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Focus on Israel
1. Israel Prayer Update - Bridges for Peace
To read this week's update, please go here.
2. Friday Prayer Points - Intercessors for Israel
To read this week's alert from IFI, please go here.
3. Israel on Target - Bridge Connector Ministries
We give you the TOP THREE news stories from Israel for the week and scriptures to pray over Israel!
To read this week's alert, please go here.
4. Satellite Footage Shows Iran Continuing to Burrow into Syria - Bridges for Peace
Thursday, 14 May 2020 | Despite the Israeli Defense Ministry's claims that the Iranians are shutting down their military bases, "gradually" withdrawing from Syria and starting on the 1,700 km-journey home to their own country, evidence emerged that the Iranians are not merely staying put but actually cementing their foothold on Israel's doorstep.
ImageSat International (ISI), a private Israeli satellite imagery analysis company, released images yesterday showing that Iran is building a new underground weapons storage facility at the Imam Ali military base in eastern Syria near the border with Iraq. The base is reportedly under Iranian control.
"The construction of the new tunnel signifies Iran's commitment to further developing its military presence in this area, despite repeated attacks," ImageSat said in its assessment. (Read more)
- Pray that Israel will act wisely yet decisively to neutralize this threat to their security and the overall stability of the region. Ask the Lord to give Israel true insight into how to bring Iran's destabilizing influence to an end.
- "He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support." (Psalm 18:17-18)
[Prayer offered by Bridges for Peace]
5. China's ambassador to Israel found dead in his home - World Israel News
China's Ambassador to Israel Du Wei was found dead in his Herzliya home on Sunday morning, Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed. According to the initial investigation, he died of natural causes.
Wei, 58, took up the position of ambassador to Israel in January. He previously served as Chinese ambassador to Ukraine. According to the Chinese Embassy's website, Wei was born in Shandong Province in October, 1962. He has a Master's degree of Laws. He was married with one son.
In February, as the coronavirus health crisis first took hold, Wei made headlines for comparing the way that Chinese were being turned away at borders to the way Jews were turned away from safe haven during the Holocaust. "Millions of Jewish [sic] were killed, and many, many Jewish were refused when they tried to seek assistance from other countries. Only very, very few countries opened their door, and among them is China," he said.
The Chinese Embassy later apologized for the remarks. "There was no intention whatsoever to compare the dark days of the Holocaust with the current situation and the efforts taken by the Israeli government to protect its citizens. We would like to apologize if someone understood our message the wrong way," the embassy said.
6. EU's High Representative hints of impending diplomatic pressure against Israel - Israel National News
A Q & A video conference was held Saturday at the European Union (EU) with the organization's High Representative Josep Borrell. Borrell who was asked a number of questions regarding issues connected to the coronavirus crisis, Syrian Civil War, situation in the Middle East, Turkey, Iran, and concerns surrounding refugees fleeing Venezuela and a number of fledgling North African nations.
Asked what the EU would do if Israel went ahead with the annexation of parts of Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, Borrell hinted the EU would do whatever possible to pressure Israel against carrying out its plan: "We must work to discourage any possible initiative towards annexation. This will require reaching out, by all of us, to Israel, US, Palestinians and Arab partners, using all channels that the EU and the Member States have."
Borrell stopped just short of equating a possible annexation of Judea and Samaria with Russia's occupation of Crimea: "Crimea was part of a sovereign state sitting in the United Nations. We can discuss how alike is the situation in the Middle East but international law has to be respected everywhere. We cannot have a selective backing of international law."
