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Praying for Our Country
noreply@blogger.com (McKenna)Blogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-4848158457958315228Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:01:00 +00002012-11-05T09:01:43.308-05:00Prayer for Our CountryMost Precious and Almighty Heavenly Father,<br />
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We thank You for the wonderful country You have given us! We praise You for everyone who has come before us -- our Founders and military personnel -- who fought for Your ideals. We pray a special blessing upon those men and women who continue to stand in defense of this country and daily put themselves on the line in the name of freedom. We pray for all voters, that You would incline our hearts to cast our votes based upon Your will for the United States of America. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, You guarantee the following: "<em><strong>If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land</strong></em>." We thank You for this guarantee, Lord! We believe we ARE Your people called by Your Name. We humble ourselves before You and pour out our hearts with gratitude and love. We seek Your continued guidance in our lives and for this great country. We confess our shortcomings and the times we have failed to let Your Holy Spirit work through us and in us. We recommit ourselves to Your will and wisdom. We receive the forgiveness that only the blood of Jesus provides. We invite You and Your Spirit into this country and its people. We ask You to heal our land. We bind all forces of evil that seek to derail us and our country. We loose Your Spirit to move freely in the hearts, minds and lives of every American. We praise You for all You have done, all You are doing and all You will do. We, again, praise and thank You for Your abundance in all ways! In the Precious Name of Jesus, and by the power of His blood, Amen!2012/11/prayer-for-our-country.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5295279402409802020Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:28:00 +00002011-11-24T05:31:57.125-05:00We Give Thanks!There are three primary types of "thanks" in this world. There is gratitude that is insincere or "automatic" because we are either trying to "be nice" or we take something for granted. There is gratitude that is undeniably sincere and easily expressed. Then, there is gratitude that is heartfelt but never expressed. On Thanksgiving, may we remember to always speak and act with genuine sincerity that reflects our gratitude. May we refuse to leave any gratitude unexpressed, and may we never take for granted even the smallest of blessings. Lord Jesus, thank You for the biggest blessing we will ever receive -- the gift of eternal life as the result of Your sacrifice on the cross! Thank You for the spiritual freedom You provide. Thank You for all of the freedom this country was founded upon, and thank You for every man and woman who defends it -- past, present and future. We ask that You shower upon each of these people special blessings of comfort, praise and safety. We thank You for those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, but also for those serving all around the world. We pray for the families of deployed personnel, that You in Your miraculous and loving ways, will draw them close in spirit despite the geographic distance. We especially pray for all families who have lost military loved ones. Wrap them in Your arms in undeniable ways. For all who are facing the holidays (especially for the first time) without a specific loved one -- military or otherwise -- we thank You for the Holy Spirit as Our Comforter. May the memories be infused with gratitude and joy that outweighs sadness. In Your Precious and Sacrificial Name...the Name Above All Names...Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Amen!2011/11/we-give-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-8021455919676697015Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:24:00 +00002011-10-31T10:52:33.452-04:00SUSAF: In Honor of Those Who SacrificeAs Veterans' Day is observed, please take a moment to consider offering your monetary, as well as prayer support to those who have served and continue to serve in the military. The sacrifices these Americans and their families make are countless and continuous. One way of showing your thanks is to visit <a href="; and offer a tax-deductible donation. This organization focuses on "the homefront" -- realizing that one of the best ways to ease stress on our deployed troops is to take care of their families. Funds raised go to purchasing household necessities to lessen financial burdens. Assistance care packages also include letters of encouragement and support from citizens around the country. SUSAF also provides discrete access to licensed counselors in the event returning military personnel need individual or family counseling.The goal is to help all affected heal from the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress, as well as to prevent suicide and divorce.<br />
