A prayer request from Iraq! - The Firearms Forum

geezler · 01-21-2005, 07:32 AM

Prayer Request

PRAYER REQUEST FROM A CHAPLAIN IN IRAQ

As a transportation battalion, my unit will be delivering the voting machines and the ballots to villages and cities throughout Iraq during the upcoming elections. (January 30/31) Our convoys are prime targets for the insurgents because they do not want the equipment to arrive at the polling stations nor do they want the local Iraqi citizens to have the chance to vote; timely delivery must occur so that the elections occur. Encourage your friends and family members and those within our churches to pray specifically for the electoral process. Historically, the previous totalitarian regime would not allow individual citizens to vote. Democracy will not be realized in Iraq if intelligent and competent officials are not elected to those strategic leadership positions within the emerging government; freedom will not have an opportunity to ring throughout this country if the voting process fails. Announce this prayer request to your contacts throughout your churches, neighborhoods, and places of business. Those with leadership roles within the local church post this message in as many newsletters and bulletins as possible. There is unlimited potential for God's presence in this process but if we do not pray then our enemy will prevail (See Ephesians 6:10-17) A prayer vigil prior to the end of the month may be an i! nnovative opportunity for those within your sphere of influence to pra y. This is a political battle that needs spiritual intervention. A powerful story about God's intervention in the lives of David's mighty men is recorded in 2 Samuel 23:8-33. David and his warriors were victorious because of God's intervention. We want to overcome those who would stand in the way of freedom. David's mighty men triumphed over incredible odds and stood their ground and were victorious over the enemies of Israel. (Iraqi insurgents' vs God's praying people). They don't stand a chance.

I will pray with my soldiers before they leave on their convoys and move outside our installation gates here at Tallil. My soldiers are at the nerve center of the logistic operation to deliver the voting machines and election ballots. They will be driving to and entering the arena of the enemy. This is not a game for them it is a historical mission that is extremely dangerous. No voting machines or ballots. No elections. Your prayer support and God's intervention are needed to give democracy a chance in this war torn country. Thank you for reading this e-mail. Please give this e-mail a wide dissemination.

Thank you for your prayer support for me and my family. Stand firm in your battles.

Blessings,

v/r

Lyle

CH (CPT) Lyle Shackelford

Battalion Chaplain

HHD, 57th Transportation Battalion

Providing With Mobility

"Keep Em Moving"

muley · 01-21-2005, 07:38 AM

Done, and will continue to do so as always, until they are all back home safe........
muley

Marlin · 01-21-2005, 08:18 AM

Consider it done, too. We have all those on our prayer list so long as they are in "Harm's Way".

SouthernMoss · 01-21-2005, 08:21 AM

Prayers on the way.

BlueTic · 01-21-2005, 09:45 AM

Sent from here also.....

HappyNanoq · 01-21-2005, 10:32 AM

While not good at prayers - I do send my very best wishes for everyone downthere doing this job, it be US, UK, DK or any other nation who help do this work.

berto64 · 01-23-2005, 01:27 AM

Sky Kites are flying! I pray for our troops every day.

pickenup · 01-23-2005, 11:44 AM

Done and will continue.

ryan_marine · 01-23-2005, 01:03 PM

Done,

Come see me when you get to TQ. My building will be next to where you drop off your Machines there.
Arrmor Install sight
Ray

Salvage33 · 01-23-2005, 01:30 PM

Prayers are offered up for you and the men and women in that battalion. My best friend is La. National Guard, 1083rd Transportation Co. and they did it right after the invasion fighting was done.

They sent 285 over and brought 285 back home. I pray that you guys get the same percentage.

John

01-21-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
geezler V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 253	A prayer request from Iraq! Prayer Request PRAYER REQUEST FROM A CHAPLAIN IN IRAQ As a transportation battalion, my unit will be delivering the voting machines and the ballots to villages and cities throughout Iraq during the upcoming elections. (January 30/31) Our convoys are prime targets for the insurgents because they do not want the equipment to arrive at the polling stations nor do they want the local Iraqi citizens to have the chance to vote; timely delivery must occur so that the elections occur. Encourage your friends and family members and those within our churches to pray specifically for the electoral process. Historically, the previous totalitarian regime would not allow individual citizens to vote. Democracy will not be realized in Iraq if intelligent and competent officials are not elected to those strategic leadership positions within the emerging government; freedom will not have an opportunity to ring throughout this country if the voting process fails. Announce this prayer request to your contacts throughout your churches, neighborhoods, and places of business. Those with leadership roles within the local church post this message in as many newsletters and bulletins as possible. There is unlimited potential for God's presence in this process but if we do not pray then our enemy will prevail (See Ephesians 6:10-17) A prayer vigil prior to the end of the month may be an i! nnovative opportunity for those within your sphere of influence to pra y. This is a political battle that needs spiritual intervention. A powerful story about God's intervention in the lives of David's mighty men is recorded in 2 Samuel 23:8-33. David and his warriors were victorious because of God's intervention. We want to overcome those who would stand in the way of freedom. David's mighty men triumphed over incredible odds and stood their ground and were victorious over the enemies of Israel. (Iraqi insurgents' vs God's praying people). They don't stand a chance. I will pray with my soldiers before they leave on their convoys and move outside our installation gates here at Tallil. My soldiers are at the nerve center of the logistic operation to deliver the voting machines and election ballots. They will be driving to and entering the arena of the enemy. This is not a game for them it is a historical mission that is extremely dangerous. No voting machines or ballots. No elections. Your prayer support and God's intervention are needed to give democracy a chance in this war torn country. Thank you for reading this e-mail. Please give this e-mail a wide dissemination. Thank you for your prayer support for me and my family. Stand firm in your battles. Blessings, v/r Lyle CH (CPT) Lyle Shackelford Battalion Chaplain HHD, 57th Transportation Battalion Providing With Mobility "Keep Em Moving" -->

01-21-2005, 07:38 AM	#2
muley V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Far North Cal Posts: 276	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Done, and will continue to do so as always, until they are all back home safe........ muley __________________ I love the smell of Hoppe's #9 in the morning.

01-21-2005, 08:18 AM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Consider it done, too. We have all those on our prayer list so long as they are in "Harm's Way". Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-21-2005, 08:21 AM	#4
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Prayers on the way. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-21-2005, 09:45 AM	#5
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Sent from here also..... __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

01-21-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
HappyNanoq V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lives in the northern Jutland, which is where I grew up. Jutland is a part of Denmark. Posts: 329	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! While not good at prayers - I do send my very best wishes for everyone downthere doing this job, it be US, UK, DK or any other nation who help do this work. __________________ Now.. don't do anything I've allready done - that would just be plain stoopid. I learned the hard way. Only way to get stoned.??? - Whisky on the rocks.

01-23-2005, 01:27 AM	#7
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Sky Kites are flying! I pray for our troops every day. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

01-23-2005, 11:44 AM	#8
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Done and will continue. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

01-23-2005, 01:03 PM	#9
ryan_marine Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 919	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Done, Come see me when you get to TQ. My building will be next to where you drop off your Machines there. Arrmor Install sight Ray

01-23-2005, 01:30 PM	#10
Salvage33 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA why leave the USA to visit a 3rd world country? Posts: 475	Re: A prayer request from Iraq! Prayers are offered up for you and the men and women in that battalion. My best friend is La. National Guard, 1083rd Transportation Co. and they did it right after the invasion fighting was done. They sent 285 over and brought 285 back home. I pray that you guys get the same percentage. John __________________ Living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween.