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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Trump Blasts His Georgia Indictment During Tucker Interview, Says Dems Have Denied Elections and Never Faced Charges
In an interview with Tucker Carlson on Wednesday as other Republican candidates gathered for the RNC primary debate in Milwaukee, 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump blasted Democrats like Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams who have denied their election losses and did not face indictments like he has.

Carlson asked Trump how he remains "so cheerful" when he’s been indicted so many times in the last few months, to which Trump said, "I think it’s a lot easier because I’m so high in the polls, because it means that people get it."

"The people see it’s a fraud," he added, saying that with the most recent indictment out of Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is essentially saying "I don’t have any right to challenge the election."

"Well, what about Stacey Abrams? What about Hillary Clinton? What about all of these Democrats that are still challenging my election, the same people that are saying 'he’s challenging an election' challenged my election."

Trump said they did this with alternative slates of electors, much like what he’s been indicted for, "they did it with all sorts of things that were very bad."

"But basically, they're suing me. And they're saying you don't have any right to challenge and if you challenge that election, we're going to indict you and put you in jail." (The Post Millennial) Read more here.

- Abba, you are the God of truth and justice.  We ask you to do what only you can do, bring forth truth that leads to justice for President Trump and all who have been indicted by Fulton County DA, Fani Willis.  We ask for revelation of DA Willis's true intentions in bringing these indictments.  We ask that all who have worked with her be revealed and brought into the light, so that your truth will be seen by all Americans.  We ask that your justice be brought to bear not only for those under indictment but also for those bringing the indictments.   Father God, we decree and declare that your truth and justice will bring down any and all plans of the enemy in these circumstances.  We stand believing in your goodness and asking all of this in the powerful, just name of Jesus!  AMEN and AMEN....

- "Our courts oppose the righteous,
            and justice is nowhere to be found.
       Truth stumbles in the streets,
            and honesty has been outlawed.
   Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who 
            renounces evil is attacked."

(Isaiah 59:14-15)  
TOP STORY 2
Major Supply Chain Issues Are Starting to Develop All Over the Country 
Supply chain problems were supposed to be a thing of the past, but instead our supply chains just keep getting hit by issue after issue.  Have you noticed that it has become really difficult to acquire parts and get things repaired?  It isn’t just your imagination.  And have you noticed that store shelves seem rather sparse just about wherever you go shopping?  During my latest visit to the local grocery store, I was stunned to see how thin stock levels had become.  I assumed that it was because I had arrived at a bad time and that they were about to be restocked.  But then I started looking into this, and I discovered that major supply chain issues are starting to develop all over the country.

According to a survey that was recently conducted, a whopping 82 percent of those that visit brick and mortar stores have had problems with things being out of stock this year.  That figure is up 11 percent  from the same time last year… (The Economic Collapse Blog) Read more here.  
- Abba, your word tells us that the intentions of the enemy are to kill, steal and destroy.  It would appear that he is hard at work through weather pattern changes, and seemingly destructive "climate change" decisions.  Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers and principalities in the unseen world.  

We ask you to send out your warrior angels to do battle in the heavenlies for us as we pray and declare your victory!  We ask you to intervene in the hearts and actions of those stripping farmers of land and livestock all over the world.  We ask you to intervene in the US, putting a stop to lands being sold to China and Bill Gates, whose intentions are to undermine the US military and economy in any way they can.  We ask for revelation of countries, including the US, that are seeding clouds to change weather patterns, we ask that you reveal all countries that are and have been misusing technology, that you intended for good, to bring droughts and floods harming your earth and your kids.  We ask that all who are working in the darkness to bring down the US and the world economies be revealed, arrested and charged to the fullest extent of the law possible.  We ask this in the name Yahweh-Sabaoth, The Host of Heaven's Armies.  Amen

- "Then the Lord will pity his people,
           and jealously guard the honor of his land.
  The Lord will reply,
           "Look!  I am sending you grain and new wine
       and olive oil, enough to satisfy your needs."

