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Dear Christian Warriors:
We had a powerful zoom call today to begin to restore Godly roots in South Carolina.
There were powerful Declarations, and a prophetic word that this Day, September 1, and this State, South Carolina, mark a move in God's Timing to restore His Plan for this United States.
We also had times in private with the Holy Spirit to look at, and confess, our own sins of departing from God's Word. It was another opportunity to cleanse more to be ready as His Bride. Even without knowing what others may have been confessing and repenting, there was a precious fellowship as the Holy Spirit moved through us.
My friend Dan Prout has written a key piece that gives some insight on how the Godly roots were lost, and how it's time to wake up America !
From: Dan Prout
To: Sierra Ministries International
Sent: Thu, Sep 1, 2022 6:07 am
Subject: The Crucial "30/50 Window" for Christian Missionary effort...
The Crucial “30/50 Window” for Christian Missions
The phrase “10/40 Window” was coined in 1990 by Luis Bush in reference to the vast swath of the Eastern Hemisphere lying between the 10th parallel (line of latitude) ten degrees north of the Equator and the 40th parallel. Roughly half of the world's population, four billion people, live in this expanse encompassing northern Africa, the Middle East, and Asia proper. For decades, Christian missionary effort has focused on the diverse 6,100 people groups living in the region, 95% of whom know nothing of the life-giving message of Jesus Christ.
There is a new, recently emerging mission field, however, which demands as much missionary attention. It is the “30/50 Window”. Hundreds of millions live in this segment of the Western Hemisphere. It is crucial to reach the peoples of this region on account of the powerful influence they have in world commerce, communications, technology, and social philosophy.
More wealth is concentrated here than anywhere else on Earth with the average annual household income standing at a phenomenal $88,000. The percentage of household budget spent on food, the global standard for measuring wealth, is the lowest in the world. Such easy to obtain, inexpensive food is carelessly handled. Fully 130 billion meals are sent to the garbage each year, about 40% of the region’s available food.
Clothing is inexpensive as well. On average less than 3.5% of income is spent on clothing and shoes each year. In addition, such wealth allows supplying free services to assist the poorest households. Free cell phones, television, internet, and utilities - all given to those in the lowest income class in the richest region on Earth.
With all this wealth, one would think it would be the happiest place on the planet. As of 2022, however, 13% of those over 12 years old, more than one in eight, are on antidepressants and the number is growing fast according to an organization tracking health statistics. Addictions of all variety are also on the rise making a significant health crisis. Illegal sex trafficking is wide spread, extending beyond major cities. Adults and children, particularly immigrants, are trapped in this underworld market. Lawlessness is rising in all sectors except where the definition of various crime categories has been downgraded or even decriminalized. In short, moral confusion is everywhere.
What nations are in the “30/50 Window”? There is just one. It is the United State of America. Once the global standard of social morality, personal freedom, and material generosity, its hallmark attributes are eroding under the constant assault on biblical truth and values. Less than one-third of Americans attend church, according to a study by Wheaton College, Illinois. The Barna Group reports a similar low number who acknowledge a personal Christian faith.
Thankfully, believers in Jesus Christ are working at sharing the Gospel and praying for spiritual revival in our nation. Let us push forward with determination, supporting and participating with these ministries. We hold to the vision and promise of Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
That none shall perish,
Pastor Dan Prout
Sierra Ministries International
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I would just add that God's SOLUTION is REPENTANCE !! Look for an announcement shortly of a national day of repentance !
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Thank you to those of you who are seeding into Uganda Kneels and Malawi Kneels. Zimbabwe Kneels is planned for September 15-17. Fruit will ABOUND to your account!
The events have produced MIRACLES, thanks to the LORD. At the same time, costs remain. Are you able to help? It's not about the amount; it's about supporting the move of God, as did those 3 women in Luke 8:3 "who provided for Him from their substance."
One sister in Christ, Joyce in Texas, wrote: "I loved the info on Uganda Kneels! Those pastors and intercessors have the heart of God. Surely He is with them! I am enclosing a check for them because the LORD required it of me in their behalf. God bless you, Pastor Jeff, for helping them and allowing us to know to pray for them this month!"
Do you see God's Gift of repentance as vital in our personal lives? In our nations? If so, you're part of the repentance remnant, purifying to be ready for the soon-coming Bridegroom. Encouraging repentance is NDR's sole purpose for ministry.
Please pray, as did Joyce, to see if the Lord would have you seed into His Ministry to spread His gift of repentance,
God bless you,
Pastor Jeff Daly
National Day of Repentance
www.repentday.com
www.globalrepent.com
www.endingdroughtgodsway.com
pastorjeff@repentday.com
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Is it in your heart to share repentance with others? This eleven minute video on our NDR You Tube channel is one way to do that: https://youtu.be/0z4gf4TQejQ
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