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PRAYER WARRIOR CALL TO ARMS!!

Over the last several days, we have seen the increasing successful attacks on our helicopters by the enemy's use of hand held rockets. We are witnessing the possible court martial of an officer who was able to obtain solid information WITHOUT TORTURE of an attack on his men, thereby saving many lives. We learned today that the Supreme Court is hearing a case in order to decide whether prisoners in Guantanomo will be granted access to the US Court system. The Senate Select Intelligence Committee has been rendered impotent because a memo surfaced outlining a plan to use classified information bringing down the Bush Administration. The loss of integrity of this committee directly puts the lives of our troops at risk. There have been stories reported that large cities in our nation have had threats once more leveled toward them by Al Quaeda during this time of Ramadan. The press has continued to ramp up its "Quagmire!" coverage by emphasizing the death toll and ignoring stories of the victorious work our troops are really doing. I know I am not alone in the distress I feel in the face of these challenges to our troops and our nation. While wrestling with the helpless feelings, it was laid on my heart to come to the Prayer Warriors here to see if together we can forge a response on the spiritual front of these battles.

I believe that the Lord is calling us to an extra effort at this time, so for a month, November 10 thru December 10, I propose that each of us go to the Lord and ask what small sacrifice might be asked of us which taken together could make the difference in the challenges outlined above. Listed below are some possibilities which you may want to consider. Of course, I am quite sure the list is not exhaustive! The main thing, is ponder what small thing we can each individually pledge and lay on the altar over a period of a month.

Participation, as always, is TOTALLY based on what you feel guided to perform by the Lord. You are welcome to post on the thread what assignment you have been given; it might be an inspiration to others to know. Or, you may wish to let us know that you did indeed get an assignment, but will be fulfilling it in the privacy of your own prayer closet. And, of course, all anonymous response COUNTS!!

a) Say the Lord's Prayer a certain number of times per day or week

b) Go to post 23 of this thread and choose one or all of the official armed services prayers to give daily or weekly

c) Our Roman Catholic and Orthodox Prayer Warriors might wish to give a Rosary or some extra 'Hail Marys'

d) Go to an extra worship service or Bible Study gathering per week

e) Choose a particular scripture to read or say out loud each day or week.

f) Read some extra verses or chapters in the Bible each day or week

g) While driving to work, turn off the radio for 5 minutes to pray

h) Light a candle. (PLEASE be sure that it is in a safe place and in a safe container!! - you might wish to go to one of the churches in your area where votive candles can be lit by devotees.)

i) Go to the park for a walk and just TALK to the Lord about these concerns and the other concerns of your heart.

j) Fast for one or two days. You might choose to fast one or two days each week during the month or one or two days during the month.
It should be noted that different levels of fasting can be chosen. Some might choose not to eat red meat. Some might choose not to eat meat or fish. Some might wish to eat only whole grains and steamed veggies. Some might feel called to fast on juices. Others might feel called to do a fast of water intake only. In my research on fasts, I have learned that those who choose to follow a non- or low -nutritive fast should not pursue it for more than 3 days in a row without supervision. In my opinion, the Lord is interested that we sacrifice earthly concerns, not that we sacrifice our health!

I am grateful for all Prayer Warriors here and for the constancy you have shown over the past several months in holding vigil for our troops. I am grateful in advance for any response to this Call to Arms which is laid on your heart. I am grateful for all our troops. I am grateful for their families who also hold vigil and are sacrificing in small and large ways every day of their lives.

BLESSED MERCIFUL FATHER,

We commend to your heart and keeping those who have been taken in war, especially those who recently went down in those helicopter crashes. Surround them with your love and our prayers on their Homeward Journey to your Kingdom. We ask that you will greet them, and tell them for us how grateful we are for their sacrifice, and that we honor them and shall not forget their service. Seal their families and loved ones in your love and our prayers. Seal them in flames of comfort and healing. Help them to adjust and bear this loss and sacrifice of their greatest treasure. Reach into their hearts and directly convey to them that we acknowledge our debt of gratitude which we can never repay. A wise man* has pointed out that we cannot be complacent during a time of war, for someone has died for us this day. We are required to ask and answer the question, "am I worth it?" Dear God in Heaven, guide us and show us how to answer "yes!"

Father, enter now into any and all court martial procedings and let only your divine Will be done. Overshadow the entire military justice system. Intercede especially in the case of Col. West, and most particularly let only your divine plan for this man be allowed to manifest. We bow to your Will, for your Will is indeed Good.

