Today's Prayer Focus:
The Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence
[Editor's note: as we lay siege to the enemy that wants to bring chaos into our city, we continue to lift up all "those in authority," that they might be strengthened in this time.]
A Scripture to Decree
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
Our Prayer Focus: Entering In
Preparing our Hearts to Pray for Vice President Mike Pence
As the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence has stood "tall and true" behind our President, ever since he took office. Mike Pence stands solidly united with President Trump, supporting his administration and its policies. The strength he brings to the White House is invaluable.
Mike Pence previously was the 50th governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. Pence withdrew his gubernatorial reelection campaign in July 2016 to become the running mate of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. He was inaugurated as vice president of the United States on January 20, 2017.
In addition to his many reponsibilities serving as our Vice President, Pence was appointed chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in February 2020. Clearly, in this hour of national crisis as we continue to grapple with this pandemic, Mike Pence deserves all the prayer support we can give him.
Today's Prayer
Our Prayer for Vice President Mike Pence
Father God, we bring our brother in Christ, Mike Pence, before Your Throne of Grace. We thank you for this man of God, who serves with a humble spirit whenever and wherever he is called to duty. We thank You for his Christlike example and his unwavering faith in You.
Lord God, in his position as the leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, we ask added grace and wisdom to be granted to Mike Pence every day. Indeed, we thank You for Your Word for Mike Pence, because it is written, ". . . as thy days, so shall thy strength be." (Deuteronomy 33:25)
We bind any mocking spirit from coming against our Vice President, and we loose the peace of God to enfold him, now and always.
And finally, Lord God, we also ask blessings and protection for his wonderful wife, Karen, and for his three children: Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey. Keep them all safe under the shelter of Your wing, Holy One, we pray in Your name, amen.
A Hymn for Today
ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
"Do not be discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." (2 Chronicles 20:15)
To read the lyrics to this stirring hymn, please go here.
Tomorrow's Prayer Focus
This Friday's March on Washington Coinciding with the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington where he delivered his historic "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963.
A Special Announcement:
To all of our readers
[Please note: I am going to use a "period" in between the following letters, on purpose.]
It has come to our attention that, even though we are sending these alerts out, using the spelling of "s.i.e.g.e", some of you are reading these as "s.e.i.g.e.!"
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If you are one who is receiving this with an incorrect spelling, please ignore the same and "carry on" to the prayers for the day. We will continue to send out this message for the remaining days of our s.i.e.g.e.
It is a mystery to us why this is happening, but we thank our God that He IS in control, and that thousands of you are now joining us in this 40-day s.i.e.g.e.
Thank you!
What is "The Siege?"
Radical activist group plans to "lay siege to" and "occupy" White House in September
The radical activist group that takes credit for the #OccupyWallStreet movement in 2011 has announced plans to occupy the White House next month. Adbusters, a digital publication that describes itself as "a global network" determined to "advance the new social activist movement of the information age," issued a post dubbed "#WhiteHouseSiege - Tactical Briefing #1."
"It's been nine years since we set off the political earthquake of #OccupyWallStreet, laying siege to NYC's Zuccotti Park and inspiring thousands of similar protests around the world," the post reads. "The Occupy anniversary arrives September 17th, 2020. And it may be the perfect day to trigger another global big-bang moment - a massive collective action of the sweetest kind of disobedience."
"It's time again for dramatic, decisive action. Which is why, on September 17th, in the original and enduring spirit of Occupy, we and tens of thousands of our fellow citizens will stream into Lafayette Square, in Washington. D.C," the post continued. "We will lay siege to the White House. And we will sustain it for exactly 50 days. This is the #WhiteHouseSiege."
Our Response:
Our strategy
In confronting this enemy, we will follow Christ's example. Accordingly, every day for the next 40 days, we will join forces with prayer points, Scriptures, and worship to confront the enemy at the gates and to render him null and void.
We will begin now, and end on Sunday, September 20, just after the siege of the enemy has begun. BUT. by the grace of GOD, the enemy will instead find a big surprise at that gate: the LOVE OF JESUS, with His Hands extended towards each one, waiting to welcome them home.
By marshallng our forces in advance, just as was done this month in Austin, Texas, the plans of the enemy will be routed and OUR GOD WILL REIGN on the streets of Washington, D.C.!
Please note . . .
When lifting up prayer about these "enemy troops," our intercession is in fact aimed towards the forces in the heavenlies that are holding them captive!
It is written:
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:12)
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." (Ephesians 6:13)
Let us now stand together, dressed in the full armor of God in this evil day, at the gate of the highest authority in this land, praying for our nation, our President, and our upcoming elections.
In His Amazing Grace, we invite all of you to join us as we LAY SIEGE TO THE SIEGE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.