So, this message is for my fellow Christians around the world.  I am asking you to join me in prayer.  The Lord tells us that through Him all things are possible, and that prayer is our strongest weapon. 

 Lord, we’re in a mess, and we have for too long not turned to you for guidance in the larger affairs of the world.  Today, we ask that you will be the sword and shield for the men and women fighting to save your children from the darkness in the Middle East, Africa and around the world.  Please keep them safe, and stand with them, that they may be strong and invincible.  We ask that you give them peace and hope in the midst of the storms they face each day that others may live in the freedom you gave us at our creation.

 We ask that you will move in the hearts and minds of our leaders around the world.  Give them the wisdom to make the right choices, to stand strong and true for what is just and right, and to lead us to victory in the face of criticism.  We know that you are over governments, and that you can and will use this current crisis to your good.  We know too that how hard it will be directly relates to how willing we are to follow you.  Please Lord give us the will and the stamina to do what is right.

 We ask that those who are wavering, calling for reconciliation, those who wish to make accommodation with evil will be reminded of you words to the Corinthians:

 “Don't become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That's not partnership (in other translations this is peace); that's war. Is light best friends with dark? Does Christ go strolling with the Devil? Do trust and mistrust hold hands?” 2 Corinthians 6:14

 Let their fear of failure, their quest for power and personal glory be laid to rest, and let them come together to stand strong and faithful in the face of evil.

 Lastly Lord, we know that our troops are strong, that you are with them, and that they can crush the enemies we face.  But we also know that is not enough to bring a lasting peace.  We know your Son is the Prince of Peace, and we know that only through Him shall peace come.  So Lord, we ask that you move among the followers of Islam.  We ask that you speak to the hearts of their leaders, and call them out of evil as you did Saul.  And if they still harden their heart against you, we ask that you still use them to the good, as you did with Pharaoh in Egypt.  We ask that you show us the path to be your shining light in the darkness of the Middle East and Africa.  Give us the means, and the direction to bring your peace and love to those who have been held in bondage and ignorance, either never having heard of you or having been taught to turn their face from you, and their hand against those who follow you.  It is easy for us to hate these people, it is easy for us to desire to use the force of arms you have graced us with to eliminate these people from the earth.  But your scripture also tells us:

 "You're familiar with the old written law, 'Love your friend,' and its unwritten companion, 'Hate your enemy.' I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves.”  Matthew 5:43

 Lord, give us the grace to love our enemies, and the courage to heed your call.  We place ourselves at your service, and say now, in this time, in this place, send me.  We thank you for the many blessings you have graced our lives with, for the mercy you have shown us as we have tried to go our own way, and for the sure knowledge that you are with us, and are mighty to save us from all things.  

 Amen

 God is the answer folks, to each and every thing in our lives.  It is time we started to use the strongest weapon He gave us.  Pray this prayer, and be prepared to be obedient when he calls you.  There are more than 2 billion Christians in the world today.  He tells us that prayer by one of us is heard and acted upon, but that when we pray together as a body, all things are possible.  So please pass this on, pray it unceasingly, send it to your prayer groups, and let’s start making a joyful noise, in the sure knowledge that God  will bring his peace if we but ask and are faithful.

 For those of you who read both of my blogs, I apologize ahead of time for the duplication, but this message is for everyone, and needs to be spread as far as possible.

 May His blessings be upon you and His peace fill you wherever you may be.

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