Protect our Troops
National Day of Prayer -May 3, 2007
Scripture: “Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes.†-Psalm 41:1-2 (NIV)
Prayer: God of power and might, Lord of mercy and grace. You are creator of heaven and earth, and You reign and rule forever and ever. Your name is high above every other name, and there is no one who can challenge Your power.
Lord, You have compassion for the weak and You preserve those who defend the powerless. As our troops defend the powerless today in troubled places all around the world, let Your mighty hand of protection cover them, and preserve their lives.
Lord we ask that today would be a day of divine intervention and deliverances from death for our troops around the world. Surround them with Your favor as a shield, and guard their lives today as they guard the lives of others. Bless them Lord in the Land where they serve, and do not surrender them to the desire of their foes. Consider their lives precious in Your sight, and extend Your hand of grace, mercy and protection to them.
Make a testimony for Yourself today Lord, as You stand between those who seek to destroy, and those who serve to protect. Honor the brave hearts of our soldiers, and the heartfelt prayers of those who love them. May Your name be glorified by the testimonies of protection and deliverance that come forth from this day. For it is in God we trust. Amen.
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God bless our troops, keep them in your loving hands. Let them all know that we here in ‘The States’ appreciate their, and their families sacrifices, for us, and the Iraqi’s, and the democracy that is being built.
I thank you all!
Comment by Mike — June 15, 2007
Lord bless and protect our troops over in Iraq that they may conquer the evil of terrorism and those that are behind it. Let our troops do like the walls of Jericho and cause them to tumble down in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
Comment by Coy hall — May 30, 2007
Father Allmighty, Creator of all the Universe, vizible and invizible, may your name be glorified among the nations of all the Earth. I come humbly into Your presence and ask for forgiveness as an individual and as a nation. We, as a nation repent of our evil ways,and ask You, Father God, for direction and guidance to collectively return to You and Your commands to place You again at the helm of our nation, for You are worthy of all praise. I also pray for our troops, be with them, Lord, keep Your shield of protection arround them, give them victory, Lord, in Jesus name I pray, amen.
Comment by Adi — May 7, 2007
god bless all those young boys who have gave without asking, young and old, KEEP THEM SAFE AND BOLD!! bring them ALL home. GOD PROTECT AND KEEP ALL SAFE
Comment by connie — May 4, 2007
Our Father in heaven, may your powerful right hand protect our servicemen and women, may your Holy Spirit walk beside and guide all who serve, and may the love that came to us in Jesus Christ be made known wherever they are. We also pray for our enemies, that they may come to know the God Who is Love who loves them. In the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray.
Comment by Mae — May 4, 2007
As a Canadian intercessor I lift up my brothers and sisters who serve in the Armed Forces. Protect them Jesus? Hide them and surround them with your presence? Make them salt and light? Open up doors for them to share the gospel? Be with their families and comfort them? Let intercessors rise up all over the earth to see you kingdom come and for your will to be done on earth in every nation in Jesus name? Amen.
Comment by Peter Byers — May 4, 2007
Father,
I lift up all of our troops to You. In the name above every name that is named under heaven, in Jesus Christ of Nazareths’ name, Let the precious blood of Jesus be applied over our troops, and let a blood line of Jesus be around each and every soldier, I ask You Jesus to surround them like a shield. You are their protection, and their very present help in the time of trouble. Lord, keep them alert and finely tuned to the plots and plans of the enemy, and order their very steps. Father, I ask You to minister to them by Your Spirit, and by Your word. Lord, You said Your word will not drop to the ground, not one jot or tittle, so I send the word to the troops, Make haste O God, to deliver them, make haste to help them O Lord, (Ps 70) Father, encourage them as only You can, Lord, cause them to hope in You, to look to the hills from where their help comes from. Thank You Father, that You hear our prayers, that Your ear is attentive to our petitions. Thank You for Your faithfulness from generation to generation. You are so good Lord,
Amen
Comment by Denise — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord,Please bless your mighty warriors of warfare in and out of the military, and cause us to stand together united in spirit for the good of the kingdom and for your glory. Thank You Father in Jesus name. Amen!!!