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Thank you in advance for offering more than your powerful prayers...a powerful "thank you."2011/10/susaf-in-honor-of-those-who-sacrifice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5921828866019482639Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:49:00 +00002010-11-08T23:40:16.488-05:00Don't Fear the Lightning!Each of us have experienced some degree of "existing in a funk" -- knowing God is leading us somewhere but we (1) don't know where, (2) don't know when to make the next move, (3) don't know how to move and/or (4) what that move should be. I have been in that place. I lived in it for faaaarrrr too long. It feels like the fire is out, the energy is gone and excuses abound. Simply put, it's running on empty and being in desperate need of fortification.<br /><br />When the earth's soil is running low on nutrients, God sends the rain. But we often forget about the importance of the lightning that often accompanies it. The water refreshes the parched land, and the lightning injects it with massive surges of energy to rejuvinate. Kind of like a cosmic defibrilator.<br /><br />Many times, the Bible refers to soil, especially "you reap what you sow." When we run low and sink into the "funk" of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual stalemate, sometimes the storms are the only thing that will quench our thirsty souls and reignite our energy levels.<br /><br />Are you in a "funk" that feels insurmountable at times? Have you become complacent and acquiesced to mediocrity? Do you want to get out but don't seem to understand what the first step is or how to take it? Don't worry when the storm comes! It will offer the shove into greatness that God has set aside for you. The rain (perhaps in the form of tears) will bring new nourishment to replace the drought. And, no matter what, don't fear the lightning. It will bring a surge of courage and determination you thought you'd lost.2010/11/dont-fear-lightning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-3724542764707205708Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:21:00 +00002010-08-06T18:59:36.666-04:00Who Is The Opposition?"For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." ~ Ephesians 6:12<br /><br />With the 9th anniversary of September 11th rapidly approaching, American sensitivities are heightened by the vivid memories of that tragic day. Adding to that "rawness" are plans for the Muslim Mega-Shrine to be built near the hallowed soil of New York City's Ground Zero. I join countless Americans who believe reverance and tolerance are two-way streets, and that those behind the shrine-building effort would abandon the site plans if they, too, believed in mutual respect. If nothing else, scrapping the building plan could be one heck of a public relations move for those involved. I also believe that just because one has a "right" to do something does not mean it is right to actually DO it.<br /><br />Many of us are increasingly concerned about the spread of radical Islam (emphasis on "radical"), and that concern can and does easily give way to making Christians insecure about the future of our "One Nation Under God" and overall safety. This is why it is imperative for us to remember who we are fighting. Islam is not the enemy any more than anything else. SATAN is the enemy. Plain and simple.<br /><br />Every person has free will, of course. Every one of us makes the decision in any given circumstance on any given day to make Godly decisions or self-seeking decisions. It only takes one moment for any of us to make a destructive decision. It only takes one moment for any of us to make a positive Godly decision, as well. We must remember to stand strong against the entities noted in Ephesians 6. We <em>must</em> remember to love everyone because God Almighty, Our Heavenly Father, created every person (Mark 12:30-31). Whether or not we decide to be seduced by sin determines what kind of person anyone becomes (Please read the ENTIRE book of Jude! It's only one chapter.)<br /><br />Our ONLY security comes in (a) correctly targeting our opponent; (b) correctly understanding who we fight FOR; and (c) God is unspeakably greater than ANY force in opposition. Please join me in praying against Satan's schemes, the blindness of the lost and Christ's enlightenment for all. How do those people see Christ? They will know we are Christians by our love. Let's love those who oppose us by praying for their spiritual liberation (Jude 1:22-23). And let us always remember, they oppose us to begin with because of the powerful Name we serve!2010/08/who-is-opposition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5492288406815648588Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:18:00 +00002010-07-04T20:37:07.999-04:00Happy Birthday, USA!As we celebrate American independence, we take pause to thank our patriotic Founding Fathers and Mothers who sacrificed everything they had in the quest for abundant life. We, too, honor each and every subsequent patriot who has fought to protect and defend that freedom.<br /><br />But during this time, may we also be particularly mindful of the freedom we have in Christ -- freedom from sin, fear, hate, depression, worry and hopelessness. It is a freedom bought by His blood in the name of having life...and having it more abundantly (John 10:10).<br /><br />My prayer is that each of us would more fully connect with love for ourselves, our neighbors, our friends (and enemies), our country and our world. That we would never take for granted even the most minescule of blessings we enjoy and never undervalue the power of our appreciation for others. Above all, may we praise God Almighty from Whom all blessings flow.2010/07/happy-birthday-usa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-7367467093148790227Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +00002015-07-07T16:20:05.148-04:00Help for Haiti<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: arial; font-size: 130%;"><strong>"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." ~ Psalm 147:3</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial; font-size: 130%;">As this small country faces monumental challenges following the recent spate of earthquakes, please remember to uphold each and every resident and volunteer in prayer. Haiti continues to be in need of God's Healing Hand in every respect. One of the many beautiful characteristics of our Heavenly Father is His capacity as The Great Physician. Please consider a heartfelt donation to Doctors Without Borders, an international organization made up of volunteer doctors, nurses and surgeons who are working feverishly to address as many medical needs as possible. Haiti is only one of the more than 60 countries in which this organization is making a difference with their expertise and compassion. Its volunteers respond to the most pressing medical needs throughout our world. Your tax-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">deductible</span> donation can be made at </span><span style="color: #ffd966;"><a href=" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 130%;">www.doctorswithoutborders.org</span></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 130%;">. </span></span>2010/01/help-for-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5126037969425966347Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:03:00 +00002009-03-15T13:06:59.121-04:00CALL TO PRAY!II Chron. 