Prayer for our American Heroes

July 9, 2013 | Jeanbl

[Jeanbl]

Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. . . Hebrews 10:35-36

[Jeanbl]

Precious LORD, we come to YOU in prayer today, upholding all our men and women who are servants of this country and who endure long hours…long hours of whatever they are facing that may weaken their resolves, weaken their faith, weaken their strengths, weaken their hope. OH LORD, during weakness we tend to question, question YOU, question ourselves, and question even others. We pray for their strengths to be renewed, we pray for their confidences to be restored, we pray that through endurance their FAITH is strengthened so that HOPE is secured. Give them this day, a glimmer of their reward, and a taste of the Promise of knowing a job well is one that Honors YOU and Honors them. May they hear YOUR still small voice saying to them “well done” so that they may not lose heart. OH LORD, please, be their strength and their song, Amen.

[Jeanbl]

Please join hands with me to support our great heroes. Thank you for remaining faithful to them today and each day...Love, Jean

[fieldmarshaldj]

Amen.

[The Mayor]

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Space Music
July 9, 2013

One of NASA’s observatories has discovered a giant black hole that hums. Located in the Perseus cluster of galaxies about 250 million light years from Earth, the black hole vibrates at the frequency of a B flat. But it is too low a pitch to be picked up by the human ear. Scientific instruments have placed the note at 57 octaves below middle C on a piano.

The idea of music and heavenly bodies is not new. In fact, when God revealed Himself to Job, He asked: “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? . . . When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” (Job 38:4,7). We are told that at the creation of our marvelous universe, songs of praise and shouts of joy resounded to God’s glory.

A wonderful hymn by St. Francis of Assisi captures the awe and worship we feel when beholding the radiant sun by day or the star-studded sky at night.

All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam:
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Ps. 19:1).

Let’s praise the One who made such beauty for us to enjoy!

The beauty of creation gives us reasons to sing God’s praise.

Read: Job 38:1-7

Who laid [earth’s] cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? —Job 38:6-7

Bible in a Year:
Job 38-40; Acts 16:1-21

[NEWwoman]

Amen, Jeanbl

Joining in prayer uplifting our nation and all those that defend us. Give them strength as they stand in the gap for us.

[OPS4]

Almighty God,

We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; and Thou wilt incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Field.

And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

—George Washington

[etabeta]

Joining in prayer for our Heroes and our beloved Nation.

Blessings, etabeta

[NEWwoman]

Blessings, OPS4, for sharing the prayer of George Washington. We need to Remember Who We Are - http://youtu.be/MJ1ifi8wC5k

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for our heroes and nation!

[laplata]

Amen

[Irish Rose]

Amen.

[Hiskid]

Joining hands with you today, Jenbl. Amen.

[dansangel]

Joining hands with you and lifting up prayers for God’s protection for our wonderful heroes.

Please, dear Father, wrap Your loving arms around our American heroes and let them feel both our love and support, as well as Yours. It is our hope that they experience the endless gratitude that we proffer for their selfless devotion to our freedom.

In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.

[Kitty Mittens]

Precious LORD, we come to YOU in prayer today, upholding all our men and women who are servants of this country and who endure long hours…long hours of whatever they are facing that may weaken their resolves, weaken their faith, weaken their strengths, weaken their hope. OH LORD, during weakness we tend to question, question YOU, question ourselves, and question even others. We pray for their strengths to be renewed, we pray for their confidences to be restored, we pray that through endurance their FAITH is strengthened so that HOPE is secured. Give them this day, a glimmer of their reward, and a taste of the Promise of knowing a job well is one that Honors YOU and Honors them. May they hear YOUR still small voice saying to them “well done” so that they may not lose heart. OH LORD, please, be their strength and their song, Amen.

Amen to your Heartfelt and Beautiful Prayer, Dear Servant of Jesus Christ.
Joining you in Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise.