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Before I read today’s post, let me say that I won’t be able to comment with confidence regarding who will control the House and Senate. We waited until 11:30 PM ET to record this post, but had to do so before those totals were decided. I’ll comment about Congress in tomorrow’s post. Today’s title is:


Election Reflection


The African cheetah must run down its prey to eat. It is well suited for the task, as it can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. The cheetah has only one problem, however: it has a disproportionately small heart, which causes it to tire quickly. If it doesn’t catch its prey early in the chase, it must stop. 


How often we Christians use the cheetah’s approach in our prayer efforts! We speed into our intercession with great energy, but lacking the heart for a sustained effort, we often falter before accomplishing what is needed. For our next prayer excursion, we decide to pray harder and faster, when what is needed isn’t more explosive power, but more staying power—stamina that comes from a bigger prayer heart.(1)


Fortunately for America, God has been raising up intercessors with the hearts of war horses. To the many big-hearted individuals who have prayed and worked tirelessly for God’s will to be done in America, specifically in these elections: thank you. We know His will is not guaranteed; He performs it through us. If it were guaranteed, He wouldn’t have told us to ask for and command His “will [to] be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Be assured, your prayers mattered! And as Ceci stated this morning, “The body of Christ has taken everything up a notch or two this time around.”


Indeed. 


I know the Lord, too, is grateful. Even though He is God and can command our obedience, His relational heart nevertheless responds with appreciation. In fact, the following statements in His Word – making them HIS words – prove that He shows gratitude:


  • Romans 1:8: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you.”

  • 1 Corinthians 1:4: “I thank my God always concerning you.”

  • Philippians 1:3–5: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you…”

  • Colossians 1:3: “We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.”

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3: “We give thanks to God always for all of you…”

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:9–10: “For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God…”

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:3: “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting…”

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13: “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you.”

  • 2 Timothy 1:3–4: “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day…”

  • Philemon 4–5: “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers...”


To be clear, I am certainly not thanking you for praying or voting for Trump and the Republican Party; it is for your efforts to end evil agendas and restore our nation that I thank you. When ungodly politicians and a political party make a stand against God and, conversely, promote evil, it is appropriate to ask God for their removal. The Lord’s Prayer, mentioned above, also instructs us to pray, “deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). I love the people of both parties and want to see them all saved, but I do not love all of their agendas. Castrating kids is evil - period - as are certain other agendas of the Left. 


Actually, I believe exposing these evils is why the Lord delayed Trump’s second term four years. Once the leftists, deep state, and globalists were back in power, their fears and hatred of Trump – as well as their over-confidence – flushed them out of hiding. Like moths drawn to a flame, they came out of the darkness and swarmed around him, bringing their false charges, fake trials, rigged juries, propaganda, and assassination attempts. They emerged as crooked prosecutors and judges, armed FBI agents violating his home, lying members of Congress, lying members of the press, and even persecutors of his followers, friends, and attorneys. But the light from the flame exposed them, and now the American people see just how vicious, dishonest, and ugly they are. The swamp was actually a sewer. And the cleansing has begun. 


Celebrate? Yes, but also mourn. Mourn the decay of our nation, the loss of innocence and life, and the forfeiture of greatness. And keep praying. The turnaround is nowhere near complete. Many on the left will now try to keep Trump from taking office, as will terrorists and rogue nations. Violence will occur. Assassination is still a considerable threat. Also, I believe the Democrat Party may use the felony/insurrectionist argument in an attempt to keep from certifying the election. We must continue to pray diligently! 


Once Trump and the new Congress are seated, the efforts of the Left will continue. They will not give up. It will take years to reverse their gains and reform America, and only the momentum created by a Third Great Awakening will enable this to succeed. Millions of changed hearts and awakened consciences will release the principles of God’s Kingdom, which bring health and prosperity. This revival is coming quickly; the reformation will take some time. But we will get there. And Trump is a necessary part of this reformation.


Keep praying.


