Word of The Day and Daily Prayer

During Chaplain Practicum

with 6th Regiment CST Cadet Summer Training (CIET) at Fort Knox, KY USA

July 4, 2015

May we please have a moment of silence to honor those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Lord, with gratitude we remember our heritage and our history. With admiration we salute our flag and cherish the values it represents. With respect we honor our constitution which proclaims the dignity
of all people. With reverence we hold dear the memory of all who gave their lives to make these things possible. With joy we celebrate this occasion and ask you to bless our cadets and leaders of all level to accomplish this mission. Amen.

Thank You for this special day, a day to remember our founders.
Thank You for a roof over our heads, and more than enough food to eat.
Thank You for the family You have given to us, for family and friends who have gathered together to eat this May this food restore our strength, giving new energy. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits. Amen

July 5, 2015

Success doesn’t just come and find you. You have to go out and get it. (Unknown Author)

July 6, 2015

If you work hard, give it time, and don’t give up, things will always get better. (Alex W. Miller)

I pray that you would strongly feel God’s presence in your life today. I pray you will hear His voice guiding and directing you. May He reveal to you in big and small ways just how much He loves you.

July 7, 2015

Before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hut someone, Feel. Before you speak, Think. What is “THINK” T- is it True? H- is it Helpful? I is it Inspiring? N- is it Necessary? K-is it Kind?

July 8, 2015

Weak people – revenge.

Strong people- forgive.

Intelligent people- ignore.

July 9, 2015

Good Things come to those who Believe, Better things come to those who are Patient and the Best things come to those who Don’t Give up. (Unknown Author)

July 10, 2015

Learn to love without condition. Talk without bad intention. Give without any reason. And most of all, care for people without any expectation.

July 11, 2015

The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.  (Mark Caine)

Lord, with humble hearts and a sense of the responsibility placed on us, we ask your blessing for our families and those in the service of their country. Keep them safe from all evil. Help us to exercise good judgment and to use wisdom as we proceed. May we carry out our responsibility with courage, with conviction, and with civility. Amen

July 12, 2015

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. (Harriet Tubman)

Lord, we thank you for the special privilege of working together in this training. We pray for a vision to accomplish our mission. Help us to be gentle to work with one another with loving-kindness and compassion. Amen

July 13, 2015

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. (Vince Lombardi)

Lord, please guide us, in our daily efforts to do well and succeed at our job. Please encourage us, strengthen us, and restore our confidence to look after and support each other. Amen

July 14, 2015

You must do the thing you think you cannot do. (David Allen)

Lord, we gather in this training to accomplish our goal. May you empower us with knowledge and skills during the training to serve our country with strength and confidence. May you open new doors of opportunity, new avenues of services and new arenas of responsibilities. Amen

July 15, 2015

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible, and suddenly, you are doing the impossible. (Francis of Assisi)

Lord, we pray for strength and protection to our soldiers and country. Please support them in battle, in time of training, keep them safe from all evil and danger. Endow them with courage and loyalty. Amen

July 16, 2015

Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others. (Unknown Author)

Lord, we thank you for this day and for everyone gathered here. We are grateful for the opportunity of fun and fellowship through this training. Please remind us that training is the most important thing for us, because without training, we are not ready for defense and protection. Bless the participants, their families and those who have devoted their time and energy to plan this training. Amen

July 17, 2015

I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down. (Abraham Lincoln)

Lord, Thank you for the opportunity to have a new beginning, new doors will be opened on our way, we will walk faithfully as you go with us. Please restore our teamwork to accomplish our mission. Amen

July 18, 2015

Those that are brave enough to achieve success, will always choose success over fear. Familiarize yourself with success, and you will never let fear stop you again. (Nav-Vii)

Lord, Thank You for another day. I ask that you walk beside us forever more. Please look after our cadets and leader team to carry our mission to success. And please watch over our families at home. Amen

July 19, 2015

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. (Unknown Author)

Lord, give us clear vision and purpose. Show us Your perfect plan and give us guidance and direction to accomplish the goals You have set before us. We believe that everything You have promised will become a reality in perfect time. Give us patience to follow You and enjoy everyday life with grace and gratitude. Amen

July 20, 2015

Use your voice for kindness, your ears for compassion, your hands for charity, your mind for truth, and your heart for love.

The person who gets ahead is the one who does more than is necessary and keeps on doing it. (Richard Denny)

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen

July 21, 2015

Don’t hang onto anything too tightly. All things must change and you have to allow room for them to grow and blossom. (Unknown Author)

Lord, Thank You for your protection, guidance, love, mercy and grace. Thank you for blessing us in so many ways. I pray, teach us to follow You more faithfully. Remind us to focus more on Your great love and on your countless blessings in our lives. Amen.

July 22, 2015

Don’t be defined by your past, your past is the tutor of your present and is always preparing you for new experience. Forget about disappointment or any past mistakes that is keeping you from moving forward. It’s never too late for a new beginning. (Unknown Author)

Lord, you are my strength. Hold my hand in my weakness and teach my heart to fly. With you, there’s nothing to fear, nothing to worry about. Hold me tight in your embrace, so that I can be stronger than the challenges in my life. Amen

July 23, 2015

In life you will realize that there is a purpose for every person you meet. Some are there to test you, some will use you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you. (Unknown Author)

Lord, Thank you for filling me with courage. I can take comfort knowing that You are my Helper and that I do not need to be afraid. Your Word has power to set me free from the fear of failure, rejection, loneliness, trusting others, being wrong, making a mistake, not being good enough or any other lie that the enemy tries to torment me with. I pray that whatever I need to confront, that I will find the courage and the strength in You to do so. Amen

July 24, 2015

Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person you are today. Be thankful for the hard times, they can only make you Stronger. (Sukh Sandhu)

Lord, I pray for military personnel. Care for them, meet their needs. Grant them courage, Compassion, Strength, and all they need for the living of these days. Amen

July 25, 2015

Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make a different choice. (Unknown Author)

Lord, Thank you for being my refuge and my strength. Thank you that no matter what the circumstances, I can count on you to shelter me and to give me strength. Thank you that even if things around me seem to crumble, you are always with me, always loving me, always, helping me. Amen

July 26, 2015

Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. It’s the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what’s right. (Unknown Author)

Lord, You made us as family. We need one another. We love one another. We forgive one another. We work together. We worship together. Together we use God’s word. Together we share happiness. Together we share suffering. Together we love all people. Together we serve our Nation. These are our hopes and ideals. Help us to attain them. Amen.

July 27, 2015

Ambition is the first step to success. The second step is action, and then you are not far away from success. (Unknown Author)

Lord, this successful operation could be attributed to the joint efforts of the soldiers with the participation of the training Team, and of course, with the prayers of everybody. May the Spirit of God be near you to defend you, within you to refresh you, around you to preserve you, before you to guide you, behind you to justify you, and above you to bless you, for evermore. Amen

July 28, 2015

Life is like a manual camera…Focus on what’s important, capture the good things, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot. (Unknown Author)

Life is like a digital camera…Focus on what’s important and beautiful, capture the good things, and if things don’t work well, delete them and take another one. (Waiyaka)

Lord, Thank you for Your support. We declare success in our mission today. Let our mission be of great service to others, flourishing through decency, honesty and respect for our colleagues and subordinates. May we be strong and courageous, making wise decisions, guided by the Holy Spirit, and not terrified or discouraged. Give us wisdom and calm, so that we can rightly access every situation and bring peace and productivity. Amen

July 29, 2015

I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends. (Abraham Lincoln)

Lord, these young men and women far from home. We pray You encourage them successful, We pray You keep them safe, We pray You keep them strong, We pray You send them safely home. Bless those who await their safe return. Bless those who serve this country as well. Amen

 

 WARREX 11MP UMT

May 11, 2015

“Start by doing
what’s necessary; then do what’s possible, and suddenly, you are doing the
impossible”

Fiancis, of Assisi

Daily Prayer

Lord, we pray for
strength and protection to our soldiers and country. Please support them in
battle, in time of training, keep them safe from all evil and danger. Endow
them with courage and loyalty. Amen

May 12, 2015

“Perfection is not
attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence”

Vince Lombardi

Daily Prayer

Lord, please guide
us, in our daily efforts to do well and succeed at our job. Please encourage
us, strengthen us, and restore our confidence to look after and support each
other. Amen

May 13, 2015

“The first step
toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in
which you first find yourself.”

Vince Lombardi

Daily Prayer

Lord, please look
upon those wounded soldiers with the eyes of your mercy, give them comfort and
sure confidence in you. Defend them in all danger, and keep them in perpetual
peace and safety. Amen

May 14, 2015

“You must do the
thing you think you cannot do”

David Allen

Daily Prayer

Lord, we gather in
this training to accomplish our goal. May you empower us with knowledge and
skills during the training to serve our country with strength and confidence.
May you open new doors of opportunity, new avenues of services and new arenas
of responsibilities. Amen

May 15, 2015

“Every great dream
begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the
patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world”

Harriet Tubman

Daily Prayer

Lord, we thank you for the special privilege of working
together in this training. We pray for a vision to accomplish our mission. Help
us to be gentle to work with one another with loving-kindness and compassion. Also,
I ask your blessing for one of our soldier who lost his family’s member. Please
be his refuge and strength to life him and family from the darkness of this
grief. Amen

May 16, 2015

“The first step
toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in
which you first find yourself.”

Mark Caine

Daily Prayer

Lord, with humble hearts and a sense of the responsibility
placed on us, we ask your blessing for our families and those in the service of
their country who have left their families at home. Keep them safe from all
evil. Help us to exercise good judgment and to use wisdom as we proceed. May we
carry out our responsibility with courage, with conviction, and with civility.  Amen

May 17, 2015

“The struggle you are
in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up”

Daily Prayer

Lord, I pray for success of these soldiers
who sacrifice their time and energy in this training. Please reward their
efforts with increased maturity and confidence; confidence in body and spirit,
maturity in victory and defeat. Place temperance and generosity in the hearts
of those who support this training. Help us all to remember why we are here and
why we compete to do the best we can do. Above all, we thank you, Lord, for
giving us the skill and talent to make our team ready to serve our country. Amen

 

May 18, 2015

“Each of you as a
good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.”

Daily Prayer

Lord, we thank you for this day and for
everyone gathered here. We are grateful for the opportunity of fun and fellowship
through this special AT. Please remind us that training is the most important
thing for us, because without training, we are not ready for defense and
protection. Now, grant us a great time together. Bless the participants, their
families and those who have devoted their time and energy to plan this training.
Amen

May 19, 2015

“Perfection is not
attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence”

Vince Lombardi

Daily Prayer

Lord, please guide
us, in our daily efforts to do well and succeed at our job. Please encourage
us, strengthen us, and restore our confidence to look after and support each
other. Amen

May 20, 2015

I have fought the
good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

Daily Prayer

Lord, be with us as we honor these soldiers. This is a time
of celebration for a task completed and a job well done. We thank you for the
opportunities you have given to these soldiers and for the response they have
made to better their careers by pursuing challenges commensurate with their
interests and abilities. We also are grateful for the patience, understanding
and concern of those who have supported them through their learning. The
encouragement of family members and friends contributes so much to one’s
success. And now, bless this special occasion and all who support to make this
training happen.  Amen