We lift our voices in praise to You, our very present Help in times of trouble. Though man is fickle, You are steadfast, always keeping Your promises. Your commandments are straighforward and without ambiguity and the path You set before us is narrow. But You are there, leading us down that path; guiding us through each day; providing us with the lamp of Your Word; and sending the very Light of the World to enable us to enter into Your presence. Lord, accept our humble praise; forgive us for our sins; and teach us those things You would have us know.
Father, we thank You that the scare in our nation's capital today was only that. As we heard the first reports of potential danger, we turned to You, pleading for safety for those in our government, and You heard our prayers and granted our requests. Father, though our President has many advisors about things of this world, we acknowledge that it is You who shall tread down our enemies. We are grateful that President Bush studies Your Word and heeds Your voice. Continue to lead him, placing Your wisdom within him and giving him the vision of freedom in places where the people have not known liberty in generations or longer. We thank You for his boldness in speaking out for freedom wherever he goes and taking a strong stand for this gift You have given to all mankind. Place a hedge of protection around our President, his family, and his administration that no weapon formed against them shall prosper.
Lord, we are grateful for those who serve to protect our nation. Many are engaged in fierce battle even this minute. Be their Shield and give them victory over the forces of evil against whom they struggle. Heal those who have been injured; receive into Your loving arms those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and make Yourself known to those who have need of the Savior.
Father, all our nation's enemies are not in foreign lands. Many here at home would destroy the tenets on which our country was founded. We pray for civility in our nation and in our government. We ask that Your Light be shed on those who deceive and who are divisive for the sake of their own greed and power. Let Your Truth be known and honored, including the Truth that life is precious and that You are the One who has control over life and death. Restore in America a love for You and a desire to please You and honor Your commandments. In the Name of our Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen.
Let us pray without ceasing for our President, our troops, and our nation.
Thank you for leading us, kayak.
Amen, Kayak. Thank you.
Our God is greatly to be praised.