Pray with me: 


Father, we ask You to protect Trump and those around him. We bind every demonic plan to take his life, as well as the life of his family and team. Cause all efforts to rain violence throughout our nation to also fail. And cause the efforts to keep Trump from taking office to fail. 


We also ask for the healing of our divided nation. While Your Word shows us that there will be division on earth until Christ returns, it also challenges us to be peacemakers, pursuing peace. Send such a sweeping revival that racial division ends in America. Remove the ability of race baiters and proponents of identity politics to divide us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen 


Our decree: 


As our decree today, I am using again the decree made at the A Million Women gathering in Washington, D.C. on October 12 [2024]. Much of it is taken from quotes of our Founding Fathers. 


Whereas God is the Creator and rightful Owner of all the earth, including the United States of America;


Whereas He oversaw the creation and establishment of the USA for His purposes of being “a city on a hill,” a light to other nations, and an “Evangelist to the world”; 


Whereas our ancestors covenanted with Him to honor “this most noble work,” partnering with Him “for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith”;


Whereas we were founded “not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” 


Whereas our founding documents refer to Him as  “nature’s God,” “the Sovereign”, “the Supreme Judge,” the God of “Divine Providence,” and “our Lord”;


Whereas we are in covenant with God through Jesus Christ, which qualifies us to intercede, and citizens of the USA, qualifying us to stand as her representatives; 


And whereas the USA has broken our agreements, our covenants with Almighty God, but we have repented for this;


We appeal to You, Judge of Heaven and Earth, in the name of Yeshua, to forgive and cleanse our land. We recommit ourselves to You. And we ask for a restoration, a reconstituting of America’s covenantal relationship with You. 


We ask that You send a sweeping revival that impacts every area of our society and culture, including our government. And we ask that it restores a servant heart of humility and Your holy purpose of evangelism to our nation. May we represent Your Kingdom in every way You intended. We agree with our brother and forefather, Samuel Adams: “From the rising to the setting of the sun, let [Your] Kingdom come.”(2)


In the name of Jesus, we declare these things. Amen.



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  1. Craig Brian Larson, Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1993), p. 245, adapted.

  2. William J. Federer, America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations (St. Louis, MO: Amerisearch, 2000), p. 23.





Election Day 2024


Since I’ve been an eligible voter, I’ve lived through this day - Election Day for U.S. presidents - 13 times in my life. The first two times, I was a very uninformed voter, basing my vote on what friends were doing and on the personalities of those running. I’m embarrassed to say I voted for Jimmy Carter, primarily because he had a great smile and was a Sunday School teacher. With qualifications like those, what could go wrong? The lines at gas stations, a wrecked economy, emboldened dictators throughout the world, and a man named Ronald Reagan awakened me. Dare I say I became “woke”? No, let’s not go there. 


Like many Americans, I’ll be somewhat “on edge” today, waiting for the election results and wondering: Have enough Americans been awakened to the evils taking place in our nation? Will enough of them vote for godly values, life, truth, and common sense policies? Have enough Christians balanced their “sovereignty” theology with “man’s free will” theology, motivating them to vote? I believe the answer to all of these questions is “Yes.” And we will know soon. I’ve seen several promising predictions, like the following:


“Former Bill Clinton campaign adviser Dick Morris predicted that Donald Trump will secure an ‘electoral landslide’ in the upcoming presidential election... during a Thursday interview on ‘The Jeff Katz Show.’


“Morris told Katz, ‘I think Trump is going to win, and I don’t think it’s going to be that close. I think he’ll win the popular vote narrowly, but that will translate into an electoral landslide.’


“‘I think Trump is going to carry all of the swing states, with the possible exception of Wisconsin.’