7. Netanyahu holds talks with Likud rebels to shore up coalition before swearing-in - Times of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly continued to face resistance as he met with lawmakers on Saturday evening in a bid to finish doling out ministerial posts ahead of the new government's swearing-in, ostensibly scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
As the clock struck midnight, only two positions had apparently been accepted, as haggling continued with other lawmakers jockeying for posts, including two who staged a rare public rebellion on Thursday that forced the government's planned swearing-in to be delayed. Netanyahu announced on Twitter Saturday night that outgoing Economy Minister Eli Cohen would become the new intelligence minister.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-holds-talks-with-likud-rebels-to-shore-up-coalition-before-swearing-in/
8. Pompeo: If ICC Prosecutes Israel 'We Will Exact Consequences' - Jewish Press
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday warned the International Criminal Court that if it attempts to prosecute Israel for war crimes based on a complaint launched by the Palestinian Authority, "We will exact consequences." In response to complaints by the PA against Israel, ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda submitted in December 2019 a request to the ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber ostensibly asking the Chamber to confirm that the ICC has jurisdiction over "the situation of Palestine" and to confirm that the territory "comprises the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza."
It appears that prosecutor Bensouda deceived the international community when she initiated her request, since, as far as she was concerned, the decision was a foregone conclusion, and she had already decided to initiate her investigation against Israel. Pompeo said the US does not "believe the Palestinians qualify as a sovereign state," adding that "the United States reiterates its longstanding objection to any illegitimate ICC investigations," and warning: "If the ICC continues down its current course, we will exact consequences." (Read more)
9. Jordan threatens Israel with 'massive conflict' over sovereignty plan - World Israel News
Jordan's king claimed on Friday that Israel's plans to annex Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria would lead to a "massive conflict. What would happen if the Palestinian National Authority collapsed? There would be more chaos and extremism in the region," King Abdullah II told the German magazine Der Spiegel. "If Israel really annexed [Judea and Samaria] in July, it would lead to a massive conflict with Jordan."
Abdullah claimed he didn't "want to make threats" related to backing out of the peace treaty Jordan signed with Israel in 1994, but added that Jordan aligned with "countries in Europe and the international community" whose foreign ministers are committed to blocking Israel's declaration of sovereignty over territory it already controls.
Israel took possession of Judea and Samaria from Jordan in 1967 when it defeated the Hashemite Kingdom and three other Arab nations that attacked the Jewish state during the Six-Day War. Israel is currently preparing to inaugurate a new government, which agreed in advance to move forward with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to declare sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, where around half a million Israelis live.
The Daily Brief
1. President Trump readying military to distribute vaccine - Breitbart
President Donald Trump said in an interview Thursday he is already mobilizing the military to help distribute a coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is developed.
"Our military is now being mobilized so at the end of the year we're going to be able to give it to a lot of people very, very rapidly," the president said in an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, which aired on Thursday morning.
The president said that distributing the vaccine would be a "massive job" and that he would move quickly to get it distributed. "Unless you're mobilized and ready, you're not going to be able to do it for a long time. So we're starting now," he said.
President Trump predicted a vaccine would become available by the end of 2020, and manufacturers are already mobilizing the production of millions of doses of potential vaccine candidates while they are tested. The president has also set an "Operation Warp Speed "task force goal of getting 100 million vaccine doses available in the fall, with 300 million doses by January. (Read more)
- Father God in heaven, we pray You enlighten President Donald Trump that the root of all this is mass destruction from the ingredients in this vaccine. We bind all lying, deceptive spirits under the Blood of Jesus. Protect President Trump by showing him the Word of God that brings light, encouragement and direction. In the Name of Jesus we pray.
- "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11)
2. Burr decision sends shock waves through Senate - The Hill
Senator Richard Burr s (R-N.C.) decision to temporarily step down as chairman of the Intelligence Committee sent shock waves through the Senate on Thursday. The announcement, made in a statement by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), visibly shocked several of Burr's colleagues, who appeared to be learning the news as reporters asked them about the decision.
Sens. Marco Rubio(R-Fla.) and Susan Collins(R-Maine), who are also members of the panel, appeared to have not seen the statement from McConnell. "Oh wow," said Collins. "I don't know what to say, I truly didn't know about it. He's been an excellent chairman of the committee." Asked by a gaggle of reporters if he expected to become chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Rubio appeared perplexed: "Um, why?" "I haven't heard that," he added when informed that McConnell had announced that Burr would step aside pending the outcome of the FBI's investigation.
