We offer up our humble praise to You for all our blessings - for the material possessions you provide; for beloved family; for dear friends and faithful prayer warriors; for life itself, both physical and eternal. On this eve of an Inauguration, we dwell on the history of our nation and we thank You for Your inspiration in leading our forefathers as they established our form of government. We are truly blessed to live in a free nation filled with natural beauty and resourceful people. But the true reason for our greatness as a nation is that we have claimed You as our God and sought to follow Your commandments.
In these last few years we have seen a movement arise that seeks to remove Your name from public places and to discourage the freedom to proclaim Your glory throughout our land. Lord, we pray for those who have been deceived by the evil one and have been led astray. Those who have chosen to live their lives filled with bitterness and hatred and vitriol rather than the great joy that comes from a relationship with You are to be pitied. As we anticipate the Inaugural procession, we thank You that You lead us in the triumphal procession in Christ. Use us, Lord, to spread the sweet fragrance of knowledge of You to those who dwell in darkness. We beseech that You send Your Holy Spirit throughout our land, touching hearts and convicting the lost of their sinfulness that they may seek forgiveness through our Lord Jesus and come to know the joys of abundant life.
We praise You, O Father, for the re-election of George W. Bush to the presidency and we rejoice as he begins another term in office. Guide him through the day tomorrow and in the coming years. Place Your wisdom within him; grant him patience, perseverance, and peace. In the midst of rumors and threats of violence at Inaugural events, we claim Your safekeeping of all those in attendance, especially the First Family and government officials.
Throughout our history our military have served to protect and defend the liberties that You bestowed upon us. Lord, we can never repay these men and women for the sacrifices that have been made for this noble cause but we can lift our present day heroes up to You in prayer and praise. Be their Shield and their Protector. Watch over their families and bring them strength and comfort. We ask these things in the Name and for the sake of Jesus. Amen.
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We Approach Your Throne of Grace with Joy, our Great God, so Thankful for Your Goodness and Your Mercy towards us! We who are so Unworthy Lift High our voices, Praising and Worshipping His Sovereign Majesty, the King. Dear Lord Jesus Christ, You will be Glorified Forever, for You Raised us from Death, and Quickened us to New Life!
Most Merciful Master, we Plead Thy Special Care and Protection to Rest over our brother-President this Week, as his Venemous Adversaries are still Longing for his Demise. Surround Your servant with Your Strong Angels, my God, Giving them Charge over him, as Thy Word also saith. May our brother be Honored this Inauguration Day before the Entire Universe, to the Consternation and Dismay of his Virulent enemies. Fill Your dear one with Your Love and Your Peace, Your Presence Abiding with him on this Most Joyful of Days. Hold Back any evil ones who would Do him harm, while Cherishing our President in the Palm of Your Hand.
Our hearts Cry to Thee, our King and our God, for the Continual Well-Being and Protection of our Military. Thank You for Preserving their Lives, our Sweet King, and we Praise You for every Victory You have Granted them, in Your Grace. Bring to Justice every Member of Al Quaida, Sovereign Lord, especially those Murderers Bin Laden and Zarqawi. We Pray Fervently for their Soon-Capture or Termination, just as You Granted to us Saddam and his sons.
We Implore Thee for Revival for our Wayward Nation, Begging for Forgivness for the Iniquities of our Sick Land. Infanticide, Perversion, Murder, Lasciviousness; so many Sins, O God, for which our Nation Stands Condemned. We Plead that Thy Blessed Holy Spirit would Move Powerfully among this People, Opening many hearts to our Only Remedy, Jesus Christ.
We Exalt You, our Glorious Father, and Thank You for Hearing our Petitions, as we Pray in the Name of Your Son, amen.
Prayer sent.
Father, hear the praise and thanksgiving we offer to You as we rejoice in this day of celebration! We give You all the glory for Your Holy Name is to be lifted up in America and in all nations. Let the people praise You, O God; let all the people praise You! We rejoice in Your mighty and powerful answers to our prayers for our President, our troops, and our nation. In the Name of Jesus Christ, the King. Amen.
Father, hear the praise and thanksgiving we offer to You as we rejoice in this day of celebration! We give You all the glory for Your Holy Name is to be lifted up in America and in all nations. Let the people praise You, O God; let all the people praise You! We rejoice in Your mighty and powerful answers to our prayers for our President, our troops, and our nation. In the Name of Jesus Christ, the King. Amen.