I do not think it makes God happy when dictators act like God and lord over their people. God did not intend that. We have a Constitution and Bill of Rights that gives us freedoms too if only they are adhered to. Many are ignored by our current administration. The founding fathers intended for government to be limited and to answer to the people, not become bullies trying to dominate and divide us. But we skeptics in America have had it way too good and often do not even read our Bibles and pray. The creature comforts we enjoy often lure us away from God. We listen to people more than we do the voice of God our Saviour. We tune into the TV more than tuning into the voice of God. This is sad indeed. It says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that "If my people who are called my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land."

Are you willing to do that today? Can you really truly get serious about God and thank Him for the wonderful freedoms we enjoy? Loving Jesus is not saved just for Sunday. To be victorious you need to be connected to Him around the clock. This nation can be saved. It is not too late.

God Bless an America whose Government says marriage is just not between a man and woman and says it is okay to kill innocent unborn babies in the name of choice? Hmm. Blessings or cursing?

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. The people he has called to His inheritance."

PRAYER: Lord I love freedom and I hate the enemy and how he is trying to trick people in order to destroy our wonderful nation. People buy into lies and then start trying to remove your name from our world. Lord Jesus I thank you that you are still in charge and on the throne. No mere man or government is greater than you. Thank you for saving us and protecting us and blessing us with freedom. Forgive me for not speaking up when liberty is threatened. In Jesus name. Amen.


Click on link for awesome song of praise.
http://youtu.be/KudssJKRBB0

I AM FREE TO WORSHIP GOD

I love freedom. In the United States we have religious freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment. It is a gift God gave us that evil men try to take away from us.
Many of our religious rights guaranteed by our First Amendment have been threatened in the past few years. Presently Vanderbilt University is in a battle to keep the freedoms for religious organizations that name the name of Jesus to remain there. A rally entitled Stand Up For Religious Freedom was held nationwide this past year primarily opposing the attacks on people of faith in the new healthcare legislation  but it is evident our country can not get along without the blessings of God.
The recent drought got me to thinking  about what it says  in the scripture Psalm 33:12 t. " Blessed is the nation whose God is the  Lord."  Perhaps God is trying to wake America up? Just something to think about.
We have definitely been blessed in America and freedom is a true gift from God. Galatians 5:1 says " It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand from then and do not let yourselves be entangled again in a  yoke of bondage."
Do you take worshipping the Lord for granted? There could come a time if we do not pray and speak up that our churches are shuttered. Have you memorized scriptures to call on if your bible were taken away from you? Many communist nations do not have the freedom to have their Bibles  in public or they risk imprisonment.
Amos 8:11 says "The days are coming says the lord, when I will send a famine through the land. Not a famine for food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord."
Do you take worshiping God for granted? Get serious about loving God and not just bought being religious. Get to know the promises in God's word and pick up that Bible and do not take it for granted.
PRAYER: Thank you Lord for the freedom I enjoy to attend a house of worship. Help me not do it out of routine but out of a love for Jesus. Forgive me Lord when I have not read the bible or had a quiet time with you. I know it is important for facing the day ahead. In Jesus name. Amen.
Click on link to worship the Lord in song:
http://youtu.be/_MbcYyOsF50

LONG MAY SHE WAVE!!

 Today in America we celebrate the birthday of our great unique nation. July 4th, 1776 we declared our independence from Great Britain and began a new nation that many flocked to for democracy, individualism, and freedom from tyranny and bondage and freedom of religion. We are, and have been a great nation, founded on God's word. When we obey God's word we remain blessed but when we stray from it doing out own thing we are in trouble.

 Psalm 33:12 tells us "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."  In the Ten Commandments found in Exodus Chapter 20 one of the commandments is "thou shalt have no other gods before me". God Almighty is supposed to be supreme. He knows men and women's hearts and He can tell when they are sincere and love Him or are lying. We are not accountable to a government but we are, in the end, ultimately accountable to God. Even our leaders, who take the oath of office with their hand on the Holy Bible, are accountable to the Lord.  If they happen to misuse their office, their power or hurt and lie to the people they are to lead then ultimately these individuals answer to God almighty.

Yes indeed, America has truly been a blessed nation and our freedom and prosperity have come because we have sincerely acknowledged God. As we see 'times changing' and 'political correctness' running amuck, keep in mind God has not changed and even when laws are made against the Bible, He has not gone anywhere and He has not edited the word of God to suit the times.

