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The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Praise God! His Word does NOT return to us void!
"So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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Netanyahu: Iran trying to set up ring of terror around us
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Tuesday at the Israel Security Conference organized by Israel Hayom and the Israel Defense and Security Forum just hours after Israel launched Operation Arrow and Shield in Gaza.
Netanyahu, whose comments were his first since the offensive began with pinpointed airstrikes against Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists, said that Israel "will do everything it can to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon." He added that this was a promise that he will uphold "so long as I am prime minister," and added that "Israel must do everything it can to defend itself by itself against any threat."
In his recorded address, he said that "our first and foremost problem is Iran – 95% of Israel's security problems originate from the fanatic regime in Iran. The nuclear threat, the missile threat, and the terrorist ring and aggression Iran has tried to create around us.'
(Israel Hayom) Read more here.
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- Father God, we thank You for the wisdom demonstrated by P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu in warning his people of this evil plot by Iran to destroy his nation. We ask that the world, too, would take note and back Israel in any decision they must
make to protect their land. In Your Name, amen and amen.
- "“Listen to instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it." (Proverbs 8:33)
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‘The Iran deal is dead. Washington must move on,’ says Mideast expert
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On the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA, the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy’s senior fellow Behnam Ben Taleblu says reviving it remains unlikely.
Signed in 2015, the deal was one of the major foreign-policy achievements of former President Barack Obama in an effort to hold nuclear weapons at bay and attempt to normalize ties with the Islamic regime.
Ben Taleblu, an expert on Iran, said: “Five years on, the JCPOA continues to have been the wrong decision at the wrong time: a premature lifeline thrown to the Islamic Republic when multilateral economic pressure had been working.”
Taleblu rejected the idea that former President Donald Trump’s choice to extricate America in May 2018 from the Obama administration’s signature policy agreement had in any way accelerated Iran’s nuclear efforts. (JNS.org) Read more here
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- Father God, we ask that the current administration would listen to the words of this
expert, and cease trying to breath life into the JCPOA. Father, this is not the way of peace. Please help us acknowledge that, indeed, "the JCPOA continues to have been the wrong decision at the wrong time." We ask Your wisdom in knowing how to confront the danger that Iran poses in the world at this hour. In Your name, Abba, amen and amen.
- "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5)
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Tucker Carlson Announces He’s Launching New Show on Twitter
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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson released a video on Tuesday afternoon saying he will bring a new show to Twitter.
“Starting soon, we’ll be bringing a new version of the show to Twitter,” Carlson said in his first remarks about his future post-Fox plans. It’s “the show we’ve been doing for the last six and a half years” but will come to Twitter, he added.
“We bring some other things, too, which we’ll tell you about. But for now, we’re just grateful to be here. Free speech is the main right that you have. Without it, you have no others,” Carlson said.
Carlson also praised Twitter, which was bought by Tesla owner Elon Musk late last year, for being one of the few “platforms left that allow free speech.” He noted that in the U.S. media business, there are rules governing “what you can’t say,” which he said undermines the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.
“Speech is the fundamental pre-requisite for democracy. That’s why it was enshrined in the first of our Constitutional amendments,” he added. “Amazingly, as of tonight, there are not that many platforms left that allow free speech. The last big one remaining … is Twitter, where we are now.”
Because of “limits” that are imposed on media figures and journalists, if one bumps “against those limits often enough you will be fired for it,” saying, “That’s not a guess, that’s guaranteed.” (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Praise You Father, for releasing some interesting activity in the realm of media. We appreciate hearing conversations about free speech and our responsibilities with it. We bless both Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk, as well as the several free speakers around them. We pray for their protection and ask You to continue making opportunity for the nation to recognize the value of our diverse voices and truth. May the body of Christ defend the First Amendment and speak out in support of our Constitution and all it stands for, in Jesus name.
- "However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand." (Acts 4:4)
"So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved." (Acts 2:46-47)
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1. Terrorists Fire Rocket Barrage as IDF Strikes Rocket Infrastructure in Gaza - United with Israel
Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip unleashed a barrage of rockets at Israel on Wednesday afternoon, breaking a tense, day-long calm following the IDF’s targeted killing of three top Palestinian Islamic Jihad members on Tuesday.
