Posted on 01/16/2002 8:31:57 AM PST by DittoJed2
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Oh, for the peace of a perfect trust,
My loving God, in thee;
Unwavering faith that never doubts
Thou chooses best for me!
Best, though my plans be all upset;
Best, though the way be rough;
Best, though my earthly store be scant;
In Thee I have enough.
Best, though my health and strength be gone,
Though weary days be mine,
Shut out from much that others have;
Not my will, Lord, but Thine!
And even though disappointments come,
They, too, are best for me,
To wean me from this changing world,
And lead me nearer Thee.
Oh, for the peace of a perfect trust
That looks away from all;
That sees thy hand in everything,
In great events or small.
That hears Thy voice
- A Father's voice -
Directing for the best.
Oh, for the peace of a perfect trust,
A heart with Thee at rest.
We thank You, our God, that Your mercies are new unto us every morning, and though we do not deserve Your goodness, You do abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul. We pray that we may always acknowledge Your merciful goodness toward us, giving thanks for all Your benefits, and serving You in willing obedience.
Father, our eyes wait upon You to turn the very heart of America back toward You. We have wandered off the path You have set before us, and we are lost without Your light to show us the way back. Forgive us of the sins of our nation, Merciful Lord, for we have all contributed in one way or another. Just as You mourned over Jerusalem, surely You must mourn over this country that was established through Your faith, Your wisdom, and Your laws. How You must grieve over this nation that will no longer allow Your Ten Commandments to be displayed in government buildings! Father, we mourn these losses with You, and we pray for You to turn the tide of public opinion against justices and legislators who persist in allowing the devil to achieve a temporary victory in these decisions.
Gracious God, You who delight in doing the impossible, please give us teachers who will instruct the children of this nation regarding the true and intended meaning of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Please give us media personnel who will be truth seekers and not editorialists. Please grant us legislators who will truly seek to do what is right for America, rather than fulfilling their lusts for power. We ask You for justices and judges who will weigh laws and rule according to the Constitution, rather than case law or their own biases. Release us from the current philosophy that the Constitution should be a "living, breathing document," for this is the same philosophy that seeks to modify Your Word according to convenience rather than truth. Please supply us with a new corps of clergymen who will return to the truth of Your Word, and who will be willing to stand in the pulpit and denounce evil. O Lord, fill America with a new generation of mothers who delight in their roles, who honor the lives of the unborn, and who seek to raise healthy, disciplined children. Give us fathers who understand the importance of their involvement in their children’s lives, who provide for the spiritual, physical, social, and emotional needs of all those in their households. We pray for entertainers who delight in providing wholesome, quality entertainment, and who will eliminate vulgarities and innuendo so that families can enjoy programs and films together. And please give us a work force willing to give an honest day’s labor for an honest day’s pay. Instill in us enough pride once again that we only accept handouts and welfare as a very last resort. Fill each of us with a sense of responsibility for our own actions and choices. Teach us once again how to handle our conflicts through open communication rather than through lawsuits. Father, how great is our need for healing! How we long for You to perform a good work in us!
Surround our President with Your protection, Great God, and bless and protect the living seed of Your Word sown in his heart. Let Your seed produce in him the plenteous fruits of righteousness, and let his every action be pleasing in Your sight. Make him to know joy and gladness. Help him to truly delight in doing Your will in this role in which You have placed him. Give him all manner of wisdom and understanding and let his greatest desire be to please You. For You, O God, are a shield for him. You are his glory and the lifter of his head.
Be our vision and our wisdom for a new America, Mighty God. Help each of us to be a part of the solution, and let us honor You once again. May we walk in a manner worthy of You, our God, and may we be fruitful in every good work. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Holy Spirit! hear us; help us while we sing;
Breathe into the music of the praise we bring.
Holy Spirit! prompt us when we kneel to pray;
Nearer come and teach us what we ought to say.
Holy Spirit! help us daily by Thy might,
What is wrong to conquer and to choose the right.
Holy Spirit! hear us, help us while we sing;
Breathe into the music of the praise we bring.
Joining you in prayer for our President and those he trusts to advise him.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11: 28-29
Father, I pray today for a renewing of your presence and your spirit in my life. There are too many distractions in my life that distract my mind from your plan and your will. Please help me today to live more fully for you.
I ask this, too, for President Bush and his staff. I cannot imagine the tremendous pressure and time constraints they are under, and I pray that each day they will have time to rest and refresh in your presence. I pray that you will guard them from any distractions that will keep them from walking each day in your presence. As they follow your guidance, I ask that your wisdom and annointing will pour out upon them. Let them be the brave, wise leaders we need in these uncertain times. Finally I ask that you will continue to protect them, and our nation, from all plans for attack.
I remember, too, the upcoming elections and ask that your chosen will find both resources and blessing greater than they need. Expose the plans and motives of the evil ones either in our running for office. I pray, dear Lord, that those both in and out of the Christian community will be so disgusted with corrpution and selfish ambition that they will cry out and elect your chosen.
My faith and trust are in your most capable hands. In the name of your precious son, Jesus, Amen
Ditto Jed2, our prayers are with you and your cousin. May the Lord grant you and your family Peace.
Father I praise You the Holy One and our Lord and Savior. I worship You who is more than worthy...we can't even worship You with the worship and devotion You deserve.
I pray for the President tonite that You will be his deep desire and that he will follow You and seek You for all his wisdom and strength. Please keep him and his family safe.
Lord, I pray for our military and law enforcement tonite that You will be with them to direct them and reveal any traps. Keep them safe and healthy ...PLEASE make them successful.
Lastly, I pray for Christians around the world that You will keep them safe and fill them with Your Spirit to be bold in their witness for You. Send revival Lord to the world and give us shepherds who are Your selected ones to lead Your sheep. Fill us with Your Precious Holy Spirit, in Jesus Name, Amen.
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