7:14<br /><br />AFTER A DAY OF CONTEMPLATION AND SOUL SEARCHING, I HAVE DECIDED TOREACH OUT TO MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AND ASK YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN TROUBLING ME FOR A LONG TIME. OUR NATION IS/HAS BEEN ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU LOOK AROUND YOU WILL FIND CORRUPTION, GREED, MORALDECAY AND A STEADY MOVE AWAY FROM THE THINGS THAT MADE US GREAT. THE PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED ARE NO LONGER OUR BACKBONE. <strong>HOWEVER, WE CAN REVERSE THIS TREND.</strong><br /><br />IN GOD'S WORD HE STATES,"IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND."I AM CONVINCED THAT WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND ITS LEADERS AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS.<br /><br />SO I ASK YOU TO JOIN ME IN THIS PLEA TO OUR LORD.<br /><br />WOULD YOU PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THIS CALL TO PRAYER AND SEND THIS TO AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK, (SEND IT TO ALL OF THEM). ASK THEM TO PRAY EVERYDAY.<br /><br />TWENTY-FIVE TO THE 5TH POWER IS 9,765,625 PEOPLE. IMAGINE IF EACH PERSON REACHES TEN OTHERS. IF YOU DO AND THEY COMPLY, WE WILL LIFT UP MILLIONS OF PRAYERS A DAY TO OUR CREATOR. HE WILL HEAR US AND IN FAITH WILL ANSWER.<br /><br />Let me just add a quote from Ronald Reagan -"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be anation gone under."<br /><br />I truly believe this is why the United States of America isin the shape we are in today. Most people have forgotten that weare ONE NATION UNDER GOD! Let us as Christians stand upand remind people of this.~ Have a Blessed Day!2009/03/call-to-pray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-970202324531729381Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:13:00 +00002008-11-05T20:15:05.395-05:00PRAYER FOR AMERICAFrom Lt. Col. R.B. Thieme Jr., Retired Army Air Corps<br />rbthieme.org; RB Thieme Jr., Bible Ministries<br /><br />Father, as we fellowship in the Word, we recognize the many divine mandates that have been given to us. We recognize Heavenly Father, that we are mandated to pray for those who have been given authority over us, and we remember them at this moment. We remember the President of the United States in a transition period, and we remember the President-elect in a preparation period, that this might be a profitable time for both. We remember that the President-elect has tremendous responsibility, and we pray he might have wisdom and we might have understanding of the trends of history.<br /><br />We pause to thank You that Jesus Christ controls history. As long as the United States of America stands as a client nation to God, we as believers have a special responsibility to be supportive through our spiritual lives so this nation might be blessed by association from You. We recognize our personal responsibility to stand fast in the Word of God and not be distracted by any recent events, whether we like them or not. Our state of tranquility from Bible Doctrine, open to each of us under equal privilege and equal opportunity, will carry us on to spiritual victory. We recognize our personal responsibility to never hinder, hurt, or judge anyone, regardless of our personal opinions. We leave all judgment to the Supreme Court of Heaven.<br /><br />Therefore, Father, we pray that we might be challenged to leave matters in Your hands, to move on with our lives, and to allow the Supreme Court of Heaven to rule in our lives. Keep us from being a hindrance to Your infallible judgments. Give us the wisdom to utilize the times in which we live for evangelism, for spiritual growth, for the fulfillment of the very purpose for which we are sustained logistically. Keep us from complaining or criticizing everything that comes our way instead of recognizing that You, Heavenly Father, have caused all things to work together for good for those who love God and are elected on the basis of Your predetermined plan.<br /><br />We pause to thank You that You remember us in a very special way; and that God the Holy Spirit is making intercession for us with “groanings which cannot be uttered”; and that at this moment our Lord Jesus Christ, as our Great High Priest, is making intercession for us at Your throne. Father, it is time for us to leave matters of history in Your hands and not to get in the way, but to get out of the way by growing in Grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. <br /><br />“Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever.” Amen (Jude 1.24-25)2008/11/prayer-for-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-6486072927953827219Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:55:00 +00002008-11-05T19:57:23.667-05:00MCCAIN MY HERO from JuleyIt was only about three months back that I came to this country. I was interested in the elections and I listened to every speech of yours that I could over the net. I thought to myself, now that is a man of courage, a true hero, someone America needs and who has served the country so well all his life. I have admired you since through out the entire campaign including your wife who went everywhere with you and showed her immense support.