Posted on 06/20/2002 4:06:42 PM PDT by DittoJed2
Father, I know you love children, and are ready to hear and answer when we pray in their behalf. I pray that you will let your presence surround and draw those children who need you and do not know you. Open their hearts and send someone into their lives to present Jesus to them. I pray for all children who do know you, but are constantly beset by ideas and ideals of the day that oppose you. Provide guardian angels. Strengthen the parents of these children and give fresh vision to them. Work in the Children's programs and Sunday Schools where they attend, to be relevant and life giving.
Send a mighty outpouring upon us all, O God, send forth your command to the earth, and help us, and we thank you, in Jesus' Name.
We come to You this day in the name of Jesus Christ, whose shed blood was offered as a payment for our sins, that we might have everlasting life. Father, You are the wellspring of power, of hope, of love, and of strength. Thank You for allowing us to draw near to You through prayer.
We return to give You thanks for the many ways You are answering our prayers and working in our nation. We humbly seek Your wisdom for President Bush as he deals with every current issue, and we pray for Your wisdom to permeate his mind. Help him to seek Your will, Lord, and please give him the power of discernment that he may separate Your voice from those who would deceive him. Help him to know Your perfect will regarding Israel. Father, be with him as he prays to you each morning. Give him everything he needs for the day that lies ahead. Help him to know that his help comes from You, our God, who made heaven and earth. We know that You honor those who earnestly seek to please You, Father. Please surround President Bush with success, and let him give You all the praise and glory.
Gracious Lord, we pray for all those who influence President Bush, that they may receive Your gift of salvation and that they may always guide him wisely. Pour forth Your wisdom into the heart and mind of Laura Bush, of Vice-President Cheney, of Collin Powell, and of the many advisors and cabinet members in the Presidents administration. Help them always to offer wise counsel and give them the gift of discernment that can only come from You.
Please bless America, Lord, and bless and protect the children of this nation. We pray for Elizabeth Smart and for all the children who have been abducted from their families. Have mercy on them Lord, and please allow them to be returned to their rightful homes. Bind the hands of those who seek to harm any of Your little ones. We plead for Your mercy upon these precious children and upon the parents who mourn for them. In the name of Jesus Christ, our King, Amen.
Please withhold your righteous anger as our country continues to defy your laws and repudiates your love for us.
Forgive our arrogance and our defiance and hold our children in the protection of your loving arms.
Amen
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