The Lord’s Resistance Army

The LRA is on a rampage, killing over 400 people. This is their response to a military offensive against them for failing to sign a peace accord. Yesterday, Torre received a e-mail request for prayers of protection from the LRA. The request came from Bishop Justin of Sudan.
I responded by posting a prayer for the defeat of the LRA. I was indignant that they would use the Lord’s name to identify themselves, and focussed on God’s holy name in the prayer. Later I remembered that in the liturgical calendar, January 1 is the day of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I think it no coincidence that of all the days for Torre to receive an urgent request to pray regarding the LRA, it would be the Day of the Holy Name. The LRA’s very existence profanes God’s holy name, and we speak God’s holy name against them on the day of the church calendar when God’s holy name is being magnified around the world.
My sense is that this a critical moment in time, and I ask you intercessors to be diligent in praying for the defeat of the LRA.

Psalm 34:1-4

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalm 34:1)
      Father, I bless and thank you for making a way through for me when there seemed to be no way.

My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. (Psalm 34:2)
      Jesus, the only things I can boast of are what you have done in me and for me. Thank you for all you have done.

Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:3)
      Holy Spirit, help me to make your name great among all I encounter.

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)
      Thank you, LORD, for all you have done for me, and especially for setting me free from fear.

Jan. 2: 34; Gen. 12:1-7; Hebrews 11:1-12; John 6:35-42, 48-51
Jan. 3: 68; Gen. 28:10-22; Hebrews 11:13-22; John 10:7-17

Albany Intercessor

Methodist Covenant Prayer

A John Wesley prayer, used on the New Year, found at Anglican Mainstream.