Warning sirens sounded in Ashkelon and other communities near the Gaza border.
Terrorists fired more than 20 projectiles, according to initial reports.
In response, Israeli Air Force jets began striking PIJ rocket infrastructure across the Strip. (Read more)
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2. More than 470 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, as of 11:39 pm Israel — IDF striking back - All Israel News
Israel at this hour is sustaining the most intense rocket attack in nearly a year, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of Israel’s miraculous rebirth.
As of 8:09 p.m. local time, Palestinian terrorists in Gaza have fired more than 300 rockets, according to Israel Defense Forces.
The critical question is whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can restore a state of deterrence and bring the attacks to a halt, or whether the Jewish state is about to face a rapid and major escalation?
Unconfirmed media reports indicate that between 30% and 50% of the rockets already fired are malfunctioning and landing inside the Gaza Strip. (Read more)
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3. Netanyahu: We struck the hardest blow Islamic Jihad has ever received' - Israel National News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation this evening (Wednesday), two days into Operation Shield and Arrow.
"Our forces are attacking even at this hour, and anyone who attacks us receives the message that it is on their head," Netanyahu said.
He stated: "We dealt the Islamic Jihad in Gaza the hardest blow in its history. Within seconds, three of its leaders were killed. Up to this moment, not a single Israeli citizen has been harmed."
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4. Israeli military evacuates thousands of Gaza-area residents - World Israel News
Thousands of Israelis living near Gaza have been evacuated since Tuesday’s targeted killings of three top Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the Strip.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved the evacuation in anticipation of retaliatory rocket fire from terrorist factions in Gaza.
Evacuees are being bused to hotels, hostels and guest houses throughout Israel, where they will be able to stay for three days, with the possibility of an extension depending on the security situation.
Many other Gaza-area residents have temporarily relocated to other parts of the country on their own initiative. (Read more)
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5. UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Gaza - Jerusalem Post
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a closed-door emergency council session on Gaza late Wednesday afternoon in New York, in what will be its ninth meeting this year on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It did so after Israel eliminated three Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders in a pre-dawn aerial strike on Tuesday, in which at least 10 Palestinian civilians were also killed, including four women and four children.
The United Arab Emirates said it had called for the meeting along with China and France in light of “concerning developments in Gaza.”
The UNSC meets monthly on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has held four such gatherings this year, along with an additional four to deal with crises that have arisen in light of rising violence and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government. (Read more)
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1. Biden administration threatens veto on GOP border security bill - Roll Call
The White House announced President Joe Biden would veto a Republican-led border security package if it passed Congress, ahead of a planned House vote this week on the sprawling legislation to restart border wall construction and restrict asylum access.
The House Republican majority has made border security a top priority, and debate on the bill will likely highlight political divides that have driven decades of congressional inaction on the issue.
In an official policy statement Monday, the Biden administration said that the border bill “would cut off nearly all access to humanitarian protections in ways that are inconsistent with our Nation’s values and international obligations.” (Read more)
- Lord God, we are praying for a good resolution to this crisis, and for wisdom for our elected officials at all levels of government who need to take action. We know that videos and articles do not even begin to touch the surface on what these neighboring states by the border are dealing with. We need a miracle Lord. Amen.
- “He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.” (Deuteronomy 10:21)
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2. All 9 Supreme Court justices push back on oversight - ABC News
All nine justices, in a rare step, on Tuesday released a joint statement reaffirming their voluntary adherence to a general code of conduct but rebutting proposals for independent oversight, mandatory compliance with ethics rules and greater transparency in cases of recusal.
The implication, though not expressly stated, is that the court unanimously rejects legislation proposed by Democrats seeking to impose on the justices the same ethics obligations applied to all other federal judges.
"The justices ... consult a wide variety of authorities to address specific ethical issues," the members of the high court said in a document titled "Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices."
It appears to be the first time an entire court has publicly explained its approach to ethics issues and attested to specific parts of federal law governing their conduct. (Read more)
- Lord, You established the standards for justice. We pray that our Supreme Court justices will be wise, righteous, and fair. We pray that the justices understand that one day, they will stand before You, the Eternal Judge. Like King David, may they be able to say - “Judge me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; therefore, I shall not slide” (Ps 26:1).
