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Father God, thank You for the men and women like Councilman Cabrera who are responding in obedience to Your call to run for office. Grant them your divine favor and use them to spread truth and hope.
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Update, Friday, November 22, 2019, 1 pm ET: Since the publication of this article we received questions regarding Councilman Fernando Cabrera’s stand on a couple of issues based on previous news stories. It was an opportunity to research and reach out and ask him directly. Which we did.

To clarify, Councilman Cabrera, and the church which he pastors, believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. Also, he is not in agreement with AOC that President Trump should be impeached. Instead, he prays that truth and the hidden things will be revealed.

Please continue to pray for Councilman Cabrera as he has an opportunity to change the face of New York, and that he will have courage as he continues in this battle and takes a bold stand for righteousness.

This incident is a good reminder for all of us that we live in a time in which we must be discerning. Wise as serpents, harmless as doves.

As an organization, it is our desire to always print accurate information. That being said, there are times we may miss it and appreciate hearing from you if there is ever a question. We stand together in our desire to pray over America, those running for office, and the issues facing us in this hour.

Update, Thursday, 11/21/2019, 11 am ET: There is more to this story. Readers have alerted us to disconcerting articles that present Cabrera as in favor of LGBTQ laws, and other issues that IFA does not support. It is interesting that this did not come out in his interview with Karen Hardin. We will be updating again soon. This highlights the vital importance of thoroughly vetting candidates in 2020.

Councilman Fernando Cabrera (R-NY) is pastor of New Life Church in the Bronx and a Spirit-filled Christian. He’s got plenty on his plate already. So, his decision to run against ultra-liberal socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the seat in New York’s 14th congressional district was probably unexpected even to Cabrera himself.

So why did he do it?

Cabrera has been a councilman since 2010. Unlike Ocasio-Cortez, who stepped into the position with no experience, Cabrera not only has experience, but he and his staff have been instrumental in transformational results in his district.

“When I got here, we had the highest unemployment rate in New York at 23.5%. Now it is down to 5.7%. I have also been able to bring over $200,000,000 in funds to my district in the last ten years.”

(It is also significant to note, that it was Ocasio-Cortez’s rhetoric behind the reason that Amazon decided to pull out of the district which they had slated for one of their warehouses. That move cost the district 25,000 jobs.)

Cabrera also had a huge victory in the area of education. “Our high school graduation rate was 99% this past year!,” he told me when sharing about the successes that have transpired under his leadership.

Half-Puerto Rican and half-Dominican, Cabrera understands the people in his community. He’s been living and working among them for years.

“They are largely conservative people,” he explained. “It is something AOC is not. I am running on family, faith, and values. I am concerned with the trajectory of socialism in which she is trying to take our country. My grandmother lived in Venezuela. I went there many times growing up–when it was a prosperous country. I have seen what socialism does.”

(Since Venezuela’s turn to socialism, three million people have left the country to escape the tyranny. Of those that remain, many have reported going to be hungry and there has been an average weight loss of twenty-four pounds each because there isn’t enough food to feed them. )

“Before I decided to enter this race, I really prayed. Did I want to go through this? But at the end of the day there was no one else. No one else running who has these values. Nobody else has been willing to step up. So, I decided to step up to the challenge for the sake of the future of our nation.”

“I’ve been serving the Lord for thirty-eight years,” he continued. “I’ve been pastoring a church thirty-two years, which we started here in the Bronx. I understand what it is going to take to win this battle. It is the “miracle factor”–the divine favor of God. That’s what I’m praying for.

How can we join Councilman Cabrera in prayer? These are his prayer requests:

  • Divine favor (Lk 2:52).
  • Doors of opportunity to open (Is 22:22).
  • Strength for his campaigners (Is 40:29-31).
  • For an army of volunteers to rise up.
  • Guidance as they move forward and for their schedule to be ordered by the Lord. “That He would empower us to complete what we have started.” (Prv 16:9).
  • Finances needed to execute the campaign plan God has given them. (Phil 4:19).

Editor’s note: IFA does not endorse or oppose political candidates. However, we are passionate about letting you know about Christians who are running for office, especially when they are responding in obedience to God. We encourage you to pray for Christians to run for office, so it is always an answer for prayer when a Christian does.

Would you like to share a message of encouragement or a prayer for Councilman Cabrera? Leave a comment.

Karen Hardin is an intercessor, author, minister, and literary agent. Her work has appeared on USA Today, World Net Daily, Intercessors for America, Charisma, CBN.com, The Elijah List, etc. For additional information, you can contact her at www.prioritypr.org or www.karenhardin.com.

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Mary Ann Yale
December 9, 2019

Be bold, be strong, for the Lord thy God is with thee!!!

