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Prayer Request: New Marine
none ^ | 04.29.2009 | me

Posted on 04/29/2009 4:54:51 PM PDT by bootless

Hi everyone,

I'd like to ask for a strong, ongoing prayer for my friend's son, about to turn 18, and a new Marine. He will likely be heading to Afghanistan in a couple of months as a rifleman.

His family and friends are incredibly proud of this wonderful young man, whom I've known since he was 2.

Please keep him, his family and his unit in your prayers. Thank you.


TOPICS: Daily Prayer; Military/Veterans; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; marine; prayer; prayersfortroops; request
God bless you all.
1 posted on 04/29/2009 4:54:51 PM PDT by bootless
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To: trussell; CounterCounterCulture; George W. Bush; uprisen

Prayers up, please.


2 posted on 04/29/2009 4:55:23 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Mama_Bear; Saundra Duffy; Syncro

Prayers up, please.


3 posted on 04/29/2009 4:55:50 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: bootless

My grandson leaves for basic on his 18th birthday. Prayers for all of our soldiers.


4 posted on 04/29/2009 4:56:16 PM PDT by mathluv ( Conservative first and foremost, republican second)
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To: Faith; Kitty Mittens; tajgirvan; Blogger; Irish Rose; WhatNot; alpha-8-25-02; syriacus

Thank you.


5 posted on 04/29/2009 4:56:47 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: mathluv

My prayers are with him, and with you.


6 posted on 04/29/2009 4:57:13 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Hiskid; JohnHuang2

bump


7 posted on 04/29/2009 4:58:45 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: bootless

May God keep him strong and safe. Please thank him for his service.


8 posted on 04/29/2009 5:01:50 PM PDT by Wage Slave (Good fences make good neighbors. -- Robert Frost)
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To: bootless; mathluv

Prayers offered


9 posted on 04/29/2009 5:02:16 PM PDT by ElayneJ
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To: bootless

Every airman, soldier, sailor, marine and guardsman are in my prayers every night. Another good guy, hooray for our side.

mrs


10 posted on 04/29/2009 5:02:39 PM PDT by proudmilitarymrs (Rush has given his first public address to the nation. What say ye now libs?)
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To: bootless

Eternal Father...


11 posted on 04/29/2009 5:03:23 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: bootless

You got it. Lord, bless this American Marine and everyone of our servicemen protecting our 6. Amen.


12 posted on 04/29/2009 5:05:38 PM PDT by max americana
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To: bootless

Hey, you got it. May God send his angels to shield him.


13 posted on 04/29/2009 5:11:17 PM PDT by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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To: bootless
Prayers up, please.

Of course! Prayers going up for this young Marine. God bless and protect him. Amen.

14 posted on 04/29/2009 5:11:39 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (Just say NO to Socialism!)
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To: Wage Slave

I will, thank you.


15 posted on 04/29/2009 5:14:02 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: proudmilitarymrs

And he is a REAL good guy. Our country, and the Marines, are fortunate to have him.


16 posted on 04/29/2009 5:14:33 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: tet68

Thank you.


17 posted on 04/29/2009 5:15:00 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: max americana

Thank you so much. God bless you.


18 posted on 04/29/2009 5:15:16 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Mad Dawg

Thank you so much.


19 posted on 04/29/2009 5:15:30 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: bootless

Your welcome.
Tell him Semper Fi from Vietnam.
Oooorah! Marines!
Tet 68
Chu Lai RVN. 66-68
USMC.


20 posted on 04/29/2009 5:18:20 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: tet68

I sure will. Thank you for your service.


21 posted on 04/29/2009 5:26:08 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: mathluv

DEAR LORD,
please protect all our service men and women. Grant them all the strenght and power to protect us from all enemies foreign and domestic. Bless the families of these troops, ease their worries, touch their hearts and bring their children home safe to their families loving embrace...IN OUR FATHER’S NAME....AMEN.


22 posted on 04/29/2009 5:27:54 PM PDT by nbhunt
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To: bootless

Prayers up little brother!


23 posted on 04/29/2009 5:33:15 PM PDT by Airwinger (Semper Fi, Time to use that motto for our Constitution.)
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To: bootless

Say, my son graduated from MCRD San Diego on 16 January. He is currently assigned to the 3rd Battalion/1st Marines at Camp Pendleton and anticipating deployment later this year. Where is this young man and what is his MOS?


24 posted on 04/29/2009 5:33:19 PM PDT by Don'tMessWithTexas
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To: bootless

Oh, BTW the missus and I pray for all our Marines every day. Welcome to the Marine family.


25 posted on 04/29/2009 5:34:30 PM PDT by Don'tMessWithTexas
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To: bootless
God keep him safe. I hope he enjoys his time in the Corps and gets to see the world.
My son will be in Afghanistan some time later this year so your friends son will have a lot of company.
26 posted on 04/29/2009 5:42:43 PM PDT by Recon Dad (Marsoc Dad)
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To: bootless

Ephesians 6:11,17 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

May God protect this young Marine and all our Troops from harm. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.


27 posted on 04/29/2009 5:45:02 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force." George Washington)
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To: bootless

I’ll remember him in my prayers.