We call forth your Divine Presence over our Supreme Court and all who work with it and present cases before it. Father, we ask that you will take command particularly of this case before them now regarding the Guantanmo Bay prisoners being granted access to the US Court system. Father, we can see that this case will have very important implications and ramifications for how we conduct the War on Terror, so we ask that you will see to it that ONLY your Will in this matter is done. Take particular notice of any and all cases which have any implications affecting our military in any way. We continue to ask that you will overshadow our entire justice system and that you will guide our leaders in the best way to overcome the deadlock we are seeing with judge appointments by our President.

We are distressed, Father, to learn that the Select Committee on Intelligence in our Senate has been compromised by plans outlined in a memo to use classified information for party political gain. Father, guide our Senate leaders into the best and wisest course to follow to safeguard our intelligence and to restore integrity back to that committee which is We the People's instrument for necessary oversight of our intelligence organs. We further ask that any and all compromise of the safety of our troops which may have already occurred be mitigated and neutralized by your Grace.

Shatter all opposition to our system of government, and any and all possible judicial abuse, executive branch abuse, or Congressional/Senate abuse!

Father, you have responded over the past few years to our collective prayers to reveal to those in charge, any plots against our people and cities. We have heard of another round of threats to our large cities during this Islamic month of Ramadan, so we ask that you will please intercede and expose any and all such plots and plotters! Surround our cities and their public servants with walls of your blue lightening and angels of protection from your very own Throne.

Enter now into our media and expose the Truth and Lies. Let our people know what is the Truth about the situation in Afghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere....both good AND bad! Let the Lies and distortions also be exposed and publicized as such so that our people can judge righteous judgement in the decisions before them. Father, we know how a truly free and unbiased press is so very necessary for the preservation of our freedoms. Take command of all media, and let your Word reign!

We pray, dear Father, and our Lord, for your Presence in our lives. Help us to know how to perform the tasks and say the comforting kind word which can make a difference in the lives of those around us. Help us to draw ever closer to you as we learn more and more about you through our attention on you. Help us to be your hands and feet as we move through the world. Help us to serve and find the measure of joy which selfless service gives as its own reward.

Father, and Blessed Redeemer, enfold our family, our friends, our troops and our allies, and all for whom we are responsible in any way in your Light and Peace. As the Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas Seasons approach, grant us an extraordinary gift of being able to touch the hem of your garment amidst the hustle and bustle and stresses of our lives during this busy time. Help us to be mindful of those who are putting it all on the line to make it possible to even have the hustle and bustle making those stressful demands! We are so grateful that as our President reminded us this last week, you are the author of Freedom, and you care about what happens to Freedom on this planet! Many of us are not on the front lines in this war in our physical bodies, but many of us have pledged to hold vigil on the frontlines of the spiritual warfare which is going on concurrent to the physical battles. Help us to fulfill that pledge and make a difference so that each and every precious young son and daughter will return home to their families safe and victorious.

Take our prayers now, blessed Father and Lord, and multiply and make them perfect and in alignment with your Will. We thank you for hearing us. Help us now to wait in stillness and Peace for your loving reply and instructions for each of us individually as to our special and acceptable offering to lay on your altar for the protection of our troops and nation during this month, November 10 through December 10, 2003, which we deem as your time for a special Call to Arms.

Amen

* "Dear Lord,
Lest I continue
My complacent way
Help me remember
Somewhere out there
A man died for me today
--As long as there be war
I then must
Ask and answer
Am I worth dying for?"

Taken from the book, "A Man Called Intrepid" by William Stevenson about William Stephenson, the head of British intelligence services prior to and during WWII.

Good Bless our troops and pray for them.

Amen

Thanks, and will do, TEXOKIE.

Praying in agreement with your "call to arms". Thank you, TEX.

Father,
Bless Texokie, give her Your peace and Your strength to carry on Your will in this prayer coverage for our nation. Give all her prayer partners the strength to be faithful in their chosen form of active worship to you. Let our prayers and praise ascend to you as a sweet fragrance, and may your glory and mercy descend upon our nation so bountifully that all may see it, and give You praise and thanksgiving.
I ask this in the name of Your precious Son, Jesus.
Amen

I join in prayers for the safety of our heroes and the protection and guidance our country needs.

Sorry for not replying earlier. I have been praying crying for and cheering them on behind the lines and I will intensify my prayers.

Lighting a candle right now with a prayer for Divine Proctection of our heroic soldiers and those of our coalition partners. May they be successful in rooting out the evil that threaten them and the rest of the world, harm.

Good ideas, TEXOKIE. I 'love' that poem by Stevenson and am going to print it out.