May Your Holy Eyes be upon those who gather here today, Lord, and may Your Ears be attentive to our prayers. We bow before You in praise and adoration for being our Creator, and for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ to be born of a virgin in lowly humbleness, to live among us, and to die in payment for our sins so that our fellowship with You might be restored. Father, help us to never turn away from that fellowship or allow our lives to be used by satan. Impart to us the urgency of sharing Your love with others, so that more may come to know You and accept Your gift of eternal life.
Faithful God, we know that You long to be gracious to our President and that You rise up to show him compassion. Help him to be patient so that he may receive Your blessings even as he waits for answers to his prayers. We pray that You would grant our President a love for life and a desire to see Your goodness around him. Fill him with the compelling desire to use words that build up, edifying others and encouraging them in their work for the Lord. Fill him with everything he needs to lead the pursuit of peace, not only in this nation, but in the world. Thank you for the courage You have given him to confront the obstacles of freedom---terrorist regimes led by those who hate You and power-thirsty despots who seek only their own gain with no regard for the people whom they lead. In the face of tremendous criticism by the noisy minority of this world, You have caused him to stand tall and strong, knowing that You have made him an instrument of Your peace.
Holy Father, hold fast our military men and women, and provide comfort for them and their families as they spend precious time apart from their loved ones. Lord, please comfort and strengthen those in Iraq and Afghanistan as they endure tremendous trials and help them to be victorious in every venture. We ask for stability and peace during the coming months and we pray that the door would be open for the sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their land. Prepare the hearts of all those who do not know You, Lord, that the truth of Your Word may be received and accepted.
Father, we thank You for all that was wrought for us on the cross of Calvary. May all people receive the gift of Jesus Christ and the salvation that He was sent to bring us. Let every heart make room for Him, and may the glories of His righteousness and the wonders of His love be the source of joy for us all. In the Name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King. Amen.
Father, we ask You for increased boldness in our brother-President, as his term comes to an end, to provide an environment for Your Word to have free course in our nation and in his sphere of influence. Show him where to plant seeds for a fruitful harvest. Thank You, Sir, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Amen.
'Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who Only Does Wonderful Things!
Blessed be His Glorious Name Forever.' (Ps.72:18)