<br /><br />It was however during your speech last night after Obama's victory that I truly respected you and it brought tears to my eyes. I am sure that you will continue your service to the country. In the days ahead I pray that God blesses you and your family abundantly.<br /><br />God Bless America and God bless John McCain.2008/11/mccain-my-hero-from-juley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-3698505484680582687Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:30:00 +00002008-11-05T19:32:20.199-05:00WITH A HEAVY HEART from FlaggyGirlTonight it is with a heavy heart that I write this blog. But nonetheless, I am so proud of both Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin! They were slammed by the media, slammed by the far left demagogues, and the general population was swayed by what they heard and did not make the effort to think for themselves! So they didn't lose; those who either did not vote or voted against McCain are the losers! Senator McCain and Governor Palin, I am so proud of both of you!<br /><br />May God bless both of you and your families!<br />Hold your heads high!<br /><br />Psalms 272008/11/with-heavy-heart-from-flaggygirl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-4059276519550909775Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:59:00 +00002008-11-05T12:08:56.741-05:00TRIBUTE TO JOHN MCCAIN from Jenn & EdWords fail me but my heart does not...<br /><br />Thank you! for your Service My President (Because you are the one, I voted for and You will always be that to me.) I am so honored by your strength and wisdom and most of all for the CLASS you showed on that stage last night in Arizona, and the night Obama was nominated for the Dem. Party. You are a leader and he could never fill your shoes ever. I am just sad today because the American people feel he is the best choice. We all know, those of us who are true Patriots, that he will not help our country but hurt it. And that he is not what this country needs.<br /><br />My wish for you is to have Peace and know that from this day forward you have one Democrat Latina here in me that will always cherish you and pray for you always. Know that you are a gift to all America. Even to the ones who didn't really care to know about you. You did a great job and it is NOT your fault, you did all you could, we all did. You are a "True American Patriot". Take care of you and your beautiful wife, Cindy whom we also love, I could see her love in the way she looks at you. And the pride that just emanated from her. And that alone says alot about You, the man. Thank you Cindy for allowing us to get to know you and your husband and your beautiful family.<br /><br />Take care of each other and God Bless You All!<br />God Bless America!2008/11/tribute-to-john-mccain-from-jenn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5293744206740488338Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:37:00 +00002008-11-05T02:38:39.789-05:00THANK YOU, MCCAIN-PALIN!What a remarkable election! Despite the fact that Obama supporters dominated our education system, our film industry, our unions and our news media, John McCain and Sarah Palin fought the good fight and came close to winning anyway.<br /><br />Despite being outspent 5 to 1 and 4 to 1 in many key states, McCain-Palin only lost Florida (27) by 2 points, Ohio (20) by 3 points and Virginia (13) by 3 points. If those three states (60 votes total) had gone the other way, the totals would have been Obama-Biden 277 to McCain-Palin 260.<br /><br />Over 110 million Americans cast their votes and McCain-Palin only lost by 4 million or 3.6% of the total - not a landslide or a mandate by any stretch - just a hard-fought contest between two strong campaigns.<br /><br />I know a lot of pundits will start nit-picking McCain-Palin first thing tomorrow, if not already, but I wanted to say how proud I was of the way they fought this campaign and how much they accomplished against very long odds.<br /><br />My family feels like we have gotten to know both John McCain and Sarah Palin and feel great affection for the inspiring leaders they both are, for their wonderful families and for the long hours they put in helping to keep U.S. free and reminding us how great this country is.<br /><br />Thank you Senator McCain!<br />Thank you Governor Palin!2008/11/thank-you-mccain-palin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-8909092507228506417Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:28:00 +00002008-11-05T02:30:57.254-05:00TRIBUTE TO THE MCCAIN FAMILY from JeffDear McCain family:<br /><br />First, Senator McCain you are one of my heroes. I have always wanted to meet you, sir, and to shake your hand and tell you thank you for your service to this country. My father is a retired Navy man and you remind me of him in some ways. Thank you for everything that you have done and continue to do in service to this nation. Second, I want to tell you that I really enjoyed being a part of this campaign. I regret that I was unable to celebrate tonight along with everyone else, but I'm very proud of you for the way your campaign was conducted with so much class and dignity. The next four years of this country aren't going to be easy for us Republicans, but when I think of what your family has went through it pales in comparison.