by John & Sandy Halvorsen, Alan Langstaff

We are living in tumultuous times especially as we are approaching the Elections in November. So Christian believers need to be praying for America at this time. Indeed there are many prayer initiatives already underway such as the A Million Women Assembly in Washington on Saturday, October 12th.

I want to bring to your attention one such prayer venture involving John and Sandy Halvorsen, members of the Board of Directors of Kairos Ministries who publish the Langstaff Letters. John and Sandy have written about this prayer journey and I encourage you to join with them as we pray for America.

John & Sandy Halvorsen
NEXT PRAYER ASSIGNMENT

October, 2024

Sometimes, I feel the Holy Spirit’s nudge to carry out “prophetic acts.” These involve aligning my earthly actions with God’s desires from Heaven. I receive clear instructions, a timeframe, and a sense of partnership with God. Even when I don’t fully grasp His intentions, I’m grateful for the chance to play a small role in His work.

I’ve walked across the USA four times, trekked from Portugal to China, and circumnavigated the globe by land twice and water twice. Throughout my travels, I’ve prayed for revival and, more often than not, received the next set of marching orders while on the road.

In June, during our annual family camping escapade—this time in the stunning Colorado Rockies—I considered a future prayer drive along U.S. Highway 50. The thought was like a gentle nudge from the Holy Spirit, and as we cruised along, I tuned in, expecting to receive additional revelation. The Lord began to speak no sooner had we parked the car back in Minnesota.

Much like the current political divide in America, U.S. Highway 50 divides the nation in half, stretching from the western shores of West Sacramento, California, to Ocean City, Maryland—a grand journey spanning 3,019 miles.

Life magazine dubbed it “The Loneliest Road in America” due to the highway’s extensive stretches through the Great Basin and the arid Mohave Desert. Solitude and contemplation accompany those who traverse its paved, mostly rural expanse.

Picture this: U.S. Highway 50, its numerical badge—50—singing out, “I’m more than just asphalt; I’m a thread connecting the stars on our nation’s flag.”

In 1999, while preparing for my second Prayer Walk of America, I considered praying along U.S. Highway 50. Instead of walking the “Lonely Road” from West to East, the Holy Spirit led me on a more northerly route. Combining it with my 1998 north-to-south walk, I traced the shape of a cross across our nation—a powerful symbol of salvation.

Prompted by the Holy Spirit, I see U.S. 50 as a prophetic path through our divided nation, a path we need to prayer drive. As we journey along it, we cry for God’s flame to traverse America, bringing her back into covenant. The Holy Spirit drew my attention to a passage in Genesis 15, where Abraham split sacrificial animals in half, and the Lord Himself walked with burning flame between the halves, establishing a covenant for the land. I believe Jesus wants to carry the torch of His presence between the two halves of a divided nation.

While I lack a revelation of the specifics, I sense trouble ahead for America, and I feel an urgency to complete this prophetic act before the coming election. I believe that the current political season has the potential to fracture our nation in a manner reminiscent of the Civil War or, more recently, the George Floyd riots. We must discern and refuse to partner with any divisive spirit that affects the country, not allowing it to destroy our love for the lost nor mar our fellowship with other Christian believers.

In Acts 23, Paul faced intense internal divisions among high council members—some Sadducees, others Pharisees. When he mentioned his hope for the resurrection of the dead during his trial, chaos erupted, and the conflict escalated to the point where the commander had to protect Paul from harm. As Spirit-filled Believers, let’s respond with love rather than division—even when we disagree politically. A divisive spirit only causes discord.

A divisive spirit fuels ideological warfare, turning differing viewpoints into enmity. It creates rifts and hostilities among people. In a church context, it causes disunity and strife. Let’s remain vigilant, recognizing that our actual battle isn’t against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, and this battle isn’t won by an angry conversation but by repentance, humility, and prayer.

In ancient Israel, there was animosity between Jews and Samaritans. The Jews considered the Temple Mount in Jerusalem the world’s holiest site. They believed it was the place where God’s presence dwelt. Samaritans believed Mount Gerizim to be the most sacred site. They thought it was the proper location for worship and sacrifices. Both asserted that the Binding of Isaac occurred on their preferred mountain, identifying it as Mount Moriah. This disagreement and others like it caused no end to mistrust and hatred between the two groups.

In the days when Jesus walked the Earth, Samaritans mistreated Him and His disciples. James and John, fueled by anger, wanted to call down fire upon their oppressors. But Jesus rebuked them, emphasizing that they didn’t fully grasp the spirit they embodied. This incident, found in the Gospel of Luke (9:51-56), remains a timeless lesson.

Today, we should reflect on the spirit we carry—choosing empathy over anger, even when faced with political disagreements. Jesus teaches us to approach every conflict with love, forgiveness, and compassion, embodying only the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. Practice this powerful spiritual warfare tactic the next time you are in a strife-filled situation, and you will bring God’s victory from Heaven to Earth!

As Sandy and I drive U.S. Highway 50 in October, we will pray for revival and awakening across America. We will also pray that the Church will rise above discord, stay vigilant, and remain steadfast amidst the impending political storm. After about three weeks of travel, we’ll reach Ocean City, Maryland, and conclude with a prayer walk in Washington, D.C., just before the presidential election.

Please pray with us as we take this prophetic prayer journey that the Lord will send revival to heal our divided land and restore America to covenant with Him. No election can fully establish God’s will in our nation, but only a massive spiritual awakening that returns us to faith in Jesus Christ.

Let’s all enter into the ‘prophetic act’ of aligning our hearts, conversations, and desires with God’s as we seek His Kingdom come, and His will be done across America just as it is in Heaven! Amen!

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In Christ,
John and Sandy Halvorsen

CLOSING WORDS

So there it is – the call to pray for a country which at this time is a divided country. God have mercy on us all.

God bless America.