UNITED WE STAND
Our Rhema Verse for 2021 (in agreement with many other prayer ministries who are now standing on the promise of this Word for us).
JOHN 20:21
IT IS WRITTEN:
So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
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The Daily Brief
"Praying for All in Authority"
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
“Judgment is turned away backward, and justice stands afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter." (Isaiah 59:14)
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“Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ”
Today’s Top Story
Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala to Increase Troops Along Borders: White House Official
The White House reached a deal with Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras to potentially stem the flow of illegal immigration into the United States, a Biden administration official said on Monday.
Special Assistant to the President for Immigration for the Domestic Policy Council Tyler Moran said in a TV interview that the administration “secured agreements” that would place “more troops on their” respective borders.
“Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala have all agreed to do this,” Moran said. “That not only is going to prevent the traffickers and the smugglers and cartels that take advantage of the kids on their way here, but also to protect those children.”
The announcement comes as numerous illegal immigrants have attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in recent months. In March, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered more than 171,000 illegal immigrants, including a significant number of unaccompanied children, according to data provided by the agency. (The Epoch Times)
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- Lord God, we thank You that these three Central American nations will now be stepping in to help us stem the overwhelming flow of migrants across our southern
border. We bless them all in Your name, amen and amen.
- "When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." (Isaiah 59:19)
Breaking News: Minneapolis on Edge
Daunte Wright police officer shooting body-camera footage released
A police chief in Brooklyn Center outside of Minneapolis released the body camera footage Monday showing the officer-involving shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, categorizing the event as an "accidental discharge."
Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said he believed the so far unidentified officer intended to reach for a Taser but mistakenly grabbed her service weapon and deployed a single bullet.
Both the chief and Mayor Mike Elliott declined to release the officer's name at this time but said the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension should be releasing information about all involved parties soon.
At least 500 Minnesota National Guard personnel are activated across the Twin Cities Monday in support of Operation Safety Net during the trial for former Minneapolis office Derek Chauvin – a number that’s expected to increase amid unrest since Wright's death. The Minneapolis area erupted in looting and riots late Sunday after a female officer fatally shot Wright during a traffic stop just 10 miles from where Chauvin had Floyd pinned to the pavement last May.
National Guard officials said they expect more than 1,000 guards-members deployed across the state by the end of Monday.
Mayors from St. Paul and Minneapolis declared states of emergency and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. CT curfews in their respective cities. Gov. Tim Walz has also announced a curfew for the same time parameters throughout Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka counties. (Read more)
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Focus on Israel
“Until the Very Last Jew”: Holocaust Remembrance Day
1. KKL-JNF approves West Bank land purchases, pending final authorization - Jerusalem Post
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - Jewish National Fund Executive Committee has narrowly approved a previous decision to purchase land in the West Bank, paving the way for final approval of the new policy later this month.
KKL-JNF is a separate entity from JNF-USA.
Back in February, the KKL-JNF Board of Directors voted to approve – in principle – KKL-JNF land purchases in the West Bank, for the first time in the organization’s history.
The decision caused consternation among liberal and left-wing groups in Israel and the Jewish world, who argued that KKL-JNF funds should be used for goals and projects which have consensus-backing from the Jewish people both in Israel and around the world, bearing in mind that the organization is funded by donations from the Diaspora as well as by the Israeli government.
Right-wing and religious officials in KKL-JNF however, have lauded the proposals, said they will strengthen the settlement movement, and insisted that the decision is a democratic one based on the narrow majority enjoyed by the right-wing in the national institutions. (Read more)
2. Deri, Smotrich and Gafni refusing to give rotation to Bennett - Israel National News
Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni and Bezalel Smotrich, the leaders of the parties in the bloc with supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are not prepared that in the negotiations on the formation of a government, Netanyahu will propose to Yamina chairman, Naftali Bennett, a rotation in the role of Prime Minister, Channel 12 News reported on Sunday.
Deri, Gafni and Smotrich argue that it is inconceivable to give Bennett a rotation - when they have more power than he does or the same power as he does.