(Joel 2 18-19a)  
FOCUS ON ISRAEL

1. Shin Bet nabs Israelis accused of smuggling Iranian bombs - JNS 

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) revealed on Thursday that the security forces last month arrested four Arab Israelis on suspicion of smuggling Iranian-made explosives from Lebanon into Israel.

The suspects were named as Galal Harsa, 28, Ahmed Issa, 30, and Muhammad Issa, 39, from the central Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, located 12 miles east of Tel Aviv. During a raid in Lod, 9.5 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, officers apprehended the fourth suspect, identified as Noah Easem, 30.

The men were allegedly part of a criminal ring and smuggled the Iranian explosive devices into the country on behalf of Hezbollah, Tehran’s Lebanese terror proxy. According to the indictment, one of the men had plans to use the bomb for a criminal plot. (Read more)

2. Head of IDF West Bank division: We won’t be silent on settler violence - Times of Israel

The head of the Israel Defense Force’s West Bank division on Wednesday evening slammed attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in recent months, during a handover ceremony for the commander of the Binyamin Regional Brigade.

“Our mission is, first and foremost, to provide security and ensure that the IDF prevents terror so that the civilians are able to continue their daily routine. That said, we will enforce law and order,” said Brig. Gen. Avi Blot, the head of the Judea and Samaria Division.

“The IDF will not stand silent when lawbreakers enter villages, set fire to property and risk lives. For actions like these, we say loud and clear — this is unethical, un-Jewish, it does not contribute to security and last week showed it is also dangerous,” he continued. (Read more)

3. Samaria leader presents plan to boost Jewish population - JNS

The Samaria Regional Council, which administers communities in the northern part of Samaria, has unveiled a plan that seeks to increase the number of Jewish residents living in the area from barely 50,000 to over one million, claiming the initiative would “strengthen Zionism” and solve Israel’s housing crisis.

The “Samaria to a Million” proposal, which was first shared on Wednesday in a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had been in the making for over a year with the backing of “hundreds” of local leaders, said Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

The initiative suggests building new cities and expanding existing communities, while connecting the remote region to central and northern Israel by trains and highways. The plan also proposes the construction of a new hospital in Samaria, as well as industrial zones. (Read more)

4.  Update: 1 Killed, 8 Injured in Nachal David Rockslide at Ein Gedi - Jewish Press

A five-year-old boy was killed and eight other people were injured Thursday morning when a rockslide sent boulders crashing down on tourists hiking at the Nachal David stream in the Ein Gedi nature reserve along the shores of the Dead Sea.

A mass casualty event was declared at the popular Judean Desert hiking spot, where a local source told JewishPress.com that the rocks tumbled down from above the hiking path near the water.

Magen David Adom emergency medics worked to resuscitate the little boy but were forced to declare his death at the site; in addition, a four-year-old girl was moderately injured. Seven others sustained milder injuries. (Read more)

5. The hunt for a gun-toting terorrist in Samaria's mountains - Israel National News

A team from the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in security dogs, was called this week to join the pursuit of a Palestinian Arab gunman who tried to kill an Israeli shepherd.

On Wednesday, an alert was sent to residents of the Samaria region that security forces were closing in on the town of Karnei Shomron. A masked Palestinian Arab had reached the nearby farm known as Dorot Ilit and attacked the Israeli shepherd pasturing his flock. Using an improvised submachine gun known as a Carlo or Carl Gustav gun, the Palestinian Arab fired several shots from less than fifteen meters away, while calling out the Arabic phrase used to denote terror attacks.

S., the shepherd who was attacked, recounts to Israel National News: “I heard shouting and gunshots. I turned and saw him trying to clear a jam in his gun. I am not allowed a handgun, but I tried to hit him with my Taser. He reloaded, so I began to run. I fell and hurt my leg, but managed to make it back to the farm - thank God, it’s only about a hundred meters away.’ (Read more)

The Daily Brief
1. Return of COVID Restrictions? Do NOT Comply, Be PREPARED! - ZeroHedge

We know that COVID numbers are actually on the rise again – in part due to the American government’s absolutely disastrous vaccine policy.  

