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.

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

John 1:5 (NIV) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

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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!

Latest news on the Straits of Hormuz 

PW33 - Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 12

A Big Prayer Point for all Prayer Intercessors. Potential backlash for the US amid the July 4th celebrations. This very day has been chosen by the Iranian government for the start of a 6 day funeral of their late leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran has already prepared sleeper cell activists and lone wolves on US soil ready for acts of terrorism. I am really surprised that so few are talking about the link that July the 4th has between one country in mourning and another in celebration, this appears to be an extremely volatile situation. There's is an urgency for us to pray for the staying of the enemy's hand. Our Lord Jesus has the authority to hold back the intentions of those who have no conscience over the lives of others. We pray Lord, for a complete block of any planned terrorism. Praise God. Amen

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PW33 - Prayer Watch for 4th of July - DAY 11

On most Sunday evenings for over a year now, I have joined with my church group, sharing the Gospel at an open-air market area in our local town. A few weeks ago, there was an incident that happened, following a very strong objection to our presence. This led to us temporarily being blocked from returning, and up to now, our evangelising and sharing the gospel as a church group has been temporarily suspended.

We have continued meeting open-air, our location different each time according to how the Lord leads us. We all live in a rural area, and have positioned ourselves on a perimeter route around the town from all directions. From the corners of fields to woodland walks and the high outlooks from the hills around, we have been there, continuing to pray for our town. From each location point, with outstretched hands, we've faced towards the town centre in prayer. We all know that we will be back soon, but meanwhile, it does feel a little like we have been exiled. This thought has made me think of the story of Daniel and how he prayed from his room facing Jerusalem three times a day (Daniel 6:9-10).

So what does any of this have to do with the 4th of July? Well, if you have been reading my posts or have watched the videos, Day One and in particular Day 2, then you will remember the prophetic word given a year ago, where our Lord warns the church of a great shaking. This is it, and it's happening right now. Whether the church is being attacked from the outside by enemy forces that persecute the church, or from within, where there are divisive cracks in church leadership, or where there's unrighteous dominance and control, the shaking has begun.

My prayer for you today, is that you stand firmly and steadfastly before Jesus during this time as He orchestrates the movement of His Holy Spirit on all churches worldwide with a sweep of His cleansing hand, like a wind of change where change is needed. Be strong and be unified in Christ. Amen