Channel 12 News political commentator Amit Segal said, "Even if Netanyahu and Bennett go together definitively, the problem is Smotrich, who vehemently refuses to go to a government that relies on the votes of Ra'am - so in such a situation,
Netanyahu cannot form a government - and the dates on which the mandate to form a government is still in his hands are running out without any significant progress on the horizon." (Read more)
3. PM, Bennett green light negotiations between Likud and Yamina - Israel National News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yamina party chairman Naftali Bennett met Monday afternoon in Jerusalem, as efforts continue to build a governing coalition.
The two agreed to have their negotiating teams meet for the first round of coalition talks.
Yamina chief Naftali Bennett emphasized that his primary goal is to prevent a fifth round of elections.
“One week ago, the President asked [Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin] Netanyahu to form a government," Bennett said at a party meeting. "The Likud can count Yamina in when it comes to the formation of a right-wing government." (Read more)
4. Mossad and ISA Uncover Iranian Social Media Honeypot Op to Abduct Israelis - Jewish Press
The Israeli Security Agency (ISA), in cooperation with the Mossad, has uncovered an operation in which Iranian intelligence operatives attempted to lure Israelis to travel to various countries abroad in order to harm or abduct them.
The method is based on the use of fictitious profiles on social networks and making contact with Israelis who are have international commercial contacts and travel abroad.
Iranian elements created fictitious Instagram profiles of women who were seemingly engaged in business and tourism. These profiles made contacts with Israeli civilians, coordinated meetings with them abroad and attempted to draw them into romantic or commercial meetings.
These tactics are being carried out in various countries with links to Israel and with Israelis, including Arab and Gulf countries, Turkey, and countries in the Caucasus, Europe and Africa. (Read more)
5. Israel’s former UN envoy hosts foreign diplomats at Independence Day event in Tel Aviv - JNS
(April 12, 2021 / JNS) Danny Danon, formerly Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, hosted a diplomatic event in Tel Aviv on Sunday in honor of the country’s upcoming 73rd Independence Day.
During the in-person event at the city’s Hilton Hotel, attended by more than 60 ambassadors sationed in the country, Danon addressed Israel’s position on the nuclear talks underway between world powers and Iran in Vienna, and warned that Israel would not be obligated by a return to the original 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
“As we strengthen the bonds with our new friends, we take the threats of our enemies very seriously,” said Danon, alluding first to Israel’s budding relations with Arab countries in the region as a result of the Abraham Accords, and then to the activities of the Islamic Republic and its proxies.
“One of my first meetings in New York [as U.N. ambassador] was with Ellie Wiesel of blessed memory. He told me to pay greater attention to the threats of our enemies than to the promises of our allies. If the U.S. decides to reenter the JCPOA with no amendments, Israel will take all necessary steps to secure our interests,” he added. (Read more)...
6. Israel Prayer Update - Bridges for Peace
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7. Friday Prayer Points - Intercessors for Israel
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8. Israel’s 24th Knesset Sworn in Under Cloud of Coalition Crisis - JNS
Thursday, 8 April 2021 | Israel’s 24th Knesset [Parliament] was sworn in on Tuesday with less than the customary fanfare due to coronavirus restrictions on the number of attendees and the political crisis that is threatening to lead to a fifth round of elections.
Most of the 120 Knesset members, both veterans and newcomers—sporting the traditional flower pinned to their lapels—confirmed their oaths of office from their plenum seats: “I pledge myself to bear allegiance to the State of Israel and faithfully to discharge my mandate in the Knesset.”
The MKs [Members of Knesset] from the Joint Arab List altered the words of the oath, each standing when his or her name was called to state: “I pledge to fight the [Israeli] occupation, racism and apartheid.”
Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin disqualified their vows, which—if not altered in a subsequent private swearing-in session—will lead to their being denied some of their rights as members of the legislative body. (Read more)
- Pray that the newly sworn in members of Israel’s Knesset will take President Rivlin’s words to heart and put their power to good use, putting aside their differences and putting the needs of the people of Israel first. Pray for a miracle if it is within His will, that Israel’s leaders will be able to forge a coalition that will lead to national unity and prevent a fifth round of elections.
- “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” (Daniel 2:20b–21)
[Prayer offered by Bridges for Peace]
9. “Until the Very Last Jew”: Holocaust Remembrance Day - Bridges for Peace
Thursday, 8 April 2021 | Last night ushered in a somber event in Israel: Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is a solemn day in which the Jewish state remembers the 6 million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust.