Hebrews 13:5 reminds us that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, yes and forever." His word never changes, if he says a "man shall not lie with another man" (See Leviticus 19:29)it means for all time. If he says in His word to not commit adultery(See Romans 13:9) he does not provide exceptions to it. When God says to not tell lies( Exodus 20:16) this includes those little 'white' lies which are still lies. The laws, rules, and boundaries He has set forth in the word of God are not to put us in bondage but to give us freedom. When you do not follow God's word there are consequences to your sin.
So the real freedom we enjoy is a gift from the Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 5:1 says "It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm then and do not allow yourselves to be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."

 Happy Birthday America. There will always be enemies to freedom even within our own country so be on your guard and keep on your knees in prayer thanking Him for this precious gift.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I thank you so very much for the gift of freedom we have enjoyed. Help us Lord to not take it for granted and to speak up when we are threatened with tyranny in any form. God guide our steps and protect us from the enemy. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link for a wonderful patriotic song to start your day.
http://youtu.be/W1GEpg0c1fw

WAVE THE FLAG

Today in these United States is Flag Day. At one time this may have been given more attention but you do not hear much about it now. On August 3,1949 then President Truman made June 14 the official Flag Day by official Congressional proclamation, although it originated in 1885 when a school teacher in Wisconsin selected the date because this was date 'Stars and Stripes' song was written.

 Seems like people get patriotic in a national tragedy. The clearest example that comes to mind was the aftermath of 911. If you did not already own an American flag you could hardly buy one. Stores sold out their supplies. This made some angry but I would say all Americans should already own a flag. Flags flew from antennas of cars, flag ribbon magnets appeared, and you could hardly pass someone who did not have something patriotic on their vehicle.

Here we are  11 years later and have gotten back into complacency. Multiple flags are not waving in the breeze everywhere. Sure you see them at school and government buildings but why wait till a Federal holiday to get out 'old glory'.

We are extremely blessed with freedom here in the United  States and evil forces will always be at work trying to chip away at those freedoms and put us under bondage. This is going on right now in America. Many fought and died in multiple wars to secure liberty and justice for all and the freedom to do as we please  and that flag of ours represents freedom and sacrifice of many. Today there are people who do not even stand up when the national anthem is played and unlike when I was a small child, I understand that in some public schools, they no longer say the Pledge of Allegiance. This breaks my heart and I hope it breaks yours. Children are being reprogrammed to not love the country and to not want to keep it great. Parents have to instill this in their young ones.

The Bible says in Galatians 5:1 " It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm then and do not allow yourselves to be entangled by a yoke of bondage."  Some read this blog from other nations and that thrills this writers heart. Know that we in America are blessed to be the land of opportunity but we are because we have not ignored God. Psalm 33:12 says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for His inheritance." This nation was founded 'one nation under God'. Those colors on that flag should make you stop and think of the wonderful blessings we enjoy because this nation has put Him first in the past. Lately God's name means nothing to some politicians. Many flippantly placed their hand on the Holy Bible and promised to defend the country against enemies both foreign and domestic but lied and it meant nothing to them or so it seems. We can not ignore God in America and remain thriving.

2 Chronicles 7:14 reminds us " If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land." Churches naming the name of Jesus need to wake up and get serious about preaching God's word and not just trying to make people feel good.

Where are you today? Is it time for you to renew your commitment to Him? Do you love this country or do you take it for granted? All that we have can be taken from us. We need to wake up and be in prayer.

PRAYER: Father I love my country and I think of those who gave their life so we might enjoy the freedoms we do. Lord help me be more involved in keeping America free. It is not just someone else's job. Lead me and guide me to speak the truth in love. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link for a wonderful patriotic song .
http://youtu.be/gOvA-Hn4_ZM

MEMORIAL DAY: A TIME FOR HONOR

 Do you know the saying '"If you love your freedom, thank a Vet?!"  Today in the United States we observe Memorial Day although the official date of Memorial Day is May 30 and modern calendars celebrate it on the final Monday of the month. This is an excellent time for parents with small children to teach them to respect and honor those service members who have paid the ultimate price. We do not enjoy the freedoms we have by accident. Wars were fought and lives were lost in order to keep this land secure. Each of us who enjoys these privileges needs to pause today to reflect on this holiday and it's true meaning.

