PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 22

Welcome to Day 22 of PW33's 30 day of prayer and fasting for July the 4th.

Today's list of countries to pray for is another big one, 19, but substantially less than yesterday's of 72. Once again, I will break this down into a short list of the main regions from North to South, here we go:  From Iceland to the majority of Ireland and the British Isles, France, Spain and Portugal, West Africa to the tiny Island in the South Atlantic, Tristan da Cunah. If you feel led to spend more time in prayer then I would urge you to consider praying for Mali and Burkina Faso in Western Africa where the church is under severe persecution, along with Nigeria in yesterday's list. From Prayerwatch 33's main prayer calendar list, you can click whenever you see countries highlighted in Red, Orange or Teal colours. This will take you directly to the pages of the Christian charities supporting the Persecuted church where they give informative, short articles on the challenges these church communities face within the Islamic nations they live.  

Please follow the link below, Thank you and God Bless. 

Sep/Oct | Prayer Watch 33

Today's Bible Verse & Link to PW33's Website

Isaiah 61:3 (KJV) To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

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PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 21

In these last closing days of prayer and fasting, we are using the lists of countries from Prayerwatch33's Monthly Prayer Calendar, for guidance on countries to pray for. We are not doing this monthly, right now but daily, 12 months in 12 days! Yesterday we prayed using the July/August prayer list and today we are moving on another 30 degrees west to pray for 72 nations as per the August/September list: From Norway in the far North, through all of central Europe, and to most of the countries in North Africa, Central Africa, and South Africa.

For a full list of all 72 countries, please follow this link:

Aug/Sept | Prayer Watch 33

Just a reminder, and for the benefit of any newcomers joining here for the first time, as good as it is to pray in general for all countries, our main focus right now is to pray specifically for church leaders in all countries, that they be strengthened and withstand any spiritual attacks. There's a great shaking that is about to happen in the church worldwide, many say it has already started. From Prayer Watch 33's point of view we are looking from the 4th of July onwards, as this falls in line with a prophecy given in 2025. For more details please check out our earlier videos and posts in this current series. Thank you.

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 20

Today, we continue our world tour in prayer, region by region, from East to West. You can follow a full list of countries by following the link below. We are using the July/August monthly list today, tomorrow's will be from the August/September list. 

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As many as 43 Nations are in this list, I am going to break it down to the main regions as a short list to pray for. Your prayers will be valued, even by narrowing it down to this short summary of nations. Thank you. 

43 nations from Russia, Finland and Belarus to the North, to Ukraine and Turkey, All the Arab States, Israel, all North/East and East African Countries to the tip of South Africa.

Thank you for joining me in praying for the church in today's 30-degree window.

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 19

Twelve Final Days of Prayer up to the 4th of July.

In these last 12 days, starting from today, I am going to link in with PW33's monthly Prayer Calendar. This is a list of all countries/nations throughout the world, divided into 12 equal segments 30 degrees of Longitude (from North Pole to South Pole) at a time. Normally, the countries falling within any one of these longitudinal segments would be prayed over the duration of one month. What I am proposing is to have a new segment to pray over every day, praying for church leaders throughout the world, moving on 30 degrees at a time, every day until all 12 sections are complete.

I will post a link daily here in the blog posts that will take you directly to the correct page at PW33's website. Here's today's:

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Please pray for the churches in these nations as you read through the list in your own words and meditations.  I won't necessarily have a formal prayer for you to follow every day, but as today is the first, I will.

Dear Lord, We come to you today and plead for your protection over your church and to forgive all wrongdoing where any church leaders  have been involved in misconduct unworthy of you, let their hearts surge with pain as they recognize the need to fully repent before you Lord, Thank you Jesus. We fully acknowledge the many churches that have strong righteous leaders who care for their church members with a pouring out of your love, along with the good strong teaching of your word. Bless them Lord and keep them strong as many are persecuted severely in several of the regions we are focusing on today, especially India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.  And so we commit to you in prayer today Lord, all churches in the following nations. 

Russia, Bhutan, Nepal, Tajikistan, China, India, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

Thank you Lord Jesus, we honour your name and give you all the glory as you deal with all the weakness and sinfulness in your church. Make us stronger in our faith and worthy of you. Thank you Lord. Amen

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 18

The Turning Point

Today we are over halfway through this current 30 day period of prayer and fasting. This morning I woke up to the resounding and repetitive words that came directly from the Lord concerning my efforts in sharing what he puts on my heart. It felt like perhaps I was going just a little too far to the side of politics in the Middle East, and the forthcoming 4th of July celebrations in the U.S. I knew from what the Lord was showing me that I needed to return to my entry point where from Day One, the focus has been on prayer for Pastors and leaders in the worldwide church. The words I kept hearing were "The Turning Point". 

This is my own turning point -  to keep my prayer attention on the worldwide church and encourage others who read my posts to do the same. World politics are like crazy at the moment, I will continue to watch over all developing situations, good and bad, but save my comments until after the 4th of July.

This is the worldwide church's turning point - that all pastors and leaders have an inner conviction from Christ to remain true and faithful to the ministries they have been called to. Any power-grabbing for self-gain, perversion and manipulation will no longer be tolerated. Through prophecy given in 2025 it is clear that the Lord has given a deadline for wayward leaders in the Church to repent. His staying hand is in place to protect church leaders until July the 4th, when He will remove His hand  and allow the enemy to destroy all that are not of God, the unsanctified wolves in sheep's clothing. 

