Overview of Prayer Meeting – March 2nd, 2025
This Sunday's prayer meeting primarily focused on the trade wars that Canada is engaged in with the USA. The Bible is clear that we're to continually pray for those in authority over us that it might go well with us - His church. It says in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 the following; “First of all, then, I urge that petitions(specific requests), prayers, intercessions(prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, 2 For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way. ”
Regardless of the rhetoric of leaders touting that they just have the 'good of their nation' in mind, we see the opposite as the tax wars will cause great suffering to the common citizen. We're grateful that though we are in this world, we are not of this world, John 17:14-16.
Philippians 3:20 says that our citizenship is in heaven. Balancing this fact, our spiritual posture as Christians has to be different than that of the world. Hebrews 11:13-16reminds us also that we long for a heavenly country!; "13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off [e]were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. 15 And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them."
God's grace always abounds towards us and more so in the midst of difficult times as this and we can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us, Philippians 4:13. So we do not loose heart. We remember that God sits in the heavens and laughs at the schemes of leaders who do not hold His plans in their hearts, Psalm 2. Psalm 46:1-3 encourages us with this; " God is our refuge and strength, A[a] very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the [b]midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah" .
The Lord will take care of His children, He will not abandon nor forsake them. He is the bread of life and the wellspring of living water. Don't be moved and disheartened when you see ungodly leaders vie for position and authority. Our citizenship is in heaven!
February 2nd, 2025
Ephesians 6:12 says the following; “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [a]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Many Christians try to deal with differences of political or church issues in the natural. They lean on the wisdom of this world which the book of James tells us is “earthly, sensual and demonic,” James 3:14-18; “ 14 But if you have bitter envy and [h]self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
So where there is envy and self-seeking interests, we see confusion and every evil work and people operating in that, their wisdom is not of the Holy Spirit but of the world. It plays out every day around us. We need the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit in everything we do.We can’t over emphasize the need for churches and Christians in general to pray and intercede at this time for their leaders; those being political, national, spiritual, governmental, all who have any authority in any sphere of influence. The demonic forces that are at work around the world are ramping up and creating havoc through every form of leadership. We sensed by the Holy Spirit to pray for Canada and the USA as there are rumours of war, an economic trade war, which is to be implemented in a few days. This would really be devastating for Canada for sure but also for the Americans. The political leaders of these countries who are not under the Lordship of Jesus Christ are easily swayed by demonic assignments. The Bible says in 2 Chronicles 7:14; “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.”
Christians need humility, prayer, seeking the face of Jesus, turning from their wicked ways for the Lord to hear from heaven, forgive them and heal their land. Church and church leaders, it’s time to get serious. There are eternal consequences; either heaven or hell. Many churches have gone woke, they’ve fallen prey to mammon, duplicity and sin. There needs to be repentance for the healing of the land.
Spiritual warfare was nothing new to Jesus, and that’s why He gave us His name and authority to bind and break the plans and schemes of the devil, Luke 10:19; “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall be any means hurt you.”
John 10:10 also says; “the thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
1 Peter 5:8; “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
We prayed and took authority over these plans of economic warfare over these two nations, binding the assignments of the devil working through the World Economic Form behind the scenes that are wanting power and authority over both these nations, not caring if they pit each leader against each other through their pride, selfishness and ambition, only wanting to conquer and divide. We prayed for an end to the economic war that’s on the horizon. We prayed for exposure of all evil schemes of the devil to kill, steal and destroy Canada and the USA. We took authority over demonic blood covenants that leaders have made to gain authority and power and influence.
We prayed for the fire of the Holy Spirit to fall on churches who have compromised the truth of God’s word and have become lukewarm. 2 Peter 1:3-4 says; “3...as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [c]corruption that is in the world through lust.”
The Lord is calling the church to escape the corruption that is in this world through lust and to walk by His divine power. The power is the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and walking and operating in the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. This baptism is the gift that Jesus promised the Father would give to those who love Him. Jesus said that we would receive power after the Holy Spirit comes upon us, Acts 1:8; “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” This power is still needed and is being poured out around the world today. Christian, you need this power to be able to stand and to be a witness.
