Please pray with me:
Heavenly Father,
Your Word:
John 15:13Father, this nation has been at war for decades. Only You know the long-standing results. One thing is clear: these men and women have committed their very lives to protect this nation. I thank You for them.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
' Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Thank You for their valor, their sacrifice, and ask Your mercy on their woundedness and pain. Many are now veterans, some disabled physically, some emotionally...and usually for the remainder of their lives. Bless them for heir service, bless their families with unconditional love, and may they see value in their service.
For those with long-lasting pain:
These people will never forget what they experienced: loss of family, loss of treasured friends, loss of health (physical and mental), loss of limbs...the list is endless and no matter how long it becomes, it will only touch a small fraction of the loss that has been suffered.
Have mercy on our military and our veterans.
They gave their time and lives, they gave up their families. Father, these men and women sacrificed to maintain those values that You uphold. Especially freedom. Jesus You came to set the captives free. These men and women go to do the same. They go to preserve our freedom and maintain our freedom to worship You. Uphold them. Upgird them.
Families who have lost loved ones still suffer. Veterans who are struggle to return to civilian life experience daily loss. Those who have lost arms, legs, vision, health... struggle daily because they loved and fought for my freedom. I am so grateful.
I thank You for them, I thank them, and I ask Your mercy and strength to them and their families. Help them to find joy in each day. Bring them relief from their pain and the agony of their remembrances. Have mercy on them O God.
You understand the sacrifice that every serviceman and woman, every family, every friend has made. You are a God of sacrifice. Embrace each person in a unique way to fill the specific needs of each day.
For their families (spouses, children, parents):
You alone know the sacrifice that families have and continue to make as military families. Father have been involved in wars since the beginning and You alone know all the horrors that war brings. You know each family. You know the thoughts of each spouse, each child, each parent.
You are the God who is there...You cry with them, You hurt with them. May Your understanding of sacrifice be a comfort to them.
Embrace them in the loneliness of their thoughts each day, and may they be aware of Your presence and find comfort.
Father, these people have been loyal to principles that You uphold and I ask Your special mercy on them. Only You O God can truly understand them. Draw close and draw them close to You. May Your healing touch be undeniable.
For those deployed:
For our military now fighting the wars "over there"... may we "over here" be cognizant that we are at war and brave men and women are fighting on our behalf.
Call us to attention and call us pray for them.
Give these soldiers and every military leader uncanny insight to fight the battle. Grant strategic planning to those who make decisions. Cause the correct "intelligence" to reach those who define engagement so that this nation may again be secure.
Father, our armed forces have been ignored over the last years. Give us insight to rebuild. These brave men and women, driven by a desire for a free nation, need the best military equipment, the best military minds, and the best morale—to do the work of each day. I ask for it!
I ask that this nation quickly turn from a lax mindset and become sober, managing our resources with a priority that elevates the needs of our military.
For national defense:
Father, have mercy on our nation. I petition You that we return the place where Your blessings can again flow freely. Please pour out a spirit of repentance over this nation. Please bring us, each of us, to an understanding of sacrifice. Bring each person in this nation to deep gratitude for these men and women.
Move us to pray for our military leaders that through Your hand, we can again be a nation of might, that fights for right—as You define it.
My we salute our military and may this nation again...rejoice in You alone.
In Jesus’ Name.
Please add your anonymous prayers at the end of this blog.
Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
For the U.S.
Disaster Recovery Prayers
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.
***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. They are offered in good faith that others may find them helpful in their prayer life and that the Church of Jesus Christ may be found faithful in the day of His coming.
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