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Lois Christy 10/25/2025
Meeting notes and Scripture references
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Regular Prayer Call Schedule (please adjust for your local time)
-The Tuesday and Thursday calls begin at 8:30am Central Time
-The Saturday call begins at 9am Central Time.
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Heavenly Father, God of all glory, we come boldly into Your Throne Room of Grace, in the Name of Jesus. We enter in within the veil (Heb 6:19), where there is life everlasting. We take our seat of authority at Your right Hand, in Christ Jesus (Eph 2:6). The enemy has been stripped of power, defeated and is beneath our feet, and we pray from this place of victory (Eph 1:22). Thank You for this privilege to co-labor with You. We ask for Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, and we focus on Your glory that belongs to You.

Father, we pray according to Pr 3:5-6:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
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Holy Spirit, we turn to You. You take from Jesus and reveal to us the things that the Father desires. Show us what is on God’s heart and what He wants us to pray for today. We welcome Your anointing. Help us to pray in both known and unknown tongues. Bring to our remembrance the Scriptures we are to pray that the angels harken to and perform. Direct our thoughts as we pray.
Thank You Holy Spirit for helping us with this prayer call. We yield to You now.
In the Name of Jesus, so be it.
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Discussion of:
-Bill Gates wanting to starve and kill people.
-We are the restrainers:
2 Thess 2:6 And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.

-Ag Secretary Confirms That Trump Is Eyeing Argentina’s Beef; U.S. Ranchers See Red:
https://thenewamerican.com/us/ag-secretary-confirms-that-trump-is-eyeing-argentinas-beef-u-s-ranchers-see-red/

-Zohran Mamdani Campaigns with Imam Tied to 1993 World Trade Center Bombing:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/zohran-mamdani-campaigns-imam-tied-1993-world-trade/

- Mamdani Threatens to Arrest Netanyahu If Elected NYC Mayor:
https://www.newsweek.com/mamdani-threatens-arrest-netanyahu-if-elected-nyc-mayor-2129476:
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Playing part of audio:
Zohran Mamdani: NYC’s Next Marxist Mayor?
https://thenewamerican.com/video/unrestricted/zohran-mamdani-nycs-next-marxist-mayor/
The New American’s Christian Gomez interviews anti-communist author, research, and documentary filmmaker Trevor Loudon about Zohran Mamdani — the New York City Democratic mayoral candidate and his strong ties to Marxism, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Iran, and North Korea. Gomez and Loudon also discuss Mamdani’s Marxist ideas and their likely ramifications for New York City.
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Playing audio of:
Jack Hibbs- The Piece Plan |Real Life with Jack Hibbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ULHppG-S8
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ULHppG-S8&t=483s
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Mention of:
Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chased out of NYC park by protester shouting ‘antisemite’:
https://nypost.com/2025/10/11/us-news/socialist-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani-chased-out-of-nyc-park-by-protester-shouting-antisemite/

-Mamdani caught on camera getting chased out of Manhattan square; protester blasts him as ‘antisemite’:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mamdani-caught-camera-getting-chased-manhattan-square-protester-blasts-him-antisemite
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Zohran Mamdani Campaigns with Imam Tied to 1993 World Trade Center Bombing:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/zohran-mamdani-campaigns-imam-tied-1993-world-trade/