As Dr. Peter McCullough wrote this week, “there is no doubt we are starting another outbreak of COVID-19, this time Omicron variants EG.5 and FL.1.5.1 taking the lead in proportions.”

Dr. McCullough warns that this surge could last 3 to 6 months. As we learned time and time again during the pandemic, our government will use any increase in COVID numbers as a justification to force masks, lockdowns and vaccine passports on the American public.

Will this new surge lead to another round of masks and lockdowns? Only if we allow it.

Conservatives all across social media are urging patriots to “not comply” if restrictions return. These voices are absolutely correct, we need to stand strong and refuse to go along with these violations of our basic freedoms. There is more that we can do however, we can also BE PREPARED. (Read more)

- Abba, you died on the cross to set us free from slavery of any kind, and that includes masks and "jab" requirements.  Your disciples stood against the Romans when told they had to break Your laws to obey  Roman directives, give us the grace to do the same if necessary.

Father God, we ask for discernment to know your intentions for each of us if new regulations are enacted with this onslaught of Covid.  Remind us that you are our healer, keep us from fear.  Give us vision, courage and strength to say "no" to those things that create bondage in our lives, both physical and spiritual.  We ask for your protection and provision if the Biden regime shuts our country down again.  We pray for those in our government to remember the lessons that were learned the last time Covid hit, that these lessons will keep us from making the same mistakes now.  Jesus, we ask for warrior angels dispersed across the world to stop the enemy from destroying businesses, families, lives.  Give us ears to hear your voice as we lift our hearts to you.  We ask this in the mighty name of Yeshua, our deliverer.

- Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 
   "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.
     And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." 
(John 8:31)   

2. Trump Shakes up Legal Team Ahead of Surrender – The Epoch Times

Former President Donald Trump added a new member to his legal defense team ahead of his arraignment at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia after he was indicted on 13 counts earlier this month.

Longtime criminal defense lawyer Steve Sadow confirmed to news outlets Thursday that he has joined the former president's team. Notably, Mr. Sadow has represented a number of high-profile celebrities, including former NFL star Ray Lewis, rapper T.I., rapper Rick Ross, singer Usher, and others.

"I have been retained to represent President Trump in the Fulton County, Georgia case," Mr. Sadow said. "The President should never have been indicted. He is innocent of all the charges brought against him. We look forward to the case being dismissed or, if necessary, an unbiased, open minded jury finding the President not guilty. Prosecutions intended to advance or serve the ambitions and careers of political opponents of the President have no place in our justice system." (Read more)

- Abba, it's so hard to really understand what all these legal moves mean to President Trumps' case.  We just lift him and all of his legal team to you and ask for your protection over all of them and their families. We ask for your favor with the judge if or when they request a move from state to federal court as others have done.  We ask for the mind of Christ for each juror, that your justice will guide and direct each decision made.  We ask that DA Willis will have a change of heart leading to repentance and salvation during these proceedings, that she will initiate a dismissal of all charges!  Jesus, with you, ALL things are possible, give us faith to believe you for big miracles in this case. We ask for your truth to be so obvious, so profound that all the lies will fall to the ground as dust.  We ask this in Jesus' mighty name, because He is truth.  AMEN

Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth and the life.
         No one can come to the Father except through me..."

(John 14:6a)   

3. GA State Senator Colton Moore on Trump’s Indictment: “This is the Exact Strategy that Dictators and Authoritarians Use All Across the World, Even Saddam Hussein Used This” – Gateway Pundit
 

Georgia State Senator Colton Moore joined Steve Bannon on The War Room on Thursday morning.

Later today President Trump will head to Atlanta, Georgia where he will be booked on speech crimes. This is a defining moment in American history.

