The Rocky Balboa Prayer of Protection for America

One of my favorite movie series of all times is Rocky.
I, II, III, IV and so on. I've watched them all.
I love that he’s the underdog that never gives up.
Even when you want to say, “Rocky, just stay down already.”
But, Rocky never quits.
I love the training scenes when he has “the eye of the tiger”, determined and courageous.
He always enters the ring facing an enemy fighter who is bigger, stronger, and supported by influential, heartless, corrupt moneymakers.

On November 8th, I feel like America became Rocky.
We were knocked down and it looked like we were going down for the count.
But in those final moments, we found our inner strength and courage. The Spirit that founded this nation was renewed in us.
So we stood, a little bloody and bruised, and we looked right in the eye of the enemy and said, “We are not going down with out a fight.”

Now, we've entered the final round and across the ring from us is an angry and bitter enemy. He’s got his cohorts at his ringside who are plotting evil schemes to hit dirty and to steal the victory.

But, what they underestimate is who is in America’s corner.
GOD.
He is our trainer. He is our champion. He is our Father. He is our protector.
He is on the ringside shouting, “Get up! Rise up! Stand up! Fight! I’m right here with you.”

So, how do we fight this final round for the victory?
Raising our fists. NO!!!!
Our Trainer, GOD Almighty, has told us to unleash our secret weapon for victory in this final round.

PRAYER! WE NEED TO FIGHT IN THE SPIRIT!

Because the fight is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12

So, are you ready to win? Because there is more than a championship belt at stake. Our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world are crying out for a champion and are looking to America for help. God established and blessed this nation so it would be a light on a hill, so that from our shores we would give aide to the hungry, hurting, widows, and orphans.  God has given us a spirit of courage, compassion, and bravery so that we could be protectors of the persecuted and innocent. We have been sidelined for awhile but God is giving us a second chance to get back to fulfilling our calling. Our destiny was to spread the Gospel and fulfill The Great Commission and our work as a nation is not done yet.

So put on your spiritual gloves, Believers because the fight's not over yet. It is time to pray and fight in the Spirit!

Pray for the President-elect, for his Vice President, for his cabinet, for his advisers. Pray that God gives them wisdom and integrity to lead our nation for His Divine purposes. Pray that they are guided by the Holy Spirit, stand FIRM on God's Word, and serve to do God's will, because God works all thing for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. And pray for their protection against all attacks of enemy and a peaceful transition of power.

Love,
Yolanda

PRAYER OF PROTECTION 

O LORD, rescue us from evil people.

Protect us from those who are violent, who plot evil in their hearts
and stir up trouble all day long long.

Their tongues sting like a snake; their venom of a viper drips from their lips.

O, LORD, keep us out the hands of the wicked.

Protect us from those who are violent, for they are plotting against us.

The proud have set a trap to catch us; they have stretched out a net;
they have placed traps all along the way.

I said to the LORD, “You are my God! Listen, O LORD, to my cries for mercy!”

LORD, do not let evil people have their way.

Do not let their evil schemes succeed.

Let our enemies be destroyed by the very evil they have planned.

Don’t let liars prosper here in our land.

But, I know the LORD will help those they persecute;
he will give justice to the poor.

Surely righteous people are praising your name;
the godly will live Your presence.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—
he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.

No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
despite all its great strength, it cannot save.

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord,
even as we put our hope in you.

We pray in Jesus Name. Amen!

Psalm 140; Ps. 33:12-22