Lord, You have promised You will never leave us or forsake us,
so we pray You will be with our warriors
in Korea
in Iraq
in Afghanistan
in Europe
on the seas
and everywhere
You have promised You will give wisdom to those who ask.
So we ask for our leaders
in the White House
in the Pentagon
on the ships
in the cockpits
on the battlefields
You have promised to draw all to You and to forgive those who repent.
So we ask that our military members would be convicted and turn to You. May revival happen in our ranks!
We pray the Enemy of their soul would have no say in their lives.
We pray the spirit of suicide would be thwarted and Your hope would prevail in every life.
We pray You would turn their mourning into dancing.
We know You give power to the weak and skills to the warriors.
So we pray for our military. May their missions be in the right.
May their equipment function. May their supply lines be open.
May their aim be straight. May their hope, their confidence be in You.
You say You will rescue the perishing. We pray for safety for our deployed. And we pray justice and peace will prevail for the people of the world.
You promise rest for the weary, so we pray for our warriors to be able to sleep. Please keep them healthy. May they not be ate up with worry or depression.
You have promised a peace that is beyond understanding.
So we pray for our warriors' hearts as they are far from loved ones. Give them courage and may they feel Your presence.
You have said You will be a Father to the fatherless. And so we confidently pray for the families of our fallen. Lord please be with them, help with every step and decision, heal their hearts.
What an amazing thing to be able to trust You to fulfill Your promises! You are faithful. You are loving. You are powerful. And You have this whole world in Your hands!
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
September 3, 2017
Because we need a love that never fails
that never gives up
that never runs out
Because we're facing mountains
and graves
and we need something constant,
some One who will never change,
so we turn to You Lord.
We need You when planes fall from the sky
and ships sink to the deep
We need You when nations rattle sabers
and neighbors raise fists to neighbors
We need You when orders come
and warriors walk away, sail away, fly away
And we need You when we wake to little smiles and happy giggles
We need You when the sun shines and the checklists get done
We need You when the stars come out and the deep breaths come
Because Father God in You we live and move and breathe
God we thank You for working in every detail of our lives
We thank You for homes bought and sold and rented and made at each new station.
We thank You for new babies and adopted little ones coming home.
We thank You for directing all of our families through this military life.
We thank You for experiences and friends and adventures and education.
We thank You for surrounding us everywhere we go.
As we see Your hand all around us, we are emboldened to ask You for more.
We pray for the military spouse, Lord.
We pray for our many projects and volunteer involvements.
We pray for PWOC and the chapels.
We pray for the long days and short years of the moms of little ones.
We pray for wisdom for the moms of teens, grace for the moms of young adults.
We pray for those teaching their kids.
We pray for those in challenging careers. We pray for those in challenging marriages.
We pray You will hold closely the spouses of the deployed.
And we pray for Your healing power to work through the spouse of the hurting warrior.
Father God we especially pray for the loved ones of the recently fallen. Help them through their daily decisions. Give them the peace only You can give. May You be more real to them now then ever before.
May we see Your love surrounding us today. Thank You Lord.
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that never gives up
that never runs out
Because we're facing mountains
and graves
and we need something constant,
some One who will never change,
so we turn to You Lord.
We need You when planes fall from the sky
and ships sink to the deep
We need You when nations rattle sabers
and neighbors raise fists to neighbors
We need You when orders come
and warriors walk away, sail away, fly away
And we need You when we wake to little smiles and happy giggles
We need You when the sun shines and the checklists get done
We need You when the stars come out and the deep breaths come
Because Father God in You we live and move and breathe
God we thank You for working in every detail of our lives
We thank You for homes bought and sold and rented and made at each new station.
We thank You for new babies and adopted little ones coming home.
We thank You for directing all of our families through this military life.
We thank You for experiences and friends and adventures and education.
We thank You for surrounding us everywhere we go.
As we see Your hand all around us, we are emboldened to ask You for more.
We pray for the military spouse, Lord.
We pray for our many projects and volunteer involvements.
We pray for PWOC and the chapels.
We pray for the long days and short years of the moms of little ones.
We pray for wisdom for the moms of teens, grace for the moms of young adults.
We pray for those teaching their kids.
We pray for those in challenging careers. We pray for those in challenging marriages.
We pray You will hold closely the spouses of the deployed.
And we pray for Your healing power to work through the spouse of the hurting warrior.
Father God we especially pray for the loved ones of the recently fallen. Help them through their daily decisions. Give them the peace only You can give. May You be more real to them now then ever before.
May we see Your love surrounding us today. Thank You Lord.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
August 27, 2017
Heavenly Father,
the One who loves our children more than we could ever imagine,
to You we pray for them.
Lord, as this new school year starts, we pray for their friends, old and new. May they be edifying relationships. May our military kids be shining lights and influencers--leaders!
But mostly Lord, we pray they would be close to You. May they feel Your presence in their lonely times.
We pray for their teachers. May there be joy in learning. May our kids grow in their knowledge. May they be encouraged.
But mostly Lord, may they grow in wisdom in You. May they be preparing to do Your mission.
We pray for their passions and interests. May they find joy in their pursuit of excellence. May their skills be honed for the betterment of others.
But mostly Lord we pray they would feel Your pleasure in doing what they love. May they follow hard after You and not idols.
We pray for our children who are sick. Lord, we ask for a full healing. We ask for You to take away all pain. But mostly Father, we ask that they would become mighty witnesses to Your love.
We pray for their future spouses. Lord protect them and grow them up in You. We pray for future generations that will serve the Lord.
We pray for the safety of deployed parents. Hold our military brats' hearts close to You in this hard time. Help them to not lash out or push back in their frustration and loneliness. May they turn to You when their earthly parents fail them. May they be strong and courageous in You. Don't let them harden their hearts.
