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Pray for our American Heroes
November 22, 2014
| Irish Rose
Posted on 11/22/2014 10:31:23 AM PST by Irish Rose
He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. (Psalm 104:10-15)
TOPICS: Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: america; military; pray
Holy God, we thank You for Your mercy, which is not exhausted by our weakness or our sins.
We ask, Lord, that You will comfort all members of our armed forces, and their families, who will be away from home this Thanksgiving holiday. Make them hopeful, and mindful of Your blessings, while they are apart.
O Lord, You make springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters and sing among the branches. You water the mountains from Your upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of Your work. You make grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. We praise You for Your great providence over all Your works, and we thank You for the blessings You scatter everywhere, in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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posted on
11/22/2014 10:31:52 AM PST
by
Irish Rose
(Will work for chocolate.)
To: Irish Rose
Amen, Irish Rose
Joining in your prayer for this Thanksgiving week. Lifting up our beloved America and our heroes to God’s special care.
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posted on
11/22/2014 10:39:49 AM PST
by
NEWwoman
(God Bless America)
To: Irish Rose
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The Warmth Of The Sun
On a November day in 1963, the Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love wrote a song quite unlike the bands typically upbeat tunes. It was a mournful song about love thats been lost. Mike said later, As hard as that kind of loss is, the one good that comes from it is having had the experience of being in love in the first place. They titled it The Warmth of the Sun.
Sorrow serving as a catalyst for songwriting is nothing new. Some of Davids most moving psalms were penned in times of deep personal loss, including Psalm 6. Though we arent told the events that prompted its writing, the lyrics are filled with grief, I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim, I drench my couch with my tears. My eye wastes away because of grief (vv.6-7).
But thats not where the song ends. David knew pain and loss, but he also knew Gods comfort. And so he wrote, The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer (v.9).
In his grief, David not only found a song, he also found reason to trust God, whose faithfulness bridges all of lifes hard seasons. In the warmth of His presence, our sorrows gain a hopeful perspective.
Heavenly Father, life can be so wonderful, but also
so hard. Help us to seek You in the good times as
well as the bad. Help us to always be mindful that
You are our sure hope in a world that doesnt always seem to care.
A song of sadness can turn our hearts to the God whose joy for us is forever.
This individual lament, a prayer of penitence, was written by David during a time of prolonged and severe distress (Ps. 6:2-3,5). His plight emboldened his enemies to launch a personal attack and to gloat over his misfortune (vv.7-8,10). David acknowledged that his trouble was a consequence of specific wrongdoings committed, and that God was angry and was disciplining him (v.1). Anguished by his lack of intimacy with God and exhausted by his sorrowing over his sins, in repentance David, on the basis of Gods mercies (vv.2,4), asked for forgiveness, favor, and restoration. David concluded his prayer with the assurance that those who truly repent will receive Gods mercy (vv.9-10).
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posted on
11/22/2014 10:42:39 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Irish Rose
Amen to your prayer for our American Heroes and for Our Nation.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.
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posted on
11/22/2014 10:47:27 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Irish Rose
PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!
GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE
"Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod" William Billings Mixed District Choir, Fairfax, Virginia (Click)
IN THE COLDEST and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered his prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting Glory, and bestowed His Manifold Blessings upon the new Nation.
Lafayette |
Steuben |
Pulaski |
FROM THE BRAVE, albeit weary, ill-equipped, and untrained volunteers who marched into Valley Forge on 19 December 1777 arose, with the help of some gallant friends from across the waves, the cohesive fighting force that became the United States Army, global defender of Freedom and scourge of Tyrants.
AS GENERAL WASHINGTON lifted his prayers on high in that bleak Winter, let our prayers now rise like a fountain for our Heroes in the American Armed Forces who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and gather them in the shelter of Your Healing Wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.
SHADOWS AT ARLINGTON God Of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand Morman Tabernacle Choir (Click)
HEAVENLY FATHER, Lord of the Nations, unto Your Divine Mercy we commend the souls of these valiant men and women who have fallen in the service of our Beloved Nation and in defense of the Freedoms we hold dear. We pray that You gather them in Your Loving Embrace, that You cause Your Countenance to shine upon them, and that You vouchsafe their souls to dwell eternally in Your Divine Presence. Through Jesus Christ Your Son, with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
11/22/2014 11:14:45 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Irish Rose
To: Irish Rose
Praying with you.
Blessings, etabeta
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posted on
11/22/2014 1:34:19 PM PST
by
etabeta
To: Irish Rose
Praying words of Thanksgiving and Blessing to our GOOD GOD, for our American Heroes and for Nation.
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posted on
11/22/2014 3:42:23 PM PST
by
Jeanbl
To: Irish Rose
Joining you in prayer and thanks giving for our military-especially those not able to be home with their families for the holidays. God bless them.
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posted on
11/22/2014 3:52:20 PM PST
by
Pajamajan
( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
To: Irish Rose
I join in prayer for our heroes and nation!
To: Irish Rose
O Lord, You make springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters and sing among the branches. You water the mountains from Your upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of Your work. You make grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. We praise You for Your great providence over all Your works, and we thank You for the blessings You scatter everywhere, in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amen to Every Powerful Word of your Wonderful Prayer, Dear Servant of our King.
Praying with you in 100% Agreement.
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posted on
11/23/2014 7:53:28 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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