Fasting and Prayers for our Military and the suffering People of Iraq

Thank you, patriciaruth.

Thank you.

Amen to the prayers and prayer calls on this thread. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

God, go with those who fight for what is right tonight. You are our stronghold and our sure defense. Go before us, guide us, stand between us and the enemy, fight for us.

For those who are with You now, we give our gratitude. For those they leave behind, we give our tears. For those who fight tonight, we give our prayers.

God of Ancients, God of Battles, God of Good, you are our strength. We call on You.

Thanks, Patricia. I really appreciate it. My friend is having a tough time dealing with this, but I'm here for her.

Amen! Praise God!!!

Prayers for our brave soldiers, the Generals, the families, our President and leadership, and for our Nation.

God shed his Grace on thee.

Apt words from Hank Williams Jr...

"We say grace and we say ma'am, if they don't like that, we don't give a damn."

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Thank you for your moving prayers.

Dearest Father in Heaven, please bless and protect Eagle Eye who is in harm's way from terrorists. Shield him from evil and perfidy, accidents and injuries. Keep him keen of mind and stronge of body to do Thy will in performing his tasks. Hold him and all those near him in the palm of Thy infinite hand, and bring him and them all home whole and well and with honor.

In Jesus' precious name we pray.

Thanks to Freedom'sWorthIt for finding this image and sharing it with us.

The 23rd Psalm

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodnesss and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Dear Heavenly Father, please bless and protect the armed and special forces of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland and also special forces of other countries that are in Baghdad striving "to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free."

We remember these especially as representative of all, and all those working with them to liberate Iraq.