Israel’s national flag bearing the Star of David—the modern-day symbol of strength and pride that replaced the degrading yellow stars the Jewish people were forced to wear under the Nazi regime—is flying at half-mast today to commemorate the dark anniversary.
Each year on Yom HaShoah, Israel gives as many survivors as possible a platform to share their story to ensure the world remembers what happened. Because if the world remembers the atrocities of that dark event, there is a smaller chance of history repeating itself.
Throughout the day in Israel, ceremonies are held and the awful stories retold and remembered. The main ceremony takes place at Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust museum, attended by dignitaries and political and military leaders. This year’s theme is “Until the Very Last Jew.”
“My dear Holocaust survivors, Israeli citizens, the burden of memory that we carry in our hearts is a sacred duty,” President Reuven Rivlin said at last night’s ceremony. “Whether we want it or not, the memory of the Holocaust shapes our identity as a people. Our historical memory requires us to continue learning and teaching about the Holocaust,” the president added.
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- Lift up Israel and the Jewish people in prayer and pray for the Lord’s divine protection and blessing over them, ensuring that nothing as awful as the Holocaust ever happen again. Pray that the truth of the Holocaust will continue to be told, even after the last Holocaust survivor has gone. Pray for the peace and protection of this Land, where God’s chosen people can live in freedom.
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.” For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:6–9)
[Prayer offered by Bridges for Peace]
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The Daily Brief
1. Supreme Court Blocks California’s Restrictions on In-home Religious Gatherings- The Epoch Times
The Supreme Court late Friday ruled against California, blocking the restrictions ban on in-home Bible studies and other religious gatherings. The court’s narrow 5–4 ruling was in favor of a group of Santa Clara residents who asserted the restrictions violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
“Applicants are likely to succeed on the merits of their free exercise claim; they are irreparably harmed by the loss of free exercise rights ‘for even minimal periods of time’; the State has not shown that ‘public health would be imperiled’ by employing less restrictive measures,” an unsigned opinion of the court’s majority said in its opinion.
The ruling is the fifth time the nation’s highest court has overruled the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on California COVID-19 fueled restrictions, including a February ruling that saw the court grant a worshipper’s application asking for restrictions on in-person religious services be rolled back.
“It is unsurprising that such litigants are entitled to relief. California’s Blueprint System contains myriad exceptions and accommodations for comparable activities, thus requiring the application of strict scrutiny,” the majority wrote on Friday.
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- Lord, we thank You for another religious freedom win for Californians. We pray that the courts will continue to side with Your people all across the nation. We ask that a move of repentance come, and a great awakening to bring heart changes.
- “And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 11:19)
https://www.stripes.com/terrifying-prognosis-navy-seal-veteran-rep-crenshaw-has-surgery-on-remaining-eye-1.669272?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Stars+and+Stripes+Emails&utm_campaign=Daily+Headlines2. 'Terrifying prognosis’: Navy SEAL veteran Rep. Crenshaw has surgery on remaining eye- Stripes
Houston Congressman Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost an eye in Afghanistan, underwent emergency surgery on Friday for a detached retina, leaving him blind for at least a month. Prospects for recovering his vision remain uncertain.
”This is a terrifying prognosis for someone with one eye, and the nature of the injuries that I sustained in Afghanistan,” the two-term Republican said in a statement issued by his office on Saturday. “Anyone who knows the history of my injuries knows that I don’t have a ‘good eye,’ but half a good eye. The blast from 2012 caused a cataract, excessive tissue damage, and extensive damage to my retina.”
“It was always a possibility that the effects of the damage to my retina would resurface, and it appears that is exactly what has happened,” said Crenshaw, 37.
Crenshaw began seeing “dark, blurry spots” earlier this week and went to ophthalmologist on Thursday. The doctor discovered that his retina was detaching.
- Father we pray for Rep Crenshaw, that You will give him a complete healing. We pray the Blood of Jesus over His eye, and the power of Your Spirit to heal and comfort him.
- “And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:15)
3. Several New York Times Staff Previously Worked for CCP-Controlled Media: Report - The Epoch Times
Several current New York Times staffers were previously employed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-controlled English-language newspaper China Daily, which has in recent years paid U.S. media millions of dollars to publish its state-approved content. Current employees at the New York Times who formerly worked for the Chinese state-run media outlet include; Jonah Kessel, Director of Cinematography at the Times; Diarmuid McDermott, a current Staff Editor and Designer at the outlet; and Europe culture reporter Alex Marshall, the National Pulse found.
In now-deleted Twitter posts, Kessel, who took on the role of China Daily’s Creative Director from July 2009 to November 2010, wrote that working for the CCP sometimes has its “benefits.” He also mentioned that he was “psyched” for starting the role, which included “redesigning” the propaganda arm of the CCP. He had disclosed in several posts that he was “working for” and “getting paid” by Chinese state media. “You know you work for the PRC [The People’s Republic of China] when the first word that comes to your mind when asked to describe your work place is ‘harmonious’ #china,” Kessel wrote in a Twitter post in November 2009. (Read more)
- Lord, we thank You for this revelation, and ask for a complete reworking of the NYT staff – let Your Spirit change their hearts and show them the truth about China’s Communist Party. Let no one who reads their work be deceived.
- “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” (Colossians 2:8)
4. Evangelist Franklin Graham Says Trump’s Wealth Declined While in Office Because He Put ‘America First’ – The Epoch Times
Evangelist Franklin Graham has defended Donald Trump’s legacy after Forbes reported that the former president’s wealth fell by nearly a third during his four years in the White House.
Forbes reported last week that Trump’s wealth dropped to $2.4 billion from $3.5 billion during his presidency and that he fell nearly 300 spots on the magazine’s billionaire rankings. The magazine attributed the drop in wealth to Trump’s refusal to divest his portfolio when he took office in 2017.
Trump had “bogged down his presidency with ethics issues for years, while also missing a chance to cash in on a market boom he helped propel,” the Forbes report stated.
Graham, who has been a vocal defender of the former president, defended Trump over the news, saying that his wealth declined because he put “America first, not his own interests. President Trump did not even take a salary when he was serving as president—he gave it all back. So many politicians leave office with far more money than when they came into office,” Graham wrote in a statement in response to the Forbes article.
“This report says President Trump also dropped about $1 billion in wealth during those four years while he served. Donald Trump became president not to make money or to put his hand in the till, but to do his best to preserve the great things about this nation for future generations. "He put America first, not his own interests. I’ve never seen anyone work harder.” (Read more)
- Lord, we thank You for this statement by Rev. Graham to reveal the truth about Mr. Trump. We ask Your mighty blessings on Rev Graham for his faithfulness and speaking of the truth. We pray for Donald Trump’s heart, that You would heal him of animus against all who have attacked and harmed him and his family.
- “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” (Proverbs 12:22)
5. How an online ‘Lego’ gamer infiltrated the White House press corps - Politico
Four times in recent weeks, members of the White House press corps have relayed questions to press secretary Jen Psaki from someone claiming to be a fellow reporter who was not able to be there in the room due to Covid protocols.
That colleague, who goes by the name Kacey Montagu, doesn’t exist — at least not as an actual reporter. Since late last year, Montagu has taken on the identity of a White House correspondent extraordinaire with a fictional outlet to boot: White House News, shortened in emails to WHN.
Montagu started two real-life Twitter handles, which are followed by some top White House officials and journalists. Montagu has filed Freedom of Information Act requests and obtained Psaki’s personal financial disclosure form, along with the disclosure of at least one other official, the president’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan.
In communications with confidants, Montagu has posed as a member of White House Correspondents Association, claiming to be a reporter for The Daily Mail, the British tabloid known for its gossipy coverage of celebrities and political figures. Montagu also communicates regularly with top White House reporters and has had several exchanges with White House officials. (Read more)
- Lord, if this person so easily got by the White House to get information, what would happen if a genuine foreign spy did it? We ask for a consequence for this person so that she will understand that what they did was not good.
- “For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.” (Colossians 3:25)
6. Blinken Warns It Would Be ‘Serious Mistake’ for Beijing to Attack Taiwan – The Epoch Times
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on April 11 that it would be a “serious mistake” for the Chinese regime to attack Taiwan and expressed “real concern” about Beijing’s growing intimidation against the island.
In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” however, Blinken stopped short of saying whether the United States would respond militarily if the Chinese regime were to seize Taiwan by force, saying he wasn’t “going to get into hypotheticals.”
“All I can tell you is we have a serious commitment to Taiwan being able to defend itself,” he said, referring to the United States’ obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide arms to the island for its self-defense. “We have a serious commitment to peace and security in the Western Pacific.