From tomorrow, we have just 12 days left in this current period of prayer and fasting. I will show you how we can pray for all church leaders in every nation, region by region. It will be an easy prayer guide to follow that need only take a few moments of your time each day. I do so hope you can join me in this final phase of prayer up to July the 4th. Thank you and God bless.

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 17

Every day we are hearing from once reputable brodcasting/news network organisations lies, deceit, and false news. Taking the current news on the Straits of Hormuz for instance, who is really telling the truth? Not just news reporters but very high-profile world leaders are coming out with totally different stories. Come on please, stop all the propaganda and give us the news straight! Are the Straits of Hormuz closed or open to shipping, and dare I ask, is the war really over?! It looks to me like the positive stance is just a gloss-over to make Americans feel good back home, so all can have an incredible celebration coming this July the 4th, masking the truth of what is really happening.

It is so hard to know where to place our trust these days, but that is just talking about trust among leaders who are mere mortals, who are vulnerable to the lust for power. I just thank God that as Christians we have an incredible overseeing love, that is perfect in every way. Thank you Jesus, for it is you in whom we can trust. Amen  

The breakdown of social well-being in so many of our countries is directly due to the abandonment of God's laws. I close today with a link that evaluates America's own position in how strong a nation spiritually they really are in seeking God's guidance. There has been a steady erosion of Christian values, not only in America, but here in Britain where I live, and many other nations too.

This article is painful to read, but it is honest, and a good basis for all to take on board who have a call to be an intercessor in prayer. Please read this article, it's not much longer than what you have just read now. Thank You and God Bless.

Prophecy isn't pretty: Oliver Kornetzke looks ahead to July 4th (gratis post)

By Addison Hodges Hart

https://addisonhodgeshart.substack.com/p/prophecy-isnt-pretty-oliver-kornetzke

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 16

Yesterday's signing of the peace agreement between Iran and USA to bring about the end of the war looks like it is falling to pieces already. The sticking point is Israel over Lebanon. I am praying on about this as it obviously adds to tensions in the middle east that are already very high. These posts this month are mainly to focus on July the 4th, however world events could well have an effect on everything that will unfold around Independence Day. 

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 15

Following the football World Cup opening ceremony on the 11th of June at the Aztecs Stadium in Mexico, there appears to be a prophetic video that has gone out, and it is likely to become viral before too long. It condemns the darker side of the ancient Aztec history that was blatantly celebrated in the elaborate show in the opening ceremony. It is good I believe, to draw viewers awarness to this and question whether it was right to include it in the presentation, but then the video goes on to prophesy a calamitous close to the games with a major disaster unfolding. I am not putting a link in here to the video as at present I am not endorsing it. I am still weighing it up as to whether it is a horrible hoax or a genuine given word. Please pray for all who attend these huge games, as stadiums will be filled to the brim and all too tempting for opposing forces of terrorism to play out. 

Yes Lord, we pray in your name that any plans to destroy kill and maim, will be totally foiled and busted. Please keep attendees safe from any evil attempt of the enemy. Thank you Jesus. Amen. 

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 14

After my post for Day 12 of my fast, when I appealed for intercessory prayer for US citizens against potential terrorist attacks, I realised the importance of praying also for the people of Iran. Did you know the growth of Christianity is greater in Iran than in any other country right now? The level of persecution is also extremely high. Please pray for Iranian Christians, especially around the 4th of July when the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei will take place.

It is imperative as we pray for safety in our countries, not to have a bias that is overly nationalistic. Remember, outside the modern borders of the lands where we live there's the rest of God's church, our brothers and sisters in Christ. It wasn't my intent in any of my blogs to ignore the urgent prayer needed for Christians in Iran. I have come to the Lord about this, I then sought to find a video that would somehow give support in what I believe, that there will be a metamorphosis for Iran, emerging from an Islamic nation to a predominantly Christian nation supporting Israel in these End-times.

I am blown away after viewing this video below. It is an incredible presentation of the biblical history of Iran and a very well described destiny that God has planned, for Iran to be Israel's strong ally, not to be a destructive foe as is the current world view. 

To watch this superb and highly informative video from Joe Kirby click below: 

No One Can Explain The Biblical Destiny of Iran on This Timeline

PW33 -- Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 13

All eyes are on whether the current deal to end the war between Iran and USA will hold. It is agreed at the moment that the Straits of Hormuz will be fully open by Friday this week. If this is peace between the USA and Iran, then the threat to US citizens during the 4th of July celebrations could be very much reduced. There is an added risk even before July the 4th of terrorist attacks at stadiums throughout the States whilst the World Cup football is on. We will pray that peace will hold. Israel has been sidetracked through this deal and is unlikely to relent in its rocket attacks on Lebanon, that they claim are in self defense. Part of the US/Iran deal is for Israel to withdraw its presence and all action against Lebanon. Israel will not consent to this as long as Hezbollah are so prominent there. The risks of a far greater flare-up are still very real. We need to heighten our prayer so all of heaven hears our cry!

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