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3. Biden rolls out 2024 budget amid debt ceiling showdown - ABC News
President Joe Biden on Thursday rolled out his proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, casting it as a reflection of his values ahead of an anticipated reelection run and aiming to put Republicans on the defensive.
The White House said the budget would reduce the deficit in the long-term by $3 trillion, largely due to tax increases on wealthy Americans and corporations. It would also provide a record amount for defense spending, and include funds for Biden's pledges on paid family leave, universal preschool and more.
"I value everyone having an even shot, not just labor but small business owners, farmers and so many other people who hold the country together who've been basically invisible for a long time," Biden said in a speech before a union audience at the Finishing Trades Institute in Pennsylvania.
To pay for the proposals, Biden is proposing a 25% minimum tax on billionaires and reversing two Trump-era tax cuts: raising the corporate tax from 21% to 28% restoring a 39.6% rate for single filers making over $400,000 and couples earning more than $450,000 annually.Biden's budget as proposed is all but dead-on-arrival, as congressional Republicans are generally opposed to any tax increases. (Read more)
- Lord God we pray that you would show us where our love for money or anything other than You is holding us captive to fear. Help us to trust in You and be a responsible steward of all You have given us for Your kingdom. Help all our leaders do the same and do what’s best for the country's needs. In Jesus name amen.
- “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6)
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4. Left-wing Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Restrictions on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors - The Washington Stand
Americans overwhelmingly oppose hormonal gender transition procedures for minors, according to a Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation (WaPo/KFF) poll publicized Friday. According to the published results, 68% of U.S. adults oppose children ages 10-14 having access to puberty blockers, and 58% oppose children ages 15-17 having access to hormonal treatments (which would include puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones).
The surprising statistics come despite relentless cultural pressure promoting transgender ideology and opposing state legislation to protect children.
According to the same poll, two-thirds of adults did not want biological males to “compete in sports with other women and girls” at any level — youth (62%), high school (66%), college (65%), or professional (65%) — despite a biased question that framed the males as “trans women and girls.”
Meanwhile, three quarters (77%) of total adults said it was inappropriate “for teachers to discuss trans identity in public schools with students” in kindergarten through 3rd grade, although that number decreased by grade level — 70% found it inappropriate in 4th-5th grade, 52% in 6th-8th grade, and 36% in 9th-12th grade. (Read more)
- Lord God, this is an encouraging poll to read that there is some common sense left when protecting the innocence of our children. We ask Lord that you continue to press on each and every heart all over the world, the importance of protecting the little ones whom you’ve entrusted to us that we would lead and guide them in the way that they should go. In Jesus name, amen.
- “Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.” (Ezra 10:4)
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[ Editor's note: it is especially encouraging to note that it was the Washington POST,
the liberal stronghold in D.C., that has published this report. Praise the Lord!]
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5. Court order blocks NYC plan to move migrants upstate after city and county officials fight back - DML News
A state judge in New York has put a halt to a New York City plan to bus migrants to a nearby Rockland County hotel.
Rockland Supreme Court Judge Christine D’Alessio issued a temporary restraining order to not permit the Armani Inn & Suites hotel in Orangeburg, New York, to house over 300 illegal migrants, ruling the hotel’s land-use permits and certificate of occupancy do not permit the plan put forward by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to alleviate the pressure on the city’s migrant shelters, according to a Journal News report Wednesday.
The ruling came after pushback to the plan from Orangetown, New York, officials, who showed the judge pictures of the hotel installing twin beds as well as stocking boxes of personal protection equipment and T-shirts inscribed with “supervisor” and “supervisor social worker.” Town officials argued the photos showed that the hotel was essentially converting itself into a shelter for non-transient residents. (Read more)
- Lord God, we thank you for this righteous judge and their decision. We ask for your supernatural intervention for all the people in these states whose resources are being bombarded to try to accommodate weak leadership and bad decisions. We have no words to describe what a crisis this immigration issue is to our country right now. We are broken and weak Lord and we ask for a miracle. In Jesus name.