<br /><br />Senator, I almost died when I was 6 years old of complications from spinal meningitis. I was in a coma for a week and thank God I came out of it, but because of the high fever I sustained I suffer from mild hearing loss in my left ear and a condition known as hip dysplasia. However, nothing I went through or experienced could ever possibly come close to what you had to endure and the fact that you stayed with your men and refused to come home...it is truly inspiring and humbling. We need more people like you, Senator McCain. <br /><br />I don't know what you have planned for the next four years. But wherever you go and whatever you do, you'll always have a friend and a footsoldier in the McCain Revolution in me. I know this isn't the night you expected, but take a good look around you. There are so many people on this website who are here because of you. There are so many people here who are better people like me because of you. You and your family have had a profound effect on our lives and I just want to say thank you and God bless you and America. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jeff Mills2008/11/tribute-to-mccain-family-from-jeff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-9025772552052584614Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:18:00 +00002008-11-05T02:31:25.814-05:00TRIBUTE TO JOHN MCCAIN from GlendaI wish to send Senator John McCain my highest regards. I wish to let him know that I honor him as a person, and I honor his service to the United States of America. I believe the people of this nation would be extremely blessed to have Sen. McCain as our president; although, we don't even come close to deserving such a great character, as he certainly is. Senator McCain, you have overwhelmingly EARNED the privilage of owning the U.S. presidency. I thank you with all my heart for simply being who you are, a great man of honor! Thank you Senator McCain! I salute you! God Bless You and Your Precious Family! :) Know that you are worth so much more than the general people will ever be willing to offer. Your greatest rewards await you in heaven! :)<br /><br />Love & Blessings,Glenda (Pennsylvania resident)<br />YOU GOT MY VOTE :)2008/11/tribute-to-john-mccain-from-pa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-7354367161915615624Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:02:00 +00002008-11-04T00:28:29.116-05:00Election Day...Victory for God and Country<span style="color:#ffffff;"><em>Lord God,</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>We humbly come before You and thank you for the unfathomable goodness You bestow upon our country each day and night! We know we do little to deserve it, which makes it all the more amazing that You give to us so freely. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>With our eyes, we see obstacles, but Your Eyes see those same things as victories waiting to happen. This was the case with Joshua at Jericho. This was the case with Daniel in the lions' den. It was the case with David and Goliath. Surely it was the case with Jesus on the cross. Each of these stories has victory in common. Not just any victory, but "victory" that was TOTALLY against human odds. You are so much greater than obstacles. You are so much greater than human odds. We ask for this type of victory today for John, Sarah and America! We beg you to clear the way for them to be elevated to the leaders of our country. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Lord, send your Holy Spirit to incline each voter's heart and mind to vote with YOUR wisdom, whether they know you or not. May voters have supernatural encounters with you today, Lord, that surpass their human understanding. May hearts be won for you and may consciences be revived. Father God, may those who have pondered in darkness cast a vote in YOUR light! </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>We ask for YOU to be revealed in the Election results. We know this is ultimately in Your hands. Prepare our country for the direction of YOUR will. And God, if it be your will that John and Sarah are victorious in the election, we ask for gracious and humble hearts filled with gratitude. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>We also ask for your peace to calm any angry hearts. We pray against any and all violence and the evil that inspires such behavior. We know that our battle is NOT against flesh and blood. Father God, I pray that each child of Yours be equipped with the full armor of God. Bathe us in Your truth. Inject us with Your wisdom. Give us courage of conviction. Give us love the the unlovely. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>In Jesus' Holy Name and by the Power and Authority of His Resurrection,</em><br /><em>AMEN!</em></span>2008/11/election-dayvictory-for-god-and-country.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-2401149862830854558Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:49:00 +00002008-11-03T17:03:24.514-05:00Prayers from Ohio<a href=" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264555194088765794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 128px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 92px" alt="" src="; border="0" /></a> <div>Our Heavenly Father,<br /><br />As we enter the last 48 hours of this election, I ask for your guidance and direction for our nation. Father, please bless this country and each and everyone one of us as we put forth the message of John McCain and Sarah Palin. I ask for your protection and light to be placed around John McCain and Sarah Palin. I ask that you give them the words to say so that ears will be open to the truth. Father, thank you for everything you have given us and please heal this nation of all the unrest as we enter into the election. Please protect our country and our freedoms! Your promises are clear and for this I am humbled and grateful! Please ease our minds and keep us focus on your will not ours.