A Challenge for Change

Last week, on the 36th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision legalizing 1st and 2nd trimester abortions, my friend Melinda issued a challenge....a challenge for change.

Without divine intervention it seems almost certain that our current laws may become even more pervasive allowing an almost incalculable number of lives to be destroyed and lastingly scarred.

One thing that seems a no brainer, but often neglected is taking up the deliberate action of prayer.

Specifically prayer for President Obama's heart to change regarding abortion.

Throughout history, we know God has moved to change leaders hearts to bring about His will for His people. This challenge brings to mind Esther's King Xerxes and Cyrus King of Persia (2 Chronicles 36:22), both Kings were moved to make decisions that can only be attributed to the workings of the Holy Spirit in their hearts and lives. Personally, I would enjoy a front row seat baring witness to this kind of transformation in our President.

I don't know how God may do it, I just know He has called us to repentance ( 2 Chronicles 7:13-15)and promises when we join together and ask, it shall be done. ( Matthew 18: 18-20)

Melinda has asked that anyone wishing to commit to praying for our Presidents heart condition select a period of time you are willing to commit to praying every Monday, for a month, 6 months or a year - how about all four years?

Whatever you decide have a look here and if the Lord leads you, please join us in the challenge.

This gives me great hope

As the end of the month draws near I have to say, it has been one of the fullest most reflective group of weeks I've had in a very long while.

I am fortunate enough to have a Pastor who consistently raises the bar and challenging his congregation to do more, love loud, dig deeper and mine the mission fields right in our own families and neighborhoods.

Likewise my small groups/Sunday school teacher does the same during weekly class time.
By and large my small group is not the average group of retiring Baby Boomers. This bunch is in a constant state of motion, taking up many worthy causes, providing hands on and monetary assistance to various individuals and families very often right in our own backyard. A group is always, I do mean always just heading out or returning from missions fields in and out of the country.

I've also come to know some amazing bloggers out here in cyber-space. These folks regularly knock my socks off with their incites, activities and demonstrations of the passionate servant hearts they bare for our world near and far. Each in their own voice share their love of God and this world He created to anyone who stops by for a read, comment and hopefully a chat. Some of my favorite can be found at the sidebar of this page.

As I get ready to enter my 51st year I am awestruck at what God is doing through the lives of this younger generation. What these young people do and the way they allow God to use them makes my heart race and floods my face with tears of joy. It's nothing short of phenomenal. God is just all over their lives!

All this gives me great hope. Hope for my children, grandchildren, my country and the world we all inhabit. Revival seems seems eminent, the fields are white and many laborers seem united in the cause of sharing Christ with the world...in word and deed. (Colossians 3:15-17)

I find myself being drawn more and more to my knees praying the Holy Spirit continue to set our world afire one person at a time. Darkness seems everywhere, wars, hurricanes, tornadoes financial collapse, gas and food shortages and climbing prices. What greater time and place for God to use His people to bring light into this abyss. May we each be the salt and light as Christ instructed. (Matthew 5:13-14)

Many a wildfire begins with a spark. Every thing, great and small keeps the flames roaring. Be bold and pray that God will bring to you things you can DO. Lastly and most importantly Pray! Pray like there is no tomorrow, allow yourself and your heart to be broken for our country and our world...and our Father will pour out a harvest and healing like nothing we can imagine.

"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."

2 Chronicles 7:14

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“If…My people who are called by My name humble
themselves, pray and seek My face,
and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from
heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:13-14

"The 40/40 Prayer Vigil consists of 40 days of prayer from September 24 to November 2, 2008, culminating in 40 hours of around the clock intercession during the last 3 days of the Vigil. The Vigil focuses first on personal spiritual revival. It then covers an expanding circle of prayer concerns, from the church to the nation."
reprinted from ilivevalues.com

Will You Join me?

Click the link above or on the sidebar, then from the Prayer Vigil site you can download the Prayer guide. Share this link within your own community as well.

Unlike many forwarded emails these actions will truly effect change. Simply go to this link, sign up and commit to join in prayer with multitudes across our country.

I challenge you to share THIS with everyone.

Oh yes, please leave a comment share your thoughts and let me know if you accept the challenge.

Blessings!