A PRAYER FOR AMERICA

[Guest guest]

September 12, 2001

AFA JOINS PRESIDENT BUSH CALLING NATION TO PRAYER

A PRAYER FOR AMERICA

(provided by the National Prayer Committee)

Father, once again we are reminded that any security

we have as individuals and as a nation comes only from

the abiding hope and trust we have in You. Once again,

we are cut to the heart at the loss of life and

damage to peace that we have suffered as a nation.

So, Father, today we come to You and we seek Your

peace for the families and victims of the horrible tragedy.

For those still lost in the rubble of destruction, we ask for

the safety of Your hand. For those consumed by

worry and fear as they try to locate missing loved ones,

we ask for the comforting presence of Your Spirit.

We seek Your peace for the emergency workers -

that You would guard their lives as they seek to guard

the lives of others. Give them the wisdom they need

to perform their duties above and beyond the levels

of their training.

And Father, we seek Your peace for our nation and

our world. In the midst of our questions and uncertainty,

we recognize that the unknown details of this day are

already in Your grasp. We know You sent Your Son as

the Prince of Peace and even this day falls under His

command. Help us to find the strength and comfort we

need as a nation to continue to humble ourselves,

pray and seek Your face for a new day in America

and a new hope for our world.

" Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace

at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. "

(2 Thessalonians 3:16)

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Dear friends,

The above came in my e-mail this morning. I printed

it out for my own use, and thought that you may find

it useful as well.

Let's all join in praying for our nation, as well as for

each other.

May God continue to provide each of us with a measure of

STRENGTH, WISDOM and PEACE.

elaine

In our darkest moments, we can say with ,

" I lift my eyes to the hills --

where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth " (Psalm 121:1).