We have an opportunity to overturn Roe V Wade as this is a big week where prayer will be offered all over the nation. We must all do our part to fill the bowls in heaven with the prayers of the saints. The smoke of incense is symbolic of sanctification and purification. It also symbolizes the prayers of the faithful. It is an outward sign of spiritual realities,
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1. Incense was beaten and pounded before it was used. Likewise acceptable prayer proceeds from a broken and contrite heart.
Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Elsewhere we are told that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. In order for our prayers to be as incense we must be poor in spirit knowing that our sinfulness has separated us from God and that only through Christ our mediator are we at peace with God. If we approach God in any other way, we are leaning on our own righteousness to save us which is like filthy rags before the Lord.
2. Incense rises toward heaven, and the point of prayer is that it ascends to the throne of God.
One of the major points made in the book of Hebrews is that Christ is exalted and sitting at the right hand of the Father. Yet we are encouraged to approach the Throne of Grace with confidence. When we pray, we are doing that very thing. We are bringing our praises and petitions to the very throne of God. In doing this we need to remember three things. First, we are approaching a throne, and we need to approach it with reverence and not flippancy. Second, we need to remember that it is a throne of grace in the sense that we have no merit there. We make our petitions without making demands. Third, we need to remember that it is a throne of grace in a different sense. Though we have no merit there, we still find favor because of the merit of Christ and His righteousness. So for our prayers to be as incense, we need to be aware of the great heights they are reaching when we commune the exalted Christ.
3. Incense requires fire for it to be useful, and prayer has no virtue unless it is set on fire by the power of the Holy Spirit.
By this we are not referring to some major mystical experience. The very fact that a believer desires to go to the Lord in prayer is the work of the Holy Spirit. The natural man desires to be independent and self-sufficient. Prayer is not his natural disposition. Most prayer will never even take place apart from the Spirit’s work. The only prayer that would take place would be prayer that is not in accord with the Word of God. For example, prayers to false gods, and ritualistic prayers by those who believe they will be heard because of mere formality. We must pray in accordance with the Word of God. When this happens, it is because the Spirit is moving.
4. Incense yields a sweet aroma, and our prayers are a sweet aroma to the Lord.
This seems to be at the heart of the cry of the Psalmist. May my prayer be as incense, means may it be a sweet aroma to you. In Revelation 8:4 we see that the smoke of incense rose with the prayers of the saints. This seems to signify that there is a sweet fragrance associated with our prayers. This sweet fragrance is since we approach the Lord in Christ’s name. This simply teaches us that our prayers are pleasing to the Lord; and the very fact that we can bring pleasure to God is something that should cause us to drop to our knees with joy.
As you spend time with the Lord this week in prayer, may you approach him with a broken and contrite heart, may you be reverent and hopeful as you understand the exalted nature of the one with whom you commune, may your prayers be set on set on fire by the Holy Spirit and may you approach Him with joy knowing that your prayers bring him pleasure. In so doing, your prayers will be as incense before the Lord.
***HISTORY/OVERVIEW OF ABORTION IN OUR NATION:
NOTE: The Ghislane Maxwell trial begins today as well. Will this unveil the darkness in sex trafficking?
“Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. (Psalm 141:2)
“And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel’s hand. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it to the earth. And there were noises, thunderings, lightnings, and an earthquake.” (Revelation 8:4-5)
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A. GATHERING TO PRAY IN MI DECEMBER 1…MORAL OUTCRY FOR SCOTUS MISSISSIPPI HEARING ON ABORTION CASE!
There will be a gathering on December 1 praying for the Mississippi case that will be heard at the Supreme Court on this day. Oral arguments will be heard at the Supreme Court this day regarding the overturn of Roe V Wade… we must declare no more abortions in America and make our stand fill the bowls in heaven! We are seeing the increase and growth of prevailing prayer against evil in America.
LOCATION: Fathers House of Prayer – 15015 Seymour Rd – Linden, MI – 48451 (Pastors Denny and Mindy Thybault)
TIME: 8AM – 4PM
NOTE: All are welcome to attend any time during the day. The day will be broken down into 4 sets with prayer and praise, worship and declarations. Come for one hour or 10 the whole day. The door has opened to end abortion in our nation and we are all being called to be part.