McConnell's statement announcing the decision by Burr to step down temporarily came just as senators were arriving in the Capitol for a pre-scheduled noon vote. Rubio, asked as he left the vote if he got more information while on the floor, noted that the news was "just out." "I mean I wish they would time these things better," he quipped.
It was the latest turn since reports surfaced in March that the Justice Department was conducting a probe into Burr's sale of up to $1.72 million in stocks earlier this year. The stocks were sold in early February after senators received closed-door briefings on the national threat posed by the coronavirus, before most Americans were warned about the potential economic fallout of the pandemic. Burr has denied that he used any information he learned in his capacity as a senator to guide his decisions regarding selling his stocks. (Read more)
- Father God, we pray that Senator Burr's future will be stable. We ask that the incoming Chairman of the Intelligence Committee will be a man appointed by the Lord, who will stand in Your wisdom and honesty. We pray in the Name of Jesus.
- "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust."(Psalm 91:2)
3. China stealing research and buying food from America while our shelves are empty - FRC
What could be worse than not finding a vaccine? Having it stolen. And right now, in the race to find a coronavirus treatment, that might be the biggest threat of all. That's why China isn't just putting its best scientists on the job -- it's unleashing an army of cyberthieves to break into U.S. files and steal whatever progress America's making. Turns out, the regime wasn't just content infecting the world -- they want to control who recovers first too.
The alerts went out across health care industries, academia, research teams, drug manufacturers: lock down your data. By late February, the U.S. cyber-intelligence and defense communities were getting more and more concerned. There'd been a huge spike in attacks on "sensitive data on COVID-19-related research" by foreign hackers at agencies like HHS. Both the American and U.K. governments sent out a bulletin warning groups that this was a full-scale assault on government agencies, hospitals, labs, and universities.
"There is nothing more valuable today than biomedical research relating to vaccines or treatments for the coronavirus," Jonathan Demers, the assistant attorney general for national security, pointed out. And it would be "beyond absurd," he argued, to think that the Chinese Communist Party's espionage would stop during the pandemic.
On the bright side, Americans from both parties are starting to recognize what a pariah the Chinese government is. Senator Cotton believes it's time ride that wave of momentum and start playing hardball. Roll back China's economic power. Change our security infrastructure. Beef up defense. Bring back American companies. Manufacture our own drugs and products. "We ought not let them be a part of any industry that is vital for the security, prosperity, and help of the American people." Including our food supply. While people worry about the meat shortage here at home, our pork exports to China have more than quadrupled since mid-March. That's because big-name brands like Smithfield Foods have been sold to the Chinese W.H. group. Our slaughterhouses are operating at half-capacity because of the virus, and we're shipping whatever we do have to China. It's absurd. But maybe now, on the brink of a meat crisis, Americans will finally start paying attention to these vulnerabilities. "Our food supply chain is one of our most vital national interests," Senator Cotton shook his head, "and that we haven't done enough to protect it . . ." (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray that You block out all Chinese intrusion into America. Secure our borders, our research, our food supply, everything that has been invaded by China. God, loose confusion into the camps of China. The Blood of Jesus wipe out all their devouring curses against America and protect us. We pray in the Name of Jesus.
- "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." (Galatians 5:1)
4. BiIl introduced to help businesses leave China - IFA
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is set to introduce a bill to help companies move their manufacturing from China to the United States as momentum builds for the country to "decouple" from the Chinese regime as a result of the pandemic. Green told The Epoch Times that his forthcoming bill would allow firms to deduct the entire cost of capital spending associated with relocating from China-known as "immediate expensing"-to lure companies to move to the United States. The bill would pay for this with money collected from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, he proposed.
The idea of covering 100 percent of moving costs was also recently endorsed by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow, who said it would be "a very good thing for American companies."
The move comes as the Trump administration pushes to cut its supply chain dependence on China. The pandemic's disruption of global supply chains along with the Chinese regime's mishandling of the outbreak has propelled the United States and other countries to find alternative manufacturing bases.
