Whether generational strongholds come through nature or nurture, it is needful to recognize them for what they are, so that we can break them with the power of prayer, a renewed mind, and the application of the blood of Jesus.

Our prayer is effective, and this week, we are praying for our children, specifically for anyone who would seek to harm a child in a predatory way and those who have access to them through the school system.

This week has brought to light a sad reality: life is unpredictable. Two families in Redding, California, lost their sons in a landslide while camping. These precious boys and their families are dear friends of my son’s family. They are in community together. The mothers are in a weekly bible study with my daughter-in-law.

If you are receiving this email, you either know me, and or probably already aware of the tragic decline of America. This week’s prayer is not specific to California but would affect all of us nationwide. This week’s prayer is urgent, and I encourage you all to share this with anyone you know who prays.

Do you ever think about the sovereignty of God? I suppose if we were British, we might understand that concept a bit better since the UK has a King. None of us really understand how big God is in his sovereignty because we don’t relate to him as a King.

The word sovereign means “possessing supreme or ultimate power.”

As we start praying over our cities, state, and nation, you will notice that when I wrote these prayers, I began with "Lord." That is just my way of addressing God in these written prayers. I recognize that everyone prays differently, so I hope my language choice doesn't trip anyone up.

When I first wrote my book and created the non-profit, Redeem California, I had high hopes of inspiring the church leaders and their congregations of engaging in the political process. I passionately wanted to challenge other believers to take God at his word, that he could do the impossible, and elect Christians into public office, and start the process of taking back California. I developed a plan for the 58 counties across the state, identified church leaders who might be willing to talk about the uncomfortable things from the pulpit, and created action steps for all those who wanted to get involved.

Redeem California: what does that even mean? Is it possible? Why should we care what happens to the liberal State of California?

Lifelong Californian Kathy Looper argues in her new book, “Redeem California” that her

state has a calling to be a “Promised Land,” and that calling can still be restored.