B. FREEDOM FROM TYRANNY GATHERING – “Will the Gates of Hell Prevail” – December 4
Current cultural trends concerning the American church are producing an accelerated environment of hostility toward the church. Internal and external forces are working to bring about the demise of the church and western culture. This conference presents a panel of experts that are not just talking about the problems but, bring solutions to define and combat the current trends facing the church. This conference is not just for pastors, but all who are interested in the future of the American Church. Each speaker brings a wealth of knowledge, and experience, ready to equip you to answer questions and help bring solutions to situations you will face. Admission includes: a boxed lunch, speaker’s notes, and an evening showing Trevor’s new film “Enemies Within: The Church”. GROUP RATES as well as HOME SCHOOL rates are available. Space is limited, and admission at the door will be more expensive so register today! December 4th , 2021 G R Church, 4525 Stauffer Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan Doors open at 9:15 am For more information and registration: rccatickets.com
C. “TRUMP WON” BILLBOARD INITIATIVE UPDATE 11/29 – Part of our action initiatives is to call into account and stop the fraud in the elections. We are in an informational war that is attempting to capture the hearts and minds of the people. Prayer is our first focus which paves the way for action steps. Years ago, I was involved in a billboard campaign contending for marriage and life in the womb. A few of our boards were vandalized. This experience showed me the effectiveness of billboards. We have two billboards that have been designed to go on four major expressways in the state of Michigan. We have created a link so you can see some of them. This is not a cheap venture, so I am thankful for those who have given to this effort to expose fraud. This is not a partisan effort but one of election integrity!
NOTE – GOOD NEWS: As of 11/22 our boards are up in 5 locations across the state including Detroit. They are presently going up on I94 East and West; 131 in Grand Rapids; I75; and I96. One company approved and they have all the boards we need across our state on major xways. As of this communication we are in full swing and thanks to your prayers we have a victory!
D. There is a gathering on Friday, December 3 at 11:30 AM – and a complimentary lunch will be served. Regional leaders are gathering together as well as kingdom constituents to hear Dr. Randy Bixby who is president and founder of “Cultural Architects”. He is a national speaker and best-selling author specializing in leadership performance, communication, coaching, and family life of leaders.
LOCATION: The River Church – 17235 Middlebelt Rd – Livonia, MI – 48152
CONTACT: Ellis Smith – ellisatjcc@aol.com – If you plan to attend!
E. RESPONSE TO LEGISLATORS REGARDING FALSE ASSERTIONS SAYING LEGALLY THERE CAN BE NO FORENSIC AUDIT! Click Here for copy and paste letter
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS! Transformation Michigan expenses have increased due to the daily newsletter and website management for our more than 100 days of prayer calls. We presently help finance the Michigan Capitol House of Prayer LINKS/INFO prayer, across the street from the MI State Capitol, and financed previous rallies on the Capitol steps. Mail an offering to Transformation Michigan – PO Box 12 – Atlanta, MI – 49709. Or go to Transformmi.com and go to our website to give an offering. We appreciate all who have given, and who will give, as we contend in prayer to preserve our state and nation!
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- Prohibits third-party money (like Zuckerberg money) from funding our elections.
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6. MEN WILL FAIL YOU…THE “I AM” WILL NOT…WANDA ALGER
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8. STORY BEHIND NATIONAL ANTHEM…DUTCH SHEETS
9. LGBT INFLUENCE MUST BE CHECKED IN CONSERVATIVE CIRCLES
10. HAVE TRUMP’S ADVISORS FAILED HIM ON VACCINES?
11. GOV. DESANTIS WARNING ON REMOVING COMMUNIST REBELS FROM TERRORIST LIST
12. NEW COVID ANTIVIRAL TREATMENT…NOT GOOD
13. INFOWARS WILL INCREASE…A WONDERFUL FUTURE COMING
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15. MORE NEW EVIDENCE OF JAB AFTER EFFECTS
16. NATURALLY IMMUNE PEOPLE AT LITTLE RISK FOR REINFECTION FROM COVID
17. NOBODY IS GETTING AWAY WITH ANYTHING…JOHNNY ENLOW
18. THE RACE TO CONTROL USE OF AI
19. INSIGHTS ON ISRAEL…WAR WITH IRAN???
20. PANIC IN WI OVER ELECTION FRAUD
21. WHEN BIDEN/MEDIA WANT A YOUNG MAN TO BE IN PRISON FOR LIFE…MARIO MURILLO
22. THEY HAVE IT ALL…IT’S GOING TO BE BIBLICAL
23. TESTIMONY OF VICTIM OF GHISLANE MAXWELL/JEFFREY EPSTEIN
24. FAUCHI BLASTED AS SERIAL LIAR
25. NEW COVID VARIANT CAUSES MILD AND UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS
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