OhioWfan's son Eric
OhioWfan's son's unit buddy Sean, one student's boyfriend Andy, another student's son Aaron.
mystery-ak's husband Mike and their son Jonathan
GoGranny's grandson
Inspectorette's son Eric
Slip18's nephew
anniegetyourgun's nephew Josh
Himyar's son Robert
homeschool mama's nephew Michael
CyberAnt's nephew Jody
milagro's son
BlessedAmerican's nephew David
Jewels1091's daughter's friends, Ross and Chris
Jewels1091's cousin Phil
Maigrey's cousin C. C.
Condi2008's friends Jimmy, Brian, Jon, Dustin and their families.
TruthNtegrity's brother John and his family
TruthNtegrity's friend’s nephew Ben and her cousin's son Andy
TruthNtegrity's brother's friend Andrew and fellow churchmember Keith.
Hoosiermama's students: Brad and his brother Jeff, Bill and another Bill, and Shanty and Josh
notpoliticallycorewrecked's husband
notpoliticallycorewrecked's military email buddies
notpoliticallycorewrecked's friend's British nephew
Wneighbor's son-in-law Thomas
zlala's brother
tamikamaria's cousin Annette
tamikamaria's best friend’s brother and sister
Radix's son
Pippin's niece and nephew
WomanofStandard's dear friend's three sons, Dustin, Troy, and Tyler
baseballmom's friend’s nephew, Thomas
baseballmom's brother's brother-in-law Chris
Brad's Gramma's brother
hoosier_RW_conspirator's friend’s son Danny
ivoteright's husband, who is also I’m ALL Right's brother-in-law
kemathen7's boyfriend, John
GretchenEE's dear friend's son Silas
Warriormom's dear friend Greg
Per-Ling and his family
leenie312's son Nicholas
rintense's friend's brother Brian
JulieRNR21's friend's grandson Wesley
Severa's husband, FReeper Hostel
Severa's brother Wes
Severa's friend Tosca
Hostel's cousin David
lizbet's cousin's son Marc
jtill's friend P.A. and his family
AF_Blue and his family
seams2me's adopted servicemen Trey, David, Cody, and Darby and their families
CENTVRIO EQVITVM and his loved ones
Reagan's Mom's brother-in-law Dave
Judith Anne's friend Deana's son
Judith Anne's daughter-in-law's two brothers
AFPhys
AFPhys's friend C.M.
olliemb's two young patients now serving
Pastor Mike's brother Tom and friend Kevin
Char and Dale's son Dean
Cindy's stepson Adam
Jim and Teri's son Matt
Joy's son Michael
Marvin and Carolyn's sons Alan and Andrew
Kay and Don's son-in-law Stephan
Jan's nephew Michael
patriciaruth's cousin Ed
KitJ
AntiJen's friend Mark
AntiJen's neighbors Jason, Justin, and Jack
Stand 4 something's husband Mike and son Scott.
LKR59's grandchildren Timmy, John, and Karen
TigerCap's coworker Kevin
shezza's husband Scott
TexasCowboy's niece Misty and his friend Jason.
bigeasy's friend's husband
fc2tomschermuly
fatima's granddaughter Karen
fatima's email friend Jim
fatima's friend's daughter-in-law Patty and a friend's son Adam
pollywog's nephew Jonathan
pollywog's grandnephew, Jonathan
spirited's friend Rebecca's three siblings
bkwells and his shipmates
Mr.Silverback's nephews Michael and John
Mr.Silverback's friend Pudgeless and his unit
John Doe #1's son Terry
FrogMom's son-in-law Mike
Defender2
My back yard's nephew Bryce
RedWhiteBlue's nephew Brian
Southerngrit's coworker Sarah
Joy Angela's cousin's son Steve and his 6 year old son
exhaustedmomma's nephew Matt
ProudArmyWife's husband Roney
GoRepGo's husband Willie
buffyt's daughter's fiance Robby
GatorGirl's husband
GatorGirl's brother-in-law Jason, cousin Rich, friends Tom and Alex
MikeWUSAF
heylady's son Gregory
Giles Corey
KKing and his wife, father, brother, and sister all serving in the same theatre.
M0sby's husband, freeper M1911A1
Mojo2001's husband
BeAllYouCanBe's son Karl
Warrior Nurse's cousins Zack and Robert and her dear friend Ben
Blue Scourge's buddy Daniel
maranatha's son Mitchell
jimrob's nephews
MozartLover's nephew
Trish
deadhead's cousin
armymarinemom's three sons, Brad, Stuart and Graham
WaterDragon's son-in-law Art and grandson James
ladtx's two sons
Mama_Bear's nephew Tony and his family
SK1 Thurman
davidosborne
boxerblues' two sons
ThePiper's son
Diver Dave's niece
weldgophardline's brother-in-law Merle
Future Snake Eater's cousin
Warrior Nurse
SpookBrat's nephew
Consort's two daughters
g'nad
ladyinred's friend's children Eric, Scott and Pamela
EuroFrog's husband Mike and her friend's husband Kris
GilesB's nephew Gyles
wlansberry's George
68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
CWO Jackson
Long Cut and his wife
whoever's son Adam
BeforeISleep's son
AppyPappy's two adopted Marines
Chong's niece's fiance Chris
Textide's cousin Wes
annyokie's son, Ian
IncPen's dear friend Sarah, another friend's son Matt, and her brother in law Paul
TEXOKIE's niece, her niece's husband, and her niece's brother-in-law
TEXOKIE's friend's daughter Elsa
twstearman and his shipmates
Dutchgirl's childhood friend Norman and his family
Peach's stepson Steven
Wild Irish Rogue's brother John
Southflanknorthpawsis's son-in-law Dan
NYCop's friend and coworker, SSgt R.
NotJustAnotherPrettyFace's nephew
Glory's nephew Adam and her husband's best buddy Eric
DAVEY CROCKETT's son's buddy Tex
Mystix
Mrs.Liberty's nephew Charles
free kitty's friend Barbara
The Right Stuff's penpal Sadie
RoseofTexas' friend's son Leo
submarinerswife's husband and his crewmates
patriciaruth's dental assistant's cousin Daniel
mountaineer's friend's son Andrew and another friend's son Stephen
Snickersnee's daughters Alexis and Heather and her son Clayton
. amom's coworker's boyfriend Pablo Gabriel
William Brody's friend Tommy
thasea's cousin's boyfriend Joshua and her friend Paula
Goodnesswins' neighbor's husband Bruce
dandelion's daughter's friend Valentine
Smocker's two brothers
azGOPgal's best friend's friend Jeremy
McLynnan's sister-in-law
Eagle Eye and his loved ones
(TN) Memphis' J.H. and Knox County's J.C.
(NJ) West New York's E.C.
(CA) J.W., Rosalie's M.C. and Fresno's B.H.
(CT) New Milord's E.P.
(NH) Twin Mountain's E.A.
(WI) Jim Falls' M.O.
USA's S.M, K.A.,
Arizona's S.B.
Michigan's D.M.
New York's E.E.
Wisconsin's J.D.
Tarheel requests prayers for Eric
tiki requests prayers for Anton, Steve, Tim and Cory
prairiebreeze requests prayers for Nick and Brad
Hijinx requests prayers for Anna and Tom
H8klintoon requests prayers for William and Ellis
Lando Lincoln requests prayers for Seth
doug from upland requests prayers for Josh
WellsFargo94 requests prayers for Bill, Dan, John, Tom, Brian, Dave, Jim, Dave, N, L, S, W and Pat
Jim O requests prayers for Travis and Brandy
Warriormom requests prayers for CIA agents who were taken hostage in Colombia after plane crashed
bell requests prayers for Jason, Joshua, and Daniel
TruthNtegrity requests prayers for Pat's nephew Ben and his distraught Mother.
NRA2BFree requests prayers for Peter, Jonathan and Antonio
.30Carbine requests prayers for Jim and his wife and 2 small children.
68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub requests prayers for Coos Bay Coast Guard Station
Dubya requests prayers for the Royal Marine Commandos.
Jaded requests prayers for Matthew
KineticKitty requests prayers for J, J.B., P.D., F, L, N, O, C, R, P, M, S, W, M, L, V, F of the 4th Infantry.
DAVEY CROCKETT requests prayers for Steve, Josh, and Brad
2ndIDVet requests prayers for J.B. and B.G.
jwalsh07 requests prayers for Brian and Alex
sakka requests prayers for Rick
boxerblues requests prayers for Erik
TruthNtegrity requests prayers for Andrew and Jaime
Valin requests prayers for a waitress' nephew, Mark
viligantcitizen requests prayers for Ronald of Douglas country
UncleHambone requests prayers for Jeff and Steven
tiki requests prayers for David
Xenalyte requests prayers for friend of a friend, Daniel, and son of a friend, Danny.
judicial meanz requests prayers for the men and women of the 29th ID and the Virginia Guard
Warriormom requests prayers for April

