This came in an email. I usually don't post this sort of thing..but figured that on this day..they need all the prayers they can get.



Prayer Request:...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. 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 innovative opportunity for those within your sphere of influence to pray. 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 2nd 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. Stand
firm in your battles.
Blessings - CH (CPT) Lyle Shackelford, Battalion Chaplain
HHD, 57th Transportation Battalion
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged,
for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - - Joshua 1:9