“Morris predicted the Republican presidential nominee would win Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. ‘Trump will [also] pick up a few surprises, like maybe Virginia and maybe Minnesota,’ Morris told Katz.”(1)


Encouraging. But we should still pray throughout the day, not just for the presidential election, but others, as well. When we pray for elections, we are asking for God’s influence, not His control. He doesn’t control us; He has given us the freedom of choice. So, during the campaign, we ask that He provide the best candidates with the wisdom to make good decisions. We request that wise counsel be given to them. We ask God to orchestrate events that would reveal truth and righteousness, as well as expose dishonesty and deceit. We ask Him to influence voters’ thinking, and remove all deception from them, to impact their hearts and minds, removing passivity and complacency. 


Many will make their final decision TODAY. Pray that God speaks to them as they process; pray that someone says the right thing to sway them, or they remember something they’ve seen or heard in the past that pushes them toward righteousness. Bind demonic influence from them, whether in their thoughts or words spoken by another person. 


2 Corinthians 10:3-5 tells us, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” Pray, according to this passage, that the power of lies and dishonest information sown into them would be “destroyed” And yes, ask Him to expose and enable righteous people to stop corruption in the election process. 


I’ll be praying throughout the day and evening. I typically choose to pray rather than watch the results come in. Since people on the West Coast are still voting throughout the evening, those of us on the East Coast can still be praying for them. I’ll be praying for all of the above. 


I conclude with a story from the life of Louis Pasteur:


“Louis Pasteur was famous for many medical inventions, including pasteurization. One medical invention in particular meant the most to him. Rabies was a serious threat in his nation, and Pasteur was working on a vaccine. Many had given up hope for a cure, but Pasteur continued experimenting. Just when he was going to try it on himself, a 9-year-old boy, Joseph Meister, was brought to him with the dreaded disease.


“Pasteur gave the vaccine to the young boy, and amazingly, it worked. The lad was cured and lived. Pasteur went on to accomplish many other medical discoveries and patents before he died September 28, 1895. Of all the major accomplishments Pasteur could have placed on his tombstone when he died, he only wanted these three words: ‘Joseph Meister Lived.’”(2) 


May it be said of us that, when all looked hopeless, a remnant never gave up on our nation, and may the epitaph for our generation read: America was saved!


Pray with me:


Father, we ask that You and Your angels work to give us a fair election. Expose and uncover ALL deceit and corruption. We are grateful for those working to ensure we have a righteous election; protect and empower them as they do so. 


Hover over individuals and voting places today, releasing the power of Holy Spirit to influence voters’ thinking. Nudge them in the right direction, not just for the presidential election, but regarding all elections. Break the power of lies and deception. And with the authority You have given us, “we bind and tear down the strongholds of deceit over people’s minds.”


We thank You for Your love and mercy, which motivates You to answer these prayers, aiding us in this election. We know You are turning our nation around, helping us reverse the evils that have gained a hold over us. We declare Your promise that America shall be saved and our destiny restored. Please wield Your power to make today a part of this process. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. 


Our decree:


“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)


We decree that mercy will triumph over judgment.


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The Turnaround Has Begun       

 

This is a big week in America. Though many have already voted, tomorrow is “Election Day.” It is certainly the most consequential election of my lifetime. Will we elect individuals who will lead us in the turnaround we need? On July 18 of this year (2024) my friend, Steven Springer, received a strong word from the Lord regarding this. It is very relevant this week:

 

“We are in a tremendous turnaround season. There is grace in the atmosphere for the Ekklesia to contend in prayer all the way until the promises we have heard from Holy Spirit manifest!”


 I took this to heart and have been doing so, as have many of you. Steven continues:


“Here are some insights I feel will be helpful for the coming days. I see God’s hand on Donald Trump to be our 47th president. As Trump trusts the Lord, there are several things he will need to overcome for him to be reelected. Nehemiah will be a roadmap for this to occur, and for the rebuilding the United States of America. Nehemiah had to overcome mockery, conspiracies, the complacency of the people, and physical threats. 