"Any efforts to decouple is . . . wise for us, both from an economic standpoint and from a national security standpoint," Green said. He said the bill was slated to be introduced by the end of the week. (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray for Your help with all American companies moving out of China immediately. Deliver Americans by the Blood of Jesus from China's evil root system. We pray in the Name of Jesus;
- "They are children of fools, yea, children of base men: they are viler than the earth."(Job 30:8)
5. China providing drones to spy on US citizens - WND
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are opening a congressional inquiry into a drone company that provides city mayors and other officials with drone technology to help monitor and fine American citizens who fail to employ social distancing guidelines, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.
Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Jim Jordan of Ohio requested information from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Wednesday into Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a Chinese-based company doling out drones to city officials. Past reports suggest DJI could pose a security threat to U.S. infrastructure.
"Although federal law enforcement agencies have warned of potential information security concerns with DJI drones, it is not clear whether state and local law enforcement agencies are fully aware of these issues," Jordon and Gaetz and other Republican lawmakers noted in separate letters to the DHS and DOJ obtained by the DCNF.
They are referring to reports warning that DJI poses a risk to the country's national security. (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray You dispatch myriads of warring angels to shut down Da Jiang Innovations and knock out their drones immediately. Inform all state and local law enforcement agencies to act quickly and protect America from these evil Chinese drones. We pray in the Name of Jesus.
- "The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked." (Proverbs 3:33)
6. Supreme Court to Decide who is a Preacher - IFA
The case involves the laying off of a fifth-grade teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic school in Hermosa Beach, California. The laid-off teacher wants the government to be the final judge. The school insists the government should have no say in the matter. Courts have already ruled religious bodies alone have the power to decide about the hiring and firing of the clergy. In this case, the school argues religious teachers also minister, so the government should be kept away from their hiring and firing because of that exemption courts have granted.
"The doctrine is the ministerial exception," Diana Verm, a senior counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, told CBN News. "And the question is: does it apply to who teaches religion at religious schools?"
Becket Attorney Eric Rassbach argued the point Monday to the justices not in the Supreme Court chambers, but over the phone. That's the way the Court is holding hearings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Representing the laid-off teacher, attorney Jeffrey Fisher told the Court, "The school's argument would strip more than 300,000 lay teachers in religious schools across the country of basic employment law protections."
Rassbach, the school's attorney, argued government just should not be allowed to interfere with those who minister faith, including religious teachers. In an earlier brief to the Court, he pointed out how the laid-off teacher, in this case, was like a minister, writing, "She taught daily religion classes covering core Catholic doctrine, the sacraments, and how to read the Bible; she led daily and spontaneous prayers with and for her students."
His colleague Verm added, "So the question is: is she enough of a minister? And we say, if you're teaching the faith to children at a religious school and you're teaching them religion more than they get to spend time with the parish priest, you're a minister of the faith." (Read more)
- Father, we pray the government not enter into the decision making part of this lawsuit, since it is not a part of governing the rules at the school. We pray in the Name of Jesus.
- "The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of those that published it."
(Psalm 68:11)
7. Handcuffing of military chaplains - FRC
During the coronavirus crisis, chaplains everywhere have been working overtime -- including, it turns out, the U.S. Army's. From South Korea to Alabama, these spiritual leaders have been leading prayer efforts, outside church services, and generally doing their best to inspire hope. When the men and women at Camp Humphreys struggled to make sense of the tragedy, U.S. Army Colonel Moon Kim sent an email to fellow chaplains explaining that John Piper's Coronavirus and Christ gave him some insight to the pandemic and his calling. He hoped it might do the same for them.
He never endorsed the book -- he just said simply, "Hopefully, this small booklet [will] help you and your soldiers, their families, and others who you serve."
Innocent enough, right? Wrong, argued the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). Together with 22 other chaplains, MRFF president Mikey Weinstein demanded that Col. Kim be court martialed for daring to send "unsolicited" copies to "subordinate chaplains," promoting a -- gasp! -- biblical message.
But MRFF wasn't done yet. They also demanded the Army punish Lt. Colonel David McGraw, a chaplain at the U.S. Army Garrison in Stuttgart, Germany, for preaching Sunday sermons on the balcony of his apartment during the virus lockdown. "After the complaint," Fox News reports, "the services stopped."
