Son, let Me tell you how I see your country. The people are grumblers and complainers, living only to satisfy their desires. They brag loudly about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want. Men commit adultery with their neighbors’ wives, and defile their daughters-in-law, or rape their own sisters. There are hired murderers, loan racketeers, and extortioners everywhere. They never even think of Me or My word. They have become like unthinking animals; they do whatever their instincts tell them, and so they will bring about their own destruction.

Now let Me tell you about your leaders. They are the ones who are creating divisions among you. These evil leaders follow their natural instincts. Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; their words cut like swords. They don’t even try to hide their evil intentions. Everything they do is evil and is obvious for all to see. Because of the sinful things they say, and the evil that is in their hearts, they will be captured by their pride, their curses, and their lies.

Son, I searched for someone to stand in the gap of your country’s wall; someone who would rebuild the wall of righteousness that used to guard your land, so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out My fury, consuming them with the fire of My anger. I will heap on their heads the full penalty for all their sins.

When the people ask why you are groaning, tell them, “I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard.  The Lord will shake our land and split it open. He is about to unsheathe His sword to destroy the people, the righteous and the wicked alike. Everyone in the world will know that I am the Lord.” When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; their strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong knees will become as weak as water. It is coming! It’s on its way! Then everyone will know that I am the Lord.

Lord, every morning I will read with joy about Your unfailing love. For You are my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. Because Your truth lives in me forever, I can do mighty things. Therefore, I must build others up for You, praying in the power of Your Holy Spirit, snatching them from the flames of judgment. I must show mercy, but with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. I must defend the faith that You have entrusted to Your holy people. Loving You means doing what You have commanded, and living according to the truth.

Yesterday while watching the news, they showed a photo of California’s parched cracked land and another photo of crowds of people praying for rain. A thought came to me of when Elijah said it would not rain for three years. What broke Elijah’s drought was the turing away from false religions and realizing the true God. It is my belief that the drought of California is because of our sins, and this drought will not stop until we have confessed our sins and begin to live up to the vows of our forefathers.

Lord, I am tormented by the wickedness of California that I see and hear day after day.

Son, the leaders of California are proud and arrogant; they laugh at supernatural beings without so much as trembling. They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. Sodom was never as wicked as California has become. Sodom’s sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness. Sodom had become proud and committed detestable sins, so I wiped her out. Now this is what I say about California, “I will give her what she deserves, for she has taken the solemn vows of her forefathers lightly and has broken them.”

Only foolish people say, “There is no God.” Those who say this will become corrupt, and their actions evil; none of them can do any good! Your forefathers made their vows and pledges to Me and those who follow after must never break them. They must do exactly what I say for them to do. They must not exchange their vows to Me for anything else; not for craving physical pleasures, nor for the things they see of this world.

Son, keep telling My children that live in California, I have given them everything they need for living a godly life. My promises will enable them to share in My divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. They must not love this world or the things it offers, for when they begin to love the world, their love for Me goes cold!

Lord, I know that You have been patient with us, and it is not Your desire that anyone be destroyed, but You require us to repent and turn from our evil ways. WE DO NOT NEED TO PRAY FOR RAIN – BUT FOR REPENTANCE!!

Are we the generation that brings back the truth, or not? If so, we need to trust and commit everything we do to Him. We must not fret and worry – because we have put our hope in Him. We must remember that the faithful love of our Lord never ends! We must remember how His mercies never cease; renewed each morning. Therefore, say to yourself, “The Lord is my inheritance. I will put my hope in Him! He has heard my prayers!”

Or, will we be the third generation that allows the truth to become a lie? This generation only sees the giants in their way. They are a people who want to drift into slavery and complain how hard their lives have become. They say, “Why would the Lord do this to us? We cannot stand for the truth because our families will suffer. Wouldn’t it be better for us if we just kept quiet?”  If the prophets and pastors of this third generation refuse to speak out against the lies – they will suffer the punishment they deserve! Then we will discover what it is like to have Him for an enemy, for He sees all these things and is not pleased!

Lord, help us to see the degenerating sins of our country and confess them to you. Help us to see how much our fears control us, and help us to get our confidence back and cling to the hope that lies in You. For it is our hope in You that will make us strong, and be the trustworthy anchor for our souls. Help us to say with strong conviction, “This is enough!” We take our rightful stand to take back this land before everything is lost. Restore us, O Lord, and bring us back to You again! Give us back the joys we once had under Your covering! Help us to learn obedience from the things we suffer. Help us not to be spiritually dull, refusing to listen to Your voice.

Numbers 10:29, “We are on our way to the place the Lord promised us.” What a great thought that we are on a journey with God to the place He has promised us. But, like the people in Numbers it will require change in the way we think, in the way we see things because only those who think and see like Him can enter into the promise.

How long does it take for God to change the mind set of a slaved people; from seeing their troubles to seeing their opportunities? How long does it take to change people’s mind from ‘working for money,’ to ‘money working for them.’ How long does it take for people to stop seeing their owns needs, and to seeing the needs of others?

It takes three generations to twist the truth into a lie, but it only takes one generation to bring back the truth. The generation that brings it back will only know that it is the Lord who leads them. They will only know that it is the Lord who provides for them and protects them. They will not be a people enslaved by things; for it requires them to get rid of everything that has brought the past generation into bondage.

For the Lord has promised wonderful blessings for those who enter His promise!

Lord, forgive me for not thanking You for all You have done, and are doing, and will do for me and my family. You have given us great freedom that allows us to worship You, and express to all who You are. You have always met our needs, and have given us a great future with You. Lord, help me never to forget what You have done.

Lord, Your word says that when I refuse to confess my sin it drains my strength. I waste away from within, and groan all day long. But, there is great joy when my sin is forgiven, and put out of Your sight! When I finally confess all my sins to You, and stop trying to hide or justify them, You will forgive and give me Your peace. Therefore, I will confess my rebellion to You and know that all my guilt is gone!

Son, when you seek Me, willing to confess your sins to Me, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Many sorrows come to those who refuse to confess their sins. But, My unfailing love surrounds those who trust Me and obey My Word. So rejoice, be glad, and shout for joy, because I have forgiven you and your heart is pure in My sight!

Son, just like when you refused to confess your sin, it is the same for any nation that refuses to confess their sins to Me. Your forefathers knew this and were careful to do it, but today your country is full of idols; the people are madly in love with them. Their stubbornness to confess comes from thinking their wealth can save them, and no one harm will come their way. But, they will not go unpunished, for the day of reckoning will arrive; the day when I will punish the wicked. It will begin when I strike their water supply, causing it to dry up.

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George Washington

“You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are. While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certain ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian. The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger. The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier, defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country. I now make it my earnest prayer that God would… most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of the mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion.”

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Patrick Henry

“Being a Christian… is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast. The Bible… is a book worth more than all the other books that were ever printed. Righteousness alone can exalt America as a nation. Whoever thou art, remember this; and in thy sphere practice virtue thyself, and encourage it in others. The great pillars of all government and of social life [are] virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor, my friend, and this alone, that renders us invincible. This is all the inheritance I can give to my dear family. The religion of Christ can give them one which will make them rich indeed.”

Lord, You see the troubles of this great land, and you care about the anguish of Your children. Therefore, I am trusting You. My future is in your hands. Help me to realize how great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world.

Son, tell My children to be prepared. They must not be afraid of suffering for Me. For I will stand with them, and give them the confidence of eternal life. But they must know that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Me will suffer persecution.

Tell everyone who will listen that My word, which is inspired by Me, will be useful in the days to come to show everyone what is true. My word will correct you when you are wrong and teach you to do what is right. I will use it to prepare and equip My people for what is coming. So let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of My word. Tell My people in the coming days they must learn to meet the urgent needs of others. In so doing they will have a productive life.

Son, the coming days will be very difficult. People will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at Me, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray each other, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than Me. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Very soon everyone will recognize what fools they are.

You have said, “I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven’t I had enough already? And now the Lord has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.” Son, are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! If you trust in your wealth and skill, you will be taken captive.

Son I will bless you and protect you. I will smile on you and be gracious to you. I will show you My favor and give you My peace.

I thought this was interesting, could it be that Jerry Brown is key to droughts, since he was governor on both occasions?!

1/17/14  SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday declared a drought emergency in California as the state struggles with the least amount of rainfall in its 153-year history, reservoir levels fall and firefighters remain on high alert.

“We are in an unprecedented, very serious situation,” said Brown, who asked California residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 20 percent. “Hopefully, it will rain eventually. But in the meantime, we have to do our part.” The drought declaration also streamlines the rules for water agencies to transfer extra water from one part of the state to another, easing shortages. It also directs the state to hire more seasonal firefighters, limits the landscaping of highways and raises public awareness. Brown was governor in 1976 and 1977, one of California’s most severe dry periods in the 20th century. The most recent extended drought was from 1987 to 1992.

“The Sierra Nevada snowpack on Thursday was 17 percent of normal. And last year, most cities in the state received the lowest amount of rain in any living Californian’s lifetime. The rainfall records go back to 1850. For the past 13 months, a huge high-pressure ridge in the atmosphere has sat off the West Coast, diverting storms that normally would bring winter rain northward to Canada. As a result, reservoir levels are low, farmers and ranchers are suffering, and fire danger is at an extreme level. “Farmers across California face wrenching decisions today, as well as in coming months,” Wenger said. “Will they have enough water to plant crops, to water their livestock, and keep trees and vines alive?”