<br /><br />In Jesus Name,<br />Amen<br /><br />Deborah Thomas, Ohio</div>2008/11/prayers-from-ohio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-7663243380208521992Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:32:00 +00002008-11-03T16:47:54.729-05:00More Prayers from SparrowgirlsADORATION<br />Lord, I adore you. I thank you for your goodness. You are full of mercy and love. You want us to be one as you are one. Lord, I wish that all could adore you and know you. You are our Father, always looking after us, always loving and forgiving us. I adore the attention that you lavish on us. I adore the wonderful things of the earth that you gave us. You alone Lord must be the center of my life. I adore all people because I see you in them. They are all your children. Lord, let me love all people with a clean heart. Amen.<br /><br />Our heavenly Father... we love and honor You tonight. You are so good and so great. You are greater than any problem we face as a country or as individuals. We praise you for your faithfulness to us, to our country. The prayer just prayed reminded me of the beauty of your creation. Thank you for giving us reminders all around us of your greatness. We need those reminders, Lord, because we are truly dust. How easily we get caught up in the things of the world sometimes, and having those reminders helps us to refocus. Your word says you inhabit the praise of your people.We know you are here with us. In Jesus' name, men.<br /><br />CONFESSION<br />Be still...and know that I am GodLord I have to confess to you. I am filled with sin and anger. There is sometimes nothing whole in me. I get caught up with the things of this world and forget you. Sometimes I fall prey to despair. Lord give me your strength! You are in charge of all. I am in charge of nothing. Lord I confess that I rely upon myself too often and on you, not nearly enough. Lord, that I might see. Amen.<br /><br />Dear Lord, our country has strayed so far from where we should be. Forgive us, Lord, for putting things before God. And I helped by standing by. For allowing evil influences to change things in our country in a direction we know is not pleasing to You. Let us become ONE nation UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE again. Forgive me, personally, for my sinful heart. For thoughts, words, and actions that are not of you, for letting flesh rule sometimes instead of the Spirit within me! Lord, your heart is breaking over the murder taking place of innocent babies. Please give us wisdom and strength to stand against this! May WE speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Forgive us for allowing our country to get to this point. We must stay involved in the political process as much as we can. Please, Lord, forgive America and turn her once again towards You. In Jesus' name, Amen.<br /><br />THANKSGIVING<br />Lord, we thank you for giving us Leaders after your own heartI thank you Lord for I can see the glorious victory that you are preparing for us. You were so good to us to give us President Bush at a crucial time. Now you are going to give us John and Sarah. They are not as smooth as their opponent. But their hearts are pure and burn with love for you and for our country. Thank you Lord for stout hearted people of passion who want to do the best for our country. They even give their lives. They give up their liberties for this great promise of America. The Land that you blessed and set apart from the whole world. Lord protect this plantYou will, I know this. Thank you Lord and give us Holy Trust. You are the master of the Universe. Thank you Lord for Holy Confidence. I pray that our voters make a plan and carry out that plan successfully to actually go to the polls and vote. Though an army encamp against us, you are our rock and our shied. Our Sheild. You are our strength. We will bring our country back to you Lord. We will be your Army. Thank you for the good men and women of America. In our hearts we know what is good and true. Turn back those hearts Lord on Tuesday to do what is right. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.<br /><br />Yes...Bring your Holy Spirit to those who are unsure. Let your Spirit be among voters as they vote. We beg of you! Thank you, Lord, for giving us Your Spirit. Thank you for giving us Your Word. Thank you for the precious gift of salvation and the spiritual freedom we have in You. We treasure our political freedom, but SO much moreso our spiritual freedom. That we do not have to live under the guilt of sin ever again! Hallelujah, Lord Jesus! As the song. It Is Well says... my sin is NAILED TO THE CROSS and I bear it NO MORE! Thank you for the blood of Jesus, Lord. Thank you, Jesus, for going to the cross. Thank you for your precious church of believers who can come together now and stand united FOR YOU. PLEASE, Lord, we ask your Spirit to be all across our land on Tuesday IN the voting booth with those who are not sure or who are soul searching.Guide their hands, Lord. In Jesus' name and for HIS sake, Amen.<br /><br />SUPPLICATION<br />Lord, on our knees, with hearts full of sorrow and hope we pray thee. Save our great nation. Lord turn us back to the right path. Lord, that we may be your people again. That we may know your heart. That our hearts may become like yours. I ask you Lord, that in this great election, your people will come to know the truth. They will vote according to the morals that they know from You alone. That their hearts will not be angry hearts, but will be open hearts. Lord, we know that only one team can lead this nation. It is the team that honors you. It honors your commandments. On our knees Lord, we beg thee...