"When a chaplain is engaging in what chaplains do every day, it's protected," First Liberty Institute's Michael Berry insisted. And yet, there've been at several instances of crackdowns like these against chaplains during the coronavirus. "For too long now, anti-Constitution zealots have used fearmongering and dubious legal claims to bully the military," Mike argued. "It seems that all it takes to bring the Army to its knees isn't a missile strike or a global pandemic, but rather a poorly-written complaint from Mikey Weinstein."
The situation has gotten so out of hand that 19 members of Congress, led by Air Force Reserve chaplain Doug Collins, (R-Ga.) fired off a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, despairing about "multiple, unfounded complaints" and MRFF "preying on military chaplains." Joined by Reps. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fl.), Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) and others, they demanded that the DOD "follow federal law in protecting [chaplains'] religious liberties and ensure that the ongoing pandemic is not exploited by nefarious organizations bent on removing faith from the U.S. military."
"It is clear," they went on, "that Army commands are not on the same page about how to address religious liberty issues" with "knee-jerk" reactions to "loud complaints from vocal anti-religion activists." That, the Republicans agreed, must stop. "The Department and the Army have been far too quick to restrict the religious freedom of chaplains and the service members they serve as a result of this group's attacks." (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray that the handcuffs put upon the chaplains by nefarious demon-inspired groups be removed. Lord, give them freedom to preach and spiritually inspire every serviceman giving their lives to fight for the freedom of the United States. In the Name of Jesus we pray.
- "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him." (2 Chronicles 16:9)
8. Freedom From Religion Foundation attacking gov't leaders who are calling for prayer - WND
The organization noted the Freedom From Religion Foundation has "always sent out threatening, and oftentimes rather unprofessional, letters to scare individuals and silence their religious speech. They are at it again, but this time FFRF is attacking local officials who are simply trying to support their citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic." The ACLJ said it has heard from public officials in the past month who have received threatening letters "because they offered prayer or provided support programs meant to aid those hurting in our country."
Further, FFRF has bragged about its activities publicly. The group asked for help "condemning" the religious "pandering" of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice when he designated a day of prayer for his state. The governor said, "If there's any time, now's the time we need to be looking to God above for assistance in any and every way we possibly can." FFRF said it sent a complaint to the governor and wanted constituents to make certain "our lawmakers are not exploiting this opportunity to promote their personal religion. To FFRF somehow offering prayer for those suffering from this pandemic is now a constitutional crisis," ACLJ said.
FFRF has already lost several court cases, said ACLJ, pointing out American leaders have called for national prayer since the founding. Thomas Jefferson declared such observances in the 1700s and George Washington began a series of presidential prayer proclamations that continue to this day. (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray You stand against the Freedom from Religion Foundation and close off their evil influence through their words of hatred toward God. Reward their works by their destruction by the powerful God in heaven. In the Name of Jesus we pray.
- "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds." (2 Corinthians 10:4)
9. Gov. of Illinois says social distancing and face mask may go on indefinitely - WND
While some states across America are beginning to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns, the Democratic governor of one major state is suggesting that mandated face masks and social distancing could go on indefinitely. Appearing Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker told host Jake Tapper that the current restrictions on businesses and citizens in effect through the end of May could remain in effect with no end in sight.
"Phase IV is just the phase before we would have a vaccine, assuming we maybe never get a vaccine, we'll have to deal with hopefully a treatment that will come along that will be very effective, but even without that, everyone's going to have to wear a mask," said Pritzker. "We're still going to have to socially distance. The truth is that coronavirus is still out there."
"It hasn't gone anywhere. And so we all are going to have to change the way we do things until we're able to eradicate it. If the Chicago Tribune thinks everything will go back to complete normal without us having an effective treatment or a vaccine, they're just dead wrong," he added. (Read more)
- Almighty God, we ask that You break this deadlock and curse that China has imposed upon America and the world through this virus. Bring complete healing across the land and restore health and freedom. We pray in the Name of Jesus.