- “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corin. 12:10)
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6. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Declares Emergency as City Hits ‘Breaking Point’ from Illegal Immigration - Brietbart
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has declared a state of emergency for the sanctuary city of Chicago, Illinois, stating that the city has hit a “breaking point” and is “full” due to illegal immigration flows arriving from the United States-Mexico border.
Since August 2022, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has bused more than 8,000 border crossers and illegal aliens to Chicago to help save his state’s taxpayers billions in social and economic costs associated with illegal immigration.
In comparison, the city of El Paso, Texas — with less than a fourth of Chicago’s population — is expecting to absorb close to 10,000 border crossers and illegal aliens every day when President Joe Biden ends Title 42 on May 11. Title 42, used for years now to immediately remove illegal aliens arriving at the border, is one of the Biden administration’s last few border controls. (Read more)
- Lord God, let this crisis be a lesson learned to all of our leaders, no matter what side of the political aisle they subscribe to, that these kinds of decisions are disastrous and are not good for the country nor is citizens. These policies were touted as humane and good for everybody and it’s clearly not humane for the immigrants, nor for the citizens. We need better solutions to these problems and the only way to get better results is to put our trust in you and to seek Your wisdom in handling this crisis. In Jesus name amen.
- “Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:5)
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7. Republicans detail foreign payments to Biden family, allege ‘influence peddling’ - DML News
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee says the Biden family and its business associates created more than 20 companies and received more than $10 million from foreign nationals while Joe Biden served as vice president, and that some of these payments could indicate attempts by the Biden family to “peddle influence.”
Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., released a memo ahead of his press conference Wednesday that includes new information from his investigation into the Biden family’s “influence peddling and business schemes.” The memo said the Biden family appeared to take steps to “conceal the source and total amount received from the foreign companies.”
The committee has subpoenaed four different banks as part of its probe and received “thousands of records in response.” Those subpoenas were “tailored to specific individuals and companies that engaged in business activities with Biden family members and their business associates,” the memo said. (Read more)
- Lord God, we pray over this situation that righteous decisions would be made, and that justice would be implemented in the situation showing that there is not a two-tiered justice system. Everyone no matter how rich and powerful or how poor should be judged on the same standard of the law. In Jesus name amen.
- “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.” (Proverbs 11:1)
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8. Biden NIH resumes funding group tied to Wuhan coronavirus lab: 'An outrage' - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's National Institutes of Health has resumed a grant award suspended under former President Donald Trump for coronavirus bat research to a U.S. nonprofit group that has come under heightened scrutiny for partnering with the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China.
Trump's NIH informed EcoHealth Alliance in April 2020 that it was axing the grant, which began in 2014 and included a subaward of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Wuhan lab. The grant was renewed on April 26, 2023. EcoHealth contended it will not be collaborating at all with the WIV anymore, the group announced in a press release on Monday.
"It is an outrage that EcoHealth Alliance, an organization that potentially shares culpability for the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, that has obstructed investigation of that disaster, and that has flagrantly and repeatedly breached US-government contracts, continues to receive U.S. government grants and contracts," Richard Ebright, laboratory director at the Waksman Institute of Microbiology at Rutgers University, told the Washington Examiner. (Read more)
- Lord God, this is such a gross injustice, misuse of our funds, and sabotage against the United States of America. We take a spiritual ax and we cut at the root of this wickedness, and we cut the root of all weaponized diseases that are being planned and plotted for the next global catastrophe, that it will not come to fruition. We pour the blood of Jesus over it that it dies now in Jesus name.
- “Woe to those who scheme iniquity,
Who work out evil on their beds!
When morning comes, they do it,
For it is in the power of their hands.” (Micah 2:1)
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Stupidocrisy: The Debt Dance And The Fiddler
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, May 10, 2023
All the politicians are so worried about the debt ceiling. Really? Congress says it’s trying to do the right thing by cutting spending and reigning in the runaway Joe Biden socialist and tyrannical programs. Biden is digging in his heals saying that he will not negotiate that Congress must raise the debt ceiling otherwise it is in violation of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which he points toward language saying that Congress must stand behind the debts it creates. With the lack of border security also part of the mix, the Congress, the Democrats, and Biden are at a so-called Mexican stand-off. These debates over raising the debt ceiling are ongoing every time the government is spending far beyond its means.
