Prayer Guide First of All That Prayers Be Made for All Who Are in Authority (I Tim. 2:1-4) s1

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Prayer Guide First of All That Prayers Be Made for All Who Are in Authority (I Tim. 2:1-4) s1

Pray that Dr. Shakil Afridi APRIL 2017 in Pakistan (helped find Bin Laden) be freed from Those in the US gov’t who have, prison. Pray for Saeed orwww.PreserveLiberty.com are, committing criminal acts Abedini’s marriage. leaking classified info, and/or treason be revealed / prosecuted. Prayer Guide – First of all that prayers be made for all who are in authority (I Tim. 2:1-4) Devotional focus for April, 2017: That we would pray and work to maintain our Biblical foundation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD – Ps. 33:12 If My people…called by My Name… – II Chr. 7:14 Welcome His presence, help, and leading Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (Js. 4:8)

 Worship and praise Him: there is none Holy like our Father in heaven (I Sam. 2:2, Mt. 6:9)  Thank Him: for His presence, protection, provision, America’s Biblical foundation, and liberty (Ps. 100: 4)  Seek Him: Repent of individual, church, and national sins (II Chr. 7:14) – cry out declaring our dependence on Him  Invite a Holy Spirit outpouring, revival in the church, and Great Awakening in America (starting in your city and state) SUGGESTED PRAYER POINTS CULTURE and CHURCH Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Ps. 127:1b)