“In that context, it would be a serious mistake for anyone to try to change that status quo by force.” (Read more)
- Lord, we ask that You stop China from starting a war with Taiwan or any other nation in the world. We pray for a move of Your Spirit to sweep across that region, removing Communism, false gods, and anything that blocks them from receiving You.
- “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
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7. Chris Wallace Fact-Checks Pete Buttigieg Over Infrastructure During Live Interview — Twice – Daily Caller
“Fox News Sunday” anchor Chris Wallace challenged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg directly over his claims about President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan.
Wallace asked Buttigieg about claims that the United States ranked 13th in infrastructure as well as claims that the proposed infrastructure plan would create some 19 million jobs.
“I want to start with a fact-check of how the Biden administration is selling this plan,” Wallace began, noting that several administration officials and Biden himself had claimed that the United States ranked 13th in the world in infrastructure.
Wallace went on to point out that many of the countries ranked higher — such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates — were too small to truly be comparable. (Read more)
- Father, we have seen the exaggerations and lies prevalent in this administration. The intent is to deceive, so we take authority over the spirits that lie to Americans, and command them to be silent in the Name of Jesus and by the power of His Blood.
- “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)
8. EXCLUSIVE: Republican Attorneys General Plan To Create Legal Roadblocks For Biden Agenda – Daily Caller
Republican attorneys general are determined to mount numerous legal challenges against President Joe Biden, creating a formidable roadblock to the president’s agenda.
In less than three months since President Joe Biden was sworn into office, Republican states have waged war on his agenda, suing the administration on climate change, energy, immigration and taxation policy. But the conservative attorneys general who started filing the lawsuits in March said they aren’t done yet and expect to continue challenging the administration in court.
“We are sharpening the pencils and filling up the inkwells,” Louisiana Attorney General and former Republican Attorneys General Association Chairman Jeff Landry, who is leading two of the ongoing lawsuits against the Biden administration, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Landry said there will be plenty of legal action and success in court against the president and his administration. (Read more)
- Lord, we pray that these lawsuits will find favor in the courts. Let no mistakes be made in the preparation of the court documents. We ask that You send Your Angelic Host to be with each attorney that represents the states who are being harmed by Biden’s actions.
- “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)
9. Biden Admin Unveils Immigration Housing And ‘Resettlement’ Plan In Funding Request – Daily Wire
The Biden administration unveiled its plan for handling an ongoing immigration crisis in the White House’s $1.5 trillion “discretionary funding request” submitted Friday, asking for billions to house and resettle child migrants and other immigrants who have jumped the United States’ southern border, and for grants to speed United States citizenship requests and asylum claims.
A record number of migrants were taken into custody on the United States-Mexico border last month, and the “child migrant crisis,” which saw nearly 20,000 unaccompanied minors present themselves to authorities at the border in March, shows no signs of abating. It is believed that around 15,500 children remain in United States Customs and Border Protection custody in dozens of facilities scattered across the southwest, in many cases, packed shoulder to shoulder in temporary holding pens, often for longer than the 72-hour period allowed by court order. (Read more)
- Father, we ask that wisdom begin to rise within the leaders of our country, and that no more taxpayer dollars would be used to settle the immigrants all across the nation. We ask Your protection over Your people, and a stop to this agenda.
- “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given hm.” (James 1:5)
10. Maryland Becomes 1st State to Repeal Police Bill of Rights – The Epoch Times
Maryland’s Democrat-controlled General Assembly on April 10 voted to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes of three major police reform measures, which included the repeal of the state’s police bill of rights.
Maryland was the first state in the nation to adopt the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights in 1974. Twenty states have followed suit, but Maryland is the first to revoke its measure. The bill of rights had set out a due process procedure for probing police misconduct.
Supporters of Maryland’s changes say they are needed to increase accountability and restore public trust. One of the measures repeals job protections in the police disciplinary process, which critics said impeded accountability. A newly enacted measure gives civilians a role in the disciplinary process.
Maryland’s General Assembly began work on the legislation enacted April 10 in response to the police-custody death of George Floyd last year.
Democrats said the measures are long overdue, while Republicans argued they went too far. (Read more)
- Father, we ask that smarter ways of police “reform” be created rather than destroy their rights. Police are leaving departments everywhere because of the foolish actions of lawmakers.