“Trump’s plan to make America great – and to overcome these obstacles – will be accomplished through wisdom from the Lord. He must choose to lean into the Ekklesia (Church) for support and intercession, as Nehemiah did with Ezra. As he does, there will be spiritual awakening, a releasing of wisdom from on high, and a rebuilding of this land that will be recognized by the nations of the earth! We must agree in prayer for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, through the fear of the Lord, to rest on Trump. 

 

“In this time of great discord and division in our nation we need the unifying power of the Holy Spirit to heal the divide. It is a time for rebuilding the walls and fortifying the breaches, restoring unity in the United States. This will come through a holy revival, a spiritual revolution, and reformation! Jesus is the remedy. As with Nehemiah, there will be an empowerment of each citizen to work together – in their families, neighborhoods, cities, and states – to rebuild the nation, undistracted by the noise and clamor of the enemy. 


“There is a sound of hope arising from the Ekklesia, breaking the chains of oppression! Let’s agree with and declare Proverbs 24:3-6 in the Passion Translation, making it our motto: 


‘Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure. Because of their skilled leadership, the hearts of people are filled with the treasures of wisdom and the pleasures of spiritual wealth. Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty spiritual warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength. Wise strategy is necessary to wage spiritual war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly.’

 

“There will be a tremendous generosity seen through President Trump that will become contagious throughout the land. Conspiracies, including the deep state’s demonic plans, will be unmasked and brought into the light! Just as demonic strategies didn’t work against Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, they will not work against Trump. Their accusations will not stop the rebuilding of America in the unity of the Spirit, and the restoring of the United States to again be ‘one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all!’


“The chains and bondage of the marxist/socialist spirit that has entered this nation over the last forty years and now holds people captive, will be abolished. They will no longer have a place of influence. 


“There will be a tremendous outpouring of Holy Spirit, a latter rain of glory that will fall in America – including upon the White House. Again, we will once again be one nation, under the one true God. 


“There will be a celebration as dreaming is restored – with God in the center. 


“God’s glory is sure to shine as we hold fast to His Word, are careful to follow Him, and walk in obedience! Let the words of the great song, America the Beautiful, be a declaration for our nation again!

 

‘America! America!

God shed His grace on thee,

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

 

‘America! America!

God mend thine ev'ry flaw,

Confirm thy soul in self-control,

Thy liberty in law.’

 

“Let the powerful insights and words of King Solomon in Proverbs 3:5-7 (TPT) resound in our hearts:


‘Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on Him to guide you, and He will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with Him in whatever you do, and He will lead you wherever you go. Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore Him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.’


“It is time for a turnaround by God’s love, grace, and power!”


I believe this is a word from the Lord. I also know it is and will continue to be contested, as satan tries to altar God’s time and decrees (Daniel 7:25). If Trump wins this election, as I expect, the battle won’t be over. The left will still try to keep him from taking office. I feel we will have to persevere in prayer to overcome these strategies. It could be very contentious. That is why I’ve shared this word; it reminds us of God’s plan: healing, revival, and restoration. Do not waver. 


Pray with me:


Father, when the great apostle, Paul, encountered numerous difficulties and great opposition, his declaration was: “None of these things move me” (Acts 20:24). As we observe the plans and attacks against You and Your cause today, we say the same: we are unmoved. As Nehemiah remained focused when attacked and warred against, we too shall remain steadfast, our eyes on You. 


We ask for Your angels to superintend this election process. Allow no dishonesty or plans of darkness to prevail. Give us leaders who will follow Your ways and principles. Give us those who will honor You AND Your plans for America. 


And bring the release of the revival Steven spoke of. Use it to heal our land of hatred and division, and to deliver us from Marxism, antichrist mindsets, antisemitism, and all forms of racism. Pour out Your Spirit, who is the only healing Agent with the ability to restore us. Our faith rests in no man or system – only in the salvation of our God. Again, give us leaders who will welcome this salvation into America. 


We ask all of this in Jesus’ name. 


Our decree:


We declare that the turnaround in America has begun, and will continue.


You can find out more about Steven Springer at GlobalPresence.com


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