Posted on 06/16/2008 6:05:13 PM PDT by repubmom
Subject: Urgent Prayer Request
Dear Family and Friends, I am writing to you today with a sense of urgency. I am asking that you pray for myself, my unit, and all coalition forces. Some of you may have heard through the news that the Taliban recently had a prison break in Kandahar City. Those reports are accurate. Between 500 to 1000 insurgents have escaped and are currently regrouping. I ask for prayers for protection for all of us and for all of the local nationals in Kandahar. We have received reports that the Taliban is going to try to attempt to retake Kandahar City from the Americans and they also want to retake Kandahar Air Field (which is currently the main base in the Kandahar province). They currently have retaken 5-13 villages outside of Kandahar City and are looking to move into it. I ask for prayer because our position (which is 20 mins outside of Kandahar City) is strategic to the Taliban. They basically have to go through us in order to get to KAF and we have been put on high alert. Security alert is high, and weʼre ready to roll out/defend ourselves within seconds if needed to. Please pray that we get rest and if weʼre put into that situation that weʼre able to fight. Again, please pray for protection and strength as this summer will be a lot harder than the military originally expected. Pray that weʼll be alright and make it through the summer! Thank you and God bless!
In Christʼs Service, Jonathan M.
P.S. If you want to read the article, I have included the link below.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/16/afghanistan/index.html
Regardless, there's likely to be a firestorm coming up for all the coalition troops in the area, and I'm sure they could all use our prayers.
I join you in that prayer, and, Lord Jesus, we continue to pray for bin Laden to be stopped. Amen.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
If you make the Most High your dwelling—
even the LORD, who is my refuge-
then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
We pray for the safety of our troops, and for the success of their mission.
Absolutely. Godspeed to our warriors
Notre père, qui êtes aux cieux!
Que votre nom soit sanctificié. Que votre règne vienne.
Que votre volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donnez-nous aujourd'hui notre poindre ce jour.
Pardonnez-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux, qui nous ont offensés,
et ne nous soumetez pas à la tentation, mais délivrez-nous du mal.
Car c'est à toi qu'appartiènne, le régne, la puissance et la gloire, pour les siècles des siècles.
Amen.
Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Just like Sept. 11th this prison break in Kandahar City was a sneak attack and not expected. This ‘offense’ can be expected. Our generals better be expecting it and ready to kick some Taliban booty. Keep your head down soldier and know you’ve got the best equipment and personel to watch your back.
Amen. We rejoice when right and truth prevail. Let the Word of God have free course in Afghanistan and amongst our troops. Send Your Word forth, Lord of the Harvest, that faith and freedom may come to all who hear and are quickened by Your Spirit. Pour out of Your Spirit, oh God. Pour out of Your Spirit on all flesh, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayers for these soldiers in Afghanistan and also in other locations around the world.
Got it,we will pray on the air today-no names,Fatima
Prayers up ping.
Save, O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to the Christian faithful over their barbarian adversaries. And protect Your commonwealth, by the power of Your Cross.
Dear God,
Please protect all of these brave soldiers who are fighting for our freedoms.
Thank you for posting this, repubmom.
Father, we come to you with a special request. Please Bless and Protect our military. Please grant them restful nights so they can confront their enemy with the ability to defend themselves and those they have been sent to protect. Please give Jonathan and his comrades the strength to fight the evil they may encounter. Please, we ask that you protect each and every one of these brave young men. In Jesus Name. Amen.
I believe LtCol Hal Moore said it best:
Lt. Colonel Hal Moore: Our Father in Heaven, before we go into battle, every soldier among us will approach you each in his own way. Our enemies too, according to their own understanding, will ask for protection and for victory. And so, we bow before your infinite wisdom. We offer our prayers as best we can. I pray you watch over the young Jack Geoghegan. That I lead into battle. You use me as your instrument in this awful hell of war to watch over them. Especially if they’re men like this one beside me, deserving of a future in your blessing and goodwill. Amen.
2nd Lieutenant Jack Geoghegan: Amen.
Lt. Colonel Hal Moore: Oh, yes, and one more thing, dear Lord, about our enemies, ignore their heathen prayers and help us blow those little bastards straight to Hell. Amen
I lift them up to Christ, with a special prayer for all our troops everywhere, but most especially in the Middle East right now...
May they feel the Arms of God ever about them.
We Worship You, Your Majesty, and Thank You for Hearing our Prayers. In Jesus' Name, we Exalt You, our God, amen.
A very serious prayer request for our military...!!!
Amy, thank you for the ping!
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