I John

The forces aligned against Your people and Your truth seem overwhelming. Your army standing in the gap seems incapable of winning the daily battles they face.

In truth, I am feeble in the face of the enemy. All my skills… all my talents…all my willpower does not menace the enemy and I cannot overcome, but empowered by Your indwelling Spirit, I cannot be conquered. I can be a “Difference Maker”. Giving away a smile…sharing hope…speaking truth…remaining faithful, they all have the power to make an eternal difference in the lives of those around us. They’re powerful difference makers that the enemy cannot overcome.

Fill me with the courage of David, the insight of Daniel and voice of Moses…I’m a “Difference Maker”. I will never run. I will stand steadfast.

AMEN

Scripture: “You are from God…and have overcome them (the world); because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” I John 4:4

I come to You today broken by my knowledge of the number of times I have failed to live up to the promises I’ve made to You…and the number of times You have picked me up and placed my feet on solid ground. The moment I asked, You comfort me, challenge me, and restore me. Your grace to Your children Is total and without end.

The task I’ve begun in this Spiritual Battle against the darkness and depravity attempting to swamp America demands I walk uprightly before You and stay faithful to this bugle call.

Forgive my past failures, strengthen me for the battle, and give me the courage, stamina, and wisdom to be effective each day for Your Kingdom and for those so lost in the fog of lies and deceit surrounding us each day.

AMEN

Scripture: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John I:9

As Your child, I have been blessed with every blessing.  You have supplied all my needs abundantly.  To simply say, “Thank You” is insufficient. Your goodness overwhelms me.

Unfortunately, it is easy to become enamored with the riches this world has to offer.  When I become focused on the world’s wealth…it replaces You as my god. America has for years now chased the material things this world has to offer…making material gain an idol.  Throughout recorded history, You have shown Your power over pagan idols.  Now, You have begun to demonstrate Your power to demolish this American idol.  Your judgment is justly deserved.  But is crushing so many as our artificial wealth evaporates.  Please protect the innocent and the poor from Your wrath.

In this time of need, teach me generosity.

AMEN

Scripture:  “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. I John 5:21

I approach You today full of awe and wonder at Your grace and mercy towards me. Even though I fail You often, I come to You today boldly, knowing my sins have been forgiven through Your sacrifice at Calvary. To say, “Thank You” is so inadequate.

I am sorry for the way America has not only abandoned Your guidelines for a fruitful and meaningful life…but we also openly flaunt our sins. We mock and degrade Your Son.

We have taken Your blessings on our land for granted. When our leaders flippantly say, “God bless America” it is blasphemy.

But, please don’t abandon Your remnant…we seek Your face. Empower us to do mighty things in Your name. Awaken us to the power we have been granted in Christ.

AMEN

Scripture: “…you have overcome them because greater is He who is in you than he that is in the world.” I John 4:4b