- “So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” (Matthew 23:28)
11. A Point of Clarification from CHPP
Dear Prayer Partners,
Please know that we do NOT support the passage of H,R. 51 - the bill that will allow the District of Columbia to become the 51st state in our nation. If it is passed, this will give the Democratic Party absolute control in Congress - something we do
not want to see happen!
Thank you for standing in agreement with us now so that H.R. 51 does NOT pass in either the House (most likely) or in the Senate -- where it has no chance of passage at this time.
H.R. 51 is due to come up for a vote this week in the House Chamber. Thank you.
- "This far and NO FURTHER, and here shall your proud waves be stopped!" (Job 38:11)
The Daily Jot
Vaccine gaslighting Part 1
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, Monday, April 12, 2021
Corporate media and the government are using fear and intimidation to gaslight the world about COVID 19. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation designed to make people question their own perception or judgment and they are unable to come to sensible conclusions. Yes, I understand that many have lost friends or loved ones to COVID 19. One death is too many. My sincere sympathies. Notwithstanding, People are being coerced into taking a vaccination for a virus that there is less than a 1% chance of contracting and less than a .02% chance of dying from, according to CDC statistics. Moreover, there is a .0017% chance of dying from the vaccination. But there is a whole lot more to this.
Over the weekend, alarming reports surfaced of side effects of the vaccine. The Epoch Times reported on a CDC study that concluded, “Of those who received one dose of the messenger RNA vaccine, 74 percent of Moderna recipients reported injection site reactions of pain, swelling, redness, and itching, as opposed to 65.4 percent of the Pfizer/BioNTech recipients. Furthermore, 52 percent of those who received the Moderna vaccine said they had a generalized reaction like fatigue, headache, and body pain, compared to 48 percent of recipients who had the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.” In addition, four Johnson and Johnson vaccination sites have been closed so far due to adverse reactions. There are also reports of post-vaccination blood clots and many other complications.
But according to the CDC, there is nothing to see here. A CDC spokesman said, “CDC has performed vaccine lot analyses and has not found any reason for concern. Currently, CDC and FDA are not recommending health departments stop administering any lots of COVID-19 vaccine.” Huh? They shut down four vaccination facilities to date. In a March 13 interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, dismissed long-term effects of the vaccines, saying most adverse reactions occur between 15 to 45 days following vaccination. He said, “The reason we say that is that we have decades of experience in the field of vaccinology and virtually all of the effects if they even occur, and they’re very rare, occur within 15 to 45 days following the dose.”
In other words, Fauci, the CDC, the pharma companies, and other health officials are saying “yes, there are adverse reactions to the vaccines, some of them very severe, but there is nothing to worry about.” At the same time, they are closing down vaccination sites because of the obvious adverse reactions. Whether you decide to get the vaccination or not, make an informed decision about what is right for you. And understand, too, that something is terribly wrong when the government and media acknowledge issues, but then say those very issues are nothing with which to be concerned—all over a virus that you have less than a 1% chance of contracting. Ephesians 5:6 says, “Let no man deceive you with vain words.” Part II will take a deeper dive into how your life can be controlled by this vaccine-mania.
Why Biden is Breaking America
He’s attempting to undo American accountability in elections through his support of HR1.
He’s attempting to undo our economic foundations with massive printing (read that: devaluing) of our currency.
He’s attempting to destroy free enterprise and job growth with coming massive tax increases.
He’s attempting to take away individual liberties with proposed mask mandates, and desired lockdowns.
He supports any attempt to end the Senate filibuster—in order to push through horrific laws by the thinnest margins ever attempted.
He’s attempting to overwhelm our security at our borders by encouraging 100’s of 1000’s of unverifiable persons of unknown origins to cross our borders without scrutiny nor penalty.
He wants the police weakened.
He is pledging to take guns away from law abiding owners.
He wants to pervert the justice system so dramatically that the Constitution becomes unrecognizable.
