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Please join us in righteous supplication for our American Heroes, this Nation under God and your brethren of the True Faith.

Know and Believe that each of your prayers are an instrument of God's Sovereign Will for our troops, family's and country!

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PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND NATION!

THE TWENTY-THIRD 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 goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

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May 18, 2010

Triumphing Over Giants

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READ: 1 Samuel 17:33-50

The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine. —1 Samuel 17:37

In 1935, the debate team of Wiley College, a small and unranked black school in Texas, unexpectedly defeated the all-white championship team from the University of Southern California. This was a classic case of the unknown triumphing over a national giant.

When ancient Israel was in peril at the hands of the Philistines, there was a boy named David who actually triumphed over a giant (1 Sam. 17). The armies were drawn up on opposite sides of the Valley of Elah. They were probably afraid of one another and decided that the outcome of the battle should be determined by a battle of champions. The Philistines offered Goliath, a giant (about 9'9"), but Israel could not find anyone who was worthy or brave enough to fight. David heard of the dilemma and appealed to Saul to let him fight Goliath (vv.32-37). Saul was reluctant, but he agreed. David, armed with five smooth stones (v.40) and unswerving faith in the Almighty God (v.45), triumphed over the Philistines’ national champion.

We all face giants in our lives—worry, doubt, fear, sin, and guilt. But with limited and unlikely resources and unswerving confidence in our all-powerful God, we too can triumph over them.

Come, Lord, and give me courage—
Thy conquering Spirit give;
Make me an overcomer
In power within me live. —Anon.

God gives us courage to challenge our giants.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 4-6; John 6:1-21

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AMEN to Every WORD!

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for our heroes!

[Hiskid]

Hallelujah and amen, Alpha. Awesome, inspired prayer.

[tajgirvan]

Praise the Glorious Name of Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior! I agree with every precious Word of your blessed prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.

[tajgirvan]

Praise the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ! I agree with every precious Word of your blessed prayer in the Holy Name of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ and say amen!

Beloved LORD,

May You O LORD, watch over our Troops to guide them, protect them in battle and rescue them from our enemies, when aboard and at home. Thank You, God for Your Mercy on our sinful land, may You continue to be ever merciful to America! Please hear the prayers of Your children that call out to You for mercy and help against the wickedness that "reigns" in our government. Please forgive our sins! I ask that you send a mighty revival to this country for our youth! Please send a revival to our Military! I ask all this in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.

" To me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

~ Phil. 1:21 ~