God has given me a love for the south country of Saskatchewan. Born and raised in the heart of the prairies in the midst of a diverse agricultural landscape, I admire and respect those who are close to the land. The people of Saskatchewan have, in my opinion, some of the warmest, kindest, biggest hearts you'll find anywhere. I see incredible amounts ingenuity, creativity, determination, compassion, adaptability and perseverance in the fabric of our society. Common sense runs deep. And you can't find that everywhere... we Saskatchewanians know that!
It was not long ago that our ancestors paid a great price to establish what we know today. We are truly blessed to be living in this region of Saskatchewan, Canada! My great-grandmother spent her first winter in Saskatchewan as a wife and mother in a makeshift shelter of an over-turned flatbed hay wagon due to not getting a house built before winter set in. I just can't even imagine how my family survived those months! It was test of the wills for sure. And I'm confident, leaning on God's provision and protection.
We can look over the years and be reminded of the hard times we've come through. I particularly remember when BSE hit. A devastating blow to the cattle producers. Or, more recently, the snow storm last September that crippled many farmers for the entire fall or the falling cattle prices in a volatile market while beef prices on the grocery store shelves are setting all-time records? Our friends and families are experiencing mental health struggles, heart attacks and suicides in an ever-increasing pressurized society of fear, doom and gloom.
Can I be a beacon of hope for this region? I am carrying so much in my heart at this time. The cry of my heart is for righteousness to come forth. For hope to come forth. For justice to come forth. For peace and prosperity. For deliverance. For joy to come forth. God has given me such a deep love for the land and for those who live in the "Land of Living Skies."
There is a movement within the ekklesia (meaning the "legislative assembly" who have been given the spiritual keys of governmental authority in the Kingdom of God) that is growing and gathering to pray as Jesus has taught us to pray: "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." The "ekklesia" has been given keys that will open doors in the Spirit realm that no man or demon can shut. We've been given keys that will shut doors that no man or demon can open. I like to refer to this body of believers as the sleeping giant that is waking up.
The Word of God says "the fervent, effectual prayers of the righteous man availeth much." To translate that, it means that prayer works! As we give ourselves to prayer, we will see the devastation, the doom and gloom around us begin to turn around! We will see restoration in our homes, our communities, our cities, our province and our nation. "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
It's time to get on our knees to pray, pray, pray! As we rise up to take our place of spiritual authority, knowing who we are in Christ, we are going to see this region turn around! Sleeping giant, arise in Jesus' name! Hold onto hope and only believe!
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