Biden says that he doesn’t have to negotiate with Congress because the country’s budget should not be tied to the debt ceiling. From a layman’s perspective, how is spending more than you can afford, or having spent more than you can afford NOT tied your budget? It’s a matter of good stewardship. If a person is spending more than he is taking in, and it’s done long enough with great enough amounts of money, sooner or later it’s going to catch up to you. As my Dad used to say, “Dance all night, you have the pay the fiddler in the morning.” The United States has been dancing far too long on carrying dangerous levels of debt, so much so that none of us citizens could ever begin to cover our portion of the debt. Read More
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy Forbids Rashida Tlaib from Hosting Anti-Israel Event at the Capitol
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On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sabotaged efforts by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) to host an anti-Israel event at the U.S. Capitol, featuring anti-Semitic rhetoric by pro-Palestine groups.
According to the New York Post, Tlaib originally planned to host at least nine anti-Israel groups for an event titled “Nakba 75 and the Palestinian People,” which would be held at the Capitol Visitor Center. But McCarthy announced in a tweet that he was shutting down the event, simply saying “this event in the US Capitol is canceled.”
“Instead,” McCarthy continued, “I will host a bipartisan discussion to honor the 75th anniversary of the US-Israel relationship.”
“It’s wrong for members of Congress to traffic in anti-Semitic tropes about Israel,” said McCarthy in a later statement to the press. “As long as I’m Speaker, we are going to support Israel’s right to self-determination and self-defense, unequivocally and in a bipartisan fashion.”Israel first declared its independence on May 14th, 1948, and was ultimately admitted to the United Nations nearly one year later, on May 11th, 1949. (American Greatness) Read more here.
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- Father God, we thank You for the courage demonstrated by House Speaker Kevin
McCsrthy in standing by Israel and not allowing this antisemitic meeting to take place inside our Capitol Building. May he be blessed as a result of this action, in Your name, amen.
- "I will bless those who bless you, . . ." (Genesis 12:3)
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Trump refuses to admit 2020 election defeat in CNN town hall
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Former President Donald Trump addressed the nation in a CNN town hall on Wednesday. The event started with Trump refusing to admit a loss in the 2020 election.
"We did fantastically," he said of his previous administration and the 2020 election. "When you look at that result, and you look at what happened during that election, unless you're a very stupid person, you see what happened."
"It was a rigged election, and it's a shame we had to go through that. It's very bad for our country," Trump continued.
Trump appeared from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire for a town hall with CNN. The moderator for the event was CNN This Morning anchor Kaitlan Collins, whom the former president has sparred with in the past.
Collins, who repeatedly fact-checked Trump, tried to ask the former president to admit that he lost the election publicly, but she was met with opposition.
"I think it's a shame of what happened, I think it's a very sad thing for our country, and I think it's a very sad thing, frankly, for the world," Trump said. "Our country goes to hell."
Trump went on to say he would focus on the future.“We’re at a point now we’re getting so close — let’s just win it again and straighten out our country,” Trump said. (Washington
Examiner) Read more here.
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- Father God, we bless our 45th President, Donald John Trump, and ask that only Your will be done in his life as he charts his path for the future. In Your Name, amen and amen.
- "Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10)
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IS REVIVAL IN AMERICA NOW IMPOSSIBLE?
By Morris Murillo
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You have not heard from me in a while, but now there is fire in my bones. And I must speak out!
Something very dangerous is gripping American Christians. The largest percentage of believers we have ever seen now believe revival is impossible. More than ever before, believers are convinced that America is beyond hope.
An anti-God tsunami has swept over our nation, and Christian leaders feel it keenly. The ruling elite who are in D.C. are bearing down on the Church and Christian families. They are exerting illegal force over what we say and how we raise our children. And now they mean to control our money.
Moral depravity is at its zenith in America. Naturally, violence follows immorality—and violence of every kind is increasing in every city.