-Mamdani Vows To Shut Down Rikers Island, Release Almost 8K Criminals:
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/mamdani-vows-to-shut-down-rikers-island-release-almost-8k-criminals/
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Mt 18:18-20
Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven. Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My Name, I am there in their midst.
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1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.
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Luke 12:1-3
In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.
Therefore, whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.”
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Father, we ask that You open the spiritual eyes and ears of people concerning Zorhan Mamdani. Reveal to them the things that have been hidden in darkness.
We pray according to Your Word:
-Luke 8:17
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.
-2 Cor 10:4-5
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Prayer for Truth and Protection over New York City:
Father, we come before You asking that You open the eyes and ears of the people, so that they may know You and discern truth. Stir the hearts of many to stand for righteousness and justice. Let deception and wickedness be exposed and let truth prevail in New York City and throughout our nation.
We ask that the people of New York see clearly and choose what is right in Your sight. We trust You, Lord, to move powerfully and bring about Your perfect justice and peace. Let there be more protests come against Mamdani and the wickedness that he wants to do to destroy NYC and that the protestors come out in mass, so they do not have this evil man rule over them. We ask that the wicked, corrupt, evil ideologies that are hidden by Mamdani and others be brought to light and shock the people of NYC. We declare that Zorhan Mamdani will not blow anything up in NYC but all that he has planned will boomerang back to him and those like him that are Socialist, Marxist, Communists and Muslims that support Sharia Law.
We ask all this in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Eph 1:18
We pray that the eyes of your understanding are enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.
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Tongues
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We break the scepter of wickedness for it shall not rest upon NYC and our land. We decree this over NYC and America.
In the Name of Jesus.
Ps 125:3
For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the [uncompromisingly] righteous, lest the righteous (God’s people) stretch forth their hands to iniquity and apostasy.
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Mention of “Ship of States Prophecy” given previously on Lois’ prayer call:

Slowly, but surely the Great Ship of State is turning.
It is turning around away from the dark and deadly waters.
It is turning around and going back into the light
Because of the prayers of you who’ve stood on the post
And watched and prayed.

The Lord has heard you even this day
And the Great Ship of State is turning, turning away from the dark
And back to the glorious light of the plan and purpose of God,
And it will be completed by His might.

Oh! It’s a victory shout!
The seaman on the Great Ship of State
The glory of the Lord is hitting them, and they are rejoicing in the Lord.

Rejoicing, rejoicing, rejoicing the victory cry is rising up
from the Great Ship of State.
The victory is very great.
For if she had sunk and gone beneath the swells,
The rest of the nations would be turned into hell.

O, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
He’s the Captain! He’s the Captain! He’s the Captain!
His Hands are on the hands of the man on the stern wheel
Turning the wheel with him; turning the wheel with him.
He’s behind him as his rear guard
And over him as the over shepherd of America—Donald John Trump!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.

The waters are rising.
The waters of the Awakening are rising.
The waters of life are rising in this nation.
The debris will come to the top and float out for everyone to see.
To be skimmed off and discarded as it should be.
And the beautiful little vessels of righteousness
will be floating in the brilliant light for all to see
the goodness of God right there in sight.

And the old, dark pirate ships, Ha, Ha, Ha,
Beyond the sea will be sunk to the bottom,
No more will they be!
Ha, Ha, Ha.

And the whole crew will go down to the brink.
All that will be left is a residual stink!

And even that will be gone very soon
replaced by the aroma of the Presence of God.
That to us is life, but signals to them their doom!

