URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FROM PRESIDENT BUSH

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

[eyespysomething]

We pray for him, our troops, our allies, and the civilians who will be affected everyday.
We always ask for the guidance for the President to do what is right, just and good for our country, and to have the strength to protect us in these trying times.
Will now add his family.

Our prayer list is getting long! ;-)

Always have a prayer for FReepers also, those who ask and those who don't.

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Psalm 17 (NASB)

Prayer for Protection against Oppressors. (A Prayer of David.)

1. Hear a just cause, O LORD, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

2. Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity.

3. You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4. As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.

5. My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.

6. I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

7. Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.

8. Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings

9. From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me.

10. They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

11. They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.

12. He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

13. Arise, O LORD, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

14. From men with Your hand, O LORD, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.

15. As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.

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Psalm 91 (NASB)

Security of the One Who Trusts in the LORD.

1. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

2. I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!"

3. For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence.

4. He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

5. You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;

6. Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.

7. A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.

8. You will only look on with your eyes And see the recompense of the wicked.

9. For you have made the LORD, my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place.

10. No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.

11. For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.

12. They will bear you up in their hands, That you do not strike your foot against a stone.

13. You will tread upon the lion and cobra, The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.

14. "Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.

15. "He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.

16. "With a long life I will satisfy him And let him see My salvation."

[Jumper]

Please don't misunderstand, but a reverand in the past stated almost the same words, as to the condition of the President and his morale.

At any rate, prayer sent.

[Endeavor]

Will do!

[bigjoesaddle]

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[Dutchgirl]

Dear Lord, Give us the grace to work for the things we pray for. Amen

-St. Thomas More

[gorgiboy]

I am so thankful for a President who seeks wisdom not from humans. I know my 2 year old and my 6 month old will be safe. God bless you and yours, President Bush and God Bless America. Wife of Gorgiboy!

[TxBec]

Prayer bump.

[happygrl]

Let's keep this thread going over the days ahead, remembering to "pray without ceasing."

The Lord has been merciful to us and through His providential ways, saw that we had such a man as this to lead us in these times.

President Bush cautioned that this nation should deal in humbleness with other countries: because he is a humble man himself.

But the times require a sword and a man not afraid to wield it. Out President didn't go looking for this fight, and perhaps that is why he is temperamentally suited to lead us at this time.

He is also the most spiritually grounded leader in my lifetime.

Let us Pray as he requested.

[happygrl]

Tony Blair and Jose Maria Aznar, who can surely also use our prayers in this crucial moment in their leadership.

Prayer BUMP for them as well.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

Yesterday, I say some photos posted of chaplains leading worship services in Kuwait and on ships in the Gulf. Some of those young men were being baptized in makeshift baptismals. I pray that God's Holy Spirit would does His wonderful work of conviction and salvation, leading many to repentance and faith.

Let us keep this going throughout hostilities, praing for the POTUS, Tommy Franks, the various commanders and our troops. Grant them all the protection of His preserving Hand.

Bump the thread.

[WalterSkinner]

Amen ... Lord help our President and our people in the field.

[happygrl]

Amen to that!

Thank you Lord for those young men.

Protect them Dear Lord.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Amen - and Amen! Praying with Fasting here.

[bayourod]

Thanks for the info.

[gettingreal]

Differences diminish in the face of a common enemy. When accosted with my support of a President who wants war, I typically reply that this man does not want war, but is willing to do what is right. GW is directed, unlike many recent leaders, and sincerely devoted to God. I pray for that clarity of direction, and that prayer goes to the omniscient God, the Ancient of Days, Who has seen many a war, unseated many a despot through many entities. We are one in this resolve.

I pray that every effort is successful in removing the cruel despots from power and influence; every attempt to capture, contain and destroy the weapons, agents and tools of destruction succeeds in keeping them out of the hands of those who would intentionally harm innocents of the world. I pray that Hussein's ploy is fully exposed and that all the world sees that he had harbored much with intent to harm innocents, but that his efforts are foiled by the invading instruments of God's peace and that all harmful agents are secured intact without being deployed for harm to anyone. I pray that our valient fighting forces will heed the small voices that guide them to best methods of maneuvering and effective acts of accomplishing the tasks laid out before them. I pray that God will deliver the enemy into the hands of our soldiers fighting for liberty of all mankind. I pray for miracles pointing directly to God Himself upholding the UN resolution to destroy Iraq's weapons of mass destruction swiftly. Iraq had their chance to do what is right. It is time for God's instruments of peace to take hold and wrench all power of terror out of the hands of the wicked. I pray for unprecedented protection of our troops, that all return home safely to welcome arms, heralded worldwide as heroes of peace, of liberty and of justice for all.

[Tribune7]

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[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Prayers are said DAILY and OUTLOUD for our President and the troops!! From out mouths to Gods ears!!

[Yaelle]

May G-d keep Presient Bush's family safe and sound, and may He also guide the President's decisions in this crucial time. Bless America and our leaders and armed forces and keep them safe, O L-rd.