We pray for the children of the hurting veteran. Lord, may they get their needs met from You. May they be wise and strong beyond their years and able to help their parent. May whole families be drawn to You. We pray against suicide in all our ranks, all of our communities.
Father God we pray for the teens of our communities. We ask that they have big dreams and strong desires to make a difference. May they not give in to the way-it's-always-been. May they not succumb to feeling helpless or being bored. May they find value in their time. May they be united with each other.
We can ask these things because You are the God of love. You are the Creative One who made their talents and interests. You are the Mighty Warrior who has a mission and a purpose for them. You are the One who holds hope for a better future. You are the Giver of all good gifts--including our children.
Thank You Lord!
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the One who loves our children more than we could ever imagine,
to You we pray for them.
Lord, as this new school year starts, we pray for their friends, old and new. May they be edifying relationships. May our military kids be shining lights and influencers--leaders!
But mostly Lord, we pray they would be close to You. May they feel Your presence in their lonely times.
We pray for their teachers. May there be joy in learning. May our kids grow in their knowledge. May they be encouraged.
But mostly Lord, may they grow in wisdom in You. May they be preparing to do Your mission.
We pray for their passions and interests. May they find joy in their pursuit of excellence. May their skills be honed for the betterment of others.
But mostly Lord we pray they would feel Your pleasure in doing what they love. May they follow hard after You and not idols.
We pray for our children who are sick. Lord, we ask for a full healing. We ask for You to take away all pain. But mostly Father, we ask that they would become mighty witnesses to Your love.
We pray for the safety of deployed parents. Hold our military brats' hearts close to You in this hard time. Help them to not lash out or push back in their frustration and loneliness. May they turn to You when their earthly parents fail them. May they be strong and courageous in You. Don't let them harden their hearts.
We pray for the children of the hurting veteran. Lord, may they get their needs met from You. May they be wise and strong beyond their years and able to help their parent. May whole families be drawn to You. We pray against suicide in all our ranks, all of our communities.
Father God we pray for the teens of our communities. We ask that they have big dreams and strong desires to make a difference. May they not give in to the way-it's-always-been. May they not succumb to feeling helpless or being bored. May they find value in their time. May they be united with each other.
We can ask these things because You are the God of love. You are the Creative One who made their talents and interests. You are the Mighty Warrior who has a mission and a purpose for them. You are the One who holds hope for a better future. You are the Giver of all good gifts--including our children.
Thank You Lord!
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Children of the heav’nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in Heaven
Such a refuge e’er was given.
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in Heaven
Such a refuge e’er was given.
God His own doth tend and nourish;
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them;
In His mighty arms He bears them.
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them;
In His mighty arms He bears them.
Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.
Lo, their very hairs He numbers,
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His ev’ry blessing
And His help in woes distressing.
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His ev’ry blessing
And His help in woes distressing.
Praise the Lord in joyful numbers:
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Ev’ry foeman must surrender.
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Ev’ry foeman must surrender.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
August 20, 2017
Lord,
for the sailors in the depths of the seas
and on the oceans of endless blue
for the marines in the jungles
and the soldiers in the mountains
or the desert winds
for the warriors in the skies
and reading the skies
and for all those in the training fields
and hunching over computers and nuts and bolts and bandages and policies
for these, Lord, we pray
We pray for their safety
We pray for engines running as they should at critical times
and supply lines being open.
We pray for good kevlar and good eyesight and good intuition.
We ask You Lord to stop malfunctions that lead to disasters.
We ask for clarity of thinking to stop accidents.
We ask that You would thwart the plans of the enemy.
Lord, please give our warriors wisdom
skill
courage
But mostly, Lord, please draw them to You.
May they see Your power and feel Your presence
May their darkest days be a breakthrough of Your light
Raise up an army for Your Kingdom
May those who are suicidal be so overwhelmed with Your love
May they be unable to run from Your presence
For You, Lord, You are the God of the Heavenly Armies
You stop man's plans and move nations according to Your will
You are the Master of Myriads, and You hold each and every heart
You understand the mysteries of the mind and only You can truly heal
You can bring peace when the nations demand war
You are our only hope
And we are completely overcome by Your love for us
In all our little battles today, Lord Jesus, please draw us to You. Thank You for being for us.
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for the sailors in the depths of the seas
and on the oceans of endless blue
for the marines in the jungles
and the soldiers in the mountains
or the desert winds
for the warriors in the skies
and reading the skies
and for all those in the training fields
and hunching over computers and nuts and bolts and bandages and policies
for these, Lord, we pray
We pray for their safety
We pray for engines running as they should at critical times
and supply lines being open.
We pray for good kevlar and good eyesight and good intuition.
We ask You Lord to stop malfunctions that lead to disasters.
We ask for clarity of thinking to stop accidents.
We ask that You would thwart the plans of the enemy.
Lord, please give our warriors wisdom
skill
courage
But mostly, Lord, please draw them to You.
May they see Your power and feel Your presence
May their darkest days be a breakthrough of Your light
Raise up an army for Your Kingdom
May those who are suicidal be so overwhelmed with Your love
May they be unable to run from Your presence
For You, Lord, You are the God of the Heavenly Armies
You stop man's plans and move nations according to Your will
You are the Master of Myriads, and You hold each and every heart
You understand the mysteries of the mind and only You can truly heal
You can bring peace when the nations demand war
You are our only hope
And we are completely overcome by Your love for us
In all our little battles today, Lord Jesus, please draw us to You. Thank You for being for us.
Click here to sing Jesus Loves Me with Chris Tomlin
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