Ha, Ha, Ha.
Because you are now stepping over into a new dimension of prayer,
And note that I am in your midst taking you there.
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Prayer for New York City and the Mayoral Race:
Father, we pray against all iniquity and every work of darkness that tries to take root in NYC. We lift up the mayoral race before You, and we ask that only those who walk in righteousness, truth, and integrity will be established in positions of authority. We declare that no weapon formed against New York City will prosper, and every tongue that rises against it in judgment will be condemned, for this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.
We plead the Blood of Jesus that covers NYC.
Expose every hidden agenda that is not aligned with Your will. Let Your light shine in every place of influence and let Your justice and peace prevail. We trust You, Lord, to raise up leaders after Your own heart who will protect, serve, and lead with wisdom and truth on NYC.
In Jesus’ mighty Name, Amen.
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We thank You Lord that Your Word will be performed and it does not return void of power:
Gen 12:3
I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
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Father, we thank You that this man Zorhan Mamdani will be cursing himself over and over again as he speaks to the New Yorkers. Open up the ears of the people in NYC to see that this man is cursing them and not blessing them, and that they will see that they do not want him.
In the Name of Jesus, we pray this. Amen and so be it.
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Ps 75:4-10
I say to the proud, “Do not boast,” and to the wicked, “Do not lift up your horn. Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.”
For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west, nor out of the desert, but it is God Who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. For a cup is in the hand of the Lord, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.
But I will proclaim Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.
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Seeing and hearing in the spirit:
We are wielding our Swords of the Spirit and cutting off heads and walking with our Swords, cutting things down that the Lord needs cut down.
Eph 6:17-18
And take the helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
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For Mamdani:
Ps 3:7
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God, for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the jawbone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
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Lord, we break Mamdani’s jawbone and break his teeth of influence. Without teeth he cannot be fed or speak clearly. The Lord smite Mamdani in the jawbone and break out his teeth.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Ps 94:14-15, 20-23
For the Lord will not forsake His people; He will not abandon His heritage, for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
20 Can wicked rulers be allied with You, those who frame injustice by statute? They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge. He will bring back on them their iniquity and wipe them out for their wickedness; the Lord our God will wipe them out.
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Mal 3:16-18
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His Name.
“They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.”
Then you shall again discern between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.
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Mal 4:1-3
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. And the day which is coming shall burn them up,” says the Lord of hosts, “That will leave them neither root nor branch.
But to you who fear My Name, the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. You shall trample the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I do this,” says the Lord of hosts.
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Lord, we believe that next year we will be celebrating the defeat of our enemies and our nation returning to righteousness. We thank You for this.
In the Name of Jesus.
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For Mamdani:
We declare that Mamdani’s and the Cabal’s defeat is coming:
-Ps 37:12-13
The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth. The Lord laughs at him, for He sees that the day of his defeat is coming.
-Is 5:20,24
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
24 Therefore, as the fire devours the stubble, And the flame consumes the chaff, So their root will be as rottenness, and their blossom will ascend like dust; Because they have rejected the law of the Lord of hosts and despised the Word of the Holy One of Israel.
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Father, thank You for a great, great spiritual awakening and for purging the Church of false doctrine, greed, materialism, evil predatory behavior, and sexual perversion.
Lord, we know that when Charlie Kirk shared Your Word and then passed, the Words he spoke were like seeds that fell into the hearts of many people and produced a multitude to follow You. Many people are now reading Your Word, the Bible, and becoming doers of it. Help them to study Your Word and become Bereans, searching diligently for Your truth.
We ask that a great blanket of Your Spirit of repentance come upon this nation, so that people may know the truth of Your Word. Transform their spirits, souls, and bodies to honor and worship You, and lead them to follow hard after You with wholehearted devotion.
Help us to be Berean in our thinking, searching the Scriptures for Your truth. Lord, give us discernment so that when we hear or see anything that is not true, we will recognize it and reject it. We desire to serve You in righteousness and purity.
Raise up men and women of integrity whose tent pegs of influence will pastor Your people. Bring about a nationwide awakening that honors the covenant upon which this nation was founded on with the Pilgrims. Help us return to Your ways. Let a great awakening and repentance sweep through our land. Correct us, cleanse us, and help us to cater fully to the Holy Spirit.
May we be living epistles that draw all people to Jesus, so that He will be lifted up. Let this move throughout the earth so that many will come to salvation before the end comes, sparing them from the tribulation period. We ask for a mighty harvest, for You take no delight in the death of the wicked and Your mercy triumphs over judgment. Lord, anoint us and equip us to do the work You have called us to.
In Jesus’ Name, amen, so be it.
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Tongues
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Father, we ask You to invade the universities and colleges of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, all of the Ivy League schools, as well as other institutions of higher learning. Let Your truth, wisdom, and Spirit penetrate these places, raising up students, teachers, and leaders who will seek You, walk in integrity, and spread Your Word. May these campuses become centers of Your light, righteousness, for they were once lights for Your glory.
Father, we want to see an abundance of what we could ask or even imagine for the 250th year of our nation. We pray for Your favor, wisdom, protection, and spiritual awakening to sweep across this land, bringing righteousness, justice, and revival to our land.
Father, we pray that there will be a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit so that Mamdani will be brought down. So, there will be a dramatic outpouring of voters who choose what is good for New York City. Let their votes bring down the plans of the wicked and establish righteousness and justice in the city.
Angels of the Living God, we send you out to intervene in the elections and the voting process in New York City. Help to bring about what is good and righteous, so that every plan of evil is null and void. Let the glory of the Lord be revealed, His purposes established, and His righteousness prevail throughout the city.
Lord, we believe Your Word:
Ps 27:13
Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
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In the Name of Jesus.
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To strength the Church and for the prodigals:
Ps 51:10-13
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted and return to You.
-Is 50:4-5
The Lord God has given me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning and opens my ear to listen as a disciple. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I have not been disobedient, nor have I turned back.
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Mention of:
Jeannie Wilkersons’ prophecy that homosexuals and those that are backslidden will be strong witnesses for the Lord. God is moving in the Church.
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Playing part of:
Jack Hibbs- The Piece Plan |Real Life with Jack Hibbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ULHppG-S8
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ULHppG-S8&t=483s
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Praying for Israel and peace:
Father, have mercy on our nation and disrupt this 20-point process so that the land of Israel is not undermined or misused through unrighteous plans, at least while the Church is present and standing in Your ways. Confound those who seek to prosper through deceit, treachery, or self-serving schemes for money, and let their plans fail. Protect Your purposes and bring righteousness and justice to the land.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Discussion of:
AG Secretary Confirms That Trump Is Eyeing Argentina’s Beef; U.S. Ranchers See Red:
https://thenewamerican.com/us/ag-secretary-confirms-that-trump-is-eyeing-argentinas-beef-u-s-ranchers-see-red/
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Father, we cry out for the agriculture of America, that it be restored to family farming and righteous stewardship. Awaken PDJT to see what is happening and give him wisdom to put America first. We ask that all land that has been bought up for evil purposes be returned to those You have an anointing to farm it, so that our food may be of the highest quality to bless the people.
Father, we plead the blood of Jesus over the President and his ears. We take authority over the counsel of the wicked, and we ask that only Your divine wisdom and counsel come to him. The evil counselors are under our feet; we stand in the gap for the President, and all the evil counsel that has and will be given to PDJT falls to the ground. You lying and deceiving sprits, you will proceed no further.
Cleanse our land, Lord. Wisdom is the principal thing. Father, push aside every scheme of the enemy. Restore righteousness, protect our leaders, and bring Your purposes to pass in the agricultural industry and throughout our nation, in the Name of Jesus.
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Mention of book:
“The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve” by G. Edward Griffin
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Mention and discussion of:
Evil: Bayer Monsanto Seeks Legal Immunity for RoundUp Pesticide. It Is 2 Votes Away from Passing:
https://needtoknow.news/2025/10/evil-bayer-monsanto-seeks-legal-immunity-for-roundup-pesticide-it-is-2-votes-away-from-passing/
-Bayer bought pesticide giant Monsanto in 2018 and has paid out $11 billion in injury and death claims from its RoundUp pesticide product. The House is two votes away from passing a spending bill that could shield Bayer from tens of thousands of RoundUp cancer lawsuits by blocking new pesticide label warnings.
-Section 453 of the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill would prevent lawsuits against Bayer Monsanto and other pesticide manufacturers for claims associated with glyphosate and other chemicals. Section 453 would also prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing new guidance or changing pesticide labels that differ from existing assessments. This means that if the EPA does not classify glyphosate as a carcinogen, states cannot impose additional warnings because states cannot require a pesticide label that is different from the EPA’s label.
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Father, we strip these lawsuits of having any influence that are against the truth coming out and not protecting people from harm. We want to see real, good healthy foods that people can eat and grow so that the people in America can prosper in their spirits, souls and bodies.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Discussion about Jordan Rubin:
-Known as America’s Biblical Health Coach, Jordan Rubin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of 31 books including his latest work, ‘The Biblio Diet’. Jordan is the founder of Garden of Life, Beyond Organic and Ancient Nutrition. With degrees in Naturopathic Medicine and certifications in nutrition and fitness, Jordan has served as an expert lecturer around the world. Jordan is the author of multiple patents in the areas of natural pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements and is a leader in the regenerative farming movement operating Heal the Planet Farms in TN and Missouri.
https://www.jordanrubin.com/about

-My Top Foods and Practices to Conquer Cancer:
https://www.jordanrubin.com/newsletter/my-top-foods-and-practices-to-conquer-cancer
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Mention of what is happening in Missouri:
Groups of suspicious looking people have been driving around rural, boot hill areas of Missouri and scaring the residents. Some of these residents have been assaulted.
We ask that governors and leaders awaken to their responsibilities and act justly to protect the citizens.
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Lord, we thank You for what You have done through Sarah Huckabee in stopping China from accessing Arkansas farmland, and we pray now that You would stop Bill Gates and others from using land or resources for ungodly purposes. Protect the land, restore it to those You have anointed to steward it, and bring righteousness and justice to these situations.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Scriptures for the land:
-Gen 1:11, 24
Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so.
24 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind”; and it was so.
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Lois prays for everyone:
-Father, we pray for divine protection for everyone on this call, their families and those that come on later. We pray that they are protected today by Your mighty angels and the Blood of Jesus.
-Father, we plead the Blood of Jesus over everyone on this call and those that would like to be on but come on later. Thank You for Your divine protection over all of us because of Your keeping power. We believe for this same protection for our loved ones and ourselves. Thank You for the divine protection of the Blood of Jesus over our spirits, souls and bodies for us, our families and our loved ones. All who are on this call walk in divine health because of the Cross and the precious Blood of Jesus that is over us. We stay on the rock-solid path of Jesus and the ministries that we walk in that You have chosen for all of us.
-Finances and Generosity:
We plead the Blood of Jesus over our finances and thank You that we are led by You in our giving. We sow out of love and not selfish reasons. We are not scammed, deceived or ripped off. Thank You for the grace in what we buy. We are led by the Holy Spirit regarding whom to give to, and we give with loving, compassionate, generous hearts to glorify You. Thank You for increasing our finances, for there is no lack in the Kingdom of God or in our lives. We are not scammed, fooled, or taken advantage of. The enemy must return to us sevenfold what he has stolen. We joyfully sow into ministries that bear good with fruitful results. Thank You for great deals on our purchases. Thank You for Your wisdom and discernment.
-Protection over dwelling places and possessions:
The Blood of Jesus covers our homes, dwelling places, and vehicles. We live in peaceful habitations. Thank You for Your protection during these perilous times. You are so faithful. There will be no fires consuming our houses, no floods sweeping them away, and no demonic activity in or around our properties. No plagues or calamities will come near our dwellings. We are blessed as we come and go. Angels are encamped around us, and God Himself is a wall of fire surrounding us. We are surrounded with a shield of favor. Our homes and vehicles are safe from all harm. Thank You that our homes have the peace of Goshen on them. There will be no bioweapons shot off near the people on this call.
-Freedom from Disaster and Harm:
We declare that there will be no destruction, no criminal intruders, and no natural disasters coming near our homes. There will be no weather damage, no catastrophic earthquakes, explosions, plagues, diseases, storms, tornadoes, wind damage, hail, lightning, criminals, thieves, or disasters of any kind touching our houses, properties, dwelling places, or families. We live in a place of peace and safety.
-Blessing Over Pets:
We plead the Blood of Jesus over our beloved pets who bring us much joy. They are happy, healthy, disease-free, safe, and live long, carefree, peaceful and blessed lives.
In Jesus’ Name, amen.
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Praying Numbers 6:24-26 AMPC over everyone:
The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; the Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you His peace (tranquility of heart and life continually).
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Prayer for Lois:
Lord, we lift up Lois to You and thank You for our dear Lois, for she is our war-horse, our battle-axe. Today, we encircle her with Your favor to sustain and protect her until the government is opened again. You supply all her needs through the riches of Jesus Christ. We thank You that Your favor surrounds her like a shield, that she is protected by the living God, and she is hidden in You.
We bless her today, Lord, and ask that everything she needs to accomplish be guided by Your anointing, Your timing, and Your wisdom empower her to walk in strength, discernment, and Your perfect guidance in all that she does.
In the Name of Jesus.
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Aaronic blessing | Num 6:24-26 over Lois:
May the Lord bless you Lois and keep you. May the Lord smile down on you and show You His kindness. May the Lord answer your prayers and give you His peace.
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Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the Words of Eternal Life. John 6:68.
We make much of the Blood of Jesus and the Blood makes much of us.