We are reeling today with the news of the Supreme Court decision that came down today about private property rights and so we come to You for guidance; we search Your Word for consolation. And, as always, You provide us with the perspective we need and You bring us calm amid our confusion. You are our Rock and our sure Foundation, never changing, always faithful. Lord, we bow before You in humble gratitude for Your goodness and mercy. We thank You for loving us when we are so unlovable. We stand in awe before Your glory and Your might. Hallowed be Your Name forever and ever.
Lord, You inspired our forefathers to write the greatest document of freedom in the history of mankind. You instilled in them a reverence for the liberty that is not borne of man but is Your gift to all of humanity. And today our Supreme Court has tossed all that in the trash bin. Satan seems to be running amok in our nation, O Lord. Our Senators have taken upon themselves powers they do not have; politicians seem to have forgotten that their calling is to serve their constituents and act for the greater good while preserving individual liberties. We cry out to You in our distress, O Father, and Your words remind us that it is not our earthly possessions that matter but our spiritual treasures. As we respond to the outrages by our government leaders, let our first allegiance be to You and Your commandments. Help us to seek Your will and act according to Your standards. Let calm and rationality consistent with Your precepts prevail in our nation even as we seek ways to demand that those in government lead according to the wishes of the people.
We confess the sins of our nation, O Lord, and despair of the depths to which many have sunk. A culture of death and depravity is overtaking us; immorality and licentiousness are rampant; many even seek to remove Your Name from public places. We throw ourselves on Your mercy, O Lord, and plead with You to revive our nation; restore in us a desire to please You and to hallow Your Name. Heal our land, O Father!
Caught up in this turmoil of today's world is a good man who serves us as President. George W. Bush calls Your Name and studies Your Word, spending time in fellowship with You each day. He reaches out to our nation, striving to lead us in the right way. And for this he is reviled and ridiculed and thwarted at his every turn. Lord, place Your wisdom within his heart; fill him with determination to do what is right according to Your will; and give him the strength and courage to follow through regardless of the obstacles that the enemies of truth and justice put before him. Guide his every step, Lord, and keep him safe from all harm. Watch over those whose job it is to protect him for their risks are great. Bless his beloved Laura and let their marriage remain a haven of solace and strength for them both as they honor their vows both to You and to each other.
When we think of those in our military through the ages who have fought and died to preserve the liberty that You have bestowed upon us, we are angered that their sacrifices have been ignored by the Supreme Court decision today. Even today we have tens of thousands of troops in harm's way, defending freedom in other countries while our own freedoms are being chipped away by our own government. Lord, we lift those in our military up to You, asking for Your divine protection for them and for encouragement as they carry out their noble mission. Bless them with bravery and perception to detect the enemy and bring him to justice. Heal those who have suffered injuries and comfort the families of those who have given their lives in the service of our nation. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.
Please give Your servant, George W. Bush, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and power, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
In Agreement with your Petitions Today and Everyday, sister Kayak! Hear our Prayers, our Great King in Heaven!
Yes, Kayak, and amen. Lord, show mercy and great grace. Preserve us for the sake of the righteous remnant.
In our eyes, we don't see how it can be done, but we stand firm and say, "The Lord is my helper. With Him, all things are possible." We pray according to and in accordance with Your will, Lord, for those in authority and receive Your promise of a quiet, godly life.
Thank You for Your Word, Oh King. Amen.