1. Pastoral leaders teach that praying for our leaders and selecting God-fearing leaders (I Tim. 2, Ex. 18:21) are Biblical duties to preserve America’s Biblical foundation and our liberty to evangelize: they are Great Commission endeavors 2. God would raise up bold leaders like Pastor Jonas Clark (Lexington) and Pastor Peter Muhlenberg (Philadelphia) who taught congregants that “the holy cause of liberty” was God-given and worth praying for, working for, and fighting for... 3. Church remember His wonderful works (Ps. 111:4) in giving America a Biblical foundation (and our duty to preserve it) which has blessed us with liberty and affluence to be people of influence, sending 60-85% of missionaries to the world 4. God would call the church in America to solemn assembly prayer events to repent and seek Him (Joel 2:12- 17). 5. Thanks for rain in CA, and California’s pastors and churchgoers “see” the Biblical connection between disobedience and drought (Deut. 28: 12, 23-24) and repent of man-pleasing, and failing to stand for Jesus, life, marriage, & morality 6. Pastors deliver sermons, from a Biblical perspective, on issues of our day like drought, earthquake, financial downturn 7. Fear of God to fall on church leaders, replacing spirits of man-pleasing, forgetfulness, apathy, and non- participation 8. Christians contend for the faith and Biblical truth in love, & live a strong witness, rather than seek comfort/convenience 9. That parents would raise their children “intentionally” in the love and fear of God, daily in prayer, Bible reading, and worship, teaching them spiritual warfare (Eph. 6) and sacrificing “lifestyle” perks to have more time with their children. 10. That dissatisfaction grows among Muslims over ISIS barbarism and inhuman treatment of women in Islam LAWS / POLICY Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. (Pr. 14:34) 1. That we elect God-fearing leaders who protect the 2nd Amendment which is about self-defense of men and nations 2. Federal border-protection policy be advanced, and Christians become informed about “refugee resettlements” via resources like RefugeeResettlementWatch.Wordpress.com and communicate the grave safety and cost implications. 3. No immigration reform passes the legislature unless enforceable provisions are included to secure US borders first 4. Christians realize any law passed contrary to “revealed law” (the Bible) or “natural law” (that which we observe in God’s created order) is “null and void” and can be ignored even if there is a price to pay to do so (Acts 4 & 6, Daniel 6) 5. That there would be consequences for those who perpetrated lies about Benghazi, IRS targeting conservatives, Fed’s data collection on US Citizens, obtaining AP phone records, VA debacle, failure of HealthCare.gov, Bergdahl swap 6. That the church actively support pro-Bible, pro-Constitution, pro-life, pro-marriage, pro-Israel policies. 7. Common Core be struck down - educational policy return to local level (and for God’s help / wisdom for Betsy DeVos). Post- Inauguration Day (Jan. 20), and beyond. 1. Thanks to God for a President in 2016 who is actively advancing Biblical / Constitutional principles 2. For truly God-fearing, Biblical, Constitutional leaders to grow in favor, and be elected and re-elected increasingly 3. For ongoing prayer, unity, voting, volunteering, resources, & encouragement on the Biblical, Constitutional side 4. For unity among conservative leaders (with no division) in full support of the President in his Constitutional plans 5. That Trump’s Constitution-honoring nominees to cabinet and other government positions are confirmed without delay 6. Aggressive advancement of Ryan & McConnell’s 200-day plan to accomplish Trump’s Constitutional agenda 7. For self-serving “establishment” leaders to become Biblical/ Constitutional in their principles, OR be removed/replaced 8. Evil “progressive” anti-Bible leaders be confused and divided, removed from office, humbled, and turn to Christ 9. That there be ongoing prayer for health/ protection of Trump, Pence, & families against attack, false accusations 10. Moral clarity among pastors and Judeo-Christian people about the Biblical criteria for selecting leaders (i.e., life, marriage, secure borders, strong military, support of Israel...) and that Christians vote Biblically in all future Elections 11. Election fraud be minimized through prayer and monitoring, and that those who’ve been involved be prosecuted 12. Ben Carson, Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Lou Dobbs, Eric Metaxis, Jerry Falwell Jr., Gov. Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, and others who overtly support truly Biblical / Constitutional candidates will grow in number and impact 13. That God reveals and punishes those seeking to undermine the President (like he revealed Achan at Ai - Joshua 7) 14. Thanks and God’s wisdom for the following Secretaries confirmed to Trump’s cabinet: ●Rick Perry (Energy), ●Dr. Ben Carson (Sec. HUD), ●John Kelly (Homeland Security), ●Gen. James Mattis (Def.), ●Rex Tillerson (Sec. State), ●Elaine Chao (Transp.), ●Nikki Haley (UN), ●Betsy DeVos (Educ.), ●Tom Price (HHS), ●Jeff Sessions (Atty. Gen.), ●Mick Mulvaney (OMB) ●Linda McMahon (SBA), ●Scott Pruitt (EPA), ●Dan Coats (Nat. Intel.), ●Ryan Zinke (Interior), ●Steve Mnunchin (Sec. Tsy), ●Wilbur Ross (Commerce), David Shulkin (Veterans), ●Mike Pompeo (Sec. CIA). 15. That Trump’s nominees who will advance Biblical / Constitutional values will be quickly confirmed: ●Robert Lighthizer (US Trade Rep.) , ●Alexander Acosta (Sec. Labor) , ●Sonny Perdue (Agriculture). 16. That Trump’s nominees who don’t require confirmation will advance Biblical / Constitutional values: ●Tom Bossert (Homeland Sec.), ●Kellyanne Conway (Counselor), ●Peter Navarro (Trade), ●Carl Icahn (Regulatory), ●Sean Spicer (Press Sec.), ●Donald McGahn (WH Counselor), ●Gen. H.R. McMaster (Nat. Sec. Advisor), ●Rience Priebus (Chief of Staff), ●Stephen Bannon (Chief Strategist). 17. That the Trump administration accomplish its Biblical / Constitutional goals of: appointing pro-life / Constitutionalist Supreme Court nominee, ●standing for life, ●defending Biblical marriage, ●protecting religious liberty (ending the Johnson Amendment), ●repeal/ replace obamacare, ●de-funding Planned Parenthood, ●balancing the US budget 18. That the Trump administration accomplish its campaign promises of: ●building the border wall, ●implementing “extreme vetting” of immigrants, ●rebuilding the US military (and supporting our Veterans) to cause evildoers to fear the US, ●US energy independence, ●re-do of Iran nuke deal, ●reducing/ ending US funding for the UN. 19. That God will confuse and divide the destructive efforts of the false, anti-God, “resistance”/ “impeachment” crowd. 20. George Soros be prosecuted for funding Election fraud, attempted Electoral College manipulation, & violent agitators 21. That violent protestors (like those at UC Berkeley, 2-2-17) will be prosecuted, and federal funding pulled from the UC 22. That “moral clarity” would advance (e.g., the difference between the “Women’s March” versus “March For Life”) 23. That Biblical and Constitutional principles be embraced, studied, and taught (in homes, churches, cities, states) 24. That mainstream media and previously-hostile legislators would support proven foundational Biblical principles.