<br /><br />Guide the hearts of the American people to the right path on Tuesday. Lord that they might recognize your Holy Will and vote for John and Sarah. And that in the coming years after their election may they be inspired by their witness to you to be the people that you desire all people to become. To be a light unto the nations. A people who puts you first. You told me many years ago Lord, that if I put you first, that you would put me first. Lord you are always faithful to your Word and your Promises. You will show the nations how you bless a faithful people. Lord, I trust that this will be done. This is a hope that has never been spoken. Always in the history of man, there is an ending doom. But Lord, it could be different. We could become humans fashioned from your heart. This Lord is our humble prayer. We ask this through the blood of Jesus, crucified for our sins. We nail this prayer to the cross. At Jesus feet we nail it. Amen.<br /><br />Oh, God, our hearts are so heavy over this election. We know that SO much is at stake for the future of America, the future of the Christian foundation upon which our nation was built. Please, God, do not let the blood that has been shed for this be in vain! We sense a great struggle, Lord, all across the country. And we know, as your word says, that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Tonight, we battle in the Spirit, with the Spirit, against these forces, Lord. Thank you for the confidence we can have when we come before Your throne, Lord. It is Jesus who makes this possible. Lord, we do get angry when we see the Bible mocked by Obama. We ask you to frustrate his plans, Lord! In these final days, let the one who we see has honored you for so much of his life continue the momentum he is gaining! Thank you, Lord, for what you are doing in our country. I know of one who is searching spiritually through all of this Lord. Please bring her into a right relationship with You! Please use this election to glorify Your name once again Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.<br /><br />CLOSING PRAYER<br />Dear Lord, We have been so stressed. It seems that those "in charge" tell us that what is wrong is right. It seems inevitable that our country and future is doomed. Our positions are twisted and we feel frustrated. How much like an Old Testament story this sounds and feels! But we know you will intervene. You will rescue your people who stand up for You, the righteous. You will overcome the wicked and make things right. And, even if this is the end of the world...let us be strong because it is Your will. It is no mistaking anything. Thank you for giving us the insight...the faith...the friends...Your love...we would rather be suffering for You than winning with them. Amen.<br /><br />Anne<br /><a href=" />"Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people... of the characters and conduct of their rulers." ~John Adams2008/11/more-prayers-from-sparrowgirls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-3901490442989282010Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:24:00 +00002008-11-03T16:27:41.036-05:00Monday Morning Prayer from MarkLet's Pray:<br /><br />We commit ourselves to you, Jevohah Rapha, to provide for us a leadership that we can be sure of in this time, so late and obviously wicked. John McCain and Sarah Palin have stepped ou of the darkness and into the light to shine for YOU our Heavenly Father.<br /><br />PSALM 85:4 - "Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease."<br />Do not let the nation be brought into the bondage that is represented in Socialism.<br /><br />PSALM 31:15 - " My times [are] in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me." This country needs GOD. We need you, those of us who are faithful cry out to you LORD.<br /><br />PSALM 37:40 - "And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him." We stand on your word as a promise to us because we know that in this world we can count on nothing, unless we have asked YOU for it.<br /><br />PSALM 40:13 - " Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; O LORD, make haste to help me!" Tomorrow is the day of the election. Hear our prayer and grant us this request.<br /><br />PSALM 41:1 - " BLESSED [is] he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble." John McCain wants to help those of us who struggle in America and as he struggles we turn to our GOD to be his PROVIDER.<br /><br />The desire of our heart is expressed in PSALM 43:1 - "VINDICATE me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!" There is an unjust man, corrupt who wants to lead this nation into calamity, HAVE MERCY ON US LORD.<br /><br />John and Sarah stand and want this job to lead AMERICA, they believe it to be within their patgrade to stand for the UNBORN, who have no one to help them... Lord hear our cry. <br />PSALM 72:12 - " For He will deliver the needy when he cries, The poor also, and [him] who has no helper."<br /><br />Our candidates stand and face you LORD, hear their prayer as well...Because they love YOU.<br />PSALM 91:14 - "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name."<br /><br />I ask YOU GOD on behalf of these people, assembled in this place... PSALM 119:58, 76, 132 - "I entreated Your favor with [my] whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word. ... Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. ...<br /><br />Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom [is] toward those who love Your name."<br />We love YOU LORD... We thank YOU LORD... Help us LORD...<br /><br />In JESUS name, AMEN2008/11/monday-morning-prayer-from-mark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-7801607772597946161Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:18:00 +00002008-11-03T17:01:45.271-05:00A Prayer For The Voting Booth<a href=" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264554788541879826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 92px" alt="" src="; border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>If you can't pray in a voting booth, where can you pray? And where would you need more to pray? Here is the 2008 text of the prayer:<br /><br />With my vote today I am prepared and intending to seek peace for this country, as it is written:<br /><br />“Seek out the peace of the city where I cause you to roamand pray for her sake to God YHVH*, for in her peace you all will have peace.” (Jer. 29:7)<br /><br />May it be Your will that votes will be counted faithfully and may You account my vote as if I had fulfilled this verse with all my power.