Keeping you in prayer with thanksgiving.

Emma Van Iwaarden
November 30, 2019

Father, God, My prayer for Pastor Cabrera is that you would send prayer warriors to surround and protect, thru prayer, him and his family, from the ugliness that can occur in elections. Mostly, strengthen his resolve to fight the good (but difficult) fight of faith. Help him with everything seems to overwhelm him. Bless him with Godly to know when and where and what to be able to reach those who are walking in darkness and have put their hope in government. Help him to speak the truth in love. I pray that even when exhausted he will be equipped to stand strong and speak the truth in a way that people can here.

JAY Hearnley
November 25, 2019

Pastor Cabrera,
It is so easy to be mislead by the media and politicians. Your record of achievement speaks for itself. I am believing that one of your staff could be assigned to preparing a document that details life in Venezuela before and after socialist thinking took over. Something that details the policy changes that made a bid difference. This document could be used by many conservative candidates to inform their electorate via PDF files.
Voters need the truth to be set free from the “something for nothing sales pitch”
May the Lord continue o give you wisdom and courage as you ‘FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT”.

Elvia Cabrera
November 23, 2019

Thank you!!! I have read your prayers and shared them with Fernando. Anyone interested in knowing more, volunteer, give – visit the website: http://www.cabreraforcongress.com

Much love to all of you and keep fighting with us.

Lorraine Zito
November 22, 2019

Come on Church. An answer to prayer. Looking forward to hearing more regarding gay issued and pro-life. However, throw prayer support and $ into this servant’s campaign. I am.

    Shirley Hoffman
    November 22, 2019

    Please consider New York State LIZ JOY ANNOUNCES 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RUN! She is a true believer. I heard her testimonial on the Eric Metaxis Show recently

Mary t
November 22, 2019

Praise God for raising you up to run against tyranny and evil in our country! “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ ” Philippians 1:6

For such a time as this ! Lifting you in prayer for God’s anointing and blessings! Amain!

Margie Buescher
November 21, 2019

Praise God Fernando that you listened to Him!!!! Lord grant the miracle of an easy light uplifting energized landslide victory defeating AOC. Grant miraculous answers to all of these prayer requests they set on fire your Bride in the truth state area!! Rebuke Your enemy from ANY influence in this election I pray in Your Mighty Name Jesus and for Your Sake, Glory and a Honor.

Helena E
November 21, 2019

Will be much in prayer for you Pastor Cabrera, God knows the beginning from the end. He knows who He wants in jobs to glorify His holy name and for the good of our country that was founded on Christian principles.

God bless you and your family and keep you safe under His protection.

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”… He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:1-2, 4

    Betty B in WI
    November 21, 2019

    Heavenly Father, I pray in agreement with Helena’s prayer for guidance and protection of Pastor Cabrera and his family. May Thy Kingdom come and Thy will be done in this election process. I pray he will receive the support he needs to win this campaign. He is seeking You Father for Guidance, Finances, volunteers, and all that is needed to run a campaign. In Jesus’ name I ask these things. Amen

Jan Blake
November 21, 2019

I stand in agreement with all the praises and comments already posted.

May our Warrior King be with you every step of the way as you represent Him and conservative, Biblical values.

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:7-9‬ ‭NLT‬‬
https://www.bible.com/116/jos.1.7-9.nlt

“But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬
https://www.bible.com/116/isa.54.17.nlt

Because We serve the Creator and Sustainer of our universe and He WILL be with you and your family every step of the way during this campaign and “will do exceedingly, abundantly more that we can think or imagine” for His honor and your good. Ephesians 3:20-21

Carol Hedrick
November 21, 2019

Father, send Your powerful angels to assist Mr. Cabrera in this journey. Give him wisdom, zeal, endurance, and peace. Open the doors for him that need to be opened and close the doors that need to be closed. Give him favor with many who will willingly volunteer to assist him at his campaign headquarters. Bless him and his family and put a hedge of protection around all of them as he makes it known that he is running for AOC’s seat in the House of Representatives. Protection, protection, protection for all you are related to him and working with him to make this happen.
Father,I ask that You send people to help him that he wasn’t even expecting. Surprise him in every way.

In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen

Cynthia Williams
November 21, 2019

May God be with your Councilman Cabrera. May the God of all peace strength you and guide you in this very endeavor. Being a Pastor of faith will allow you to prosper as you continue to allow your soul to prosper.
My prayers are with you and all those God allow to enlarge your territory. God bless.

Amanda Stockwell
November 21, 2019

Greater is He that is in you!!!!