For those Christians that feel like they are a smoldering wick, Isaiah 42:3 says; ““A broken reed He will not break [off] and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering]; He will faithfully bring forth justice.” The Holy Spirit will ignite that smoldering wick! We prayed that the Lord would rekindle the fire in back-slidden Christians and spirit-filled Christians.
Jesus said that we’re to pick up our crosses daily and follow Him, Mark 10:21. Our true rights and freedoms are only found in Him, as we laydown our life to follow Him. Even today we read an article that in Canada they are contemplating on removing the tax exempt status from churches and if that would be done, who knows how many churches would crumble because of the decline of giving, but we prayed that Christians would give regardless of tax exemptions or not and that they would see the Lord provide according to His glory and riches in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 37:25 says; “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.” That’s a promise to every Christian.
Continue to pray every day for your leaders at every level and don’t be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God!
To read the prophecy from Sunday’s service, click here.
Note: As we post this message on February 4th, the Prime Minister of Canada and President of the USA have come to an agreement to delay these tariffs and economic war for at least 30 days. Praise God. Continue to pray church.
1 Corinthians 6:9-111 Peter 5:8Psalm 2:1-62 Chronicles 7:14Matthew 10:28John 14:6Philippians 4:19, 4:6Colossians 3:2
Pastors Richard and Marjorie ~ Bondslaves of Jesus Christ
Overview of Prayer Meeting January 12th, 2025
Our nation, Canada, is going through major political upheaval right now. Our Prime Minister has handed in his resignation but will stay on in power until another leader is elected by his party to replace him. We regularly pray for our leaders, but this is a crucial time in our nation and the church must rise and intercede fervently for the right person to replace him and for the next person who will be voted in as Prime Minister. We must wage war in the spirit realm to break the assignments of the devil off of Canada. Ephesians 6:12 says; “For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.”
Our authority to pray like this was given by Jesus Himself in Luke 10:19; “Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.”
We know the devil has an agenda for Canada, but we also know God’s plan is to bless this nation and to have a leader who blesses it. This is what we prayed for. Daniel 2:21 says; “It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and [greater] knowledge to those who have understanding!” This is not just for the head figure but also those who are supporting, endorsing and propping up the leaders.
Jesus has told us that we should pray for God’s will to be done, so that’s how we pray, by using His word to validate it and declare His plan and purpose. It’s also important in prayer to have a heart attitude of humility and forgiveness. Jesus says in Mark 11:25; “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and [a]let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop.”
The Lord is calling Canada to repentance, and like what happened to Jonah in the Old Testament, people have been sent and are continually being sent to tell the leaders of the land to repent from their wickedness. Nineveh, as terribly sinful, wicked and evil that it was, believed that what Jonah prophesied would come to pass and their city would be destroyed if they didn’t repent. We’re in a season where people and nations are deciding whom they’ll serve. God spared Nineveh, and God will have mercy to those who repent from their sins. So we prayed that Canada would repent of its sins and turn to Jesus Christ who alone is able to save.
We personally believe that because of the lukewarm state of the majority of Christian churches in Canada and the wickedness of our Prime Minister, our country is not safe from enemy invasions. All the more reason for Christians to be praying like never before. Pray hard! “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet...” Romans 16:20
Here are some Scriptures on the church coming together to pray;
Matthew 18:20; “For wherever two or three are gathered (drawn together as My followers) in (into) My name, there I Am in the midst of them.”
Acts 1:14; “All these with one mind and one purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer, [waiting together] along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.”
Acts 2:42; “They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to [a]eating meals together and to prayers.”
Acts 12:12; “When he realized what had happened, he went to the house of [a]Mary the mother of John, who was also called [b]Mark, where many [believers] were gathered together and were praying continually [and had been praying all night].”
Acts 13:2-3; “2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].”
Acts 12:5; ‘So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.”
Colossians 4:2; “Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.”
Ephesians 6:18; “With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.”
1 Timothy 2:1; “First of all, then, I urge that petitions(specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, 2 For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way. ”
2 Corinthians 1:11;“ while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then thanks will be given by many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift [of deliverance] granted to us through the prayers of many [believers].”
Click here to read the prophecy from church.
Pastors Richard and Marjorie - Bondslaves of Jesus Christ