Biden and Democrats are trying any and all political maneuvers now to consolidate their power and block out Republicans in the future, and that’s what this is all about. (Source: Red State)
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A National Prayer Strategy
From RaJean Vawter, Canton, Texas
"This morning, I was asking God, “What is Your plan? How are we to counter the enemy’s plan, disrupt it and bring it to a halt? What needs to be our strategy?” Asking these questions, I was fully prepared to get about setting into action whatever He told me . . . Here is what I heard:"
A Word from the Lord
4-11-21
I will not give one prayer group the strategy. The enemy’s strategy is dictated from the top down. My strategy will work through many as I divide it up. As My people listen and follow through with the part I give them, they will unknowingly work together as a whole. When people follow Me, My word unifies them and no one prayer group or ministry can claim credit for stopping the tactics of the enemy. Each person needs to seek Me for their part in the battle just as each prayer group, ministry or congregation. I am and will be very selective in who I choose to be a part of the Master Plan. Only those willing to go beyond their own situation, illness, family, likes, dislikes, religious mindsets and preferences will be chosen for this critical battle for America. Those who need to receive credit for what they do, for their part, will be discounted.
Every military commander knows that his success depends on the smallest Private all the way up to the top person. If his unit does not work as a unified battle force, they lose and are overrun by the enemy. Look in scripture and you will see that I rarely use the great people of the earth. Instead, I look for the small, the obscure and those who are overlooked by the masses. I like to take people like Gideon and turn them into victorious warrior-leaders. Davids and turn them into kings. Sheepherders like Amos and turn them into prophets. As each individual listens to Me directly and to others who also listen to Me, unity will take place and My power and authority will descend. My plan is brilliant; it will hit the enemy on all fronts, from all sides in a surprising move. Even those in My army will be surprised until they see and understand how their part fits seamlessly into what I give another. My entire plan for victory depends on trust and obedience with humility. The enemy has a vast, well-trained and diversified army. But I have an army of insignificant (in the world’s eyes) soldiers who don’t know anything but to trust and obey. They are moved by love and the fear of the Lord. They are My kind of people and oh! how I love them.
Listen! Listen! Listen to Me and you will know your part each day. Tell others to listen! Listen! Listen! Then go forth in obedience. When I want you to stay home, stay home. When I want you to get out of the house, get out and do what I show you, go where I direct. It is time for My people to assume that each day will be different from the last so they will remember to ask Me for direction every day. Remember, bread is given to you on a daily basis. That’s why Jesus prayed as He did. Only once in a while will I give you direction/food in advance like I gave the manna in the wilderness. Just as My people have to learn the practical aspect of how to actually pray without ceasing, they must learn how to listen in every minute of every day.
More About the Changing of the Guard
Dear Friends,
Well . . . life is full of pleasant surprises!
This morning, in response to our sharing the "Changing of the Guard" protocol as part of the NIGHTWATCH, one of our members shared that there exists "The Society of the Honor Guard; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."
This is a great site to visit online for those of us who are patriots!
We quote: "Serving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Tomb) was a defining period in the lives of Tomb Guards. Although Tomb Guards come from every state in the United States of America (U.S.) and every walk of life, they are forever bonded through their shared experience of service at the Tomb. A strong bond was formed through an extremely demanding and humbling experience."
This year, the Society is marking its 100th Anniversary. You can learn more about their work by visiting their website here.
- Father God, as members of Your "army," we pray that You will grace us with the same pinpoint, precise discipline that is exhibited, every day and every night, by the Marines who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Help us, O Lord, to remain focused on You and on You alone, as we receive our own "marching orders," day by day. Thank You. Lord. Amen and amen!
- "My grace is sufficient for thee." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Signs & Wonders
More eruptions likely as Caribbean volcano turns tropical paradise into 'battle zone
Another huge explosion rocked the island of St. Vincent early Monday as the La Soufrière volcano keeps erupting. The volcano spewed a tremendous amount of ash and hot gas in the biggest explosive eruption yet since volcanic activity began on the eastern Caribbean island late last week.
Experts called it a “huge explosion” that generated pyroclastic flows down the volcano’s south and southwest flanks, destroying everything in its path. “Anything that was there, man, animal, anything … They are gone. And it's a terrible thing to say it,” Richard Robertson, a geologist with the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, told L.A. station NBC Radio.
Erouscilla Joseph, director of the University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Center, told The Associated Press, “Anybody who would have not heeded the evacuation, they need to get out immediately.” Robertson says the volcano’s old and new dome have been destroyed, and that a new crater has been created.