Senator Moore called for a special session of the Georgia Senate to defund criminal Atlanta DA Fani Willis for bastardizing US Law and charging Americans for SPEECH CRIMES – Something unique in US history but used frequently by brutal dictatorships to control their populace.

Steve Bannon:
 An individual who won the greatest come from behind victory in the history of American presidential politics in 2016, then with 74 million votes, won the presidency again in 2020, is now about to be arraigned. I don’t know, on 13 indictments…

Senator Colton Moore:
 Well, these individuals, what were they doing? They were questioning the integrity of the election. Some of them have been indicted off evidence of nothing more than a tweet, right? Or a Facebook post. So what does that do to anyone else who wants to speak out? They become afraid. They become fearful for themselves because they’re worried they too could be indicted. I mean, this is the exact strategy that dictators and authoritarians use all across the world. Even Saddam Hussein used this with his political dissidents. Anyone who speaks out again, they get put in the gulag.

That’s what we’re seeing here in the state of Georgia. And it scared my fellow senators into speaking out. It scared my fellow representatives into speaking out. And right now, the people demanding their legislators to speak out and call for the special session is about our only hope legislatively. (Read more)

- Father God, we are appalled at this attack on free speech that has been a foundation of our country.  We praise You that this man and others in his state legislature have risen up to speak out about this unwarranted political attack.   We pray that this effort is successful and that shame  and utter failure would fall on this DA for carrying out this evil plan.  We call for mighty angels to come forth to carry out God's justice in this matter.  
 
- "Woe to those who devise iniquity, and work out evil on their beds!  At morning light they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand."  (Micah 2:1) 
4. BRICS Invites Saudi Arabia, 5 Other Nations to Join Anti-Western Bloc – The Epoch Times

BRICS, a coalition of developing countries, has officially invited six countries to join the bloc, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced at the 15th annual summit in Johannesburg.

The group reached an agreement to invite Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join BRICS, with membership coming into effect in January 2024.

All the invited countries had previously submitted proposals to become members. "We value the interest of other countries in building a partnership with BRICS," Mr. Ramaphosa said in an Aug. 24 statement, adding that "we have tasked our foreign ministers to further develop the BRICS partner country model and a list of prospective partner countries and report by the next Summit." (Read more)

- Oh, Dear Lord, we see men making great plans without consulting You and plans that leave out the leading economies of the world. Father, we are concerned  that this group could be easily taken over by China or Russia.  We pray that this coalition will not become so powerful that it will push the petrodollar off the world market and become an anti-Western activist group.  Above all, Dear Lord, we pray that You would have Your hand on this group even though they are not acknowledging You as Lord in many of their countries.  May Your will and purposes only be achieved in these countries and may those who love You prosper.  
  
- "The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day."  (Isaiah 2:11)  

5. Californians Live in Fear of Government – ZeroHedge

Across the state, Californians are witnessing the total breakdown of society – primarily, and noticeably confined to larger cities. Scenes of drug addled homeless vagrants living in tents along city sidewalks play out daily. Public sex acts and open drug deals have become ho hum – “avert your eyes, kids.” Smash and grab thefts are becoming routine news reports. Daily news reports of “sex trafficking” fail to elicit anger – “that’s just awful,” people say. And then they scroll to the next article.
The one area of concern many people quietly acknowledge in whispered tones is the new-normal of living in fear of the government.

From the White House to the State House, and to City Hall, people in California and other blue states are fearful because of politicians and leftists who won’t let them defend themselves, their children, their homes, businesses, churches and schools.

Californians are afraid of the government – afraid they will get locked up for life for defending their family, home or business. They are afraid of resisting a drug crazed vagrant harassing them in the grocery store parking lot… or chasing them away from their business or storefront… or pushing back if their children are with them when a zombie-like homeless dude yelling at unseen demons crosses their path. (Read more)

- Our Mighty God, deliver us from the evil of leaders who will not enforce the law and are actually afraid of criminals.  We call for an end of the time when law breakers are given a pass and the law abiding are living in fear of doing everyday things, especially with their children. We call for the Lord to raise up mighty men who will lead this country in a move counter to the prevailing liberal thinking of those who claim power right now.  May peace be restored to the street we dwell in.  