Sharon Elkins
November 21, 2019

I want to be a part and support for you in defeating AOC, who of course is a joke. But, really, I want so bad for the word to get out in generating hoards of people flocking to the voting booth to get you Councilman Fernando Cabrera in come election day and tell AOC packup, get going and all that money that you took as pay, well, you didn’t really earn it, you basically stole it. Well, we want that money back plus interest, penalties, and penalty fees for obusing OUR taxpayer money. And to say to Councilman Fernando Cabrera welcome to your new office and new home and goodbye AOC

Deborah Smith
November 21, 2019

As I read the words I began to cry. This man of God who is a Pastor is stepping out on Faith to do what needs to be done. Righteousness will prevail. I salute you as a Man of Valor who God has chosen. I believe you will win no doubt and you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!! I thank God for you and you said Yes!! I’m also a Pastor and I know you you will lead the people in VICTORY !

Patricia Lange
November 21, 2019

God Bless You! Thank you for listening to the Holy Spirit! You are loved and supported. May yours be the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ for this time in History and for evermore!

marilyn poll
November 21, 2019

I agree with these intercessors prayers and that according to YOUR WORD in: Phil 1:6 being persuaded of this very thing, that the One having begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

We thank you Lord for the encouragement at this time and for this brother who is now on Your platform in this race to under gird the standard of the foundation our nation
We believe You will use him to help finish what YOU have started and what we are in agreement with you for our Nation in the 2020 election to bring about your Victory!

Thank you LORD!

Carol N
November 21, 2019

We will pray for your safety, for wisdom, for success, for your church and family. Thank you for your sacrifices for our country. May God richly bless you, your family, your district and your congregation. Amen!

Victoria C
November 21, 2019

Watchmen, Warriors, and Worshipers. Thank You Father that You have raised up another watchman. Someone who will stand up and speak out to deliver this nation from the onslaught of spiritual attack, manifested in the visible world. Oh, Father, that all of Your people will stand behind and in the gap for this watchman, and all others You appoint, to fight in the spirit world as prayer warriors. That we come before You with clean hands and a clean heart, that You may hear our prayers from heaven, and heal our land. As we worship You as our Sovereign LORD above all, we do come before You in unity of prayer. Lifting up holy hands cleansed by You in Christ. O, Most High Go, have mercy on this nation. In Christ we pray. Amen.

JP Fletcher
November 21, 2019

Brother Cabrera, thank you for standing up for truth. I will be praying for you. May HE grant you, you congregation, your staff and your volunteers Divine Favor and HIS mighty hosts as Protection all for HIS Glory! HE alone is Worthy. Thank you!!! J’Melle Fletcher

Joyce Long
November 21, 2019

Thanks for the prayer points to support you! And thank you for saying yes to this new opportunity in the Lord. He has faithfully and generously guided you to this place. He will continue to lead and provide as you move ahead into this new part of your promised land/legacy in Jesus.

Toni Lushner
November 21, 2019

I was born and raised in N.Y. and now live in Ohio. It breaks my heart to see how the liberal agenda has destroyed this great state. I have beautiful memories of as a child and teenager visiting my grandparents and other family. I am praying that God will move on your behalf and have hoped He would raise up an individual to run against AOC. May the Lord bless and keep you and fear not for the Lord your God has gone ahead and will fight the battle. Many in Ohio will be praying for you.

    Deborah Smith
    November 21, 2019

    Oh yes amen and amen. I’m so glad you prayed for a Daniel and a Gideon like man that God chose to stand for Him for righteousness.

      Laurel Shelton
      November 21, 2019

      Thank you for listening to the Holy Spirit’s call to stand up for Christian values. I pray that many will come alongside to support you in this campaign. Especially pray for the seniors of your community to come alongside you, and get the word out to save your City from socialism. We are in a spiritual battle for this country and we need prayer warriors to seek the Lord to take back our nation!

Theresa
November 21, 2019

Our country was built by God fearing men who sacrificed much to birth this great nation, but in recent years has been controlled by “leaders” who are in it for the power and prestige and money.
Reading your story gives me hope. Our own Jody Hice has been successful in honoring God in Washington. I’m praying for revival and an onslaught of Christ honoring statesman to replace the career politicians who are destroying this great nation.

    Lois Taritas
    November 21, 2019

    Totally agree
    Father thankyou for this man of God, surrounded by your spirit and shield of protection. Bless him mightily as he runs against evil. We bless your name god! You will be exalted once again.

      Holly
      November 21, 2019

      May the Almighty Lord’s rod and staff be thy constant comfort. May He be your shield and buckler and your exceedingly great reward.
      All glory to the Father and Yeshua Messiah

Dorothy Ter Horst
November 21, 2019

Lord, please confuse the strategy of the demonic realm fueling socialism. Make one lie prove another wrong until they kill each other and fall to the ground, in Jesus name. Amen.