E HOMELAND 1. That anti-God, anarchist organizations be “cut off” by God: obama’s Organizing for Action-OFA, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, Human Rights Campaign-HRC, Lambda Legal, Southern Poverty Law Center, Freedom From Religion Foundation-FFRF, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network-GLSEN), Planned Parenthood, false media, etc. 2. Protection of Trump, family, and team, against “curse” activity (...a “curse without cause” shall not land – Prov. 26:2) 3. Rejection and defeat of the “spirit of division” (e.g., racial, economic divisions), socialism, sharia, and anarchy, and protection of police against assassination, death threats and violence flowing from spirit of division, violence, and hate 4. Churchgoers to come to Christ, and Christians thirst for Your Word and obediently “occupy till You return”(Lk. 19:13) 5. Protection of our southern US border against illegal “terrorist” immigration and protection against “lone wolf” attacks. 6. Refugees who don’t want to fit into American culture be stopped (https://RefugeeResettlementWatch.Wordpress.com) 7. That Planned Parenthood (PP) officials videotaped discussing sale of baby parts be charged criminally / prosecuted 8. That FBI investigations open against those seen discussing ongoing Election fraud on the ProjectVeritas.com videos 9. Christians realize the Islamic jihadists are here in the USA, and that we must pray, witness, & protect the homeland. 10. Ongoing prayers, work, and legislative action take place to reduce and stop human trafficking at home and abroad. INTERNATIONAL 1. Thanks the Attorney General Jeff Sessions will pull funding from “sanctuary cities” (and follow-through on this goal) 2. For the western world to wake up to the reality of Islamic jihad and goal of sharia law, takeover of western nations via migration and high birth rates (hijrah), world domination (caliphate), purposeful deception (taqiyya) in the Koran! 3. That birth rates among Christian families increases, and Biblical / Constitutional training happens consistently. 4. For protection of persecuted Christians around the world, and for American Christians to pray for them and advocate for their protection (e.g., to be brought to the US ahead of Muslim refugees as Christians and Jews are more at-risk) 5. That lawless nations like Iran and N. Korea that repeatedly violate the law & treaties be hit with ponderous sanctions 6. The US and allies (esp’ly Iraqi troops) crush ISIS with moral clarity as a justified act of self-defense (Esther 9) 7. Against further dividing of Israel or Jerusalem and God’s judgment upon leaders who seek to harm or divide Israel 8. That sharia is rejected in the US and around the world in any manner as a legal standard. 9. Leaders be elected in Europe (Fr., Ger., Neth.) who advance liberty, protect citizens, & oppose runaway immigration LEADERSHIP Select God-fearing leaders (Ex. 18:21) 1. That evil anti-Bible, anti-Constitution business / media leaders including George Soros and Michael Moore be “cut off” 2. That damage done by the previous administration via executive order, court appointments (etc.) be un-done quickly 3. That the people would hold elected and administrative officials accountable to a Biblical /Constitutional standard 4. That all treasonous, anti-Biblical, anti-Constitutional leaders be identified and removed (esp’ly w/in FBI, CIA, NSA, etc) 5. Bless, advance, and protect Biblical / Constitutional thinkers who are serving in federal, state, and local offices 6. That Supreme Court Justices Thomas, Alito, and Roberts continue to stand strongly for Biblical and Constitutional principles, and that Kennedy, Sotomayor, Kagan, Ginsburg, and Breyer do the same, OR be removed and replaced. PRAY THAT GOD’S PEOPLE WOULD “OCCUPY” (Luke 19:13) in: God’s three Institutions: 1) family, 2) church, 3) civil government, Man-made Institutions: 4) education, 5) business, 6) media / entertainment / arts, and 7) military California Drought and

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Prayer Guide – First of all that prayers be made for all who are in authority (I Tim. 2:1-4) Focus: Prayer, repentance, turning to God with all our hearts, with fasting, weeping, and mourning, rending our he art, not our garments, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness – Joel 2:12-17. Key verse: If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. – II Chron. 7:14 Welcome His presence, help, and leading Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (Js. 4:8)