<br /><br />May it be good in Your eyes to give a wise heart to whomever we elect today and may You raise for us a government whose rule is for good and blessing to bring justice and peace to all the inhabitants of the world and to Jerusalem, for rulership is Yours!<br /><br />Just as I participated in elections today so may I merit to do good deeds and repair the world with all my actions, and with the act of voting for McCain/Palin which I pledge to do today on behalf of all living creatures and in remembrance of the covenant of Noah's waters to protect and to not destroy the earth and her plenitude.<br /><br />May You give to all the peoples of this country, the strength and will to pursue righteousness and to seek peace as unified force in order to cause to flourish, throughout the world, good life and peace and may You fulfill for us the verse:<br /><br />“May the pleasure of Adonai* our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us, may the work of our hands endure.” (Ps. 90:17)<br /><br /><a href=" /><br />Shalom<br />Neenah</div></div>2008/11/prayer-for-voting-booth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-5026021720035265393Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:39:00 +00002008-11-02T19:51:19.721-05:00Our Prayer: The Star Spangled Banner<div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>* * *</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">* * *<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">And where is that band who so vauntingly swore</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">A home and a country should leave us no more?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">No refuge could save the hireling and slave</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>* * *</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">O thus be it ever when free-men shall stand</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation;</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">And this be our motto: “In God is our trust!”</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! </span></div>2008/11/our-prayer-and-petition-star-spangled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-8657606917821505651Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:33:00 +00002008-11-02T14:43:24.757-05:00PROMISES FOR BELIEVERS ON PRAYER SUPER SUNDAY<a href=" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264145806216657618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 167px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" alt="" src="; border="0" /></a>Do not be fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. (Deuteronomy 20:3b-4)<br /><br />Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)<br /><br />I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8)<br /><br />Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27:14)<br /><br />The steps of a man are established by the Lord; and He delights in his way. When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the Lord is the One who holds his hand. (Psalm 37:23-24)<br /><br />When I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee. (Psalm 56:3)<br /><br />Guarding the paths of justice, and He preserves the way of His godly ones.<br />(Proverbs 2:8)<br /><br />The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in Thee.<br />(Isaiah 26:3)<br /><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)<br /><br />The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)<br /><br />And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. (Matthew 21:22)<br /><br />No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)<br /><br />Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. (Ephesians 3:20) <a href=" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264147647563241634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 118px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 162px" alt="" src="; border="0" /></a><br /><br />I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)<br /><br />And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)<br /><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and sound mind.<br />(2 Timothy 1:7)<br /><br /><div>~~gomac1</div>2008/11/promises-for-believers-on-prayer-super.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McKenna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754353155901910643.post-8960716939633780000Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:08:00 +00002008-11-02T11:19:33.690-05:00SUPER SUNDAY PRAYER from Mark<a href=" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264095413351671954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" alt="" src="; border="0" /></a>Let this battle belong to the LORD and we will see victory, Let's PRAY.<br />Father the time growws shorter and this vessels grow weary. Strengthen US...<br /><br />DEUTEROTOMY 20:4 - "'for the LORD your God [is] He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.'<br /><br />PSALM 35:1 - "PLEAD [my cause,] O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me."<br /><br />Let the world see the fulfillment as they saw it once before at JERIMIAH 1:19 - " They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you. For I [am] with you," says the LORD, "to deliver you."<br /><br />Deliver us, from hands that do not practice what is right. Cleanse this land a set our feet firmly as it was you who established the United States with our founding Fathers.<br /><br />1 KINGS 17:39 - "But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies."<br /><br />Because w