May 2, 2017 – Prayer Focus
24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call – Tuesday, May 2, 2017
“A CALL TO THE WALL…ONE NATION UNDER GOD!”
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Strategic Focus for Tuesday
Honoring those who serve in our Military
He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them before him in the square at the city gate and encouraged them with these words: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.”
II Chronicles 32:6-8
Today we honor and pray for all those who have said, “Hineni! Here I am!” and presented themselves to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. We intercede for our military families and on behalf of those who continue to fight for freedom across the globe. The scripture above reminds us that Almighty God goes before us on the battlefield…whether it’s on land, sea, or in the air; wherever we engage…He will bring VICTORY!
We salute all our brave men and women who have courageously stood on the front lines throughout America’s history to defend the defenseless, to protect the innocent; many of them lost limbs, suffered illness and mental torment as a result of their sacrifices. We pause and remember the many who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in that effort, as well as those who were prepared to do so, though it was not required. Most of all, we remember the character and devotion with which each of them served this nation as champions of liberty.
In his 1988 Veterans Day address, President Ronald Reagan said: “… in our hearts you will always be young, full of the love that is youth, love of life, love of joy, love of country – you fought for your country and for its safety and for the freedom of others with strength and courage. We love you for it. We honor you. And we have faith that, as He does all His sacred children, the Lord will bless you and keep you, the Lord will make His face to shine upon you and give you peace, now and forevermore.”
As we unite in prayer today for our military families, our chaplains, those who have served, and those who continue to serve this great nation, let us thank God for their lives and service. These are America’s heroes. May we never forget their perseverance and vigilance. May we never forget their sacrifice.
Read and pray through these scriptures, with hearts of gratitude for those who serve in our military. Recognize that we, too serve in the “armed forces”, operating as one, contending for our nation and its people, following the directives of our commander-in-Chief, the God of the Angel Armies! ALLELUIA!
Scriptures:
Adapted from an article written by John Bornschein
Vice Chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force
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Hineni, Adonai! Here I am, Lord!
Engaging in a Warfare of Love!
The Battle of the Bride!
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