PRAY!

“But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” - ‭‭Luke‬ ‭21‬:‭36‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Early yesterday morning the oldest of 5 children from a Christian home in Fall City shot and killed his parents and 3 of his younger siblings and badly injured the remaining sibling. I didn’t know the family but I have several friends from all around the area - people I have known since high school - that went to church with the family and homeschooled their children in the same co-op as this family. I spent a sleepless night last night in prayer for everyone touched by this tragedy.

This morning I got a text from a dear friend in a different state asking me to pray with her - entering into spiritual warfare on her behalf because of a heavy oppression she has been feeling recently.

On the radio last night I heard a host talking about signs that he believes point to America rejecting the trend of atheism and being ready to turn back to God. I have been noticing hopeful signs of this as well and pray it comes to fruition.

These seem like random, unrelated events but I believe they are connected. The Holy Spirit is moving and working and turning hearts to the Lord. We need to, as believers, pay attention and listen to the direction of the Lord. We need to be strong witnesses, loving examples and work in harmony with the Spirit to reap the harvest.

We need to be in CONSTANT prayer because the devil doesn’t want anyone to be saved and he certainly doesn’t want our Nation to return to morality. So he is craftily using all the tools he can wield to paint a picture of Christians and conservative families that choose to educate their children at home as unhinged, unstable and to be looked upon with fear and distrust.

Don’t be distracted by the darkness and all the chaos! Get on your knees and PRAY!