Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Prayers for America, and our Leadership

Pray for:Singleness of Vision, Moral ClarityPs 27:1a - The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
Fearlessness, BoldnessPs 27:1b - The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
Protection from Libel, Slander, Hatred, PersecutionPs 27:2 - When [not 'if'] evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.Confidence in Christ, a Guarded HeartPs 27:3 - Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear;Though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident.Priorities Devotions, Rest, BalancePs 27:4 - One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to meditate in His temple.
Deliverance, FavorPs 27:5 - For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. An Overcoming Spirit, a Higher PerspectivePs 27:6 - And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me;And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy. I will sing,yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.Direction, Wisdom, SurefootednessPs 27:7, 11 - Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice, and be gracious to me and answer me. . . . Teach me Thy way, O Lord and lead me in a level path because of my foes.A Release of Faith, an Expectancy of Good,Ps 27:13 - I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Strength, Courage, Endurance,Ps 27:14 - Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage.Yes, wait for the Lord. And let Your kingdom come and let Your will be done.