It is so important to FAST and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!

It is so important to FAST and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!

Each of us needs to hear, in our own ear, what GOD has to say regarding HIS will. We need to trust GOD and be willing to obey HIM. We cannot be aligned to hear from GOD, while continuing to look at, and make decisions, based on outward appearance, age (young or old) , gender, color, political party, social status, etc.

We are individually responsible to research, and to look, at the records of those for whom we vote into any office or position of authority (secular or religious) , for ourselves. Therefore it is very important to seek God and to hear from GOD for OURSELF, and to OBEY HIM. If we listen to, accept, and make a decision, based on biased and/or prejudiced information, how can we say we are hearing from GOD?

I am continuing to seek GOD. I will do my utmost to be obedient to HIM. GOD is watching. HE sees and knows all. I want to please HIM above all. I am fully persuaded HE will take care of me and my household, provided I obey HIM, just as HE will for you, if you obey HIM.

WHEN WE ARE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, we have been given nine (9) Spiritual GIFTS which include wisdom, knowledge, and discerning of spirits. We also should not lightly take anyone's word for anything, regardless of who it is, or what title they may have in front of their name.

The WORD of GOD says the HOLY GHOST is our TEACHER and our COUNSELLOR (If we let HIM be) . WE NEED TO SEEK OUR ANSWERS and CONFIRM THEM IN GOD'S WORD AND ACCEPT WHAT GOD'S WORD SAYS. We read in the Book of Acts where the most noble ones went home and checked out for themselves what they were taught. It is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT WE HEAR FROM GOD!!!!

We need to remember and consider the events, motives, and also the results, of all that happened with Daniel and the three Hebrew children, Esther, Jonah and Nineveh, Paul and the shipwreck, and others as recorded in scripture. Effectual fervent PRAYING and FASTING can cause manifestation of the CHANGE needed for the good for all.

Have you thought about Haman in the Book of Esther lately? He plotted to have the Jews destroyed, and even built the gallows where he planned to have Mordecai hung, because Mordecai had spoken GOOD for the king. GOD was so far ahead of Haman and the plans of the enemy! At the last moment, there was a complete turnaround. GOD had Esther positioned in HIS DESIRED place of favor with the King for an appointed time when enemy's plot and plan would be revealed and victory and delvierance would be won for GOD'S people. Makes me want to shout Hallelujah! Haman was the one hung on the gallows he had built for Mordecai. The Jews were delivered. And Mordecai was honored for his service to save the life of king. We really need to refresh our memory by reading the WORD and then ask GOD to reveal by HIS SPIRIT how to apply it today!!

I continue to be reminded of one 20th century woman who gained enough influence to result in successfully causing a decision to be passed disallowing Bible reading at school several decades ago. When someone gives THAT woman credit, or blame, for adverse and painful consequences that continue today as a result of the decision made by those in authority at that time, my response has always been, and continues to be, "HER EFFORTS COULD NOT HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IF THE BIBLE HAD NOT FIRST BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THE HOME and HEARTS." We all need to remember, consider and check ourselves daily regarding our choices and the stand we take to see if we are standing for GOD and HIS plan. TODAY it is hardly safe to read the WORD at church or often even at home. I am always amazed at how few people even carry a Bible to church. And that so many admit they never read the WORD even they may go to church some of the time, or all the time.

I was young at the time the decision was made to not allow the Bible to be read in school. I had no clue what was going on politically or in our judicial system. Those of us who are not responsible for sitting idly by and allowing this woman to prevail, are not responsible for the consequences which our liberty and freedom suffers, increasingly and continually, as a result of her actions or the decisions made by those in authority. One question I have often asked ... "WHY did our parents and grandparents not fast and pray and stand up for their Christian beliefs and rights to the point of THAT woman's plan being defeated?"

Although I was not responsible for what happened THEN, I am responsible to do my part TODAY to seek GOD and to HEAR HIS VOICE, and to OBEY HIM NOW! Generations to come will FOREVER be affected and reap consequences by what happens at this election on November 4. Today I ask "What will our future generations look back and say about our actions and decisions in 2008? What will be the consequences they have to bear as a result of our decisions today?

Are we truly considering GENERATIONS TO COME, CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS, JEWS, ISRAEL? Are we really PRAYING and ASKING GOD WHAT HE WANTS US TO DO? I am confident many people are, and I also believe there are many servants of the LORD who will obey GOD. I pray for GOD'S perfect WILL and PLAN prevail. We must continue to trust HIM and not man.

Abortion, homosexuality, immorality, lying, drug use, murder, drunkenness, rioting, disrespect for those in authority, etc., etc., etc. has been having increasingly free reign in our nation for a long time and now waxes worse and worse. More and more Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges ignore GOD and what is right in HIS sight. ALL the people in this nation (as well as through out the world) suffer as a consequence.

What will our nation be like if more FAR LEFT LIBERALS are appointed to places of authority who will be sitting on the judgment benches for decades to come? They refuse to be accountable now. They refuse to stand up for Christians rights now.

