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Heavenly Father, we return with grateful hearts that You have knit this community of believers, that we might bring before the Throne of Grace the needs of a nation. So much of Your handiwork is unknown to us, O God ... we truly cannot grasp the enormity of the deeds done on behalf of people released from tyranny, but we know that You are Sovereign God, and to You be all Glory, now and forevermore.

May Your mercy continue to fall upon the Iraqi people as they prepare for their elections ... hold back the hand of the enemy who would disrupt ... hold back the plans of the enemy that would destroy ... hold back the fear that would intimidate the citizenry. Grant unto them boldness and fearlessness, that they would gladly go forth into freedom.

Merciful Father, work in the hearts and minds of the media, that they be faithful to the task of reporting truth ... silence the tongues of those within our beloved country who seek to tear down, rather than build up. We long to rejoice in their silence ... yet in the midst of din and clatter, may we be faithful to the task set before us ... seeking Your favor and protection for citizens, defenders, patriots. Boldly proclaim Your love, O God, for the least and the mightiest throughout the world. In the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

hold back the hand of the enemy who would disrupt ... hold back the plans of the enemy that would destroy ... hold back the fear that would intimidate the citizenry. Grant unto them boldness and fearlessness, that they would gladly go forth into freedom.

Amen and thank you for that wonderful prayer, Pegita.