Preparing for Martial Law?

Submitted by Vicki Nohrden
State Prayer Coordinator
California Prayer Network

Source: www.survivalcentral.net
The following excerpt comes from an article originally published by The Examiner:

“On March 16th, President Obama signed a new Executive Order which expands upon a prior order issued in 1950 for Disaster Preparedness, and gives the office of the President complete control over all the resources in the United States in times of war or emergency.

“Executive Orders created for national defense and national preparedness are not new in American history, but in each instance they brought about a Constitutional crisis that nearly led standing Presidents to hold dictatorial power over the citizenry. During the Civil War, President Lincoln halted freedom of speech and freedom of the press, while at the same time revoking Habeas Corpus and the right to a fair trial under the sixth amendment. During World War I, when Congress refused to grant Woodrow Wilson extended power over resources to help the war effort, he invoked an Executive Order which allowed him complete control over businesses, industry, transportation, food, and other economic policies.



“In both cases, it was only after the death of each President that full Constitutional powers were restored to the citizens of the United States.



“The economy of the United States is based on the free flow of resources, energy, and the rights of consumers to buy and sell as they see fit. Any interference in this economic process quickly leads to shortages, rising prices, and civil unrest. The purpose of President Obama signing this new Executive Order is yet unclear, however, it may coincide with information coming out of Israel yesterday that plans for a tactical or strategic strike on Iran are accelerating. Oil prices in Europe rose over $3 a barrel for Brent crude after the Israeli actions, and US oil prices rose $2 for WTI.



“The Obama administration appears to be preparing for a long drawn out war in the Middle East, or at the very least, an expected crisis that will require the need to override Constitutional authority and claim dominion over all resources in the United States under the guise of national defense. With the rise in Disaster Preparedness growing for both individuals and states leading up to yesterday’s Executive Order, the mood of the nation points strongly towards some event or disaster that will require massive preparations on a national as well as local scale.” (1)

To see the full White House document on this executive order, please click here.

Source:
(1) Schortgen, Kenneth Jr. President Obama signs Executive Order allowing for control over all US resources. The Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/finance-examiner-in-national/president-obama-signs-executive-order-allowing-for-control-over-all-us-resources. 17 March 2012.

Traditional Buddhist sand mandala to be created at U of M Crookston, MN - April 4 - 11, 2012

Crookston —

The creation and destruction of a sand mandala will bring an ancient Tibetan Buddhist tradition to the University of Minnesota, Crookston in April. Wongdue Sangbo Gurung, a Buddhist monk from Nepal, will spend several days in the creation of the mandala leading up to the final dinner in the International Dinner Series on Wednesday, April 11. The opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 11 a.m. in the Prairie Room, Sargeant Student Center. This ceremony will also provide an opportunity for discussion with Gurung. The campus and the community are welcome to visit often to view the work in progress. The closing ceremony will follow the final International Dinner on April 11.

The sand mandala, involves the creation of an elaborate geometric design using colored sand and working from the design’s center to the outer edges. The sand is applied until the desired pattern is achieved in intricate detail. When completed, the mandala is much more than a work of art and reflects the deeply held Buddhist belief in the fleeting nature of the material world. The destruction of the sand mandala is also ceremonial and materials used in its creation are released back into nature and never used more than once.

Sand mandalas are part of the ancient Tibetan Buddhism tradition. Sand mandalas are always set up to look like a palace with four gates pointed in the four directions. In the center of the mandala is the greater being, making it a three dimensional picture. The message of the sand mandala is that all living beings want to be happy and for that they need inner peace. On April 4, Wongdue Sangbo Gurung invites people to rid themselves of all the negative feelings and to discover inner peace.

Wongdue Sangbo Gurung is an uncle to Yangchen Gurung, a senior business management major from Mustang, Nepal. He was the former principal of the monastic school in Lo-manthang, the capital of the small Tibet-buddhist kingdom of Mustang, which now belongs to Nepal. The school was built in 1994 to try to keep their identity and their Tibetan culture alive. There are some 70 young monks above the age of 8 attending the school. Gurung is currently pursuing education in Tibetan Buddhism in International Buddhist Academy (IBA) in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has traveled to Germany, Switzerland, and Thailand to demonstrate sand mandala paintings.

2011 Lightening Strike near Ely and still the fire is burning (March 15, 2012)

Pagami Creek Fire continues to burn!
Minnesota Boundary Waters

Marcia Todd
Prayer Coordinator for Lake County
Minnesota Apostolic Prayer Network

On August 18, 2011 a lightening strike started a fire 13 miles east of Ely in NE Minnesota, in the area otherwise known as Minnesota's Arrowhead. Due to lack of precipitation and high winds, on Monday, September 12, 2011, the fire ran an unprecedented 16 miles in a few hours. As the Pagami Creek Fire continued to burn in the low humidity and high temperatures, often with winds, it became the biggest fire in Minnesota in 93 years burning over 92,600 acres.

It was hoped that the typical significant snowfall for NE Minnesota would be enough to put the fire out, but this is not the case. As of March 14, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reported that, with aerial surveillance, the fire is still seen burning in peat bogs.

