Fear the Lord, not Man – Isaiah 51:12-13

Lord, our country and the world have changed so quickly and so drastically. Persecution has become a reality, and freedom is quickly fading. Remind us, Lord, that You are Greater. That no matter how much power earthly governments and tech tycoons seem to have, none can compare even an ounce to Your greatness. They areContinue reading “Fear the Lord, not Man – Isaiah 51:12-13”

Faith and Moral Values – Micah 6:8

Lord, overcome the darkness with Your Light. Shine into every corner of our hearts, and transform us. Set us free from the things that bind us to darkness, and make us into a people after Your own heart. Raise up leaders who walk in integrity, virtue, uprightness, humility, kindness, courage, and faith in You. GiveContinue reading “Faith and Moral Values – Micah 6:8”

Rising Higher, Going Deeper – Exodus 19:4

This past year, we all found ourselves in the midst of trials we can’t see an end to; but we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in everything turning out the way we want. Our hope is in the LORD. “My beloved, I did not set you up for a fall. IContinue reading “Rising Higher, Going Deeper – Exodus 19:4”

Cabinet and Other Top Leaders

Romans 13:1 says, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” As our president appoints the members of his cabinet and other government positions, we ask You, Lord, to guide him and guide the SenateContinue reading “Cabinet and Other Top Leaders”

Kingdom matters – Isaiah 9:6-7

Today feels like the end of the world as you have known it. I know, My beloved. I feel your sadness, your fear for the future, especially the future of your children. But it is not the end. For no matter how hard the enemy tries to silence Me, he cannot. I am LOUDER.  AndContinue reading “Kingdom matters – Isaiah 9:6-7”

How You Know All Is Not Lost

Remember that your battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and authorities of darkness in the spiritual realm. Your enemy is not a president or a political system or a violent neighbor or your brother who voted a different way than you did. You have a real enemy, but it isContinue reading “How You Know All Is Not Lost”

Outlook Matters – Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 121

Are you surrounded by the Lord? Or evil? Are you filled with faith? Or fear? In my dreams last night I saw a woman looking out at the mountains rising high and beautiful ahead of her and all around her in the wilderness. I heard the Lord say “New horizons,” and felt the exhilerating joyContinue reading “Outlook Matters – Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 121”

Open our Ears, Lord – John 10:27

Lord, open up our ears to hear You. We’ve forgotten to seek You in ALL our ways so You will direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. Instead, like, sheep, we’ve gone our own way. Gentle Shepherd, draw us back. We need You now more than ever. Remind us that only in Your care are we safeContinue reading “Open our Ears, Lord – John 10:27”

Pray for Peace in our Cities – Jeremiah 29:7

Lord, we ask You for mercy on our cities. Give every person such a hunger for Love, we will lay down our weapons of hatred, slander, violence, lies, corruption, and murder and run after You instead. May we each seek You with all our hearts, and find You. Protect our police officers, families, homes, businesses,Continue reading “Pray for Peace in our Cities – Jeremiah 29:7”

Healing of the nations – Revelation 22:1-5

Lord, we praise You for the latest news of yet more peace in the Middle East (See Sudan to Normalize Relations with Israel and Administration Brokers Breakthrough Mideast Deal.) Father, we ask You now for healing of the nations. We ask You to make a way for all to know the Good News of YourContinue reading “Healing of the nations – Revelation 22:1-5”

2021 Theme: Surrender – Proverbs 3:5-6

We have a Sovereign One who holds our future in His hands. It’s not the president of a nation or any other governing party, whether evil or good. It’s the God Who loves us. Nothing happens except that the Sovereign One allows it. And if He allows it, then no matter what evil plans ourContinue reading “2021 Theme: Surrender – Proverbs 3:5-6”

Looking back, up, and forward into 2021

This past week, the Lord led me to open discussions on social media looking BACK at 2020 to declare all the beautiful things God did, and looking UP to thank Him, and bless this past year which so many have cursed. The responses have been overwhelming. So many healings, wombs opened to bear new life,Continue reading “Looking back, up, and forward into 2021”

Blessings in the midst of trials – Romans 8:28

Lord, this past year has been hard for all of us, but right now, we just want to pause and thank You for the good things You have brought out of our trials. For the ways You have transformed our hearts. For the unexpected blessings. For the joy of Your presence. For the adventure ofContinue reading “Blessings in the midst of trials – Romans 8:28”

Be prepared for 2021 – Psalm 31:15

As 2020 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and ask Him what He wants to speak over the coming year. Last year, I’m so glad I did that, because the word He gave me for 2020 was “need” and “Let Me rescue you.” Little did we know just whatContinue reading “Be prepared for 2021 – Psalm 31:15”

Contentment in Christ – Philippians 4:4-13

“You better not pout.” I was thinking about that phrase the other day. Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we end up pouting because of something else we want that we can’t have.  It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill itContinue reading “Contentment in Christ – Philippians 4:4-13”

Take heart. I have overcome the world. John 16:33

In my quiet time, as I asked the Lord what He wanted to say to us, this is what He led me to share: “It has not been in vain. When you stood up for what is right. When you pressed forward against the flow of the world. When you fought for life, for hope,Continue reading “Take heart. I have overcome the world. John 16:33”

Deepen our love – 1 Peter 4:8

Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Lord, help us lay down all our grudges, fears, pride, and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first loved us. Set us free from the things that hold us back from more of You, and give us courageContinue reading “Deepen our love – 1 Peter 4:8”

Pray for those who are grieving

Lord, we ask You now for those who have lost loved ones, and are missing them so deeply this Christmas. Hold them close to Your heart. Fill their empty spaces with Your felt presence, and surprise them in special ways that they will know that they know that it is You. Comfort them with YourContinue reading “Pray for those who are grieving”

Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness

Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines?  Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. (Read more at my blog.) Pray for the Light to dawn in the darkness. Isaiah 9:2. For the underground church to grow so fast, so deep inContinue reading “Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness”