Here in the United States of America we often take our religious freedom for granted.  It probably won't be like that all the time, but for now we can pretty much come and go as we please, to church, to prayer meeting, to small groups, whatever. 

This is not the case everywhere.  There are some countries where Christians particularly are beaten up, kidnapped, tortured or even killed.  We need to remember these brothers and sisters in prayer!  When we are going to that small group, bible study or prayer meeting, let's remember these brothers and sisters in Christ! 

Let's pray for Gods comfort and peace!  Let's pray for the salvation of the captors or people who are causing such pain!  Let's pray for the families of these brothers and sisters, and let's pray for them!

Lord be with all of your children around the world.  Send peace to those in trials and surround them with love.  May we be able to help them in some small way!  Lord bless these brothers and sisters, bless their family and friends and bless all those who are helping.  Lord may they stand strong in persecution and may they continue to proclaim you to all those who persecute them.  May your name be praised and may all those who persecute these brothers and sisters see you through them. Lord come quickly!  Amen!

We need to continually lift our President up in prayer.  We need to pray for a number of things:

• Pray that President Bush continues to look towards Christ Jesus as his strength.
• Pray that President Bush continues to try to do God's will and that God will reveal his will to President Bush.
• Pray for health and safety for President Bush and all of his family.
• Pray that he will always stand for moral values and not bend to worldly presasures.

As we continue to lift up our president let's not forget that he is in a very tough position.  let's also try to pray that we will always lift him up in our thoughts and words and deeds.  We all need strength to stand with our President in doing God's will.