 Honor seems to be disappearing from our society, which is sad. So we celebrate this day now as yet another 3 day weekend. Malls have sales and swimming pools open. When I was growing up this day was a day held in high regard.My high school band marched to the local cemetery and paid tribute to our fallen military heroes who died in combat. Many use it for honoring all deceased but the real purpose was for honoring those who gave their lives for this country in battle.
How do we celebrate today? Swimming, barbecues, a day at the beach, skiing at the lake, a baseball game, sales at the mall, buying a new car, or The Indy 500? Which of those activities has any thing to do with honoring those soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who gave their lives?

If you get a chance go visit your local cemetery or a veterans memorial, if your town has one. Think about what this day means. So many of us in America seem to live in a complacent 'bubble' of sorts where we do not even realize our very freedoms are being threatened even by our own government. Our war dead did not give their lives so we could come under bondage and tyranny at the hands of our own elected leaders.  It says in God's word "It was for freedom that Christ set us free." (Galatians 5:1).

The Bible says "Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friends."(John 15:13). No one knows this better than a fighting man on the battlefields. So take today and give God thanks for this marvelous nation and for those brave men and women who paid for this freedom with their very lives.

PRAYER: Father this day I thank you for living in America the land of the free and home of the brave. I thank you that this nation was founded one nation under God. Father our freedoms are precious and they are God given. Help no mere man try to lord over us and trample on we citizens and try to put us in bondage and take away our liberty. We are truly blessed indeed. For this young free nation we give you the praise and the glory. In Jesus Name. Amen.

BLESSED IS THE NATION WHO DOES NOT FORGET GOD

Today in the United States we observe National Day Of Prayer (www.nationaldayofprayer.org). It does not take a rocket scientist to know America is in trouble. For over 235 years we have followed Christian principles as set forth in the Bible.That is why our nation has been so prosperous because we have put Him first. History revisionists are trying to do all they can to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of people telling them another story of how America was founded but it is not true. We are a nation founded on God's word.

 As time went along people who were enemies to the cross of Christ tried to remove anything Christian from our nation. It is unbelievable the level we have sunk to. When prayer was removed from the public schools in  1963 the rest of our immoral slide is history, so to speak. You can not remove God and his word and expect to thrive as a nation. The Bible says in Psalm 33:12    "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance." It does not say that 'secular humanism' is our God.

We currently are in need of a great spiritual revival in this land. Satan would love nothing better than to destroy this great nations ideals and freedom we stand for. We live in a free society. We are  free to do what 'we the people' want but lately our government is trying to get 'too big for its britches', so to speak, and is trying to control and dominate the people and almost every facet of our lives.Many do not see it, as they are blinded or too busy to care to see it .We have lived 'dumb, fat, and happy' and never worried we were in danger of anything. There are those who scream "leave me alone and do not involved me in politics." The Bible never said that so I am not sure where people come up with that. We are to pray for this land and its' leaders. This is not a Democrat issue or a Republican issue but an issue all Christians should be on their knees about.

God does not intend for men to control and dominate us. That is what you have in a Communist or Marxist society. What we have here in these United States is rare and beautiful. Men and women fought and died to give us these freedoms. This domineering of the people was not the  Founder's intent either.  Our own Constitution is being used against the people yet nothing is being done about it. Tyrannical governments do not like God or do not like freedom. They want to be 'god' themselves.

Galatians 1:8 says "Let God's curses fall on anyone , including myself, who preaches any other way to be saved than the one we told you about, yes if an angel comes from heaven and preaches any other message let him be forever cursed."  Right now there is actually a secular humanist in Congress who declared today also 'National Day of Reason' to counter our Christian prayers. Unbelievable in this Christian nation this occurred on the floor of the House of Representatives! We need to pray for this man and his misguided followers as they are enemies of the cross of Christ.

 Many who say they are 'not political' so do not bother them with this as they are too busy, will be surprised one day if we are taken over by a dictatorship. This is what National Day of Prayer is all about. It is about thanking God for the freedom we do enjoy and praying it will remain. Right now in America, or at least most of it, we are free to read our Bible and worship as we wish. When I say most of it, it is because on some college campuses nationwide there is a movement to have Christian clubs banned or not talk about Jesus. This is real and it is happening. We can not bury our heads in the proverbial sand. We have to pray and speak up. It is for all of us who value freedom to do so. We all should be 'Paul and Paulette Reveres'. The Freedom From Religion foundation has stuck their heads in nationwide to try to get prayer stopped at City Council meetings and sporitng events.