Comment by Diane Fox — May 3, 2007
Lord,
We need Your Divine Protection for our Troops. Please surround them with Your Love today.
Becky
Comment by Becky — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord, please keep Your hedge of protection around our troops as they battle for our freedom everywhere around the world. Send Your angels to stand guard over them. I pray also for You to bless our President and every member of the Senate and Congress with wisdom and Biblical guidance in these trying times. Be with each of us and guide us in Your ways. Forgive us Lord for our wrongs and bring us back into the place You would have us to be. Help us to be the light in this dark world that You intended us to be, so we can help the people around us to know the hope that we have, which is Jesus Christ. Help them to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Father, I pray also for the peace of Jerusalem and I ask that You keep Your hedge of protection over Israel. Turn our hearts toward home. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Comment by Marilyn — May 3, 2007
Heavenly Father, Surround the troops with Your supernatural favor as with a shield. Your favor will cause the enemies to be at peace with them! Lord of Hosts, we thank you for your faithfulness, divine protection and everlasting love for every troop who if not yet a believer will experience Your blessings personally and turn to you for salvation. May God see to their every need. We praise You Lord Jesus! Amen
Comment by Pauline — May 3, 2007
Father I lift up our troops and all who help all our men and women in Iraq Lord. Father expose the enemy that would want to take their lives as if life is nothing to them. Father I ask that your arms are never to long to come down and protect our men and women. I bind the enemy and speak confusion to their minds and all the plans to kill and destroy our people be null and void this day, Lord. Father may they have have peace in knowing your hand is upon them all, to save, heal and deliver them all, in Jesus Precious Name.Bless them, give them favor, meet all their need , Spiritually, Physically,mentally, and financially too, Lord. MAy all who don’t know you Lord see your face and come to the knowledge of knowing our Precious Jesus as their Lord and Savior today . May you give peace to all the families back home here, waiting to recievs a phone call that their love one is dead.May they know you and may they all put their trust in you knowing your our Savior and Deliverer. God Bless them all today and till they all come home to a country who loves their lives that they want to protect us with theirs. Father we give you all the Glorym Honor and Praise today and always in Jesus Precious Name , Amen
Comment by Kathy — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord Jesus,maker of heaven and earth,please watch over our boys,and help them to come home safely,and soon,guide and keep them,also help the good people of Iraq to be able to be safe from all the terror and violence there.. This I ask in your most Holy name..amen
Comment by Natalie Turner — May 3, 2007
Dear God, Please take care of our Jacob and bring him home safely to us.
Comment by Gail — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord please bless the soldiers and their families with a clear sense of your presence that guides and comforts them every moment. May they look to you and know with all confidence that you are their deliverer. Thank you Lord for these brave men and women and their brave families bless them with your peace that transcends all understanding.
Comment by Lesley Radbron Australia — May 3, 2007
i am a wife of a ret. usmc he did 25yrs. hope you are all well. i hope this stop soon. god bless you all our love to you all for what you are doing. thank you all cindy feinberg wife of a marine.
Comment by cynthia feinberg — May 3, 2007
Father,
I think of Psalm 91,and claim these promises of protection for our troops who are fighting for freedom and peace. Please bless them with strength and peace. Please let them know you are with them and bring them encouragement.
In Jesus name,
Amen
Comment by janice — May 3, 2007
dearest ABBA FATHER GOD please cover all our military with the BLOOD of JESUS and their families as well . let them all sence YOUR presence and feel the great love YOU have for them. please send your angels to gaurd them all and keep them safe so they can come home to their loved ones . amen
Comment by nhele — May 3, 2007
Lord, please surround our men and women with your angels. Supply them with the strength needed for each task that is ahead of them.
