WAKE UP!
3:38 AM. Tossing and turning. Darkness filled the room.
Frustrated, I said a quick prayer...
"Lord, help me fall back to sleep."
"Not now. I need you to WAKE UP."
"Wake up? But I'm so tired."
"I have an assignment for you."
"Now?"
"Yes. Right NOW! I'm calling all My children to band
together like never before, and WAKE UP. The battle
the world is facing is not against flesh and blood, like
the riots and anarchies, but against the rulers of
spiritual darkness of this age against spiritual hosts
of wickedness in the heavenly places."
"I know, Lord, but what can I do about it? I'm just one person in a million."
"Heed My voice. Remember what happened when
Moses stood in the gap for My rebellious children who
deserved death? I spared them because of one
man who chose to stand in the gap. (Psalm 106:23)
So, yes, each person called by My name who follows
Me closely will make a difference in My Kingdom."
Without wasting time, I headed to my prayer chair, grabbed my Bible and laptop, and said, "Ok, Lord, I'm ready. Lead and guide me in what to do next." At this point, I thought I was going to write a blog or FB post. But, no... this is what the Holy Spirit embedded in my heart... almost like a burning desire!
Pray continuously.
Pray without ceasing.
Pray in the watchtower.
Pray like the church in Acts.
Pray, believing that I am doing a mighty and great
work that you can not see.
Ask others to join you in this mission I have for My
children at this point in history.
Turning to Habakkuk, a short book containing only three chapters. Almost as if I was shaking, the Lord spoke through His Word... Hab. 1:1-4 is Habakkuk's complaint about the destruction, violence, wickedness, and perversion going on in the world around him. And, then, as if there is a crescendo in the scriptures, v.5 says, "Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told."
Reading on to Hab. 2:1, "I will take my stand at the watch post and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what He will say to me." At the end of chapter 3:17, before the Lord answers, Habakkuk says, "Though the fig tree should not blossom nor fruit be on the vines... Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God on my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength."
Again, I heard the still but stern voice, "WAKE UP! Notice, Carla. Habakkuk took his complaints, worries, and frustrations about what he saw happening around him and brought them to Me. Where have you been taking your worries and fears about the state America is in today? I'm the only One who can make a difference—the Creator of heaven and earth; I AM the Great I AM."
Now, it was clear what the Lord meant by WAKE UP! It wasn't about getting out of bed, but literally, WAKE UP and open your spiritual eyes to the deeper meaning of what is happening in the world. He was calling me to pray like never before! He has embedded a deep desire within me to pray for America, the election, support for Israel, division in our nation, the next generation, and so much more! . Praise God, for He has put this heartfelt desire within me.
As a result, for the next 40 days, I'm inviting all who would like to join me in praying together for our nation. I will post excerpts from this little booklet, "If My People" - A Prayer Guide for Our Nation, by Jack Countryman. You can order it on Amazon or other book websites for $2.99. I encourage you to purchase extras to give away! Together, let's pray like never before; like the church in Acts. Please comment below if you plan on joining this Prayer Mission for our Nation as One Nation Under God.
"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Please pass this on to others so they can join our band of prayer!
From My Heart to Yours,
Carla McDougal