Scientists studying the La Soufrière volcano's eruptions on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent say explosions could continue for days or even weeks, and that the worst may be yet to come. Robertson said in a press conference with the prime minister over the weekend, "The volcano is in its explosive eruption phase ... Friday's explosive eruption is likely just the beginning." (Read more and view photos and videos by going here.)
> > > Source: Accuweather.com
The Good News Corner
Young Boy Hailed As Hero For Saving Little Sister after Watching WWE's John Cena
A young boy is being hailed as a hero for saving his choking little sister. He learned the life-saving procedure after he watched WWE superstar John Cena on television.
Matt Dempsey was driving on the road with his 8-year-old son, Jaxson, and 20-month-old daughter, Lelia, when the terrifying moment happened. Without any sound, Lelia stopped breathing while choking on a chicken nugget. Matt was unaware of the danger his daughter is facing, thankfully, Jaxson noticed his little sister’s struggle.
Without any wasted time, Jaxson calmly directed his father to pull the car over. He then quickly proceeded to dislodge the obstruction from Lelia’s airway. After just 30 seconds, Lelia coughed out the piece of a nugget.
Jaxson was able to learn the life-saving procedure after watching WWE superstar John Cena on the episode of Nickelodeon show “The Substitute,” where he performed the maneuver. Matt expressed his gratitude to God for his son who saved her little daughter’s life.
“I couldn’t hear her because she was choking. She wasn’t coughing, she wasn’t panicking. She just had no air going through, she wasn’t breathing,” Dempsey told WNEP-News. “Thank God Jaxson was there because, without him, I don’t know if Lelia would be here.”
After hearing Jaxson’s heroic story, John Cena sent a “thank you” video message to him to honor this young man.
“I heard a story about you, and it really touched my heart,” John said. “A story that in a time of crisis, you were brave enough to take action… Usually, when bad things happen, one of the toughest things for all of us to do is to take action. You jumped right in, helped out the best you could. [By] doing so, you saved your sister’s life. I really want to say thank you for being you, Jaxson. Thank you for being an inspiration; thank you from all of us.” (GodTV) Read more here.
Prayers for the People of Islam
During 30 Days of Ramadan: DAY ONE
Today's Topic:
God’s Heart of Love for Muslims
Today's Prayer:
Ask God to reveal His heart for the Muslim people to the body of Christ, enabling us to see them through the eyes of His love.
Prayers for the Persecuted Church
"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3)
Please visit the website for International Christian Concern to lift up prayers for the persecuted around the world, every day. Their link is: www.persecution.org -- or go here to connect. Thank you for interceding for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Asia, the Islamic World, and the Far East.
Classic Hymns
Here is love
To listen to this classic hymn, CLICK HERE
Words: William Rees
Music: Robert Lowry
Scripture: God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16
Lyrics:
Here is love, vast as the ocean,
Lovingkindness as the flood,
When the Prince of Life, our ransom,
Shed for us His precious blood.
Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten,
Throughout Heav’n’s eternal days.
On the mount of crucifixion,
Fountains opened deep and wide;
Through the floodgates of God’s mercy
Flowed a vast and gracious tide.
Grace and love, like mighty rivers,
Poured incessant from above,
And Heav’n’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.
Let me all Thy love accepting,
Love Thee, ever all my days;
Let me seek Thy kingdom only
And my life be to Thy praise;
Thou alone shalt be my glory,
Nothing in the world I see.
Thou hast cleansed and sanctified me,
Thou Thyself hast set me free.
In Thy truth Thou dost direct me
By Thy Spirit through Thy Word;
And Thy grace my need is meeting,
As I trust in Thee, my Lord.
Of Thy fullness Thou art pouring
Thy great love and power on me,
Without measure, full and boundless,
Drawing out my heart to Thee.
Nightly Prayer Call to HOLD THE LINE
We invite you to join a NIGHTLY prayer call with Rick Warzywak, Prayer leader for Transform Michigan. The call is focused on prayer over the Presidential election results and is EVERY NIGHT from 9-10pm EST.
Call 727-731-2247 no access code needed.
For more info, visit their website at: https://transformmi.com/
About CHPP
About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Our Mission Statement
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].
Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]
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Welcome to Our Bible Readathon
Welcome to our Bible Readathon!
Nonstop reading of the Word of God, every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT.
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