Prayer for Troops
Let us pray for our
brothers and sisters as they go forth with courage and determination to face
the forces of violence, weapons of destruction and hearts filled with
hate.
RESPONSE: THROUGH THE DARKNESS BRING US TO
THE LIGHT.
For our President
and Commander-In-Chief; and our political and military leaders that they may
tirelessly seek peaceful settlements to international disputes; we pray to the
Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That the Lord may
preserve the members of our Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force from
all harm; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That even in war, we may
keep clearly before us the defense of all human rights, especially the right to
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That the families,
relatives and friends of our military members may be strengthened in this time
of concern and anxiety; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That the Lord may help
families with men and women in the armed forces to cope with daily challenges
in the absence of their loved ones; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That our homeland will
be preserved from violence and terrorism; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That the nations of the
world will seek to work together in harmony and peace; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That the hearts of all
men and women will be moved to pursue true peace and justice; we pray to the
Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That violence may be
overcome by peace; that weapons of destruction be transformed into tools of
justice, and hate give way to true charity; we pray to the Lord:
Through the Darkness Bring Us to
the Light.
That we may be grateful
for and inspired by those veterans who have given their lives for our country
and that we may bravely face the challenges ahead; we pray to the Lord:
Lord
God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever
mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the
members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they
ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be
their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all
glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.
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