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The Nation Gathered

 



All last week, I looked forward to Saturday.  Social media posts invited Christians to our nation's capital for serious prayer.  I couldn't travel to the east coast, but prepared my heart like I was going.   I purposely skipped meals, refused dessert and prayed like never before.  I sincerely yearned for quiet time with God to give Him my heart and experience deeper love for Him.  The weekend nears an end, but the excitement continues.   I want to document it. It turned out bigger than I dreamed.


“The Return”

Yesterday, September 26, Messianic Jew, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn (author of Harbinger books) called a sacred assembly in Washington, D.C.  Not a rally, he defined it as a sacred assembly with an appointed time and place by God, complete with Shofar blasts.  The threefold purpose called all who attended to repent, to pray for our nation and other nations of the world, and to pray for revival.  This gathering assembled on the heels of the estimated 100,000 Christians who marched with Franklin Graham to the White House praying for healing for our nation.  This epic event of both assemblies, complete with powerful intercession and lively worship, kept my attention for hours on the You Tube channel. 




Our Local Event

 Equally exciting, Christians in our little local community gathered in the park for our own "Return" experience on the same day!  We worshiped with a local praise band, some read Scripture and some shared testimonies of God's greatness in their lives.  And we all repented. 

Tom and I enjoyed being with the remnant crowd to experience a “return” to God calling forth cleansed and renewed hearts.  We connected by prayer, worship and a burden to pray for our police, firemen and government.

Did you watch any part of The Return in Washington?  What about your Christian communities:  Did any assemble on this day of repentance where you live?  I would love to hear your story, too.

I caught a glimpse of our local town’s events with my camera.  I never want to forget the day we put aside our opinions of current events and, even though socially distanced, we picked up our weapons of warfare—our prayers and praise to the only One who can usher in renewal in this contentious world. 

 















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  1. RCUBEsSeptember 28, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    I didn't know about it until you left a comment at my site. Just as I was about to watch it in You Tube, there it was (The Return). I had seen few mins. at the beginning but I want to watch it and finish it. I like listening to Jonathan Cahn. Thank God for the assembly he initiated. I don't think many Christians have repented. Like truly repented. It's easy to say "Forgive me Lord" but it's hard to turn away from what has a hold on their lives (sins, idols...) It is time (God's time) and what a joy it was to see many gathered, not only in DC but all over the world. I can't imagine all the prayers being poured out. But this we must do to repent and always be in tuned with what God has willed for each of us. That's awesome that you also did it in your community. Not sure if we had one in our town. It's amazing to see that there is no color, no opinion that divides everyone if they put God in the center. Love and blessings sister Mary. Praying with you.

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    1. Saleslady371September 29, 2020 at 10:10 AM

      Love and blessings to you too, sister. So much to pray for regarding this nation.

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  2. Mevely317September 28, 2020 at 11:16 AM

    I'm so sorry to have missed the Return, but will look for portions on-line. Whether in one's closet (War Room) or gathering with fellow believers, the power of prayer is not to be under-estimated! Blessings!

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    1. Saleslady371September 29, 2020 at 10:11 AM

      You are so right, Myra, the power of prayer goes forth in all venues.

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  3. Wise HeartedSeptember 28, 2020 at 4:40 PM

    As far as I know there were no local worship in the little town near us. Since I am not feeling well i was home most of the day and because facebook was flooded with this gathering in Washington I was aware all day of the prayers going up to God's throne. I talked to a friend in southern Ca who gathered with a few women for a time of prayer and meeting with our pastor. As for personally, I am so caught up in this getting our house ready to move in by the 20th of Oct. It was chilly last night, rained all day here, a cold rain too so I felt the urgency to add my prayer to the many going before the Lord. What an inspiring time it must have been to be in such a huge gathering without any fires, broken windows, cars smashed up and people killed and hurt. Thanks for sharing your time with your community with us...warms the heart.

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    1. Saleslady371September 29, 2020 at 10:13 AM

      You make a great point, Betty. No fires or destruction in these prayer meetings or Trump's rallies for that matter. Hope you're feeling better.

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  4. MiaismineSeptember 28, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    It looks like prayers were being lifted across our nation for our nation. "If my people...." Praise God!

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  5. CherylSeptember 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM

    I sat in tears last night as we watched the replay of the prayer march. I don't think they did anything here locally where we live, which is a shame, but it just warmed my heart to watch it online. I was wondering how the Franklin Graham event and the Jonathan Cahn event were going to coincide. Thank you for this informative post, dear friend. I am continuing to do the intermittent daily fasting and am interceding with all my heart for our nation and the upcoming election. How we need God's mercy! We surely don't deserve it, but we desperately need it. Praying and believing alongside you and the many others who are spiritual discerning and awake and sending hugs to you today.

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    1. Saleslady371September 29, 2020 at 10:16 AM

      I know you love America as I do, Cheryl. I am blessed to have you as a prayer sister. Our country will prosper!

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  6. shayndelSeptember 29, 2020 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Mary, Praise God. Amen! And many Halleluyah`s!! yes I saw parts of the events and have been joining in my heart and prayers over this period of Teshuva--repentance and return. Thats great that where you live you had a `return` gathering! Blessings and Peace be with you and your loved ones!♡

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    1. Saleslady371September 30, 2020 at 7:59 PM

      I hope you are blessed during these high holy days!

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  7. BrendaSeptember 30, 2020 at 1:39 AM

    Hi Mary,
    it was lovely to hear that so many people gathered in the streets to praise our lovely Lord, and revival is so needed in the whole world. Here in northern Ireland many churches come together in fields and worship from their cars. Lovely to see the Jewish man involved, my mother and both her parents were Jews, and I have always felt a connection to them myself.
    God bless you for sharing, and I hope this will bring many more to the Lord.

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    1. Saleslady371September 30, 2020 at 8:00 PM

      I keep learning so many wonderful things about you, Brenda.

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  8. DUTAOctober 1, 2020 at 4:40 PM

    Very impressive and meaningful prayer gatherings! Thanks for sharing, Mary.

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