URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FROM PRESIDENT BUSH

Rev. J. R. Beeke | March 16, 2003 | Me

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

I have refrain from shameless vanities, but feel that given the course of today's events, an urgent need to relay this request. Last wee, President George W. Bush had an urgent prayer meeting with a number of conservative evangelical ministers at the White House. This colleague of a ministerial friend of mine was invited to that meeting.

My friend's colleague expected to see President Bush tired and worn down when he arrived to meet these leaders to storm the throne of grace together. However, to this man's surprise President Bush looked refreshed and vigorous. When asked how he could be so peaceful, the President replied that he never felt stronger. The reason was that he knew that so many were praying for him. And he went on to say "when I am on my knees I feel real power."

Another minister at the meeting asked the President how the American people could pray for him in these trying days. He requested if we could ask God to give him clarity of mind to make wise decisions. He also asked that we would pray for his wife and two daughters because he fears for their safety.

In these hours, before our country embarks on what appears to be an inevitable conflict against a brutal and evil enemy, I would ask my dear Freepers to pray for our President, pray for his family, pray for his advisors, and pray for our brave military. To that end, I would ask that we set aside time tomorrow to bring these things to our God.

We are blessed with a prosperous and mighty land. Yet we cannot rely on our strength alone. Our help is in the name of the LORD.

[ohioWfan]

Join us here for prayer for the President every day!

Praise the LORD for this servant of God....President Bush!

May God guide his every step, and make HIS path clear!

[Exit148]

"I would ask my dear Freepers to pray for our President, pray for his family, pray for his advisors, and pray for our brave military.

I do - every night. (I also add the military of our allies)

Tomorrow, I will keep prayerful thoughts for this good man and his burden.

[Davea]

I will pray also.

[TheRightGuy]

In the beauty of the lilies,
Christ was born across the sea,
with a glory in his bossom
that transfigures you and me.
As he he died to make men holy,
let us die to make men free!
Our God is marching on!

Let's roll!!!

[AnAmericanMother]

Text of our communion anthem today, by Giovanni Asola:

Make my steps steadfast in your paths,
That my feet may not falter.
Incline your ear to me, hear my word.
Show your gracious kindness, O Lord,
Saviour of those that trust in you.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

I have never had the honor of serving my country in its armed forces. However, my minister friend recently said that the greatest service you could do for your country in these days is to spend time on your knees praying for our land and that revival may come.

While many of us on this thread have different views on different issues and many of us may have butt heads in flame wars from time to time, let us lay aside those things for the sake of our land during this time of desperate need and pray for the protection and guidance that comes from above.

[SnarlinCubBear]

When our family travels, we pray for travelling mercies. When it's an especially bad day, we say "travelling mercies, plus"

Father God, we pray for safety mercies plus for our respected leader and his family, and a sharp mind! Restful sleep and alertness.

In Jesus' Name....

[livius]

A few more prayers needed here! Also, everybody should keep in mind Tony Blair and Jose Maria Aznar, who can surely also use our prayers in this crucial moment in their leadership.

[ohioWfan]

Safety mercies PLUS! AMEN! :o)

[esoteric]

Amen bump!

[Conservababe]

My favorite prayer is one that I wrote for myself. It is short.

"Thank you, God, for a normal day".

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for the bump.

First and foremost I pray for the brave men and women of our military that are about to carry out the orders of the President. The members of the military are putting their lives on the line to liberate the Iraqi people and disarm Saddam to protect all of us. They are first in my prayers -- they are in harm's way.

I pray for my daughter and her husband in the Navy and the rest of my family.

I pray for the United States of America and all its citizens to support our men and women in the military and lift up their prayers for their safety in the days ahead. I also would like to give my prayers to the families and friends of those military in the Middle East about to go into battle.

President Bush has made up his mind and has listened to prayers that he take action to liberate Iraq. He is at peace with the decision the way he talked today. Pres Bush and his Administration are included in my prayers tonight and in the days ahead but I bet you will find that the people he is praying for are our men and women that are going to carry out his orders.

[mrb1960]

Wow, a president who bows his to the Almighty, how can we not support such a president???

[Pegita]

Father, we thank you that you have taken this speck of land that we call these United States, with its heritage founded upon You and Your Word ... now we rejoice that we are called upon to come before Your Throne of Grace on behalf of many peoples in many lands, for surely You have shown us the extent of evil. Raise up many this night for intercessory prayer ... for our beloved President and his family and those in his administration; for those leaders and their countrymen who are willing to stand for righteousness; for every one in our military who willingly serve so that evil shall not prevail. We seek supernatural protection, for the enemy is strong and the plans are monstrous, but greater are You ...

Confuse and confound those who would do us harm ... may those who would tear us apart fall silent ... may there be absolute fear in the hearts of the enemy, and may You reveal Yourself in a mighty way.

Thank You, Lord, for Your assurance that greater is He that is in us, than he that is in the world. We lift up praise for the victory that is Yours, and Yours alone, as we go forth in the name of Jesus, Amen ...

[semaj]

BUMP!

[FreeManWhoCan]

God, Jesus, St. Jude, St. Faustina y Virgen De La Caridad, please bless my President George Bush. Please protect him. Please protect his family and friends. Bless all the nations and friends of the USA. Also please bless Mr. Blair.

[Bulldogs22]

"He also asked that we would pray for his wife and two daughters because he fears for their safety."


Pray and fast for President Bush. My Mom's in her last days. Could you put her in too?

Thanks Freepers

[rwfromkansas]

Amen!

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm joining in prayer for our president and his family!

[rep-always]

Prayers for President Bush and his family.