When a nation founded on Biblical principles and truth starts routinely lying and tricking the people, look out. We know God is in control but sometimes He might allow some of this stuff to occur to wake us up from our slumber, stupor, and mediocrity.

That US Flag does stand for freedom and freedom is very precious. The freedom to go where we want, buy what we want, talk on the phone, watch movies, go to the school we want, worship where we want, choose the doctor we want, buy the car we want, own property, and buy a house where we want to live to name but a few.

2 Chronicles 16:9 says that "For the eyes   of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish   thing, and from now on you will be at war." God is behind the scenes so to speak as He is in control but that is no reason to not pray and not be burdened for our nation. There is a battle between good and evil raging and Satan is out there roaming around trying to trick and deceive people into believing his lies. Psalm 84:10 says "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." The wicked are around us trying to remove God, the Bible and trying to get us to fail. We need to be on our knees and pray the name of Jesus will be lifted up and He will rule and reign on this earth and people's hearts will be turned back to Him!

One of my favorite verses says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." God may allow us to go through some hard times to get our attention. It is time for all of America to wake up and call out to God in prayer.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I thank you for this nation which is so great because you are on the throne. Mere men may try to come and attempt to oust you but you are not going anywhere because it is your world. Lord God we pray for those men and women seeking to take down America that you will come into their hearts and turn them from evil to good and from the power of Satan to the power of God. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Click on link to enjoy Lee Greenwoods' God Bless The USA.
http://youtu.be/Q65KZIqay4E

EVERY KNEE WILL BOW

Anti Christian forces are at work in our world to try to remove God from everything. Some are trying to rewrite the Bible or get rid of it altogether. But guess what?  God has the final word and in my Bible it says "Every knee will bow".

A human leader may become tyrannical and try to act like God but He is not God and in the end God has the final say. We in the United States have a government based upon the word of God although forces are at work to reeducate children trying to take away this religious heritage. Evil is out there and evil does not like our God given freedom. Galatians 5:1 says "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Human leaders can lie and twist scripture to trick and deceive people. This displeases our heavenly Father and He wins in the end anyway! Deception is a tool of the enemy. John 8:36 says "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Our freedom is God given and it is only mere man who tries to lord over us and remove our freedoms.

Guess what? God is still in charge and firmly on the throne and He does not like it when people try to remove Him from His own creation and change the Holy scriptures to try to justify government programs and sin. Not a good thing to do. Mankind may think they are all powerful but God is the one who gives power and He does not like it when the power is used to put people in bondage. Don't be messing with God. He is way more powerful than the great and powerful Oz everyone feared in the Hollywood Movie 'Wizard of Oz'.

There is a definite attack against Christians and morality today. We have strayed a long way from the days of our Founding Fathers. The Separation of church and state clause in the Constitution was meant to protect the state from infringing upon the church but now it is being reversed to use against people of faith. Atheist groups come into communities and try to say you can not say a prayer at a football game. It is time for God's people to not take this freedom for granted and to be in prayer for this great nation so it does not fall into tyranny.

 It is like the frog in the pot of water where the heat is slowly turned up til it dies. That is what is happening in America. Many do not want to believe it or do not have time to deal with it or say "I do not get involved in politics." Complacency is just what the enemy wants to happen. He wants lethargic busy Christians who are blinded to the truth to do nothing. This is not about a Republican, Democrat, or Independent but about following truth and righteousness. Do what the Bible says and you will be okay. Many totally ignore God and kick Him right out. Beware, the day is coming when every knee will bow and everyone will have to answer for what they have done. Political correctness has gone haywire and has taken God out of the equation and has edited His word to justify sinful despicable lifestyles and then Christians are called biased and hateful. Imagine that!

Philippians 2:10-11 says " at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,  and that every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.". Romans 14:11 says "It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'"

Man may think he has the final say but God is on the throne.  It is time for  America to wake up and cry out to God to heal this land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says " if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

1 Corinthians 16:13 says "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong." Do not lose hope! God has the final say. God will not continue to bless this nation if we continue to ignore Him and his law.

PRAYER: Lord God we need you in our country and in our world. This is your creation and yet man has tried to topple you off your own throne. Father these people who do this need you in their heart. Open blind eyes to see the truth. Bring revival to our land.  Lord thank you for the comfort we have in knowing you are on the throne. Evil may be in our world but you are bigger. I pray that men and women of faith who say they love you wake up and start praying to bring back God to America. In Jesus Name. Amen. 

Click on link for a powerful song.
http://youtu.be/KYtCanpBhVg