TEXOKIE and FrogMom requests prayers for the 507th Maintenance POW's and their families, out of the 111th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, stationed at Fort Bliss. Specifically please pray for Patrick Miller, Joseph Hudson, Edgar Hernandez, James Riley, and Shoshana Johnson.
Frogmom also requests prayers for Apache helicopter crew POW's, David Williams and Ronald Young, and their families and the 1st Battalion of the 227th Aviation Regiment out of Fort Hood, Texas.

Dearest Holy Spirit, succor our M.I.A.'s Michael J. Williams, Donald J. Cline, Jonathan L. Gifford, Nolen R. Hutchings, Tamario D. Burkett, and Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse. Infuse them with Thy peace and knowledge and shelter their families with Thy comforting wings.

In Jesus' precious name we pray.

Link to The Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Everlasting Gratitude posted by Diddle E. Squat

Dearest Holy Spirit, please succor MIA's Edward J. Anguiano and Fernando Padilla-Ramirez. Infuse in them Thy peace and knowledge and embrace their families in thy comforting Wings.

In Jesus' name we pray.

So take the time to lift him up
To the One Who is over all
And he'll come through and make us proud
With the strength to fulfill his call

Amen.

Prayers for all our Freepers' listed loved ones, for our President and his advisors, for ALL our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines.

Lord, I pray mercy for the innocent, justice for the evil, comfort for ALL those who have lost loved ones in the conflict, both allies and Iraqis. May we be humble before you and give the glory of our victory to you. May we be a light unto the nations, for your sake, in everything we do.

A tearful prayer for our heroes. May they rest in peace.

A prayer of hope and confidence that our POWs and MIAs will be protected by God's Grace.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.

Luke 21: 36

Dear Lord, Heavenly Father, we beg Thy mercy for our armed and special forces and those of our allies who are in harm's way. Please bless and protect them all.

Dearest Holy Spirit, wrap Thy comforting wings around the friends and family who now wait and worry.

In Jesus' precious name we pray for these and all in danger.