“An additional concern is how many people they may have to lay off as a result of water shortages. Any way the state and federal governments can provide assistance in adding water to the system will help. So far, farmers have been affected more by the dry conditions than most California residents. Although many residents think that population growth is the main driver of water demand statewide, it actually is agriculture. In an average year, farmers use 80 percent of the water used by people and businesses — 34 million acre-feet from a total of 43 million acre-feet that is diverted from rivers, lakes and groundwater, according to the state Department of Water Resources.” 

January 14, 2014 Tuesday

This morning I woke up with a thought. What if this drought we are in turns out to be the worst on record? What if the summer turns out to be the hottest on record? How will this drought affect one of the top 10 economies in the world? Would water become our most expensive commodity?

No rain water for the valley would affect all of the agriculture in our state. It would affect our fruit trees and our forest. There will be forest fires like never before, and the cost would be great. Construction would slow down, maybe come to a halt, because you need water to build. California’s great economy would stop, and people would be forced to leave this state. The exodus would take away the tax base that our politicians use for their own desires in defiance of God and His word.

Why would God do this? DOES God do this? In my study on morality and immorality, I saw how God set up spiritual laws that will take affect when man sins become so great. When man becomes so immoral in a city or state or nation, the earth will vomit him out. If a drought took in the whole state, could it be that the earth wants to remove man with all his immorality from California?

What has the state of California done that would make its cup of inequity full? Our leaders never think of calling on God or looking into His word on how to resolve the problems of our state or nation. Look at the laws they have passed in the last 5 years and ask yourself if any of these laws bring glory to God; if any of them are the right way?

God says to His children that it is not the time to be fearful, but to see the opportunities He will give us. If water will become the most expensive commodity, then what should His children (the wise) be doing with the instruction and leading of the Holy Spirit? 

When I give someone the power over me – to teach me, to protect me, or to give me what I need – then I become a slave to them. It is when I give them no power over me that I am free.

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“[W]e have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. . . . Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”

John Adams, Second President of the United States

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“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”

Thomas Paine,

Who are the people that want to remove our constitution, if it is for a “moral and religious people?” Do these same people act as if to say, “If there is a debt let it be paid by my children and grandchildren.”?

If we want to stay a free people then we must not depend on others, but seek God in all we do, and learn to depend upon Him. Live by His truth, and never give up the freedom we have now.

My wife and I have not attended a traditional church for years; why? Some might think we are not walking with God. Some will ask, how can we stay in fellowship without being around other believers? Some will think we have gone out on a tangent and have missed the way. Some might even think that there was a church problem in times past and that is why. I have been asked, “Do you  have gifts that the body needs, why don’t you use these gifts?”

The truth is, I do not fit into the so-called traditional church anymore. The church of today is not relevant to what I see or what I am going through, and this is why I believe the traditional church attendance is down. I have been asked why not try and change it? Really? I do not have the time, desire or strength to do this. But, I have never given up on the body of Christ, just the so-called “traditional church.”

The traditional church of American is not prepared for what is coming. They believe that God will not allow them to go through extreme suffering. Why would they think like this? Is there some place in the Bible that says that Christians will not suffer? Could it be that they think they have not done anything worthy of suffering, or just because they belong to Jesus that He will not allow them to suffer. Ask those believers all over the world who are suffering now; those who have died, or have had the loss of wife, husband, children and parents, the loss of everything they saved and worked for their whole life. They suffer for their stand for Jesus, because they will not compromise!

What I have found – is if you want a relationship with Jesus it will not come by attending meetings. It will not come by listening to someone tell you what they learned in the Word of God. It will not come by trying to live a good life. All of my “saved” life I have had a quiet time in the Bible; about one hour every morning. Lately, one hour has not been enough. I even long for the wee hour morning now and cannot wait until 2 or 3 AM so that I can spend time with the Spirit in the Word, and in prayer. I do not regret that I am losing sleep either, as I still go to work from 7 AM to 6 PM. I am not saying this to show how “spiritual” I am. I am only saying that if people want to truly know Him it requires time.

Certainly the traditional church leaders teach God’s Word, but there is a difference when you have the Holy Spirit talking to you from His word each morning, rather than someone telling you about His word. The question is: Do you want to ‘know’ Jesus or have someone teach you about Jesus?

1 Timothy chapter 4 says, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith.” Why? The Lord says, “These people do not know Me or My word. They think their life is made right with Me by rules and regulations, but My faithful people will know the truth. My children’s hope is in Me, the Savior of all people. So don’t let anyone think less of you because you are different, but be an example to everyone in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”