Pray for our American Heroes

June 9, 2012 | Irish Rose

[Irish Rose]

From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth— he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you. (Psalm 33:13-22)

[Irish Rose]

Father above, we thank You for another day to live and pray.

Lord, we pray for our military. We look to You, Lord, for their safety, for their deliverance in battle, and for final victory. We do not trust in our own strength, in the size of our army or the superiority of our weaponry, but we appeal to You.

Father, we say a prayer today for those drifting toward suicide. We ask that Your grace would turn them from that path, and lead them to healing in Your Son.

From heaven, LORD, You look down and see mankind; You watch those who live on earth and consider all that they do. It is You who made us, who gives us breath and forms our hearts. There is no strength on this earth great enough to save, and every hope of deliverance it offers is vain. But You will deliver all those whose hope is in You. Because You are our help and shield, we wait in hope for You, and in You our hearts rejoice. May Your unfailing love rest upon us, Lord Jesus. We trust in Your holy Name, and in that Name we pray, Amen.

[Irish Rose]

A call to prayer.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Amen.

[The Mayor]

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The Way To An “Easy” Life
June 9, 2012

Are parents trying too hard to make their kids happy? And is that having the opposite effect? These questions introduce an interview with Lori Gottlieb, author of an article on the subject of unhappy young adults. Her conclusion: Yes. Parents who refuse to let their children experience failure or sadness give them a false view of the world and do not prepare them for the harsh realities of adult life. They’re left feeling empty and anxious.

Some Christians expect that the Lord will be the kind of parent who protects them from all sorrow and disappointment. But that’s not the kind of Father He is. He lovingly allows His children to go through suffering (Isa. 43:2; 1 Thess. 3:3).

When we start with the mistaken belief that it’s an easy life that will make us truly happy, we become weary trying to live out our faulty belief. But when we face the truth that life is difficult, we can invest our lives in the pursuit of a good and godly life instead. That kind of life strengthens us for the times when life is difficult.

God’s goal is to make us holy, not just happy (1 Thess. 3:13). And when we are holy, we are more likely to be truly happy and content.

Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas? —Watts

A contented person has learned to accept the bitter with the sweet.

Read: 1 Thessalonians 3

No one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. —1 Thessalonians 3:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 46-48

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for our heroes and nation!

[blueyon]

Joining in Prayer!

[left that other site]

Amen to your very important prayer today.

[tajgirvan]

Glory to Our God and King! Amen, to a beautiful prayer on behalf of our brave American Heroes. Thank you, dear Irish Rose.

[jackv]

Amen! Bless Them, Father!!

Joining in Prayer for Our American Heroes!!

[etabeta]

Praying with you for our Heroes and our beloved Nation.

[MEG33]

Amen, Irish Rose

Lord, hold all who serve our country in your loving
hands. Protect them while they protect us. Bless them
and their families as they serve this nation.
O Lord, Please Guide Our Nation

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!

GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE AT VALLEY FORGE
"Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod"
William Billings
(Click)

In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your Healing Wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.



SHADOWS AT ARLINGTON

Heavenly Father, Lord of the Nations, unto Your Divine Mercy we commend the souls of these who have fallen in the service of our Beloved Nation and in defense of the freedoms we hold dear. We pray that You gather them in Your loving embrace, that You cause Your countenance to shine upon them and that You vouchsafe their souls to dwell eternally in Your Divine Presence. Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kitty Mittens]

Father, we say a prayer today for those drifting toward suicide. We ask that Your grace would turn them from that path, and lead them to healing in Your Son.

From heaven, LORD, You look down and see mankind; You watch those who live on earth and consider all that they do. It is You who made us, who gives us breath and forms our hearts. There is no strength on this earth great enough to save, and every hope of deliverance it offers is vain. But You will deliver all those whose hope is in You. Because You are our help and shield, we wait in hope for You, and in You our hearts rejoice. May Your unfailing love rest upon us, Lord Jesus. We trust in Your holy Name, and in that Name we pray, Amen.

Amen, and Amen, Dearest Sister Irish Rose.
Praying in Agreement with your Beautiful, Anointed Prayer.
Your Scriptures are Wonderful!

'May God's Blessings be with you all.' (Titus 3:15)

[Irish Rose]

Thank you for praying for our American heroes. May God guard your hearts and all your ways.

He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:18-20)