Posted on 03/19/2004 12:51:59 PM PST by TEXOKIE
Senator Zell Miller is a HUGH and SERIES asset. :-)
He represents the "old" democrats when democrats were cool, compassionate, and conservative. He is one from the other side of the isle that I would vote for. Go Zell, give'em Hxxx!
PRAYER WARRIOR FIELD TRIP!
Go here to see a story about what happens to a unit of our troops which has lost everything in a fire. It may be of special interest to folks out there in Arizona land! ;-)
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1219799/posts
PRAYER WARRIOR FIELD TRIP!!
And here is another offering from the Arizona Daily Star! A Tucson Marine has written home and her home town newspaper has published her letters. The story of this exceptional marine makes all of us proud. Sgt. Kim Bahti was born in Vietnam and raised in Tucson.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1219786/posts
Thanks for the ping!
In light of the recent beheadings and other attacks upon US Citizens and Allies, I want to share with all our Prayer Warriors an inspiring freepmail I received from one of you. I am allowed to share it only if I keep the identity of the writer confidential.
INSPIRATIONAL WORDS FROM A FELLOW FREEPER:
...A current favorite verse: II Chron 20:21 - (Jehoshaphat before facing a mighty enemy army)
"And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed
singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, praise the Lord, for his mercy endureth forever."
Isn't that an awesome picture?
Now, on tough battle days, I am working to make a habit of picturing marching ahead of our Soldiers, singing praises to Jesus - what a wonderful way to face the enemy and help the troops! ... The picture - the simplicity of the mission - joy!)
((hugs))
Our Fellow Freeper
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Thank you, Our Fellow Freeper, for reminding us of that scripture and the significance of it for us as those dedicated to praying for our troops.
In keeping with that image of the shock troops of the Lord being those who give Praise to our infinitely beloved Father and His Son, please join together in prayers of Praise.
Blessed Father of Us All,
We are meditating at this time on the truth of your Word which states,
"And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed
singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, praise the Lord, for his mercy endureth forever."
We have been gathered here, Father for over a year to give spiritual comfort to our troops and those who support them. Father, we appoint ourselves to be among those to whom is given the task to give you Praise. In keeping with the instructions of our brothers and sisters centuries before, we Praise in you the Beauty of Holiness. We Praise our Lord and we acclaim that your mercy endureth forever!"
Father, we praise you for being mindful of the precious souls who have been sent Home to you before their time because of hatred and irrational violence. We praise you for the care and comfort you give the ones who are left behind. We praise you for the mercy and help you give to those who are yet in harm's way.
Father, we praise you for the cooling of the desert heat in which our troops have to work. We praise you for giving us technology which affords our troops a greater measure of safety and power on the battlefield so as to reduce the time of war and bloodshed. While other meanings are ascribed to it, one could see this ability to shorten the days of conflict as a fulfillment of the scripture telling us that there will be a shortening of the days of the Elect. Father, if it is thy Will, please guide our leaders in your Wisdom. If it is thy Will, please allow our troops to employ the might they have at their disposal in order to shorten those days of bloodshed. We ask that for those moments when it is necessary to slay the enemies of Freedom, that you will strengthen all of our resolve to do what is demanded for the preservation of our lives and civilization. We praise you for instilling in the hearts of our people and especially our troops with a desire to grant mercy when we can. Once we have defeated the enemy, and have only by thy grace and power have placed them in a position whereby they may not render further harm, then we praise you for guiding us in all humility before you to grant mercy to those who have been defeated.
We praise you for the history we have of using the power you have given us for the increasing of Freedom and Liberty in this world. We praise you for that very gift of Freedom. We praise you for giving us wise souls and teachers who are able to guide us in the use of those Liberties, who are able to guide us in the preservation of those Liberties. Father, we praise you for answering so many of our prayers, including allowing one such as our President "Dubya" to be in office in these trying times.
Father, we ask humbly that you will grant this president an unprecedented ability to hear your directions and to see your Vision. We also implore you to help him in conveying to our people and the peoples of the world that Vision which you lay upon his heart. We are grateful and praise you for the angels who gather each day to protect this president and all who surround him.
