Amen, Faith. Thanks.
Lord God Almighty, there is nothing too difficult for You. As we labor we rest in the finished works of Christ, rejoicing in the immutable victory You have wrought for us.
Lord, again I bring Iraq and Afghanistan to Your throne. It is imperative that democracy sees victory in these two nations, or the war on terrorism will lose momentum and fall into deep confusion at great cost in innocent life. There also will be terrible consequences to our national elections. Believing it to be in Your will, we ask for favor and good success in our endeavors there. Be our troops' ever present help in time of need. Help the people of good will to achieve a just society. Put down those who work toward their own misguided ends.
Father God, I agree with my brethren that the debates are the next important focus of the presidential campaign. We ask, then, that the Spirit of Truth be unleashed on those evenings, that words would not be successfully used to lie or obscure, that the people would be granted discernment to see behind the words to the motivations of the hearts. May the true character of the two men be clearly on display. May false visions and ear-tickling be cast to the ground in shame, but may true vision and sound thinking be exalted. Be glorified on those nights, dear Lord.
Be with Your intercessors here, to heal and to guide. Comfort all who grieve in Zion, for Your Name's sake.
Amen, Father! May Your truth prevail and may our President bring glory and honor to Your Holy Name as he participates in the debates. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thank you, Paul_B.