Freaky Friday

In the past on Fridays, I posted "Freaky Friday" and would go to the news and find something strange to write about. Well now, since the world has turned upside down, everything seems freaky, so it's like every day is Freaky Friday, but I digress. It seems for those of us who have lived on this planet for over 40 years, that we are living in an alternate universe, and now with the election only 40 days away, it's about to get even weirder. The liberals have had a taste of the 'freedom' (freedom to stop conservative's freedom) and they will do WHATEVER it takes to keep it - they are making that perfectly clear. And Americans are so calloused to it all, there is no more outrage, there is no indignancy, and there is despair. How can we combat this "state-run" media?? How can we fight Hollywood with their hold over entertainment functions? How can we fight those in power who do things like executive orders to circumvent the democratic process? What can be done to fight this 'Trifecta'??
Well, in addition to all that we are doing otherwise, we can pray. God does answer prayer. It can change things. And since today marks 40 days until the election, and since the number 40 was super important in the Bible, many pastors like Max Lucado and John Hagee among others, are asking all Christians to pray and fast. Fasting seems scary to most, but you don't have to give up all food - just something that makes you remember that you are, in fact, fasting. For me, I could give up chocolate, gum, Starbucks? But I've decided on meat. No meat for 40 days. It will get my attention because it's actually hard to eat in restaurants in Texas when you're not getting meat. And since I've no time to cook in football season, it's a sacrifice for me. (All those other things would be too...) Or you can give up social networking or some other habit. Just give up something. The Bible says when we fast that God hears and it puts weight on our prayers. I'm not sure how that works, I just know it does work.
Here's a little "freaky" aside about fasting. About 8 years ago, we had a missionary come to speak at our church, who would visit us once or twice a year. He told us he had recently flown somewhere and was sitting next to a man in a priest-looking collar who was very silent. He asked what church the man was with, and he answered the church of satan. The man went on to say (in a very creepy manner) that he had gone to a conference of that "church" and they were fasting to satan to end the marriages of Christians. So, you see, the other side is doing what they can as well. And  it appears it's working for them...
So... if you're exasperated and feel as though there's nothing you can do but vote - remember to fast and pray. God is still on the throne. He's still the King of Kings. He's still coming back soon.
And it WILL change things...

"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."
-- 11 Chronicles 7:14