Father, we ask that you will, in your mercy and wisdom, multiply, according to your Law, our praises and gratitude to you. We ask that our prayers and praises and gratitude be the vanguard of your Light which acts as the buffer between our troops and all the dangers they face. Father, clear the way before these, your best servants, who face heat, and bullets, and sand, and terrorist attacks upon them for our sake.
We are grateful and praise you because you have created a beautiful world of perfection. We are grateful and praise you for our beloved Savior, who, by thy Grace is come into the world to forgive our sins and the imperfections we have fallen into. We are grateful and praise you for giving us the means of salvation and resolution and Hope. Help us to become each day a better instrument of thy Peace.
Amen
Amen.
Thanks for joining us in prayer, Ms Feather
Thought you might be interested in this, as well as #764.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.
Thanks for leading us in prayer today, TEX.
Attacks against us are going to escalate after the President's courageous (un-appeasing) speech in front of the world at the UN.
Praise, bump!
I join in prayer for our heroes and their loved ones!
THanks for joining us in prayer, shezza. God bless.
You are welcome, Rags. Thank you for joining us in prayer.
I think you are correct that there will be figurative if not literal brick-bats flying in the days to come, for which we need to be at the altar in prayer!
THank you for joining us in prayer, Alamo-Girl. God bless our beloved troops!
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"OK kids - I'm off - again - to Afghanistan within the next few days! Should be no longer than a 90 day deployment, however......."
From "SGT Chris" -- our "#2 Son".
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This makes SGT Chris' FOURTH time going into harms way in Afghanistan and Iraq! (The first time was Desert Storm.)
I just posted a local North Carolina article on his 82nd ABN battalion's deployment on FR today.
Lord, please hold SGT Chris, his beautiful wife, and young son -- and all of our troops -- safely in the palm of your hand!
PRAYER WARRIOR FIELD TRIP!!!!
TXnMA's SGT CHRIS IS SET TO DEPLOY FOR FOURTH TIME INTO HARM'S WAY!! HE will be helping to safeguard elections in Afghanistan.
To visit the thread for him and the 82nd, please go here:
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1223509/posts
MERCIFUL FATHER,
We place before you the 82nd Airborne and all the young people being deployed with Chris in order to preserve the integrity and viability of the Afghan elections.
Father, intercede in that nation. Overshadow the 82nd and all our troops. We ask that you will place your loving hands over Chris and his fellow soldiers. Keep them safe, and bring them home victorious.
We are mindful that prayer is a key and lynchpin for victory of a righteous cause. Take our prayers and use them to clear the path before our troops of all danger, darkness, and chaos. We place our hearts and prayers before you and seek your blessing for these, our greatest treasure: our beloved young soldiers and troops.
Enfold all who are remaining at home. Bless and keep them safe and secure despite the fact that their loved ones are far away doing dangerous work in our behalf.
This is a pivotal time in history. Forces are arrayed in a clash which will determine the direction in which things will move into the future. Father, we petition you humbly for your divine Guidance and Vision for ourselves, our people, our leaders, our president, and the people of Afghanistan and Iraq who will be carving out new territories in the annals of self-determined government. Father, we are in a crucible and it can get hot in one of those. Help us to be tempered steel, able to withstand the refining fires. Help us to be able to hold fast to you, for when we do so, we know that you work through us to effect the changes which come from your heart and direction. We know that when we hold fast, despite the heat, you will grant us that only your divine Will shall be done.
We praise you for this. Help us to grow in your grace. We accept your mercy and blessings and we are grateful.
Amen
Thank you for this thread. Please add me.
And add my friend to your 82nd airborne prayers. He left last night, probably be in Afghanistan in a few hours.
I join in prayer for our heroes and their loved ones!
The Troop Support thread got some sad news from Afghanistan in an email tonight.
"It has been an eventful week. We lost 2 SF guys and the ceremony with the flag-draped coffins being put on the plane was very sad. The last two nights we have had rocket/mortar attacks and alerts here at Bagram. Things are heating up with the elections comin up."
Please join us in prayers for these two dear countrymen who gave their lives for our freedom, and for the safety of all who remain there.
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