Lord of Hosts, your power knows no limits. Your strength secures complete victories. We praise you that your energies enliven our hearts and animate our hands.

The analysts believe Spain's voters capitulated to intimidation and sought to appease terrorists by giving victory to the Socialist candidate for president. Fears sprout that this will only encourage more attacks.

Spiritually, O heavenly Father, we know this to be true. Give us courage to face Satan's onslaughts, to resist departures from the faith, to continue preaching in the face of opposition. Make us "act like men" to be strong, to enter the fray in full armor, to refuse to flinch when all appears lost.

For we know that all has already been won on the Cross, that you have dealt evil the death blow and handed your people certain victory. So we will not appease, will not falter, will not fail, for we know yours is the kingdom. Amen.