OhioWfan's son Eric
OhioWfan's son's unit buddy Sean, one student's boyfriend Andy, another student's son Aaron.
mystery-ak's husband Mike and their son Jonathan
GoGranny's grandson
Inspectorette's son Eric
Slip18's nephew
anniegetyourgun's nephew Josh
Himyar's son Robert
homeschool mama's nephew Michael
CyberAnt's nephew Jody
milagro's son
BlessedAmerican's nephew David
Jewels1091's daughter's friends, Ross and Chris
Jewels1091's cousin Phil
Maigrey's cousin C. C.
Condi2008's friends Jimmy, Brian, Jon, Dustin and their families.
TruthNtegrity's brother John and his family
TruthNtegrity's friend’s nephew Ben and her cousin's son Andy
TruthNtegrity's brother's friend Andrew and fellow churchmember Keith.
Hoosiermama's students: Brad and his brother Jeff, Bill and another Bill, and Shanty and Josh
notpoliticallycorewrecked's husband
notpoliticallycorewrecked's military email buddies
notpoliticallycorewrecked's friend's British nephew
Wneighbor's son-in-law Thomas
zlala's brother
tamikamaria's cousin Annette
tamikamaria's best friend’s brother and sister
Radix's son
Pippin's niece and nephew
WomanofStandard's dear friend's three sons, Dustin, Troy, and Tyler
baseballmom's friend’s nephew, Thomas
baseballmom's brother's brother-in-law Chris
Brad's Gramma's brother
hoosier_RW_conspirator's friend’s son Danny
ivoteright's husband, who is also I’m ALL Right's brother-in-law
kemathen7's boyfriend, John
GretchenEE's dear friend's son Silas
Warriormom's dear friend Greg
Per-Ling and his family
leenie312's son Nicholas
rintense's friend's brother Brian
JulieRNR21's friend's grandson Wesley
Severa's husband, FReeper Hostel
Severa's brother Wes
Severa's friend Tosca
Hostel's cousin David
lizbet's cousin's son Marc
jtill's friend P.A. and his family
AF_Blue and his family
seams2me's adopted servicemen Trey, David, Cody, and Darby and their families
CENTVRIO EQVITVM and his loved ones
Reagan's Mom's brother-in-law Dave
Judith Anne's friend Deana's son
Judith Anne's daughter-in-law's two brothers
AFPhys
AFPhys's friend C.M.
olliemb's two young patients now serving
Pastor Mike's brother Tom and friend Kevin
Char and Dale's son Dean
Cindy's stepson Adam
Jim and Teri's son Matt
Joy's son Michael
Marvin and Carolyn's sons Alan and Andrew
Kay and Don's son-in-law Stephan
Jan's nephew Michael
patriciaruth's cousin Ed
KitJ
AntiJen's friend Mark
AntiJen's neighbors Jason, Justin, and Jack
Stand 4 something's husband Mike and son Scott.
LKR59's grandchildren Timmy, John, and Karen
TigerCap's coworker Kevin
shezza's husband Scott
TexasCowboy's niece Misty and his friend Jason.
bigeasy's friend's husband
fc2tomschermuly
fatima's granddaughter Karen
fatima's email friend Jim
fatima's friend's daughter-in-law Patty and a friend's son Adam
pollywog's nephew Jonathan
pollywog's grandnephew, Jonathan
spirited's friend Rebecca's three siblings
bkwells and his shipmates
Mr.Silverback's nephews Michael and John
Mr.Silverback's friend Pudgeless and his unit
John Doe #1's son Terry
FrogMom's son-in-law Mike
Defender2
My back yard's nephew Bryce
RedWhiteBlue's nephew Brian
Southerngrit's coworker Sarah
Joy Angela's cousin's son Steve and his 6 year old son
exhaustedmomma's nephew Matt
ProudArmyWife's husband Roney
GoRepGo's husband Willie
buffyt's daughter's fiance Robby
GatorGirl's husband
GatorGirl's brother-in-law Jason, cousin Rich, friends Tom and Alex
MikeWUSAF
heylady's son Gregory
Giles Corey
KKing and his wife, father, brother, and sister all serving in the same theatre.
M0sby's husband, freeper M1911A1
Mojo2001's husband
BeAllYouCanBe's son Karl
Warrior Nurse's cousins Zack and Robert and her dear friend Ben
Blue Scourge's buddy Daniel
maranatha's son Mitchell
jimrob's nephews
MozartLover's nephew
Trish
deadhead's cousin
armymarinemom's three sons, Brad, Stuart and Graham
WaterDragon's son-in-law Art and grandson James
ladtx's two sons
Mama_Bear's nephew Tony and his family
SK1 Thurman
davidosborne
boxerblues' two sons
ThePiper's son
Diver Dave's niece
weldgophardline's brother-in-law Merle
Future Snake Eater's cousin
Warrior Nurse
SpookBrat's nephew
Consort's two daughters
g'nad
ladyinred's friend's children Eric, Scott and Pamela
EuroFrog's husband Mike and her friend's husband Kris
GilesB's nephew Gyles
