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Presidential Prayer Team; H.L.M. – Pass the Baton

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In Houston, Texas, people joined together a few years ago for 40 days of fasting and prayer.Pastors and leaders from various denominations and ethnicities reconciled and embraced each other, and spiritual and emotional walls fell as they worshipped the Lord in unity. People streamed to the altar every night, eager to get right with God. They even renamed the large outdoor amphitheater in which they met “Prayer Mountain.”

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

John 3:17

Then something just as amazing happened. Houston passed the spiritual baton to Dallas who began 40 days of fasting and prayer. Kansas City, Missouri, Pasadena, California and Katy, Texas followed.

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer.” (I Peter 3:12) Give thanks for the leaders across this nation who love Him and whose words and actions are helping to lead many to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord to give them amazing strength and boldness to stand up for righteousness, and to keep their hearts faithful to Him in all situations. Then seek to abide in His love and eagerly pass it along to others.

Recommended Reading: I John 4:7-14

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Presidential Prayer Team; C.H. – Worship over Worry

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Thelma Johnson, a resident of Craig Methodist Retirement Community in Amarillo, Texas, turned 106 years old in March 2014. This Texan claims the secret to longevity is God. “People need to quit thinking they’re in control. They’re not. God is.”

And then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.

Luke 2:37

Johnson, who is fondly referred to as “Granny,” spends her days sharing her faith and singing gospel songs to the other residents. In other words, she is praising God. Anna, a prophetess in the temple, was only eighty-four…but also spent her time worshiping the Lord. Today’s verse tells how she didn’t even leave the temple, devoting her entire life to fasting and prayer. Guess what? While spending her time in service, Anna got to see young Jesus when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple. Sometimes the biggest blessings come when we worship.

The current climate of world affairs is enough to give anyone a scare. Dedicate yourself to fasting and prayer for America and especially for the country’s leaders as they make decisions that will affect your future. Praise God – for He is the ruler over all nations.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 32:6-11