We need to really pray and ask GOD what does HE want us to do, and ONCE WE HAVE TARRIED UNTIL WE HAVE THE ANSWER FROM HIM, then we need to obey HIM, regardless of what HE says.

A few days ago I received a prayer request from a friend who was crying over a girl in her early 20's who had decided to abort a baby. She was over 4 months pregnant. This was her second abortion. The girl had not told her parents she was pregnant, but she was beginning to show and wanted to get rid of the baby. She has a good paying job and the ability to support this child. Offers to adopt had also been made to her to no avail. SHE HAS NEVER KNOWN JESUS and SHE SAW NO WRONG IN HER DECISION. The girl had shared with the friend that prior to the abortion she would have to watch the video showing how she would be given medication. Then baby would die and would be cut out of her in parts.

I was grieved and I cried over this girl and the condition of her soul and the reprobate condition of her mind. I cried over the baby which was ALIVE, but which was given NO CHOICE in the matter. I love the soul of that girl. O how I wish I could reach her, hug her and love her with the love of GOD, and that she would SEE and DISCERN and HEAR spiritually and let JESUS help her turn her life around. I am not here to judge her or condemn her. My job is to pray for her and to love her with the Love of GOD. She lives hundreds of miles away from me. All I knew to do was to pray that somehow and someway GOD would put someone in her path to share JESUS and the LOVE OF GOD with her, and hopefully she would change her mind about the abortion and also that she would give her heart to JESUS.

On the news locally I heard a few days ago how a man raped a 5 year old girl and the judge gave him ONE YEAR in jail. How unjust that judge was! Little girls are being used as prostitutes in our own nation, and in our own back door, often with parents consent. Who is intervening? What will happen if more and more Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges, Senators, House Representatives on national level, as well as in places of authority on state and local levels, are appointed or voted into positions of authority and then refuse to stand for what is right in teh sight of God?

The WORD of GOD already tells us what will happen. GOD will judge each individual based on choices made. Satan appears as an angel of light. Just as the prophet Samuel warned the people of things to come because of their desire to have a king and to be like everyone else, so have we have been forewarned of all that is happening and all that is to happen when we obey, or when we disobey. Once Saul became king, he changed and the people came under greater and greater captivity and bondage, just as had been prophesied by the Prophet Samuel because he was a TRUE prophet and he delivered only the TRUE WORD which GOD had told him to speak to warn the people.

We all have options. There are consequences for every choice we make. Some call evil good and good evil. We were told it would be this way so we should not be taken by surprise that it has come to pass. We watch as some kiss the hand and flatter, affiliate with people to gain financial and verbal support, change their platform to please the people. I am reminded of the outward appearance and actions of Absalom when he was attempting to take over the throne of his father, David. We need to remember and consider that GOD is not going to change HIS WORD or HIS plan to please, cater to, flatter or find favor with people.

I firmly believe in HUMAN RIGHTS. Also that GOD has no respect of persons. SIN IS SIN. GOD desires that none should perish, but that all might receive (accept) eternal life. HE will judge all with righteous judgment. HE is the only one that can judge with righteous judgment because HE judges by the heart. However, there is no way anyone can convince me that any union between man and man or woman and woman is marriage in GOD'S sight. Sodomy is still sodomy as it was in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah. This, like all sin, can be forgiven provided there is repentance and a turning from the sin.

There is a terrible consequence for standing for what is not right in GOD'S sight. The mind can be turned over as a reprobate. Evidence and consequences of the results of reprobate minds increase daily. We can know much about character of a person by the company they keep.

I love all people. I pray for all people. I want to encourage all people to DO, to BE and to ACCOMPLISH GOD'S perfect desire and destiny for their life. GOD gives every one freedom of choice to make good decisions OR bad decisions, to receive HIM and obey HIM, OR reject HIM and disobey HIM.

America is being, and will be judged, by GOD HIMSELF, with righteous judgment. HOWEVER, I also firmly believe that IF we as individuals, will hear from GOD and will OBEY GOD and will stand for what is right in HIS sight, that GOD will protect, and take care of each one of us, and our households, regardless of what happens.

We need to READ the WORD and consider GOD'S WORD as we FAST and PRAY. We need to do this for the national election, local elections and for ALL decisions that pertain to every aspect of our life, as well as to every decision we make and everything we do.

I unashamedly say and make no apologies for saying ... I am PRO GOD, PRO LIFE, PRO MARRIAGE (one and one woman). HIS WORD HAS THE ANSWERS WE ALL NEED. GOD WILL NOT BLESS WHAT HE HAS CURSED and HE WILL NOT CURSE WHAT HE HAS BLESSED. HE IS NOT GIVEN TO CHANGE!

I send this with GOD'S love for all. The LORD is watching for, and rewarding faithfulness. That which we are instructed to do may appear little or insignificant in our sight, but the little things really DO matter. And by the way, I truly do believe we are about to see the greatest revival that has ever manifested in the history of the world. GOD always wins the victory!

In His Service,

~Opal Dalton ~
A Minister of TRUTH,
a Christian Believer and an American
10/26/08
copyright 2008

If my people, which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ll Chronicles 7:14