URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FROM PRESIDENT BUSH

Rev. J. R. Beeke | March 16, 2003 | Me

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

I have refrain from shameless vanities, but feel that given the course of today's events, an urgent need to relay this request. Last wee, President George W. Bush had an urgent prayer meeting with a number of conservative evangelical ministers at the White House. This colleague of a ministerial friend of mine was invited to that meeting.

My friend's colleague expected to see President Bush tired and worn down when he arrived to meet these leaders to storm the throne of grace together. However, to this man's surprise President Bush looked refreshed and vigorous. When asked how he could be so peaceful, the President replied that he never felt stronger. The reason was that he knew that so many were praying for him. And he went on to say "when I am on my knees I feel real power."

Another minister at the meeting asked the President how the American people could pray for him in these trying days. He requested if we could ask God to give him clarity of mind to make wise decisions. He also asked that we would pray for his wife and two daughters because he fears for their safety.

In these hours, before our country embarks on what appears to be an inevitable conflict against a brutal and evil enemy, I would ask my dear Freepers to pray for our President, pray for his family, pray for his advisors, and pray for our brave military. To that end, I would ask that we set aside time tomorrow to bring these things to our God.

We are blessed with a prosperous and mighty land. Yet we cannot rely on our strength alone. Our help is in the name of the LORD.

[happygrl]

Praying without ceasing.

Our president looked queitly determined and at peace tonight as he offered one chance to Saddam to leave and allow the Iraqis liberation.

Now, as the decisions are made in the Cabinet, military command, and in the individual hearts of our servicemen and women on the front lines, I ask the Lord to give them courage and peace in their hearts that He will never leave them, nor forsake them.

Bumping this thread for continung prayers.

[Sandylapper]

Many, many thanks for the heads-up! The Prez, our nation, and our blessed troops have my prayers!

[AFPhys]

O Lord, please bless President Bush and his advisors and give them clarity of mind and wisdom. Amen.

(I was surprised no one had pinged you to this thread, PR... better late than never.)

[patriciaruth]

Many at Free Republic pray for the President and his family daily. I occasionally forget, but for the last six months I have especially asked God to grant our President wisdom as well as protection.

This thought sustains me, that God has moved things so that the best course for the future will be chosen. I am very frightened, and cling to God's mercy to see us through now.