I know there are many legitimate reasons to be reluctant about revealing personal information online, but could you tell us the Marine’s first name? It would be nice to know while praying.


28 posted on 04/29/2009 5:46:20 PM PDT by Irish Rose (Will work for chocolate.)
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To: bootless

Prayers sent.


29 posted on 04/29/2009 5:50:08 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012)
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To: bootless

I will definitely pray for him. I remember how proud I was when my son went in, also at 18, but also how scared I was when he went to Afghanistan. I’m sure my prayers as well as the prayers of all my friends and family saw him and me through this. I have a soft spot in my heart for all of our military and their families.


30 posted on 04/29/2009 5:55:56 PM PDT by murron (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: bootless

Praying for this new Marine and his family.
Praying always for all our military.


31 posted on 04/29/2009 6:28:38 PM PDT by mojo114
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To: bootless
Holy God,

Our eyes are lifted to You---our Strength, our Shield, our Stronghold. You are our Sovereign and Mighty God. We commit to You this young Marine who has chosen to serve this beloved nation, Father, and we ask that You give Your Holy Angels charge over him as he carries out his duties, no matter where they are. During this time of service, may he grow in grace and in knowledge of You, Lord God. May he be a powerful witness of Your love and may his faith and trust in You grow with each passing day. Make him an instrument of Your peace, and may Your hand never leave him. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

32 posted on 04/29/2009 7:19:08 PM PDT by Faith
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To: bootless

Prayers on the way!


33 posted on 04/29/2009 7:34:53 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (Obama's not the anti-Christ, but is making the way for him as John the Baptist did for Jesus.)
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To: Irish Rose

hi Irish Rose,

I understand, and thanks for asking. His name is Andy. Thank you for your prayers...


34 posted on 04/29/2009 7:54:13 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Bigg Red

thanks, Bigg Redd... he’s a terrific young man, and his whole family is wonderful.


35 posted on 04/29/2009 7:58:51 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: murron

thanks, murron...

Is your son still over there?

best...


36 posted on 04/29/2009 8:02:40 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: bootless

No, he’s back at Camp Lejeune.


37 posted on 04/29/2009 8:05:10 PM PDT by murron (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: Don'tMessWithTexas; bauerpauer

Thanks so much ... I’m more of a Marine friend. :-)

I, too, pray for them daily. (And pinging my son, Andy’s friend)


38 posted on 04/29/2009 8:34:26 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: murron

Thanks...


39 posted on 04/29/2009 8:50:28 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Faith; bootless
Thank you bootless for the privilege of praying for Andy. I agree with with Faith's most anointed prayer and say Amen in the Mighty Name Of Jesus Christ! Be assured we are praying everyday on FR and privately for our American Heroes!
40 posted on 04/29/2009 10:32:01 PM PDT by tajgirvan (Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8)
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To: bootless

You are most welcome. Please thank this young man for his service on our behalf.


41 posted on 04/30/2009 3:32:18 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012)
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To: bootless; All

PRAYING FOR THIS MARINE FOR GODLY GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION.
SEMPER FI AND GODBLESS!

on the ground 74-80

SOLI DEO GLORIA!


42 posted on 04/30/2009 6:07:01 AM PDT by alpha-8-25-02 ("SAVED BY GRACE AND GRACE ALONE")
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To: bootless

Prayers for a safe and successful mission.


43 posted on 04/30/2009 8:59:09 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: bootless

It would be an honor to pray for your friend’s son. I say a prayer for all of our military each day. I have a real soft spot in my heart for Marines. May God bless him and keep him safe.


44 posted on 04/30/2009 9:03:57 AM PDT by azishot (I just joined the NRA.)
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To: azishot

Thank you, azishot, and everyone here. This means a lot.


45 posted on 04/30/2009 10:04:40 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: bootless
Thank you for the Ping, Bootless, and I'll be Lifting Andy Up in Prayer.

Our Precious Savior,

We Come to You, our Holy Lord, Lifting Andy Before Your Grace Throne. Thank You, our Gracious God, for this Man who Cares Deeply for our USA. We Entrust him, Lord, to Your Loving Heart, Your Goodness, Your Mercies, and Your Strong Right Hand. 'Jehovah Himself is Caring for you. He is your Defender. He Protects you Day and Night.' (Ps.121:5) Thank You, our Abba; we Give You the Glory, the Honor, and Praise.

Draw him Close to Thee, Father; Surround him Always with Your Steadfast, Great Love. May Your Spirit Commune with him Daily, Lord, and Keep him Sustained, Empowered, and Safe. Thank You, our Shepherd-King, for Keeping Andy in Your Tender Care. 'How Precious it is, Lord, to Realize that You are Thinking about me Constantly. I can't Even Count How Many Times a Day Your Thoughts Turn Towards me. And when I Awaken in the Morning, You are still Thinking of me.' (Ps.139:17,18)

May Your Lovingkindness be with him, Lord, and Your Peace and Presence Fill and Overflow his Heart. Be Glorified, Your Majesty, in the Life of this Wonderful Young Man. In Jesus' Name, for the Glory of Heaven's King, amen.

46 posted on 05/01/2009 8:10:01 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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