Hello, thank you for joining me today for Give Him 15.

Intercessors for America recently released a vision given to one of their state leaders regarding America.

It is both sobering and encouraging, speaking of America's current condition, but also her recovery. The title of the post

is battered, but not sinking. The vision, a sailing ship is breaking apart as it sails through an

intense storm.

Some of the crew are actually tearing the ship apart, trying to destroy it, throwing

the pieces into the sea.

Soon, thinking the pieces removed were what had been keeping the ship afloat, they jumped

overboard, believing the ship would now sink.

Once overboard, the former disloyal crew attempts to lash the floating pieces together, attempting to make a new vessel.

This is obviously very difficult to do.

As the frustration mounts, taskmasters start whipping the crew with cords, ropes, and chains.

But the original ship does not sink. Its superstructure is intact, and most of its siding remains in place. Once repairs are made, the ship begins sailing much better than before,

being lighter in weight and free of the disloyal crew. Its remaining crew is encouraged. They become hopeful, work well together, and have vision

and unity. The ship cuts through the billowing waves heading forward.

After a while, the ship emerges from the storm into sunny weather

and gently rolling seas.

A true course is laid for its destination.

However, some of the crew hear cries of anguish and despair from many of the former crew now behind them in the storm.

The ship maintains its course but slows down to lower longboats.

Moved by compassion, the long boats row back into the storm, rescue the former crew who now want to become loyal.

They bring them to the ship while it continues to its destination.

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