A Vision for Revival in America
Good morning, peeps! Conrad here, from ConradRocks.Net, bringing you a revelation poured out fresh from a recent prayer walk. As I strolled through my beautiful neighborhood of Como, Mississippi, the Lord revealed something profound to me – a message about reclaiming our spiritual heritage and the liberty our forefathers fought so hard to secure. The sun rising through the trees sparked a deep reflection on how values shift and how crucial it is to remember our roots.
A Town Steeped in History
Como, a small town with a big past, once boasted the most millionaires per capita at the turn of the century. These magnificent homes, nestled right next to the railroad, tell a story of a different time. Today, we might shun living so close to the noisy trains, but back then, it was highly coveted. This contrast made me think deeply about our nation's spiritual journey.
The Forsaken Freedom
Our forefathers yearned for freedom of worship, a liberty they considered so precious they were willing to die for it. But have we truly honored their sacrifice? It grieves my heart to see how we've almost "boomeranged" their prayers back to them, neglecting the very freedom they fought to establish. We’ve forgotten the importance of the spiritual foundation upon which America was built.
A Vision on the Prayer Walk
This message was ignited within me during a prayer walk, much like the one I was on as I recorded this podcast. Susan and I were walking, and I had an open vision – a prophetic experience where the spiritual and physical realms intertwined. It reminded me of Elisha praying for his servant to see the spiritual army surrounding them (2 Kings 6:17 KJV). As we walked, I saw darkness, but also fires lighting up.
The Power of Prayer Walks
This vision underscored something I deeply believe: we light fires as we pray over our neighborhoods. Sitting on the couch won’t cut it. Jesus commanded us to "go and make disciples" (Matthew 28:19 KJV), and as the Israelites walked around Jericho, things happened (Joshua 6 KJV). Prayer walking isn't just a quaint practice; it's a spiritual act that impacts our communities. We need to pray for our neighbors, with our neighbors, and about our neighbors.
Fire in the Bible
Fire plays a powerful symbolic role throughout the Bible. Moses used fire to purify (Numbers 31:23 KJV), sacrifices were offered with fire (Leviticus 1:9 KJV), and Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11 KJV). The fires I saw popping up during the prayer walk represented a rekindling of the supernatural power we need in our nation.
A Heart for Repentance
I consistently speak about my heart for America to rediscover its Christian roots. Our forefathers sought freedom of religion; it’s number one on the Bill of Rights! This wasn't an afterthought; it was the foundation upon which our Constitution was ratified.
The Torch of Liberty
During a recent prayer meeting, the Lord gave me a vision that truly struck me. I saw the fire that I had seen in previous prayer walk visions, but this time, it was atop the torch of the Statue of Liberty. I was confounded. What was the Lord showing me?
A Dream Revisited
This vision brought back a dream from years ago, where Lady Liberty had fallen into the ocean, and people were desperately trying to raise her with air balloons. It resonated with the idea that something foundational in America has fallen, and we're struggling to lift it back up.
Apologizing to Our Forefathers
We need to apologize to our forefathers. What they held sacred, we've often despised. They forged a future for us, but we've neglected the boundaries, statutes, and precepts they established. This neglect has brought us to a critical point.
More Than Politics
The solution isn't political. Jesus didn't ask for a vote, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego didn't seek a political solution in the fiery furnace; they used faith (Daniel 3 KJV). The “air balloons” trying to raise Lady Liberty in my dream represent the Holy Spirit, attaching Himself to the very symbol of our nation's liberty to raise her back up.
The “If” of Revival
My dream ended abruptly, and I believe it’s because of the “if” in 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV): "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 will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
The Fatherless Generation
There's a critical “if” in that verse. Will we get off the couch? Will we turn the hearts of the fathers to the children? (Malachi 4:6 KJV) I see a symptom of our societal decline in the lack of godly fathers and men of integrity. We are, in many ways, a fatherless generation.
The Sleeping Giant
The church has become a sleeping giant, lulled to sleep by comfort, television, and the fear of offense. We have the truth, but we're afraid to share it! The writers of the Bible weren’t afraid; they died for the truth (Hebrews 11 KJV). What will people say from the flames of hell when they see us in heaven? “Why didn’t you share the gospel with me?”
Faith Changes Cities
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego – just a few obedient people – changed a city. It doesn’t take a majority; it takes a committed few. I sometimes feel overwhelmed, questioning if America will repent. But even in the face of what seems like national rejection of God, I see people getting saved.
God's Not Through Yet
Even when God was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, and when Noah built the ark (Genesis 6-9 KJV), people didn't repent. Even during the plagues of Revelation, they refused to turn from their sins (Revelation 9:20-21 KJV). But there are people in America getting saved! That gives me hope. God is not through with us yet.
A Call to Action
Maybe that “few” is you and me. Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone and contend for the soul of America? What would we say to our forefathers if they walked into our living rooms? “I’m sorry, George, I let the torch fall.”
Revive Us, God
I pray for the fire, the passion of those who founded this nation. America was meant to be a city on a hill (Matthew 5:14 KJV), a light to the world. But we have defiled that name. I pray for Your Spirit, Your fire, a passion for integrity and righteousness, and to exalt the name of Jesus above all. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord (Psalm 33:12 KJV). I pray that we can once again call ourselves a Christian nation. Revive us, God! Resurrect those dreams of the forefathers!
Don't Give Up
Don't give up on America! What will the Lord say if He sees us giving up when He asks us to keep going? Let's pray for our neighborhoods, our neighbors, and step outside our comfort zones.
Beyond the Building
Reading the Bible and going to church once a week isn't the end-all of Christianity; it's the pep rally before the game! Ephesians 6 tells us to put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11 KJV) and take ground for Jesus today!
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