Sandy
November 21, 2019

Father God, We praise You and thank You for Pastor Cabrera’s courage and answer to Your call on his life to run for the House seat. We know the enemy will try to come against him in full force. Send Your warring band of angels to guard and protect him, his family and all wh support him. Raise up those who will help finance his campaign because we know his opponent has millionaires to finance her campaign. Greater is He who is in Pastor Cabrera than the enemy who is in the world! Amen.

Anne
November 21, 2019

Thank you! You, sir, may have been called “..for such a time as this!” May God strengthen you, surround you with divine favor, be a shield around your heart, and protect you and your loved ones. Walk in forgiveness toward those who speak wrongly about you and your Godly heritage. Let this be a WIN for advancing the kingdom of God and His plans and purposes, providing vision and sane ideas, and pleasing God with godly decisions. In Jesus name, amen.

Tom Sandhoff
November 21, 2019

Dear Brother in Christ,
Your calling to represent your constituents and serve is admirable and courageous. You will be a threat to the “Left” and face smears, false accusations, etc. But “greater is He who is in you than” than anything the Enemy can bring against you! You will have a vast Army of Intercessors undergirding you. Joshua 1:9 🙏

    Dee
    November 21, 2019

    Amen!! To God be the glory.

    “As Joshua prepared to lead God’s people into an uncharted land and future, the Lord said to him: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).“

Catherine Owen
November 21, 2019

Councilman Cabrera,
I am rejoicing as I read this as it is an answer to our prayers! We will join you and pray in agreement with the requests you have made. I’m part of a little South Georgia prayer group who prays and believes big things for our nation. May the favor of the Lord be upon you as you walk in His calling and may you be instrumental in bringing the United States of America into its calling of a Christian influence for the nations.

Betsy Miner
November 21, 2019

Pastor Cabrera God be with you. I will add you to my daily prayer list. You are an answer to my prayers.

Cathy
November 21, 2019

Praising God with tears flowing as I read this news! Thank God He hears our prayers for the righteous to lead this nation. Thank you for sharing and please continue with updates.

Christie Har
November 21, 2019

My heart is filled with JOY hearing about a fellow brother stepping into the battle. May God establish the work of your hand and May His favor rest upon you. When you are struggling, remember…. God did NOT give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND! HE, the God of the universe, the true KING of KINGS is at work within you to will and to act according to HIS GOOD PURPOSE! Walk in the spirit, be in the word, sharpen your sword and pray for your enemies! Blessings, brother. As the LORD leads me, I will be praying for you and waging war with you!

    Bruni O
    November 21, 2019

    In agreement with everyone! Thank you Lord and SHIELD our brother Cabrera, with your HOLY BLOOD, that nothing will touch him. I added him to my daily prayer. I am also from Puerto Rico! God bless you and your family! In Jesus Name!! Amen

Mona webster
November 21, 2019

May the Lord bless and keep you and your family Pastor Cabrera! Thank you for responding to the call of the front line of the battle!
The Church has been quiet far too long- please know that there will be watchman on the wall praying for you!

Fae
November 21, 2019

Bravo Pastor Cabrera. It is people like you who put their lives, expertise, and commitment to that they hold true. So many in this country sit on their laurels and complain. I pray for the success in this endeavor so that your district will continue to grow in Christ, love of each other and what you are doing to help them all to live as Christ Jesus would be proud of them. Thank you for your service to your people.

Minister Margaret Musa
November 21, 2019

It will take only spirit filled christians to take down people like AOC because they are spiritually and strategically put there by the enemy.It is not her. We are fighting spirits. She does practice yoga one of the ways those spirits are gaining access to her mind. She needs deliverance. Lord deliver this young lady. Lord remove her in Jesus name. Church only the eunuchs who are not worldly can throw off Jezebel and the jezebel led activities that are taking place in our nation. Serious intercessors Join us we pray for nation and president every week on phone.

Tina Marie Howard
November 21, 2019

Thank you for making us aware of Christian candidates so we can agree with them in prayer. I will
Be praying for Councilman Cabrera as we must make a stand for God and country against those that want to intrude and change the very foundations on which The United States of America was established on.

Name of Jesus I pray.kerry laney
November 21, 2019

Dear pastor Cabrera, thank you so much for sacrificing your time and energy to help the people in your district and to be a blessing to our country. We thank the Lord for raising up spirit filled people like you to run for office to overcome the evil that is overtaking our country. The enemy will fight you every step of the way, so I pray for extra strength, peace, joy, and love to come to you and your family. God bless you with favor and finances and people to help and stand with you. In the mighty, holy Name of Jesus I pray.

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