 Worship and praise Him: there is none Holy like our Father in heaven (I Sam. 2:2, Mt. 6:9)  Thank Him: for His presence, protection, provision, America’s Biblical foundation, and liberty (Ps. 100: 4)  Seek Him: Repent of individual, church, and national sins (II Chr. 7:14) – CRY OUT declaring our dependence on Him  Invite a Holy Spirit outpouring, revival in the church, and Great Awakening in America (starting in your city and state) Prayer Points If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. (Jn. 14:14) 1. We convene “solemn assemblies” to repent and cry out to God, Who is rich in mercy and grace (Joel 2:12-17) 2. Church see extreme weather (freeze, drought) could be a “warning judgment” from our merciful, gracious, patient, loving God who is trying to get our attention, encouraging us to “change course” and obey His commandments, so that His wrath is not poured out upon us (...Judgment begins at God’s house -- 1 Pet. 4:17) 3. God convict His church to understand that selecting God-fearing leaders is our Biblical duty to preserve our liberty, and that those church leaders who oppose these Biblical ideas have a change or heart or be removed and replaced 4. Fear of God to fall on churches leaders, replacing spirits of forgetfulness, apathy, man-pleasing, “PC,” universalism. 5. That “churchgoers” truly come to Christ, and Christians return to read, honor, and actively advance God’s Word 6. US Christians lovingly contend for the faith, exhibit a strong witness, rather than seeking comfort and convenience Lord, we repent that... Humble ourselves, pray, seek, turn... ( II Chr. 7:14) 1. In 2008, as the people of California fought desperately to pass Prop 8, the Constitutional Amendment that codified “marriage” as being between one man and one woman, most protestant churches sat on the sidelines (the Mormon and Catholic organizations each gave about 50% the funding and each did roughly half the work to pass Prop 8). 2. The 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade just passed on Jan. 22, and we have seen over 56 million innocent unborn lives snuffed out (beating hearts stopped) via abortion – about nine million of these have taken place California since 1973. 3. In 2012, an estimated “six million 'evangelical' churchgoers” helped vote-in the most anti-Biblical-values President in America’s history who actively supports abortion and homosexual marriage (and California led the way). 4. In 2012, California churchgoers helped elect a Democrat super-majority legislature (remember, the Democrat party officially kicked God out of its National Party Platform) that has passed the laws like the ones immediately below! 5. In 2012, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 48 into law mandating the glorification of immorality, perversion, and homosexual “lifestyle” in California public school textbooks 6. In 2013, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the “co-ed bathroom bill” into law allowing students in K-12 public schools to use either bathroom, locker room, or shower of their choice based on “sexual identity” rather than what one is born with, and the church failed twice to collect sufficient signatures to put an initiative on the ballot to correct this immoral . 7. California is the “pornography capital” of the world -- the San Fernando Valley is home to a $multi-billion porn industry. 8. In 2015, California’s legislature passed, and Gov. Jerry Brown signed, an “Assisted Suicide” bill! 9. While all of this has been going on, most pastors and churches remained silently detached from these epic moral issues, failing to lovingly stand for life on pro-life Sunday, failing to "specially recognize" God’s goodness on the National Day of Prayer, and refusing to help the decent people of California to overturn SB 48 and “the Co-ed bathroom law” (remember that 75% of the children and youth who go to our churches also go to public school). Petition Points Call on me and I will answer... (Jer. 33:3) 1. Lord, please help us who are called by Your name will humble ourselves, pray and seek Your face, and turn from our wicked ways, then You will hear from heaven, and will forgive our sin. and heal their land. 2. Lord, please help pastors and churchgoers to repent and turn to You (our loving forgiving, merciful, patient, gracious God) to: advance the Great Commission, feed the hungry, heal the sick, fix broken lives, lay our lives down for others, and lovingly stand for Jesus and His principles at the ballot box and beyond, standing for life, marriage, morality, and America’s Biblical foundations (the source of our liberty to freely evangelize). 3. May there be revival within the church first as we return to our “first love” in Christ, from which flows Great Awakening. PRAY THAT GOD’S PEOPLE WILL “OCCUPY” and DO BUSINESS ON HIS BEHALF in... (Luke 19:13) 1) family, 2) church, 3) civil government, 4) education, 5) business, 6) media / entertainment / arts, and 7) military MONTHLY: 3rd Sat. Morning Nat’l. Tele-Prayer and 3rd Mon. Eve Tele-Training (info at PreserveLiberty.com)

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