Sunday, June 9, 2002
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Sunday, June 9, 2002 |
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Prayer and the president By DR. KNOX HERNDON This was sent to me from a friend. It gives us focus in our prayer life. It is entitled: PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER REQUESTS - MAY 30 This week we join the President in his concern for the senior citizens of our nation. Pray that the dignity and well-being of our nation's senior citizens will be strengthened and preserved. Give thanks for those who serve their communities in helpful ways especially those who are joining such efforts as the Freedom Corps. Pray for the families of over 1700 unidentified victims of the World Trade Center attack who have not yet been able to bury their loved ones. Pray especially for those who will be assembling at Ground Zero this Sunday for a memorial service marking the end of the recovery effort. May every family and individual impacted by this tragedy find God's peace and strength to rebuild their lives. Next week as both House and Senate return from a short recess, pray that Congress will again unite to serve the good of the people. Especially pray for the congressional leaders from both parties listed below. Pray that our nation's leaders will take the high road and find ways to express their opinions and ideas in healthy debate. Pray for the continued wisdom of both the directors of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security as they endeavor to organize and reorganize their efforts to protect our citizens and keep our country safe from attack from within or without. Pray for wisdom for Secretary of State Colin Powell as he continues his efforts to rally America's allies against terrorist organizations and states that support them, and especially as he seeks a peaceful solution to the crisis in the Middle East. Pray for the protection of our service men and women and for the families of military personnel who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world in the war on terrorism. The president leads his cabinet in prayer: President George W. Bush, before leading his Cabinet in prayer on May 30, commented about the end of the recovery effort at Ground Zero in New York, saying, "This a day in which we've removed all the debris from Ground Zero. On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to thank all those who participated in the clean up of that deadly site; and want our nation to continue to offer our prayer to those families and friends and citizens who still hurt as a result of the attacks of September the 11th." Words to senior citizens from the president: "I want to thank you for your service to the country. You've seen a lot of America in your day, and it's a fabulous country that we're able to call home. It's a remarkable land, where we share common values; people from all walks of life come into this unique experiment called America. Our spirit is strong. It's never been more needed these days; of course, as we make it clear to the world the world and to an enemy that we'll defend our freedoms at any cost. But we need to make the world not only safer, but better, a better place. And one way we can make the world a better place is to make sure our seniors are treated with dignity."President George W. Bush, May 17, 2002. Inspirational references for the week: "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. Wait for the Lord and keep his way." The Bible, Psalm 37:25, 34 (NIV) "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." The Bible, James 1:5 (NIV) Quote from a member of the honorary committee: "We need to help and instruct God's people to know how to pray for the President. My prayer would be that we wouldn't just say, 'Oh Lord, bless the President,' but that everything from our heart, with an open Bible, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, would let Him teach us how to pray and what to pray for our President." Henry Blackaby, President, Henry Blackaby Ministries A prayer for senior citizens: Bless, O God, the senior citizens of our nation. Let them know how deeply we value the contributions they have made to our freedom. Cause us as a nation to rise up and bless those who have lived long, sacrificed much and worked hard so that younger generations may enjoy a quality of life that our seniors may not have had. Work among the great corps of older Americans, Lord, inspiring them to leave a legacy of faith and prayer for all generations that remain after them. And may they remain faithful to You throughout their lives. Amen. Our nation's godly heritage: On December 24, 1968 the world watched as Commander Frank Borman and his crew made history during the first manned flight to orbit the moon. The members of the Apollo 8 mission had an important message for the world that Christmas Eve they read from the biblical Book of Genesis. Here is their message, in part, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Sprit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light;' and there was light...And God saw that it was good." Prayer quote for the week: "In prayer I am saying in effect, 'My life for yours.' My time, my energy, my thoughts, my concentration, my faith here they are for you." Elisabeth Elliot. The Rev. Dr. Knox Herndon is pastor of His House Community Church (SBC). The Rev. Greg Mausz is senior associate pastor. The Rev. Dr. Lydia Herndon is the Sunday School superintendent, Bible study coordinator and teacher. The church is just below Fayetteville, on Ga. Highway 85, a mile south of Ga. Highway 16, just below the fire station. Visitors welcome. Church office and prayer line 770-719-2365; e-mail KHERN2365@aol.com.
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