- "With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles." (2 Chronicles 32:8)
10. Israel prepared for cyber attacks - United with Israel
The National Cyber Directorate (INCD) issued a warning on Wednesday for Israelis to be prepared for expected cyber attacks by Iran and other anti-Israel activists in the coming weeks.
The INCD said that as part of the annual Iranian organized "Quds Day" (Jerusalem Day) when Iranian hackers and anti-Israel activists attempt to coordinate cyber attacks against Israel.
The annual Quds Day protests call for the destruction of the State of Israel and are also held in Iraq, Lebanon and elsewhere, occurring on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Iran has marked Quds Day since the start of its 1979 Islamic Revolution by the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. (Read more)
- Almighty God, we pray You cover Israel with myriads of holy angels to combat and pull down Iran and any other anti-Israel activists' attempt to coordinate cyber attacks against Israel. In the Name of Jesus we pray.
- "Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is God, the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee." (Isaiah 12:6)
The Daily Jot
Monday, May18, 2020
American Betrayal
With all the reporting and wringing of hands about COVID-19, other stories about the corruption in America's government are ever slightly covered. Of course, the mainstream news media appears as if it doesn't want to cover these stories as they do not confirm their earlier reporting. The facts actually confirm the media and the Democratic Party leadership was lying and continue to lie to the American public about the Russian collusion, Ukraine quid pro quo and obstruction of justice of which they accuse President Donald Trump. A visit to the House Intelligence Committee website, where 6.000 pages of transcripts were released, shows a deeply troubling effort to keep the truth from all citizens.
The introduction to the 6,000 pages is written by the Democratic leadership, which controls the committee and the narrative. They continue to pound the hammer of collusion, quid quo pro and obstruction as fact. They know beyond any reasonable doubt that the vast majority of Americans will not sift through the 6,000 pages to find out what was really testified under oath. They also know that the mainstream media are too lazy and are too convinced of the President's guilt to read through the testimonies, most of which they were barred from hearing (as was the American public), and were spoon-fed by the Democratic coup-leader, Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA).
We have since seen that the Democratic Party majority's side of the story is severely challenged by what was actually testified. Thanks to media that took the time to read through the transcripts-Patriot Post, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Examiner, among others-there is a clear picture emerging of a massive "Soviet Style" propaganda effort was employed to mislead the American people, and hopefully, foment a coup to remove a duly elected president. The Wall Street Journal wrote: "Newly released Congressional testimony shows that Adam Schiff spread falsehoods shamelessly about Russia and Donald Trump for three years even as his own committee gathered contrary evidence."
Those falsehoods remain on the House Intelligence Committee page as if they were facts. At one time years ago, the House Intelligence Committee took pride in its attempts to be non-partisan and a committee that presented a united front for the sake of the country. Under Schiff's leadership, it has become the front for an organized crime network that conspired to overthrow a president before he even took office. Some 6,000 pages of transcript prove it all the way to the desk of the immediate past president and the Democratic National Committee. This travesty is hidden between COVID-19 news, official lies about the testimonies, and a conspiracy to cover these coup-makers' dirty deeds. We should all be standing on Christ's words from Luke 8:17, "For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest." May the truth be revealed.
Breaking News over this Weekend
Whole Lot of SHAKING Going On!
Dear Friends, In time, we will offer focus points and prayers for the following topics, but for now, may we ask that you each simply offer prayers in the Spirit over these headlines, which broke over the weekend? Thank you!
1. FDA halts Bill Gates coronavirus testing program - Twitter
2. The Texas Pharmacy board has loosened its restrictions on the hydroxychloroquine prescriptions - The Texan
This is a significant reversal of their course. Thank you for speaking out Dr. Ivette Lozano for speaking out!
(T0 view Dr. Lozano's video, please go here.)
