"So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." Matt. 17:21-21(KJV)
This verse is left out of just about every other version except for the King James Version of the bible. But it is truly an important verse for this time in our countries history. They are making cuts in all the wrong places. They are cutting domestic programs, especially programs that are affecting the well being of our children in the areas of nutrition, education, and health. We need to come together in prayer.
With God nothing is impossible for us however sometimes, when in war, you have to pull out the arsenal of weapons and in the arsenal of the prayer warrior is the weapon of fasting.
Fasting when done with the right focus gives you a sensitivity to the things in the spiritual realm which causes your prayers to be more specific and powerful. It is at this point that Romans 8:26, Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And James 5:16, Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Pleading for God to Bless America, just isn't enough anymore. If we desire change, we must operate in faith, trusting that God is not like man and HE won't fail. So do what is necessary naturally (call and write your congressman, vote) and spiritually...pray and FAST.
I have decided to join Jim Wallis and the Sojourners crew in prayer and fasting for our country's priorities. I hope that you will too.
http://blog.sojo.net/2011/03/28/why-i-am-beginning-a-fast-today/
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