Posted on 12/11/2025 5:15:53 PM PST by NEWwoman
I urge, then, first of all,
that requests, prayers, intercession,
and thanksgiving be made
for everyone:
for kings and all those in authority
that we may live peaceful and quiet lives
in all godliness and holiness.
~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Heavenly Father –
During dark days, especially the long nights around Christmas, we have called on You, Lord, to deliver us from evil.
As we celebrate America’s 250th, we see Your Providence in our history:
Christmas 1776:
Morale in the Continental Army was at its nadir. Troops were leaving and not re-enlisting…giving up.
The American Revolution seemed lost.
But You, Lord, raised up General George Washington for such a time as this. And he made a bold move on Christmas Day. Through God’s help, Washington got a victory in the Battle of Trenton and kept the Great Cause of America alive.
Washington never gave up. He put his trust in You. And with God’s help, he prevailed.
Christmas 1944:
During World War Two, the allies were in a difficult spot during the Battle of the Bulge. And Bastogne seemed lost to the Nazis.
But You, Lord, raised up General George Patton for such a time as this. He made a bold move to rescue Bastogne as he looked to Heaven for his help in battle.
Christmas 1968:
The decade of the 60s rocked with rebellion, protests, unrest, assassinations of leaders as JFK, MLK, RFK.
The War in Vietnam raged as well as the Cold Ear. And America lost her way.
But You, Lord, gave us a glimpse of earth from the Heavens. The world had the attention of the astronauts who read from Holy Scripture. It was You who had made us and You in Whom we put our hope.
Christmas 2025:
The coming New Year will be America’s 250th.
We thank you, Lord, for preserving our nation a quarter of a millennium through many trials and dark times.
Like we celebrate His First Coming in Christmas, we wait for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior.
The darkness will end and morning will come:
May we never give up and keep the faith….
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Amen, Dear NEWwoman.
I love that reading from Genesis by the astronauts.
Like the Charlie Brown Christmas Special 60 years ago, reading from the Bible seemed like a normal, natural thing back then.
Amen
May it be so again.
Standing in Agreement!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prayers and Amen.
Prayers for our nation and praying to rebuke that evil spirit attempting to rise up across our land. Praying for sleeping believers to wake up and understand the times we’re in and join us praying for our Leaders.
Prayers of covering over the Charlie Kirk murder trial and investigation in Utah.
That God’s will be done. That justice be served. Whatever needs to come into the light be revealed. And for the LORD to comfort Charlie’s family and loved ones with the peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Amen
Amen NEWwoman. Celebrating God’s presence and hand over our Nation and believing He will never stop.
Amen
That is so true!!
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Amen, Dear NEWwoman.
I love that reading from Genesis by the astronauts.
Like the Charlie Brown Christmas Special 60 years ago, reading from the Bible seemed like a normal, natural thing back then.
AMEN!!!
AMEN!!!
AMEN!
AMEN and AMEN, thank you so very much. Praying for Nation, our families, one another.
Amen and thank you
Amen and Amen
Lord, we thank You for 250 years of protection, prosperity and victory.
We pray that You will once again be central in our communities and our culture.
We pray that this republic will not be overcome by the darkness.
We pray for a revival of Your Holy Spirit.
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