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PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER
REQUESTS FOR
May 19, 2005As the President urges the passage of a comprehensive energy bill and as oil prices continue to rise creating hardship for so many Americans, pray for progress on this front, that America may gain greater energy independence, exercising utmost responsibility for our world's precious resources.
Pray for the President as he meets with several world leaders this week. He has scheduled the following meetings: Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis on May 20, when the two leaders will discuss advancing democracy, security in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. Also on the 20th, Denmark's Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, when the two leaders will discuss their partnership in advancing democracy in the world, as well as concerns with NATO, and U.S.-EU relations. On May 23, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan for a discussion of the war on terror and the advance of democracy in that nation. On May 25, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to discuss the democratic reforms in that nation as well as ongoing efforts for tsunami relief. Finally, on May 26 he will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the roadmap toward peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Pray for each of these encounters, asking God to guide President Bush with His wisdom, that His will be done.
As new security concerns have surfaced in recent days, including the diversion of flights to America because of a passenger named on the no-fly list as well as aircraft penetrating the no-fly zone over Washington, D.C., give thanks for the security measures that are in place and are working effectively. Pray for continued development of security that will keep all Americans protected and safe from terrorism.
Pray for U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman, sworn in on Tuesday of this week, as he steps into this important position helping advance America's key trade concerns including CAFTA, the WTO and other vital initiatives with the nations of the world.
Pray for those in the Pentagon who are investigating the alleged incident of abuse of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay detention center, that the unrest and disturbances that have been caused may be soothed, restoring respect for all faith traditions in American institutions.
As the nation observes Armed Forces Day, give thanks for the sacrifice and dedication of so many who have given their lives for our freedom. On this holiday, created to express thanks to our military, pray that every member of our Armed Forces will know the gratitude of all Americans for the sacrifice and dedication they have shown in service to the nation. Pray for their safety and protection as they continue to serve.
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