- "And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations."      (Isaiah 61:4)  

6. Gallup Poll: Los Angeles Among Five Cities Deemed Unsafe to Live in or Visit – NewsTarget
 
According to the latest Gallup poll, which surveyed Americans' perceptions of safety in major U.S. cities, Los Angeles finds itself in an unfavorable position. Ranking third from the bottom on the list of 16 cities, Los Angeles is considered unsafe to live in or visit by 58 percent of respondents. (Related: POLL: 40% of Californians considering LEAVING due to high cost of living, soft-on-crime policies, woke politics)
 
Among the factors contributing to these concerns is the issue of violent crime.

Los Angeles, a Democratic stronghold, has a violent crime rate of 29.1, higher than the United States average of 22.7. Gang-related violence has long been a thorn in the city's side, contributing to the image of specific neighborhoods as high-risk areas.

One major point of contention in the crime discourse is the city's soft-on-crime District Attorney George Gascon  Accused of implementing policies that are perceived as lenient on crime, Gascon has faced criticism for his approach to charges related to addiction and homelessness. (Read more)

- PRINCE of PEACE, We pray for Los Angeles and other cities suffering from the current chaos. We lift up every city in America with YOUR Peace and calmness. We plead the blood of JESUS over our nation, government, and We The People. Thank YOU JESUS for hearing our cries, In YOUR Name AMEN & AMEN

- "And seek (inquire for, require, and request) the peace and welfare of the city to which I have caused you to be carried away captive; and pray to the Lord for it, for in the welfare of ( the city in which you live) you will have welfare." (Jeremiah 29;7 Amplified)  

7. Google Rolls out New Generative AI Feature That Summarizes Articles – Meaning, You Can Only See What It Allows You to See - NewsTarget

Google has begun rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) feature which will summarize articles being searched while using the company's web browser Chrome. Google has described this new feature as a tool to efficiently "navigate information online" and better engage with long-form content from different publishers and creators to make it easier to find certain subjects.
AI-generated summaries could be riddled with biases

Christina Maas, writing for Reclaim The Net, warned that this new generative AI feature is just the latest in Google's attacks against balanced journalistic integrity.

"The company hasn't exactly been known for its objectivity in recent years," she wrote, noting that previous precedents with Google handling what information to keep and to leave out paints "a concerning picture of Google's propensity to filter content to support its own ideological perspectives." (Read more)   

- IMMANUEL, We are living in the high tech age, with Artificial Intelligence nearer and nearer. AI could really affect our world for the better, but is also useful to the criminal and manipulative types. It can support its own narrative which may not lend itself to the truth. Guide us through, help us to discern YOUR Truth from this cacophony of noise. In YOUR Name. AMEN & AMEN

- "He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding." (Daniel 2:21)  

8. FEMA’S Emergency Funds to be Completely Depleted Within Weeks – But At Least Zelensky is Still Getting Billions from US Taxpayers – NewsTarget

In just a few short weeks, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will run out of funding, according to Administrator Deanne Criswell. 
During an appearance on "Face the Nation," Criswell painted a dire picture of FEMA's continuity, or lack thereof, as the nation enters the harsh hurricane season, which already saw a rare hurricane-turned-tropical storm named Hilary strike the southland of California.

"Our estimates do still say that we may have a depletion of our fund," Criswell stated, adding that she is watching FEMA's disaster relief fund "very closely" as September approaches. "Now it's pushed into the middle of September. And as we get closer to that, I mean, this is a day-by-day monitoring of the situation."

