Today's Prayer Focus:
Releasing Forgiveness - Part 3
And . . . Praying protection for the many intercessors who have been engaged in on-site prayer at the White House
A Scripture to Decree
A Scripture to Decree:
Matthew 18:21-22
21 Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus *said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Our Prayer Focus: Entering In
Preparing our Hearts to Enter in and praying for those who will be prayer-walking the grounds at the White House
Note: Today's devotional guide was written by Bev Robinson, Fullnness in Christ MInisries. Our Lord was precious to bring us this teaching today, fully in line with our own hearts to learn about, and to practice, Christ-like forgiveness.
For more information about this ministry go to www.FullnessInChristMinistries.org.
September 4, 2020. Forgiveness is one of the most important Christian virtues. I forgave when my people sent Me to the cross. I was beaten beyond recognition. There are many injustices in this life. When the hurt is deep, forgiveness has to be practiced again and again. This is why My word says to forgive seven times seven. Every time the offense comes to mind, forgive again. The pain will eventually diminish. Forgive seven times seven.
> > > Beginning tomorrow, we will start to "name our enemies" for most of the remaining 40 days of our mission.
We pray now for all who are accepting the high calling of actually prayer walking this site both now -- in advance of the September 17th "SIEGE," and in the days that will follow.
We pray that each one will be able to let go of all works of the flesh as they enter in: anger at the enemy, rage, unforgiveness, bitterness, hostility, etc. In this way, Satan will find no ground to release retaliation against them, and God's hand of protection, grace, love, peace and mercy will instead rest upon each one.
We also pray that, if Abba allows these intercessors to enter into a dialogue with the protestors, they will be granted "wisdom from above" as they do so. May their words be so imbued with the love of our Savior, that hearts will melt and be turned unto Him, for salvation. Amen!
Today's Prayer
"O Holy One, today we enter into Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise! We thank You for Your marvelous gift of salvation - the gift that frees us from all works of flesh and allows us to walk freely in Your Spirit -- which is Your desire for each one of Your children.
We lift up all who will "go forth" this month to the battle front where the "Siege" will take place. We ask for a divine impartation of Your grace to rest upon each one, that they might walk free of the flesh and move fully in Your Spirit as they take that ground for You.
Bless each one, O Lord, we pray. Grant them traveling mercies, divine health, and supernatural protection while they are "on duty" for you. We also bind all forms of backlash from hitting them when they complete their mission. Cover them with Your Blood, O Lord. May they be "hidden" where You deem them to be hidden, and visible where You ordain.
We ask all this in Your precious and wonderful Name, amen and amen!
A Hymn for Today:
IN THE GARDEN
"Thinking He was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him."" (John 20:15)
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
Refrain
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
Refrain
I'd stay in the garden with Him
Though the night around me be falling,
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.
Refrain
Tomorrow's Prayer Focus:
The Mayor of Washington, D.C. - Muriel Bowser
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.!"
All spelling is correct on our end, both sending out and receiving our Prayer S.i.e.g.e alerts.
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.