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Desperate Times

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We are living in desperate times. America is facing the very real prospect of a move towards socialism and a move toward far more governmental control in the year 2021. I bellowed and screamed at the top of my lungs how important this election was this year, and many people were asleep, especially many in the church. I see a very chaotic year regardless of who is finally determined to have won the election. Our desperationin America is enhanced by the fact that we are a nation that is split almost 50-50 down the middle about which direction we are to go. People I know have voted for Biden and will not hear of the fact that he is going to lead us towards socialism. In fact their only reason for voting for Biden was a vote against Donald Trump. They think Donald Trump is the antichrist and that he will destroy America. Regardless of who is finally determined to have won the election, we are in for perilous and destructive times. If Trump wins the riots ensue. If Biden wins we face lockdowns and mandated mask and vaccines.

Our division in America is enhanced by the fact that we are a nation that is split almost 50-50 down the middle about which direction we are to go. My fear is with the deep state entrenched in D.C., even if Trump wins we will be headed for destruction. We do not have but a handful In Congress who truly have the best for America in their heart and mind. Most are nothing more than hirelings waiting on the next bribe.

Freedoms Lost

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I fear that we in this country have forgotten how free we used to be. Being old as I am I can remember how wonderful this country was when the federal government did not tell us what to do,what to eat, whether we should wear a mask or whether we should even celebrate Christmas. I long for the days of freedom. I will not be a slave. I will stand for freedom. It’s time for the church and all people to stand up and say No, I will not submit. I fear that we in this country have forgotten how free we used to be. Being old as I am I can remember how wonderful this country was when the federal government did not tell us what to do what to eat whether we should wear a mask or whether we should even celebrate Christmas. I long for the days of freedom. I will not be a slave. I will stand for freedom. It’s time for the church and people of all stripes to say no more.

My freedom is ultimately found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

“We’re Not Ready” – Pastor Urges US Christians to Prepare for Persecution

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Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com | Friday, December 11, 2020

Pastor Andrew Brunson, who served as a missionary in Turkey for over 20 years, recently predicted that U.S Christians will face increased persecution in the near future.

According to CBN News, Brunson’s remarks were made during the “Global Prayer for US Election Integrity” event on Facebook last Sunday.

“On my return to the US just over two years ago, for the first time in my life—most of my life I’ve been focused overseas—for the first time in my life, I really, I have an urgency for this country, for the United States,” Brunson explained. “And not just with this election. It’s not precipitated by this election, but it has been growing in me these last two years.”

He warned of increasing pressures in the U.S, especially towards people “who embrace Jesus Christ and his teaching, who are not ashamed to stand for him. My concern is that we’re not ready for this pressure. And not being prepared is very, very dangerous on a number of levels.”

In 2016, Brunson was unjustly imprisoned in Turkey after the government accused him of partaking in an alleged coup against Turkish President Erdogan. Bruson then spent the next two years in prison despite having nothing to do with the allegation. 

Fortunately, the imprisoned pastor would be released following diplomatic intervention from the Trump administration. Brunson had also established the Izmir Resurrection Church, which preached Christ and tended to Syrian refugees, including Kurds.

Despite his imprisonment, Brunson believes God would providentially use his story to help prepare other Christians to persevere despite the forthcoming trials

“I think one of the purposes God had for me in my imprisonment was that I learned perseverance at a deeper level again and again and again, as I was repeatedly broken and finally he rebuilt me,” he noted. “But one of the purposes he had for me was to learn this perseverance so that I could help to prepare others to persevere.”

Whether or not President Trump can overturn the 2020 election, Brunson says persecution will come no matter who is in the White House.

“Whoever ends up prevailing in this election, I believe that persecution is still coming and it’s coming quickly and it’s coming soon,” he cautioned. “So if President Trump prevails, it will delay persecution at a government level, but this will not keep us from the hostility that’s rising in our society toward followers of Jesus.”

Even though Jesus “was the most loving, kind person in history,” he was called evil, Brunson said, and that the same is to be expected for all Christians. 

“They will say that we are evil and they will justify everything they do to us because they will paint us as evil people,” Brunson continued. “What is heavy on my heart, is that we need to prepare ourselves to prepare our own hearts.” 

America Long May She Live

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Imagine if you will if America ceased to exist. We are heading down that path. We are the last and only hope for mankind in this world. Freedoms of all forms would go away. Tyrants in fixed elections would ascend to the ruling seat of all countries in bogus elections. We are the last great bastion of personal freedoms in the world. We can worship who we want, say what we want, and go where we want freely. I, for one will do that till the day I die. Long live the American dream! America, she is worth fighting for.

Prayer initiative 36 days till election 2020

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America is a nation founded on religious freedom. I am thankful that we have a President willing to stand up and be counted to promote religious freedom here in America and around the world. Please pray with me today.

Heavenly father we come to you today and we pray not only in this country of America, but around the world that people would be able to worship you as they see fit without fear of retribution from oppressive governments. Lord I thank you for a president and administration that is promoting and lifting up freedom of religion.

Dear Lord I am praying against the blue state governors and mayors who are forcing Christians to make a decision between worshiping you and going to jail or being fined for gathering together. Lord I pray that this religious persecution will stop in the United States of America. We will obey God rather than man.

Day 38 — Prayer for the Election

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America was founded on Judeo-Christian values. Our Bible were used as a basis for our government that we have today. Before the revolutionary war pastors were prominent in preaching freedom. The colonist did not want war but they were were willing to fight to gain the independence that they so desired.

Let’s pray today to keep America an independent and free nation. Lord we pray for those that are elected to the highest office in the land stand on the constitution. That the rule of law would take affect in this nation, that no one would be above the law.

Dear God your word says that if we would ask forgiveness for the things we’ve done wrong, if we would turn from our wicked ways that you would not only forgive our sins but heal our nation. Lord today I pray that you would heal our nation. Put us back together as one nation under God. oh God bring peace to this nation and healing to this land in Jesus name amen.

Pray Day 39

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Today I am praying for the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States. I pray that the exact perfect person that God has ordained to serve as a justice will be nominated and be seated on the supreme court. I pray that God will give President Trump wisdom to select that person, and that they will be confirmed, and they will make a difference as a conservative constitutional judge.

I also pray that no weapon formed against this nomination will be allowed to bear fruit. I pray that all lies and mouth’s in opposition will be stopped. Lord let your will be done.

If you are so inclined please pray for the open seat on the supreme court today and pray for wisdom for President Trump.

Day two of 40 days until the election prayer time.

Moments After Trump Floats Tom Cotton For SCOTUS, Cotton Says ‘It’s Time For Roe V. Wade To Go’

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Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton said that it is “time for Roe V. Wade to go” moments after President Donald Trump floated Cotton’s name as a possible Supreme Court Justice pick.

When Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh replaced former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy after a highly contentious confirmation process, progressive groups, media and activists alike said Kavanaugh was the fifth vote needed to overturn Roe v. Wade. But those warnings didn’t come to fruition after the Supreme Court struck down a law in June that would have significantly restricted abortion access.

Should Cotton be nominated to the Supreme Court, the Arkansas senator could be that fifth vote. (RELATED: Liberal Groups Warned That Kavanaugh Would Push SCOTUS Dramatically To The Right. Their Fears Haven’t Been Met)