Already this year before August 8 when Criswell made these statements, there have been 15 major disaster events in the United States so far, each of them causing more than $1 billion in damage. 
This tally does not include the recent "wildfires" in Maui, which decimated Lahaina and caused an estimated $6 billion in damage to the popular, but now-destroyed, coastal Hawaiian city. It also does not account for the peak hurricane season, which will begin on September 11 this year. Biden asks recessed Congress for $12 billion to replenish FEMA's coffers; FEMA says it's not enough.

There seems to be plenty of never-ending money to send to Volodymr Zelensky over in Ukraine, but never enough to help actual Americans – why is that? (Read more)

- GREAT HIGH PRIEST, We ask YOU GOD to help the FEMA Organization with their funds. They need to provide supplies, water, shelter, food, and comfort when our people are in crisis. LORD make a way where there seems to be no way. Thank YOU for loving us and meeting all our needs according to Your riches in Glory in Christ Jesus.  AMEN & AMEN

- "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5; 7)  

The Daily Jot

The Threatened Democracy

The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, August 24, 2023

From nearly every court case about election fraud in Democrat-controlled states to the infamous January 6 Committee to the indictments against former President Donald Trump to the indictments against alternative electors, democracy is under attack. But it’s not what you think it is. This kind of democracy is not democracy of the majority rule, it is democracy of the agenda rule and it is the ultimate end game of “democracy”—tyranny. The Democrats have their own brand of democracy. Yes, it is wrapped in the American flag and apple pie, but it is as dark and dangerous to this country as any hostile nation because it is undermining the Constitutional Republic from within.

How many times to you hear Democratic leadership such as Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, etc., etc., play the “This is a threat to Democracy” card? Every time somebody like Trump comes against a Democratic Party agenda item they make this claim. If you question child grooming of sexual perversion by the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a threat to democracy. If you stand up for Second Amendment rights, it’s a threat to democracy. If you are pro-life, conservative, or conservative Christian, you are akin to a terrorist. If you use the CDC’s and FDA’s own information to question the government’s mandates and actions on COVID, you are a threat to democracy. It never ends. Read More

BRICS announce major expansion with 6 countries joining in

The five-nation BRICS group announced expansion of members on Thursday, having invited six countries to join the bloc.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is hosting the group's summit in Johannesburg, said that Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would begin their membership in January.

"This membership expansion is historic," Chinese leader Xi Jinping said. "It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and development." (ABCNews) Read more.

- Lord God, only You know the plans You have in store for this BRICS movement.
We commend all of these matters to you, as we lay them at Your feet. Amen and
amen.

- "Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) 
12 years after earthquake hit DC region, head of damaged National Cathedral gargoyle reattached

WASHINGTON - An unusual milestone was reached Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral where crews reattached the head of a gargoyle statue that was damaged twelve years ago during a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the D.C. region.

The gargoyle, affectionately nicknamed Mr. D. Capitated, was originally carved in the late 1950s. Masons perched on scaffolding along the Cathedral's South Transcept used rods and epoxy to fasten the head back onto the body.

12 years after earthquake hit DC region, head of damaged National Cathedral gargoyle reattached.

The statue was one of many structures at the cathedral that was damaged during the quake that struck in the early afternoon of August 23, 2011.

Overall, the Cathedral suffered about $38 million in damage during the quake that created cracks to the building's structure, its towers, and caused chunks of concrete and stone to fall to the ground.

The earthquake was centered near Mineral, Virginia. It rattled the east coast and caused significant damage to some of the most famous landmarks in the nation's capital, including the Cathedral.

Repairs to the Washington Monument cost $15 million and kept it closed for nearly three years. The Smithsonian Institution Building, popularly known as the "Castle" also suffered major damage.

No lives were lost in the quake, but property damage estimates totaled between $200 and $300 million, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said more than 450 aftershocks - including six greater than magnitude three - were identified in the year after the earthquake.

Officials say they area at the hallway point in the completing the needed repairs to the Cathedral. Built between 1907 and 1990, the cathedral is a landmark in the nation's capital and is the sixth-largest cathedral in the world. (Fox5DC) Read more here.  

(Also reported on WTOP News/Washington, D.C.)

- Father God, if this is a prophetic sign that the spirit of EVIL is trying to regain its position over our nation's capitol, then we rebuke that spirit in the Name of Jesus! We thank You, Holy One, that You and You only rule and reign over the affairs of men; and that no other spirit or entity has the authority to do so. We thank You, O Lord, that You are our Lord, and that You are watching over us, in love, to protect, to guide, and to shield us from all evil. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!

"And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." (Revelation 19:16)  
And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
"The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;
He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies."

(Isaiah 42:13)  
Signs & Wonders
Russian lander crashing into the moon may have broader implications for space race, experts say
Russia’s big lunar lander setback and moon exploration efforts by other countries like India show just how much the global space scene is changing.

(CNN) — A Russian spacecraft malfunctioned over the weekend, sending the vehicle crashing into the moon. The failed landing attempt has experts questioning the future of the country’s lunar exploration ambitions and the geopolitical dynamics that underpin modern space exploration efforts.

The spacecraft, Luna 25, lost contact with operators at Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, on Saturday, August 19. By Sunday, the vehicle was declared dead.

Initial reports from the head of Roscosmos, Yury Borisov, indicate there was a problem with the vehicle’s engines, causing it to misfire as it attempted to adjust its orbit in the days before landing.

The failure was a major blow to the space agency’s ambitions. Russia had been seeking to prove that its civil space program, which analysts say has faced issues for decades, can still achieve the stunning feats it showcased during the 20th-century space race.

“Russia’s Cold War legacy will be just that — a legacy — unless they can actually do this themselves,” said Victoria Samson, the Washington office director for Secure World Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes the peaceful exploration of outer space. Read More

The Good News Corner
TN MegaChurch Experiences 'Genuine Move of God' as 136 Get Spontaneously Baptized
A Tennessee megachurch had to put one of its services on hold Sunday because so many people were spontaneously coming forward to get baptized. "What happened yesterday was another genuine move of God. We baptized 136 on Sunday," Long Hollow Senior Pastor Robbie Gallaty shared. The Hendersonville, TN church celebrated people who made a public declaration that they're living a new life in Jesus Christ. The baptisms that took place at Long Hollow are a small part of what God is doing across the country.  "We're seeing God do something miraculous. This isn't business as usual," Gallaty said during service.  "We had one person scheduled to be baptized, and at this point, we've seen 88 people spontaneously come forward for baptism today. It's unbelievable. Only God."

One man drove more than 300 miles to attend Sunday's service and spontaneously decided to take part in the baptism and Gallaty said more people are signed up to be baptized next Sunday. "We saw more people baptized Sunday than any other time before (even during the revival). 8 people drove in after watching online, 6 people left the service, went home, and came back because the Holy Spirit convicted them to be obedient in baptism," Gallaty wrote on Facebook. He continued, "One guy said, 'I have been worshipping online in Michigan for a year. God told me on Saturday to drive down to Hendersonville for worship. Today is my first time attending in person. I've put off baptism for years, and here I am in the tank to make it right.' Only God can do something like that." As CBN News has reported, large-scale baptisms are taking place all over the country. (CBN) Read More  
- Abba, we give You all the PRAISE for the souls coming into the Kingdom! Awaken the workers of the field and bring in Your Harvest. We decree and declare that scales will fall from eyes bringing many believer's into the Kingdom of God and prodigals across America will awaken, returning to You in full-surrender and repentance! In the powerful blood and name of Jesus Christ-Amen

- "And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight, and he arose and was baptized" (Acts 9:18) 
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Scripture: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

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After the sadness, joy will appear;
After the tempest, sunlight will meet us;
After the jeering, praise we shall hear.

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After the frown, the soul-cheering smile;
Cling to the Savior, love Him forever;
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