We came before dawn Friday morning at the Capital Mall--a park located at the center of Washington, D.C. … Susan Alkire, Cindy Skinner, and myself. The weather was supposed to be mild. In the low 70's with a partly cloudy sky. We went by car to Clarksburg, W.V around midnight to join others approximately 30 others on a bus headed for a divine appointment with God. Not a long journey when you consider some came from California by motorcycle. (An eight day trip.)

As soon as we arrived at 5:30 that morning the temperature began to drop very quickly...but he colder it got, the more people came. The more we praised. The more we prayed. People bundled up in coats and toboggans. They leaped and clapped with their mittens and gloves. Mufflers flying. They were all ages. All sizes. All shapes and colors. Representing the diversity in culture that graces our nation. Yet they were of one mind and one accord. Thousands. They prayed on their knees on that cold damp ground. Not caring about anything but the purpose of this gathering. This would continue until long after the sun had set.

For two hours before dawn we played music unto God and prayed for our nation. As the sun came up we leaped for joy at the hope rising up inside of us. It was time. Time to come before our God and humbly repent and pray for restoration. Television crews from Daystar and INSP worked continuously throughout the day and long into the night to send this message to the rest of the world. The message is this--WE ARE STILL ONE NATION UNDER GOD.

Christian men and women from all over the country came and prayed to God for specific needs for our land. Ministers including Rod Parsley and Ben Kinchloe, leaders, praise teams, and prayer warriors. They prayed in English. They prayed in Arabic, Spanish, Latin, Korean, German, on and on. Praying blessings upon this country for the light it has been for the entire world. We thanked God for those blessings, and asked forgiveness for the sin and immorality in our land. We prayed for Israel. We prayed for our soldiers in the military, and for peace and prosperity to be restored. We prayed for wise Godly leadership in our government. As we poured out our hearts to God , He poured out His Spirit in a special way.

The awesome presence of God was everywhere. Contemporary praise and worship bands such as Third Day and Desperation led us into a glorious time of celebration for our future. The woman who was responsible for intiating the Roe vs. Wade hearing was there to openly repent before God and the Body of Christ for her part in the abortion hearing. Though can not bring back the 42 million babies who have been murdered by abortion since that ruling, there were blankets with rows and rows of little baby shoes lined up to represent their silent cries. Thousands prayed in repentance for OUR part in allowing this to happen as well.

The Ten Commandments plaque that was removed from the courthouse in Alabama by the Supreme Court ruling was present. We pray it can be placed back where it belongs . It was there to remind us that we must stand against the assault of our Christian freedom. The insanity must stop. We must ask our Lord to become sovereign in our country once more.

We prayed for unity. We gathered in groups and circles. Holding hands and praying as one Body. There were parents and grandparents bringing children. Elderly and handicapped. There were young men and women full of the fire of the Holy Spirit. We sat by several from a church who came from the New York Bronx.One lady nearby laid on a blanket on the ground part of the time so she could just be there. At times she would sit up and lift her hands toward heaven praying. She wore an afghan with the names of God all over it across her shoulders to keep her warm. Later, she was able to stand and praise, being strengthened by the Lord who had drawn her there.

The gaze of our Heavenly Father was upon us. His eyes saw every tear. His ears heard every word Despite the weather we were determined to stay and pray until every problem, every need, every concern, and especially every sin was covered by the precious blood of Jesus.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, do not allow your faith to waver. He is listening. He sees our hearts. He has our answers. Press in. Prayer is the key. We must not stop.

God bless America and HEAL OUR LAND, In Jesus Name, Amen.

Laborers of the Vineyard,

James and Debby Dunn