God HEARS us!!!
God
HEARS us! He is faithful. He is just. He has
NOT forgotten those who love Him. He
HEARS our heart cries, and interprets our loss of words, praise His name! Father HEAR us. Protect and defend us, Your people. Let not evil reign, but thwart all evil plans and oust those with such plans, in Jesus name, amen.
(This piece below was posted by Ms. Wilkerson several years ago, before election day)
The power of prayer to move God to restore a nation
by Johnnye Wilkerson
During this most important election in a generation, problems have been exposed for all to see. Ones so serious they can no longer be ignored.
The facts reveal the national debt exceeds that of all Americas combined history; its moral decline reveals a departure from the countrys foundational strengths; and political division in the U.S. reveals leaderships diversion from founding truths.
These expose America as broken and captives of the deceitfulness of evil. But the division above all of these problems, the crisis that could destroy the United States is the battle of opposing worldviews.
By Gods providence, America was founded and established by godly men and women who courageously determined to follow biblical principles at great cost. These principles have been challenged throughout history and have called leaders and the people to stand up and fight to hold on to God-given freedoms that have provided great blessings as a testimony to the world.
Over recent years Satan has deceptively taken the United States captive in many different arenas in order to create chaos and crisis in an attempt to destroy. Yet this also gives opportunity for Gods mighty power to bring about His plan for America!
Nehemiah was confronted by the brokenness in his country and the captivity of his people. And they said to me, The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire. As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days. (
Nehemiah 1:3-4)
Does the state of America cause you to weep and mourn like Nehemiah? The nations severe deterioration begs the attention and the commitment for godly representatives of Congress to lead the country by depending on God the Father through prayer and for Christian Americans to intercede on behalf of Gods chosen leaders of the Congress of the United States to be convicted by the Holy Spirit and to be given:
Discernment
Wisdom
Courage
Boldness
Truth
Determination
Strength
Perseverance
Nehemiahs prayer continued:
And I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. And I said, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my fathers house have sinned. (
Nehemiah 1:4-6)
In studying Nehemiah you learn that God worked through Nehemiah and placed him a position of governmental leadership. There, he engaged the people to join him in a rebuilding process that was astoundingly accomplished in 53 days despite opposition and challenges. In the end, Gods redemptive purposes for Israel were accomplished.
By Gods sovereign power prayer helps to rebuild.
By Gods sovereignty prayer defeats opponents.
By Gods sovereignty prayer touches the minds of even those against His plans
and moves them favorably toward His plans.
It is time that Americans mourn, fast, confess and humble themselves before God and seek forgiveness.
Prayer helps mightily in all matters concerning Gods cause and wonderfully aids and encourages the hearts of those who have his work in hand in this world. E. M. Bounds
Note: Johnnye Wilkerson is a poet, minister and caregiver to young women as well as a single mother, teacher, leader and speaker. She lives in southwestern Colorado.