Comment by Lois — May 3, 2007
I stand in agreement with other Christians around the world, that our Lord’s hand will cover our soldiers, hide them in the shadow of His wings and give His angels charge over them. That our God will give them wisdom and discernment to keep them from evil. That our soldiers will call upon His Holy Name and will speak of His Love to others and show them His love wherever they go.
Comment by Joan Koch — May 3, 2007
Psalm 121
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
HE will not allow your foot to be moved;
HE who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold,HE who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
The LORD is your shade at your right hand
The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall perserve you from all evil;
HE shall preserve your soul.
The LORD shall preserve your going out
and your coming in.
From this time forth,and even forevermore.
Comment by Sherri Holmes — May 3, 2007
GOD YOU R WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE AND DO WHAT YOU SAY YOU WILL DO GOD IS SO VERY AWSOME TO ME
Comment by vicki — May 3, 2007
PRAISE GOD who listens to our prayers!
Comment by Shauna Anderson — May 3, 2007
Praise God! Praise God! Praise God!
I lift up all men & women in the armed forces not only the United States but all….. I pray your hedge of protection to be about them and their families. I ask that you send your warring angeles to them as they cry out to you and strengthen them in their time of need. In Jesus Holy and Mighty Name, the Name above all names. Amen
Comment by Niki — May 3, 2007
May the peace of God that passes understanding,keep the hearts and minds of all of the troops and those peacemakers who work alongside.
God bless
Phil Great Britain
Comment by Phil Blandford — May 3, 2007
Nothing is impossible for God!
May his love fill the hearts of our enemies, that they may tire of war and rebuild their nation and their families in peace.
May God soften the hearts of our soldiers, and give them the courage to forgive and forget the attrocities of war and return to a life of peace.
I ask God to watch over our government and our people, and grant us all the wisdom to find a way to help our enemies find a solution that will bring lasting peace to a people who have forgotten what it is to see their children grow old in harmony.
May God help us all and bring alll of the different soldiers home to their families around the world, safe and sound, to labor at war no longer.
This is my prayer to my loving God, whose mercy knows no bounds and whose forgivness is boundless! Miracles happen every day! Perhaps, if it is his will, the miracle we all need is already in the works! May God be with all of us during these turbulent times and may his peace decend upon the world soon!
Comment by Rosa Montes — May 3, 2007
Father, send your holy angels to attend them. May your protection be their shield. May the government of God be extended through them as they trust in you.
Comment by Amelia Gaillard — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord, Open the eyes of all the people in America so that our men have not died in vain.
Help them to realize that our troops are sacrificing their lives over there so that we will not be fighting them in the streets of the wonderful United States of America.
Comment by Doris — May 3, 2007
As Paul and Silas prayed and sang in the jail, so may we on this day for our nation and our soldiers around the world. Prayer changes things, but prayer and praise combined tugs at God’s heart and He comes and sits in it. Lord, do Your perfect will today in all the earth.
Comment by David Roberts — May 3, 2007
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Dear Jesus, we pray for all people according to their needs. May you watch over your flock and protect them. Please feed them with your heavenly food to nurish their souls. Protect our troops as they protect us and others. Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. AMEN
Comment by KAY LYNN STAHL — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord,
I pray this day with my dear friend serving in Iraq. May he and all of our troops be safe and in your care. May they all come home to their families safely and may we never forget the sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families. They are true heroes but we all know without you they could not survive. Please guide and protect them. Until they all come home…
In Jesus name,
AMEN
Comment by Amy Marks — May 3, 2007
Amen to every prayer above! …and, Lord, please give your angels charge over each of our soldiers! Assure them as the prophet did his servant, ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them’. Spirit of God, open our soldiers’ eyes that they may see the armies of the Lord.’ …and may each one place his/her confidence in You, Lord.
