Praying for All in Authority:
The United States Congress
A Scripture to Decree
"For the Lord is our judge, The Lord is our lawgiver, The Lord is our king; He will save us-"
(Isaiah 33:22)
Our Prayer Focus: Entering In
Preparing our Hearts to Intercede for Congress:
House of Representatives and Senate
Since our last congressional election in 2018, Congress has taken a sharp shift to the left of the aisle. A significant number of new members, in both the House and in the Senate, brought a new "flavor" to the chambers, and one whose fragrance was not that of Christ.
Indeed, immediately after that election, Breitbart published a list of the names of twelve members to watch, as each agenda did not align with that of the plumbline of the Word of God. Among those twelve included: Alexandra Octavio Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashid Tlaib.
In the meantime, action was taken on several fronts not only to oppose our President's agenda, but to have him removed entirely through impeachment. Their efforts at impeachment have failed, but under the leadership of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, they have been unrelenting in blocking almost every measure our President has tried to pass on behalf of our people.
(For additional information about what the agenda of this "new" Congress has been, please see this article by Sean Hannity, published on January 5, 2019.
And finally, we note, too, that Congress maintains a Congressional Progressive Caucus, made up of 89 members of Congress? The term "progressive" is a polite term for the word "Socialist" . . . leading eventually to "Communism." To view the official list of these members, please go here.
> > > Prayer strategy: as you gaze upon these names of the 89 members who belong to this Congress, please pray in the Spirit over each one. God wants to redeem them to Himself!
It is time to pray out this Congress and to establish a new one of God's own choosing. Let us pray . . .
> > > For more information about this issue, please see THE ENEMIES WITHIN: Communists, Socialists and Progressives in the U.S. Congress, written by Trevor Loudoun. This book is available on Amazon, either for purchase or on Kindle.
Today's Prayer
"Father God, we repent that, first of all, so many of us never voted in either 2016 or 2018, leaving it to others to determine our course as a nation. Forgive us, Lord, we pray.
We now see the stench that has been present in both chambers . . . a stench of bitterness, rancor, name- calling, unforgiveness, hostility, anger . . . indeed, "every evil thing" in minds and hearts of too many who now serve in Congress.
We thank You, Lord, for the brave remnant who continue to serve there, and we ask that you would strengthen each one in the inner man to continue to stand in righteousness in the days ahead.
Father, our Congress needs healing, and those who do not honor You must be replaced. We ask first of all that You would move on the voters' hearts in November to vote ONLY for those whose platforms align with Your Word and Your will. We ask You to take out the wicked and install the righteous on November 3, in Your Name, amen.
We ask You, too, for a move of HEALING -- even now -- of the bitter atmosphere that now reigns in Congress. Lord God, we thank You that You have shown us how to make bitter waters sweet by the example of Moses in Exodus 15:25.
It is written:
"And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet . . ." (Exodus 15:25)
Father, that Branch -- that tree -- represented the Cross upon which our Messiah died. Together, Lord God, and today we REACH OUT to the halls of Congress with the Blood of our Messiah, and we ask that you remove the bitter waters now in many hearts, that they become sweet. May each one come repent and come to know You as Messiah and as Lord. Amen.
A Song for Today:
ARE YOU WASHED IN THE BLOOD?
"They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." (Revelation 7:14)
Let's sing this song today over all the 435 members of the House of Representatives, and over the 100 members of the United States Senate, claiming the cleansing power of His Blood over each one. Praise the Lord!
Go here to sing this mighty hymn of Christ's triumph!
Tomorrow's Focus:
The Chaplains who serve in Congress
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.