3. Italian MP Charges That Bill Gates Must Be Charged By International Criminal Court With 'Crimes Against Humanity' - Newspunch
4. Citizens United President David Bossie Calls for Criminal Charges to be Filed Against Fired Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch - The Gateway Pundit
Alert! Islam’s “Night of Power” Tomorrow Night
Ramadan: 12 Hour Prayer Call for the "NIGHT OF POWER" Prayer for the Muslim World
6pm-6am Tuesday 19 May-Wednesday 20 May, Mecca time
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Dear Sara,
The most holy day in Islam, "The Night of Power" or Laylat al-Qadr, is coming up, May 19th 6pm-6am Mecca, Saudi Arabia time. Considered the time when Mohammed received the words for the Koran, this is a catalytic spiritual event for the Islamic nations. As this is the year (decade) of "Pey," the mouth, we believe it is a sentinel time for Christians to pray for Muslims' release and salvation. As we proclaim the Word of God, it will not return void. Today, Muslims are hungrier than ever for the message of the gospel and this would be a needed spiritual strike to pave the way.
YOU ARE INVITED:
We invite you to join us for a 12 hour prayer initiative to cover 6pm-6am, Tues-Wed., 19-20 May Mecca Time. The first hour will be public with leaders with expertise in this area and will be broadcast via Facebook-live, Youtube-live etc. This hour will be followed by 11 hours of intercession covering various topics related to Islam that would be hosted through Zoom.
PUBLIC PRAYER HOUR: With Joel Richardson, Rick Ridings, Avi Mizrachi, Daniel Lim, Kay Parks and others.
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Prayers During Ramadan
Day 23 - Saturday, May 16, 2020
The Mappila of India
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Day 24 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
Cultural Muslims
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Day 24 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
Christian movements in Kyrgyzstan
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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.
A Classic Hymn
Classic Hymns
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus." (Hebrews 12:2)
Lyrics
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion-
For more than conquerors we are!
Refrain
His Word shall not fail you-He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Refrain
Melody
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Words and Music: Helen H. Lemmel, 1922
About the Hymn:
This hymn was first published in Glad Songs, by the British National Sunday School Union. Its lyrics were inspired by the Gospel tract Focused, by Lilias Trotter, which included these words: "So then, turn your eyes upon Him, look full into His face and you will find that the things of earth will acquire a strange new dimness."
Signs and Wonders
Signs and Wonders
Locust swarms threaten Middle East, India, Africa amid COVID-19 outbreak
While no swarms are currently expected to impact Israel, Jordan is considered "threatened" , according to a forecast map by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
Nations from east Africa to India are facing large swarms of desert locusts and could face an even worse second wave after an exceptional rainy season created favorable conditions for locusts to breed.
Earlier this year, a wave of locusts swept East Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula and has since spread to Iran, Iraq Pakistan and India. While the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that about 720,000 tons of cereal had been saved from the swarms in 10 countries, the threat still isn't over.
"Our gains have been significant; but the battle is long and is not yet over", said FAO chief Qu Dongyu on Monday. "More people are at risk of losing their livelihoods and worsening food security in the coming months."
A map by the FAO shows that swarms are expected to spread into West Africa and throughout the Arabian Peninsula in the coming months, with new locust swarms expected to form in June.
While no swarms are currently expected to impact Israel, Jordan is considered "threatened," according to a forecast map by the FAO. In February, Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture announced an "utmost state of emergency" as swarms descended on Saudi Arabia via Yemen. The Ministry also announced that it was closely monitoring regular reports issued by the Locust Forecast Center, situated within the Food and Agriculture Organization. Syria, which also borders Israel, was reportedly preparing for an outbreak as well.
Former Agriculture Minister Tzachi Hanegbi warned at the time that while there was only a low chance that the locusts will come to Israel, the forecast could change and preparations should be made in advance, according to Channel 12 news. An infestation in 2013 caused hundreds of thousands of shekels in damage to Israel's agriculture industry.
Iran may use its military for a second year to help fight locusts which have invaded the south of the country, an Agricultural Ministry official was quoted as saying on Friday, as the swarms threaten to destroy crops worth more than $7 billion. Up to 1 million hectares of land throughout the country may soon be affected by the swarms.
The infestation originated on the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia being impacted by the swarms as well. In June, Yemen saw an outbreak of desert locusts for the first time in three years. Yemenis took advantage of the infestation as an alternative food source.