Comment by Marge — May 3, 2007
Lord Jesus we thank you for your protecting Hand upon your sons and daughters in the military all over the nations. We thank you that you are the God of all the nations. I humbly ask for your precious Blood to be sprinkled over all their minds and I ask for you to release your warring angels of protection. Lord your word declares that you will give your angels charge over us so Lord as your Word declares in Psa. 91:11 I declare according to your word that your angels are given charge over them. Keep them safe Father tuck them under your wing and bring them home safe and their families. I pray in Faith knowing you hear this prayer and will answer it because you are a covenant keeping God and I thank you for it. In your precious name Lord Jesus I pray. Amen
Comment by Frannie Northern NY — May 3, 2007
Father God, in the Name of Jesus. We love you, we worship you, we exalt your holy name. You are the most high and we thank you for what you have already done in the lives of our brothers and sisters at war. We ask for your hands of protection to bless our troops. Keep them out of harm’s way and allow them to travel back home to their families the same way they left. Lord, we know all things are possible with you. Thank you Lord. In Jesus Name, AMEN!
Comment by Sasha — May 3, 2007
Keep your eyes on Him — He’s rescueing you today– we recieve His help in every way.. Mary
Comment by Mary — May 3, 2007
Dear Lord Please walk with our troops and put your hand in theirs. Keep them safe and give their families strength and faith to get through these tough times. I wish that you could bring them all back home to us lord but those ones that you choose to take back home with you let them know that we will never forget their sacrifices for us. Bless all our troops!!!
Comment by shannon — May 3, 2007
Precious Jesus:
We are so helpless without You today to even know how to pray as we ought for our men & women who are at war, both here & abroad, except to say: “Not our will, but THINE be done!” Cover them with Thy protecting Hand of Mercy & lead them into Peace of soul & spirit. Comfort the grieving ones over their loss of sons/daughters, husbands/wives, mothers/fathers, brothers/sisters. Give us a heart & mind full of Peace, then all of these wars will be useless. Help us, Lord Jesus, to Love our neighbor as we do ourselves, & if we don’t love ourselves, please Heal our spirits that we might begin to do so, but not be full of pride & ’self’.
Thank You, Abba Father, for Loving us SO MUCH that You sent Your Son [who willingly came] to die for, even me! Thank You, Jesus, for giving us HOPE anew when You rose up from that grave, FREEING us from sin & shame if we accept You as our Savior.
Amen!
Comment by Patsy — May 3, 2007
Father God of mercy and compansion, I lift up to you all the US troops stationed all over the world to maintain peace and harmony and most of all to protect human life. Bless them all and protect them under mighty shield against the evil. Mother Mary please protect them always and may the peace of Jesus reign in their hearts and their families always.
God bless all
Comment by Antonio Coutinho - Indian — May 3, 2007
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble;
You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah (Psalms 32:7)
Lord, we pray that our soldiers and their families will not have fear - but that they will recognize that God is with them. He will not leave them or forsake them. We can rejoice that God is faithful - full of mercy and hope in every situation! Surround them with songs of deliverance! Hallelujah!! Amen!
Comment by Anita — May 3, 2007
Dear Jesus you said ” I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord, When they call to me, I will answer them, When they are in trouble I will be with them, I will resque them and honor them ” Lord we bring to you all the troops serving in different places, keep them covered with your Precious Blood, Give them the grace to know that You are the Lord of their lives and that You will protect not only their bodies but also their souls.In Jesus Mighty Name i pray. Angela Braganza, Kuwait
Comment by Angela Braganza - Kuwait — May 2, 2007
Lord, please bless those who consider themselves our enemies, whose hearts are full of hatred for the “infidels.” Let them experience you as the God of love and compassion for everyone. Soften their hearts of stone, strengthen their minds and hands against evil. And please, especially soften the heart of the one who may be at this moment working on the bomb that might be used to harm my daughter.
Comment by Denise — May 2, 2007
Lord, You are a man of war ! You are The Captain of The Hosts of heaven ! Lord we ask that You wouls send fortg the warring angels to protect our troops O Lord ! They are daughters and sons. Brothers and sisters. Aunts and uncles. Save them by Your outstrethed arm. Some men trust in horses. Some men trust in chariots. But we will trust In The Name of our God. Go before them as You did in days of old. With the armies of Israel ! Put the dread of our troops, as You did for the armies of Israel ! We do praise You Lord ! Rise up O Lord. And let Your enemies be scattered ! Oh thankyou Lord for hearing our prayers !