And in every city where our Tent goes up, we face unprecedented persecution. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it is blatant. Applications are strangely misplaced. Permits are delayed. Advertising is banned. Our workers see the resistance on the streets. We have to work twice as hard to get half as much done.
When evil is exalted, God looks for deliverers. He scans the nation to see who will cleanse themselves from the carnal church and the intoxicated preachers. He looks for those who will allow God to make them indestructible and irresistible voices to restore America.
But I must close with a word of warning. Those of you in pulpits who refuse to speak out against the evil: beware! Those who have remained silent will not go unpunished. Therefore, repent and declare the truth!
Yes, the revival will come. And yes, the nation will be spared. But those voices that built bunkers by avoiding truth—those who took the Bible out of context to protect their ministries will suffer great loss.
Esther 4:14, “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?”
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> > > Please note: this is an excerpt of Mario's article. We encourage all of our readers to please go here and read, and pray, over his words carefully. Thank you!
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And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
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"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)
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Hurricane season may turn ‘hyperactive’ in eastern Pacific
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AccuWeather meteorologists break down the number of storms and hurricanes predicted across the central and eastern Pacific, the factors behind the season as well as areas that should prepare now.
The countdown to the Pacific hurricane season has begun, but a group of AccuWeather meteorologists has long been examining the factors that could influence tropical activity in the ocean's east and central basins. Following a particularly unique season in 2022 that featured storms crossing over from the Atlantic and the closest approaching tropical system to San Diego since 1997, forecasters are warning at least one of the basins will see an above-average number of direct impacts.
The team, led by AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski, is forecasting an above-average season in the East Pacific basin with 17 to 21 named storms and an average season for the Central Pacific basin season with two to five named storms. The East Pacific season is slated to begin on May 15, while the Central Pacific season will get underway on June 1.
Of those storms, eight to 12 are forecast to become hurricanes in the Eastern Pacific — four to eight of which could become major hurricanes, or a Category 3 storm or stronger — and one to three are projected to become hurricanes in the Central Pacific. There is the possibility that two of the Central Pacific storms could intensify into major hurricanes. Read More
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87% of Praying Americans Report Answered Prayers Over the Past Year
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Despite reports of declining worship attendance following the pandemic, especially among young people, a majority of Americans still say they pray, according to a survey from the Radiant Foundation. And the vast majority of those people say God has answered some of their prayers. The survey shows 61% turn to God in prayer. That’s more than those who use meditation, yoga, and other practices to connect to a higher power. Findings of the survey of more than 1,700 Americans were released by the Radiant Foundation on May 4, which was the National Day of Prayer. The survey found that 50% of adults who pray do so at dawn or when they get up with 55% praying at bedtime. Those who pray reportedly spend an average of 18 minutes praying daily.
A whopping 87% of those who pray say they received an answer in the last 12 months.
70% of praying Americans say they pray to connect with God; 45% to feel less anxious or depressed, 41% to find solutions to problems, 36% to feel in control, and 29% to heal from trauma. “These results make it clear that there is more praying taking place than people expect. People are praying in a variety of ways and in unexpected places throughout the day,” John Dye, executive director of Skylight, a Radiant Foundation website, said in a press release. The National Day of Prayer Survey took a fresh look at how and why Americans pray. Despite recent statistics that suggest Americans are becoming less religiously affiliated, prayer appears to be a constant practice in people’s lives, with Americans spending an estimated 3.6 billion minutes each day praying, the foundation said. (Faithwire) Read More Here
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- Abba we PRAISE You for the power of prayer and worship! We pray that the prayers lifted on the National Day of Prayer were each a sweet fragrant offering, prayed according to Your holy will. Thank You for these encouraging polls which reflect many seeking Your face in intimacy to commune with the King of kings and the Lord of lords! In Jesus mighty name-Amen
- "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1Thessalonians 5:16-18)
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Never, never, never give up!
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Glory to His Name
To listen to this classic hymn, CLICK HERE
Words: Isaac Watts
Music: Lowell Mason
Scripture: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Psalm 29:2
Lyrics:
Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His name!
Refrain
Glory to His name, glory to His name:
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His name!
I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Glory to His name!
Refrain
Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to His name!
Refrain
Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His name!
Refrain
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About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
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