 Time is running out! America has been on the path of self-destruction for decades, and is now on the verge of complete moral and economic collapse, along with threats of attacks and war. Our nation hangs in the balance, and as God's people we must take action now, before it's too late!
We have pushed God and His righteous ways out of our government, out of our classrooms, and now our culture embraces evil and shuns good. Even many churches have compromised and watered down truth, while hidden and gross sin continues to increase and be exposed in the Pulpits and Pews of America. We have grieved and mocked the Spirit of God. Is it any wonder why God has been lifting His hand from our nation? What can we do?
God Is Moving
Over the past few years, and especially this year, God has been moving on the hearts of leaders, and we have seen great prayer events and initiatives launched. Many are praying and fasting, standing in the gap and crying out for mercy, praying for moral and legislative issues, praying for the economy, praying for the upcoming elections and more. These are all greatly needed, we should pray, fast, stand up, and let our voices be heard in all these things. But, is there more we still need to do?
The Root or the Fruit?
I believe If we will listen, we will hear God’s cry for the soul of this nation. Positive political or legislative changes will help some, but the problems of this nation are too deeply rooted. If we want lasting and real change, then we must go to the root of the problem and not just deal with the fruit. We must go to the heart and soul of our nation. America must experience change from the inside out, we need a deep rooted cleansing and work of God's Spirit, beginning with the Pulpits of America, the Spiritual leaders of our land. It’s been said – as the Pulpits go, so goes the Church, and as the Church goes, so goes the nation, and it's true.
The Church Must Lead the Way!
Before we will see a true Great Awakening we believe the Church must lead the way in genuine repentance, and engage in daily "nation changing" prayer on a massive scale. Then we will see a nation fall to its knees in repentance, then we will see the prodigals come home and multitudes of souls saved and brought into the kingdom of God. This is what it will take to begin a true reformation of America.
So, how do we begin Prayer that will change the course of our nation?
First, the biblical solution is God’s people coming to Him humbly in Unity, Repentance and Prayer (2 Chronicles 7:14 & Acts 2). This needs to happen Church-wide, with the Pulpits of America leading the way.
Prayer that Changes a Nation must be – PURE, PASSIONATE, & PERSISTENT:
1. PURE: God is requiring genuine repentance and purity starting with the Pulpits of America. We must not pray with hidden sin, for it is the prayers of the righteous that accomplish much. We need to be pure in heart, life, mind, and motives. 2 Timothy 2:22 also says “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
2. PASSIONATE: We must pour forth our prayers like rain, until God pours out His Spirit like rain upon this nation! “It’s the effective fervent (passionate & intense) prayer of the righteous that accomplishes much (James 5:16).”
3. PERSISTENT: We must press in and pray, not just one day, but everyday. To turn a massive nation such as America will require "nation changing" prayer on a massive scale, church-wide, with Pastors leading the way. We must keep praying and not give up until we see God crown our efforts and prayers with success. Until we see God’s Spirit sweeps across this land and begin changing America from the inside out. Elijah heard the abundance of rain coming upon the land, and he prayed persistently until he saw it begin (1 Kings 18: 41-44).
By the Power of His Spirit
If we will pray this way, the things the Church has tried to accomplish for decades, God will change by the power of His Spirit. We will see a true Great Awakening in America IF the Churches across our land will become Houses of Prayer, making prayer one of our highest priorities. Right now, Pastors must hear God’s call to urgent prayer. Jesus said, “My House shall be a House of Prayer for all nations.“ (Matthew 5:8) Pure, Passionate, and Persistent Prayer can change nations.
We know as Christians we should be salt and light, taking a stand for truth – influencing laws, legislation, and the leaders of our land, but what is foremost on God’s heart are the multitudes racing towards an eternal hell. This Great Awakening is about much more than laws, legislation, politics, or the economy – it’s about all the lost souls and prodigals in our nation. When the hearts and souls are changed, then everything else will begin to change.
Now is the Time!
Now is the time for those in the Pulpits of America to set aside their own agendas and humble themselves before God in true repentance and in brokenness for the condition of our Churches and our nation. It’s time to call for righteousness and purity in the Pulpits and Pews across America. It’s time for “the Priests to weep between the temple porch and the altar.” (Joel 2:17)
Now is the time for us to fall to our knees in fervent Prayer and for Five-fold ministers to lead our Churches in massive and diligent Prayer to turn America back to God. We need to pray for the convicting power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God to sweep across our land, from the West Coast to the East Coast. We need to pray for a fundamental rebirth of this nation in righteousness and truth.
America's Only Hope
God is America's ONLY hope, and as the Church we are accountable to be God’s Voice, to be salt and light, and help lead this nation. Our voice must be united, strong, and clear for all to hear!
Time is running out and God is waiting on us, America is waiting on us! What will we do? Let’s Unite, Repent, and Pray as never before. Together we can change this nation. Pray, America! Pray!
Note: This nation changing prayer message is based on a powerful prophecy that came May 7, 2009 on the National Day of Prayer – it's called "The Course of a Nation is in our hands."
We are urging all Pastors, Churches, and Christians to fully engage during this critical time. How we. the Church, respond will determine the future days of this nation. We must begin "Prayer that changes the Course of a nation" now before it's too late!
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