Comment by Char — May 2, 2007
Cover them with your mantle oh Lord, and hide them in the cleft of the rock. The Rock Of Ages,
In you Jesus Christ.
Amen!
Comment by Dianne Waller — May 2, 2007
Precious Jesus……….Wrap your Heavenly Arms around our troops and their families at home…Fill them everyday with your love, protection, strength, guidance and comfort.
THANK YOU TROOPS FOR OUR FREEDOM…OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU WITHOUT CEASING. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA………..
Philippians: 1:3
I Thank My God upon every remembrance of you.
Comment by Jimmy and Judy Hayes — May 2, 2007
Dear Lord;
You are our Lord almighty, who created heaven and earth. We praise your Holy Name. I ask that you watch over our Troops in Iraq and around the world for you are our Father. Please Lord, watch over them like a father watches his children. I ask that you keep them safe just as they are keeping many people safe. In Jesus’ name I ask you for protection this special moment and pray that you touch their lives through your word. I claim the promises you make in your Word that you are our rock and strength you are our salvation. Thank you Jesus for your love and mercy. In Jesus name. Amen
Comment by Betsy — May 2, 2007
Lord Jesus,
Let us Shout! For joy in this land, shout for freedom for those who are bound up in hatred. Let us Shout! For your Glory to be with the broken hearted of this land. Shout to the darknes of this land to Go in the name of Jesus Christ. Let us Shout! For the Peace of the Holy Spirit to flow to this place. Let the Shout! For the Lord to be known is all of Iraq.
Let us Shout! For the protection of the innocent and for those trying to protect the new found freedom of this city.
Let us Shout PEACE, PEACE, PEACE in the name of Jesus Christ!
Amen
Comment by Terry Arsenault — May 2, 2007
Lord God, protect our troops and may they gain favor with the people they are helping. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Comment by Debbie — May 2, 2007
Heavenly Father,
Among the many blessings you have provided this nation, those you have given us for our defense are among the most precious. We pray that you will keep them safe and give them and their families comfort in these trying times.
Amen
Comment by Jeff Pemberton — May 2, 2007
Amen!
Comment by Dewayne Standridge — May 2, 2007
Awesome corporate prayer.. To bring down principalities and Powers over our troops and this war…
May the world see that our God is the one true God.
amen
Robin Burnette
Comment by Robin Burnette — May 2, 2007
[II Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver our troops from every evil work, and will preserve them unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen!]
Father GOD,
We decree that our troops, allies, and friendly forces are delivered perpetually from every work of evil purposed against them, and when the enemy comes in, like a flood your Holy Spirit raises a standard against them. We bind, forbid, and declare illegal the strongman of fear that would attack our troops abroad and at home, and we release the spirit of power, love and a sound mind to each and every one. We decree that in peace our troops will lay down and sleep, for you Father GOD make them to dwell in pure safety. We thank and praise you for answering our troops before they call and for hearing them while they are yet speaking. We decree that are troop are delivered and honored perpetually in Jesus Holy name, AMEN!
Comment by Amie Bothwell — May 2, 2007
Preciious Lord, Please heal the wounded in body and in spirit. Bless their marriages and their families. Help those that have ended their tour of duty to be rehabilitated and not have flashbacks of the horror. Holy Spirit help them to process the memories of the carnage with your help so they can lead normal productive lives. In Jesus Name.
Comment by Mary Lu — May 2, 2007
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In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Comment by Terry — May 2, 2007
Heavenly Father, please keep Your mighty hand of protection over all of our troops. Protect them not only from the enemy on the outside, but from the enemy that is on the inside as well. Let no evil over take them or hurt them in any way.
Lift them up and touch their hearts, souls and minds to desire to stay true to You and walk with You always.
In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Comment by Sabrina — May 2, 2007