Now, in the winter of 2011-2012, the Arrowhead region is significantly behind in winter snowfall and is having record breaking high temperatures in March. This unusual weather is prematurely melting the little snow that did fall. The forecast temperatures for the coming month are also higher than normal and this will dry out the fuel for fires in the forest. A number of years ago there was a wind storm that blew down significant portions of forest that are now fuel for a current fire. Last fall there was great concern that the fire could easily and quickly move through a portion of this blown down area north into Canada, which is why there was Canadian help with firefighting aircraft. This is also important for there are restrictions for fighting fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area where much of the Pagami Fire burned. The fire season has now begun in NE Minnesota and the MN DNR is predicting that 2012 will be a severe fire season.

For the size and scope of the fire, there were no human fatalities, few injuries and no damage to homes. However, many people were either evacuated or prepared to evacuate for a period of at least a couple of weeks. During the time of the Pagami Creek Fire, the economics of the region struggled. Loggers and others who make their living in the woods were unable to get to work as the roads were blocked for many miles. The Arrowhead Region also has a high economic dependency on tourism. During the time the fire burned, many resorts and other industries involving tourism also struggled. The lack of snow this winter has kept business at low levels for those who depend on people coming to our region to enjoy snow related activities. The early spring-like weather we are experiencing also creates further issues for local businesses who depend on cold and snow for their livelihood.

Prayer for precipitation and financial recovery for the Arrowhead Region is greatly needed and very much appreciated.

Sources:

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Pagami-Fire-Still-Smoking-as-Fire-Season-Begins-142699795.html

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2534

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Northshore-Businesses-in-Need-of-White-Gold--142144643.html
Pagami Fire Still Smoking as Fire Season Begins
www.northlandsnewscenter.com
Duluth, MN (Northlands NewsCenter)
-- Officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say aerial surveillance shows fire is still burning in areas of the Pagami Creek Fire. This news comes the same day that fire season officially begins in the northland.

DNR Forecasting Record Fire Season for Minnesota Arrowhead Region

Pagami Fire Still Smoking as Fire Season Begins

This article is from the Duluth Northlands NewsCenter. Please pray concerning the predicted recorded breaking fire season.

March 14, 2012
Duluth, MN (Northlands NewsCenter)

Officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say aerial surveillance shows fire is still burning in areas of the Pagami Creek Fire. These hot spots are in the extensive BWCA peat bogs. This news comes the same day that fire season officially begins in the northland.

On a beautiful March Day in the Twin-Ports smoker Chasers and foresters for the Minnesota DNR are getting ready to do battle in another season of fighting fires. But it's not your average fire season that the men and women of the Minnesota DNR are training for this year because 2012 is expected to be one for the record books. A winter drought, unusually high temperatures in March, and a smoldering, sleeping giant in the Boundary Waters are all part of a recipe for a severe fire season in the arrowhead.

Officials say it's a fire season that's continued throughout the winter. "It never actually quit. There were fire fighters fighting in December and January and again in February and March" In the next month, with average precipitation, high temperatures will dry out fuel setting the stage for more fire.

But, the DNR is ready. They're fully staffed and preparing to send out crews and gear out for an early start.
Crews are expected to be sent south of Duluth first where to snow has already melted.

News Center meteorologists are predicting average precipitation with higher than average temperatures for the next month.

Zach Vavricka

Super Tuesday or Super Holy Spirit?

Tuesday evening, March 6th, as I began to dial in to the Minnesota Prayer Network conference call I was reflecting on "Super Tuesday" and feeling a bit deflated and disinterested. I was puzzled by my lack of focus on the day that has gained so much public attention in the past week. Why was I not feeling impassioned to pray for the many primaries and caucuses that were taking place around the country. Both conservative and liberal agendas were launching their stab at promoting a frontrunner for the presidency as well as countless numbers of other offices that will find themselves on ballots on our November 6, 2012 election day. Wikipedia says that Super Tuesday typically represents a presidential candidate's first test of national electability. I envisioned people all around our nation positioned in front of their televisions, surfing the internet, sitting in sports bars and all watching the Super Tuesday results roll in. One night to idolize "Super Tuesday" as though the results would be the answer to our Nation's problems!

It reminded me of "Cyber Monday", "Black Tuesday", "Black Friday", "Fat Tuesday" and "Super Bowl". Days that have become "idolized" over the years for their historical significance. People in every walk of life putting all their focus on a single day with great expectancy and hope for an outcome that would be the answer to all our desires; great shopping, great eating, winning sports team, rising economy, great leaders.

On our call we prayed fervently for all the candidates, the primaries, the caucuses and for their provision, protection, integrity and a call to righteousness and holiness. I know that we are called to be those that bring these candidates, the parties they represent and the voters before the Lord in prayer and we accomplished that with all our hearts.

Then as we were praying the Lord immediately began to speak to my heart about "Super Tuesday" and reminded me that it grieved his heart to watch a nation turn to news reports for their answers. The reality is that people all over this nation were sitting before the "Super Tuesday" results rolling in as though they were worshipping at an altar. Whose altar is this?

The "Super" at the Lord's altar is the Holy Spirit and his Supernatural Power to bring the answer to every situation that we are concerned about in every area of our lives.

So on our Tuesday night conference call we came in repentance before the Lord for our Nation worshipping "Super Tuesday" and looking for the results of one day to show us the possible presidential results. We repented and asked forgiveness for the way that we are drawn by media to see things through the World View instead of running to the Lord and asking for his direction.

Thank you all who were praying that Tuesday night and seeking the Lord for 'His Kingdom come, His Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.'

Karen Krueger
March 8, 2012