A one sq. km. swarm of locusts can eat the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people, according to the FAO. UN Food & Agriculture Organization locust forecasting expert Keith Cressman explained that a locust swarm that enters a field in the morning can eat the entire field by midday. The insects can travel up to 93 miles a day.
One swarm in Kenya was three times the size of New York City, according to CNN. The number of locusts could grow 400 times by June if not treated. While desert locusts are usually only found in about 30 countries in Africa, the Near East and southwest Asia, they can spread into up to 60 countries over 29 million square kilometres (about 11.1 million square miles) during plagues, according to ReliefWeb. (Jerusalem Post) Read more.
- Father God, we recognize that these massive swarms of locusts are another end-time sign of Your soon return. We ask for Your hand of mercy to rest upon all who are in the path of these infestations, and that each one might now come to know You, dear Lord, as his Savior and his God. Amen.
"I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke." (Acts 2:19)
Good News Corner
The Good News Corner
'It Makes My Heart Beat': Israelis Marvel at Sea of Galilee's Rise
'By the Grace of God' after Years of Drought
"It's an amazing privilege to be here where Jesus was, to go on a boat and to watch the sunset over the place I've read in the Scriptures so much about and to be able to see it." -Joel Eastwood, tourist
One piece of good news over the last few months is that for the first time in 20 years an unusually rainy winter has nearly filled up the Sea of Galilee. This is one reason Israelis consider rainy winters to be a blessing.
"We are very excited because of this fact. It's very good for all of us around the lake, the Sea of Galilee, for agriculture, for the farmers, for the tourists, for everybody," said Idan Greenbaum, Chairman of Jordan Valley Regional Council and Head of Kinneret Urban Union.
The rise in the Sea of Galilee over the last two years has been remarkable. After five years of drought, it's risen about 18 feet in 2019 and 2020. Israelis are excited about it. (CBN)
Worship With Us Today
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]
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at info@capitolhillprayer.org requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers.
We Welcome Your Gifts
We Welcome Your Gifts
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a 501(c)(3), tax- exempt, faith-based, ministry, dedicated to praying for our leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-4). CHPP relies solely on the gifts of our readers to continue this work; thus we greatly appreciate your help in supporting this publication. Offerings may be sent to: Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, P.O. Box 5152, Herndon, VA 20172-1970. Please make checks payable to: CHPP. THANK YOU!
DONATE ONLINE!
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"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (Philippians 4:23)
Election 2020
Countdown to the 2020 Election
. . . DID YOU KNOW???
Our CHPP website features an indepth analysis of this year's election, which is updated daily!
You can find the link to that resource by going here.
We do want to recognize the IVOTE ministry for their work, and for allowing us to feature this valuable resource on our own website.
And you can find much, much more to pray over by visiting our own website at;
http://www.capitolhillprayer.org
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)
Reading the Bible Together
WELCOME TO OUR BIBLE READATHON!
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14)
> > > Reading the Word of God over our nation, six nights per week!! ALL NIGHT LONG!
We are now reading the Word of God every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished. [As of this writing, over the past three years, we have now "read through" the entire Word of God sixty-five times, nonstop. Hallelujah!]
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join, as we use "the weapons of OUR warfare" to confront our enemy and BRING HIM DOWN through the LOVE of our Messiah and, by faith, setting captives free!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075. The access code is: 206425#.
Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR "WARFARE IN THE NIGHT", USING THE WEAPON OF HIS WARFARE - THE WORD OF GOD!
"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
> > > A footnote: 2020 has been declared "the Year of the Bible."
Hallelujah!!
Please join us as, together, we "soak the very atmosphere of our nation" in the WORD OF GOD!
In closing, let us decree together that . . .
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
AMEN!!
Reminder!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075.
The access code is: 206425#.
And . . . once again . . . welcome!
Sara Ballenger, President
Janet Dibble, Bible Readathon Coordinator
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Time to Repent
Time to Repent!
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
NO FEAR!
"The Lord has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love and of power, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)