CAN OUR PRAYERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE?

In this week's issue:
1. 9/1, 9/8 & 9/15 Joint Prayer Meetings Across America
2. Psalm 60
3. ALL Remaining Korean Missionaries Released!


9/1, 9/8 & 9/15 Joint Prayer Meetings Across America

In approximately 2 weeks, General Petraeus will give the highly crucial "troop surge" assessment (the current key strategy of Operation Iraqi Freedom) to the United States Congress.

What will be the content of the report concerning the "troop surge" and the Government of Iraq led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki?
How will Capitol Hill respond?
Will President Bush's resolve remain strong?
Can our prayers make the difference?

Do you believe that God is poised to bring a MIGHTY REVIVAL to the Middle East and the GREATEST AWAKENING to America? If your answer is "YES!", you are encouraged to join us on 9/1, 9/8 & 9/15 for:

UNITY among God's people
REPENTANCE for the sins of the Church and America
INTERCESSION for Operation Iraqi Freedom

SATURDAY JOINT PRAYER MEETINGS ACROSS AMERICA
09.01, 09.08, 09.15.07
8-10AM EASTERN
7-9AM CENTRAL
6-8AM MOUNTAIN
5-7AM PACIFIC

We have invited the Members of the United States Military & Men for Nations for conference call updates. After 30 minutes, we will end the conference call for prayers of repentance & intercession.

Please E-mail prayersurgenow@gmail.com today for the conference call number & access code.

Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and grace to help in time of need." The nations of Iraq & United States (and the political & military leadership) will succeed with MERCY & GRACE flowing from GOD'S THRONE.

Luke 11:5-8 is an open invitation to go to our Mighty Friend, even at midnight, for food on behalf of our hungry friends. As we see the our troops and the Iraqis as our friends in need of Jesus & His Mighty Arms of Salvation, we be confident that our persistent intercession for Operation Iraqi Freedom will prevail. (Eighth Lesson of With Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray)

Please gather in your prayer cell groups and connect with us for the first 30 minutes of the joint prayer meetings.

Please go to http://www.prayersurge.blogspot.com/ and http://www.prayersurge.com/ for more information regarding Prayer Surge . For important news updates, go to http://www.vetsforfreedom.com/.


Psalm 60
By W.B., Intercessor from Pennsylvania

What particularly struck me with this prayer of David was how he starts. "You have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry.., you have made your people see hard things," etc. It still amazes me how guys running around in sweat suits in Iraq are causing so many problems for the greatest war machine in history. I believe it's simple---- "O God, you have rejected us!" Yet when David cries, "Oh, restore us.... That your beloved ones may be delivered, give salvation by your right hand and answer us," God responds "in his holiness." His response reminds David just Whose army this really is, and The Blessed Trinity's victory over the enemies. David sums up his prayer, "With God we shall do valiantly...." Then he makes this declaration: He will tread down our foes."

Prayer: Father, in Jesus' Name, there is just no success without You. Forgive us all, our political leaders, our church leaders, of the arrogance of self reliance, the perversion perpetrated in the 1960s, "You can do anything if you put your mind to it." Father, we confess that we can do nothing, no matter what we "put...to it!" Speak to us, Your Church, our nations in Your Holiness. Do not let us be deceived by any earthly power. "You have set up a banner (Jesus Christ) for those who fear you, that they may flee to it (Him) from the bow." May our President, our military, and Your Church "flee to" and embrace Your "Banner." Amen.


ALL Remaining Korean Missionaries Released!

Praise God for HIS AMAZING GRACE & MERCY! Please go to http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/222700.aspx for today's news & video from Afghanistan. Let us continue to intercede for the our brothers and sisters living and serving in Muslim nations.

08.25.07 Joint Prayer Meeting Across America

Welcome to this week's issue:
1. 08.25.07 Joint Prayer Meeting Across America
2. Congressman Baird (D-WA) Supports "Troop Surge"
3. Pete Hegseth, Vets For Freedom
4. President Bush Address to VFW

08.25.07 Joint Prayer Meeting Across America

In about 3 weeks, General Petraeus will report to the United States Congress on the "troop surge" in Baghdad. What will he say? What will the Congress decide? Will President Bush continue his resolve? What is the future of America and Iraq? What can we do?

We can UNITE, REPENT & INTERCEDE and humbly ask God to bring an unprecedented revival to our nation as well as to the nations of the Middles East. Please E-mail prayersurgenow@gmail.com for details.

Congressman Baird (D-WA) Supports "Troop Surge"

"Rep. Brian Baird, D-Vancouver, voted against the Iraq war, but the Democrat now says the United States should stay in Iraq as long as it takes to ensure stability in the war-torn country." Please go to the following news link for this very encouraging story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/
2003842085_baird18.html


Pete Hegseth, Vets For Freedom

We appreciate Pete Hegseth, a veteran of Iraq War, for his dedication for our troops and our nation. Vets for Freedom is an excellent resource for intercessors searching for the latest news from Iraq.
Please go to http://www.vetsforfreedom.com/ and discover urgent prayer needs and continue to intercede for Operation Iraqi Freedom.


President Bush Address to VFW

President Bush gave a speech at the Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention. Please read his statements (and watch a short video) regarding his resolve in Iraq and intercede for him as our Commander in Chief.
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/218483.aspx

Countdown to General Petraeus' Report to the Congress

General Petraeus is scheduled to report to the Congress prior to September 15th. His accessment of the "troop surge" and the response of our congress will shape the destiny of America and the Middle East. Please be involved in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" by asking the Lord to intervene and bring His victory, security and peace throughout Iraq.

OPERATION PRAYER SURGE PRAYER POINTS AUGUST 07 is available upon request. Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for your copy.

Here's are some of the lastest news from Iraq & Afghanistan:

War's Deadliest Attack
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-08-14-
iraq-bombings_N.htm

Petraeus to Suggest Cuts
http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/
20070816/FOREIGN/108160079/1001

New Alliance of Shiite and Kurds
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293442,00.html

South Koreans Asks for the 19 Remaining Hostages
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/212822.aspx

U.S.-Led Forces Pound Tora Bora
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/08/16/afghan.
fighting.reut/index.html

IT'S TIME TO PRAY

Joint Prayer Meeting Across America
Saturday, 08.18.07
5-7am Pacific
6-8am Mountain
7-9am Central
8-10am Eastern

AN INVITATION TO
UNITY
REPENTANCE
INTERCESSION

Opening 15 Minutes
“The Call to United Prayer”
Dick Simmons, Washington, DC
Tom Smith, Nashville, TN
John 17: 20-26
Conference call will end after the opening 15 minutes.
If you have not yet received free conf. call # & code, please
E-mail prayersurgenow@gmail.com by Friday, 08.17.07, 8pm Eastern

Next 45~60 Minutes
“Spare Your People, O LORD!”
Repentance for the sins of the Church & our nation
2 Chronicles 7:14
Daniel 9:3-19
Joel 2:12-17
Psalm 32 & 33

Closing 45~60 Minutes
“I urge, then, FIRST of all…”
Intercession for Iraq & the Middle East
1 Timothy 2:1-8
1 Peter 2:9-10
Hebrews 4:14-15, 5:7-8 & 7:25
Job 42:10
Please make use of
Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points August 07
& A War We Just Might Win
If you have not yet received these resources, please
E-mail prayersurgenow@gmail.com by Friday, 08.17.07, 8pm Eastern

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Please contact us by Tuesday, 08.21.07 and let us know if you participated in
08.18.07 Joint Prayer Meeting Across America.
Would you provide us with the following information? Your name, E-mail, church, city & state.
Your feedback is valuable to us.
prayersurgenow@gmail.com

08.18.07 JOINT PRAYER MEETING ACROSS AMERICA

In this week’s issue:

1. 08.18.07 JOINT PRAYER MEETING ACROSS AMERICA
2. OPERATION PRAYER SURGE PRAYER POINTS AUGUST 2007
3. A SOLDIER WHO APPRECIATES YOUR PRAYER
4. “THE NEED FOR PRAYER”


08.18.07 JOINT PRAYER MEETING ACROSS AMERICA

You are invited to a “joint” prayer meeting on Saturday, August 18th for the purposes of:
- UNITY in the Body of Christ
- REPENTANCE on behalf of the sins of the Church & our nation
- INTERCESSION for Iraq & the Middle East

Prior to September 15th, General David H. Petraeus will testify before the Congress on the progress of the "troop surge" in Baghdad, Iraq. This crucial assessment will most likely determine the decision of President Bush and Congress regarding “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Our military's success (or lack there of) will have far reaching consequences around the world.

The greatest impact will be among Iraqis and other Muslims in having access to the Word of God, as well as a Christian witness. Will the Middle East experience a great revival and salvation among the millions of Muslims? Or will God once again raise up the kingdoms of "Babylon," "Persia," and "Assyria" and use them as God's instruments of judgment upon His people to expose their prideful, unrepentant and disobedient hearts. Our intercession will make the difference. Let us choose HUMILITY over HUMILIATION!

We are asking that praying Christians everywhere gather to pray on Saturday, August 18th, in their hometowns (or while vacationing). Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions on how to put prayer meetings together in churches and homes. Naturally if the schedule below does not work please use your own, but pray.

8:00-10:00AM Eastern Time
7:00-9:00AM Central Time
6:00-8:00AM Mountain Time
5:00-7:00AM Pacific Time
We will be connected through a conference call for the first 15 minutes (8:00-8:15 Eastern) for a brief-time of teaching and instructions which will help provide a clearer focus for the prayer meetings.

Let us link our hearts as one asking our heavenly Father to have mercy and sweep across the Middle East with His Spirit. If you desire to participate in the 08.18.07 JOINT PRAYER MEETING ACROSS AMERICA, please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for more details including the conference call number and code.


OPERATION PRAYER SURGE PRAYER POINTS AUGUST 2007

One month ago, we provided several detailed prayer points for Iraq and the Middle East. Please request your copy of this month's prayer points and find out how prayers have been answered and where we need to now target our prayers. As more encouraging news emerges from the Middle East, let us KEEP ON ASKING, KEEP ON SEEKING, and KEEP ON KNOCKING.


A SOLDIER WHO APPRECIATES YOUR PRAYER

Below are the words of gratitude from Pete Hegseth, Executive Director, Vets for Freedom.

I believe in the power of prayer, and as a soldier, I felt it first hand. When I was in Iraq, my family and friends back home held me up in prayer, and it gave me an assurance and sense of calm that I otherwise would not have had. This is what makes the Iraq Prayer Surge so important. Your prayers—for our troops AND their mission—are a powerful component of bringing a lasting peace to Iraq. Thank you for your prayers. They mean a great deal to soldiers, their families, and the people of Iraq. God bless you.

Please learn more about Pete Hegseth and Vets for Freedom by going to www.vetsforfreedom.com.


“THE NEED FOR PRAYER”

The need for prayer…… once realized……is overpowering.
It’s like a soldier entering a mission for the first time that might be his last.
He becomes aware of his needs……especially the need to get a grip on his fears.
Some people of our country are becoming aware of our need for God’s help……His divine intervention.
They know that without His action……
what Americans have been familiar with over the past decades will be gone.
The strength of our military nor the great and high tech weaponry nor the great ingenuity and
courage of the warrior will be sufficient.
Just as General George C. Marshall…… a man who fought in both World Wars……
said in a speech to a college student body after World War II.

“The soldier’s heart, the soldier’s spirit, the soldier’s soul are everything. Unless the soldier’s soul sustains him, he cannot be relied on and will fail himself, his commander, and his country in the end.”
George C. Marshall, General of the Army

Just as it is with the heart……the spirit……the soul……
of the soldier – so it goes with the nation.
Prayer……humble……fervent……committed……selfless……
prevailing……persistent is what our nation needs.

In Addition To….Repentance….

HUGE GAINS IN IRAQ!

There has been significant improvements in Iraq. Our prayer efforts must increase during these critical days of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Please read the following articles and be encouraged as you intercede!

1. WHAT BUSH CRITICS SAW IN IRAQ
2. WHY ARE SOME OUR LEADERS AGAINST SUCCESS IN IRAQ?
3. VICTORY BEGINS WITH HUMILITY: A LESSON IN HISTORY


WHAT BUSH CRITICS SAW IN IRAQ

“VIEWED from Iraq, where we just spent eight days meeting with American and Iraqi military and civilian personnel, the political debate in Washington is surreal. The Bush administration has over four years lost essentially all credibility. Yet now the administration’s critics, in part as a result, seem unaware of the significant changes taking place.”

Please read the rest of this honest assessment of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the New York Times article below:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/30/opinion/30pollack.html


WHY ARE SOME OUR LEADERS AGAINST SUCCESS IN IRAQ?

Before you read this alarming article below, please ask Jesus for His humble heart of intercession and meditate upon 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Let us pray for godly wisdom for our leaders, and their for salvation, “lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” Please read http://www.nysun.com/article/59744


VICTORY BEGINS WITH HUMILTY: A LESSON IN HISTORY

During the most difficult time in our nation’s history, the president called for America to humility. Here is an excerpt of this historic letter from the heart of our humble president:

"We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us! It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness."

President Abraham Lincoln understood the importance of prayer and repentance. Many Americans responded and sought the Lord in desperation. The Lord heard, forgave and ended slavery and preserved the Union. For the comlete text of this call to national repentance, please go to

http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/speeches/fast.htm

Praying with the heart of 2 Chronicles 7:14 is even more critical today than in 1863. Would you join us in humility and pray:

Lord, we are your people who are called by your name. We humble ourselves this day, pray and seek Your face, repent of our sins and for the sins our nation.
Would you graciously hear from heaven, forgive our sins and bring Your healing to the Church and salvation to the lost and dying world? We humbly ask You to bring revival in America & the Middle East. In the Name of Our Humble Savior we pray,
AMEN