wlansberry's George
68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
CWO Jackson
Long Cut and his wife
whoever's son Adam
BeforeISleep's son
AppyPappy's two adopted Marines
Chong's niece's fiance Chris
Textide's cousin Wes
annyokie's son, Ian
IncPen's dear friend Sarah, another friend's son Matt, and her brother in law Paul
TEXOKIE's niece, her niece's husband, and her niece's brother-in-law
TEXOKIE's friend's daughter Elsa
twstearman and his shipmates
Dutchgirl's childhood friend Norman and his family
Peach's stepson Steven
Wild Irish Rogue's brother John
Southflanknorthpawsis's son-in-law Dan
NYCop's friend and coworker, SSgt R.
NotJustAnotherPrettyFace's nephew
Glory's nephew Adam and her husband's best buddy Eric
DAVEY CROCKETT's son's buddy Tex
Mystix
Mrs.Liberty's nephew Charles
free kitty's friend Barbara
The Right Stuff's penpal Sadie
RoseofTexas' friend's son Leo
submarinerswife's husband and his crewmates
patriciaruth's dental assistant's cousin Daniel
mountaineer's friend's son Andrew and another friend's son Stephen
Snickersnee's daughters Alexis and Heather and her son Clayton
. amom's coworker's boyfriend Pablo Gabriel
William Brody's friend Tommy
thasea's cousin's boyfriend Joshua and her friend Paula
Goodnesswins' neighbor's husband Bruce
dandelion's daughter's friend Valentine
Smocker's two brothers
azGOPgal's best friend's friend Jeremy
McLynnan's sister-in-law
Eagle Eye and his loved ones
(TN) Memphis' J.H. and Knox County's J.C.
(NJ) West New York's E.C.
(CA) J.W., Rosalie's M.C. and Fresno's B.H.
(CT) New Milord's E.P.
(NH) Twin Mountain's E.A.
(WI) Jim Falls' M.O.
USA's S.M, K.A.,
Arizona's S.B.
Michigan's D.M.
New York's E.E.
Wisconsin's J.D.
Tarheel requests prayers for Eric
tiki requests prayers for Anton, Steve, Tim and Cory
prairiebreeze requests prayers for Nick and Brad
Hijinx requests prayers for Anna and Tom
H8klintoon requests prayers for William and Ellis
Lando Lincoln requests prayers for Seth
doug from upland requests prayers for Josh
WellsFargo94 requests prayers for Bill, Dan, John, Tom, Brian, Dave, Jim, Dave, N, L, S, W and Pat
Jim O requests prayers for Travis and Brandy
Warriormom requests prayers for CIA agents who were taken hostage in Colombia after plane crashed
bell requests prayers for Jason, Joshua, and Daniel
TruthNtegrity requests prayers for Pat's nephew Ben and his distraught Mother.
NRA2BFree requests prayers for Peter, Jonathan and Antonio
.30Carbine requests prayers for Jim and his wife and 2 small children.
68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub requests prayers for Coos Bay Coast Guard Station
Dubya requests prayers for the Royal Marine Commandos.
Jaded requests prayers for Matthew
KineticKitty requests prayers for J, J.B., P.D., F, L, N, O, C, R, P, M, S, W, M, L, V, F of the 4th Infantry.
DAVEY CROCKETT requests prayers for Steve, Josh, and Brad
2ndIDVet requests prayers for J.B. and B.G.
jwalsh07 requests prayers for Brian and Alex
sakka requests prayers for Rick
boxerblues requests prayers for Erik
TruthNtegrity requests prayers for Andrew and Jaime
Valin requests prayers for a waitress' nephew, Mark
viligantcitizen requests prayers for Ronald of Douglas country
UncleHambone requests prayers for Jeff and Steven
tiki requests prayers for David
Xenalyte requests prayers for friend of a friend, Daniel, and son of a friend, Danny.
judicial meanz requests prayers for the men and women of the 29th ID and the Virginia Guard
Warriormom requests prayers for April
Eagle Eye requests prayers for Mitch and Miss T

TEXOKIE and FrogMom requests prayers for the 507th Maintenance POW's and their families, out of the 111th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, stationed at Fort Bliss. Specifically please pray for Patrick Miller, Joseph Hudson, Edgar Hernandez, James Riley, and Shoshana Johnson.
Frogmom also requests prayers for Apache helicopter crew POW's, David Williams and Ronald Young, and their families and the 1st Battalion of the 227th Aviation Regiment out of Fort Hood, Texas.
M.I.A.'s Edward J. Anguiano, Michael J. Williams, Donald J. Cline, Jonathan L. Gifford, Nolen R. Hutchings, Tamario D. Burkett, Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, Fernando Padilla-Ramirez