God of all nations, you are our
Strength and Shield. We give you thanks today
for the devotion and courage of all those who have
offered military service
for this country …
We ask today that you would lift up by your Spirit
those who are now at war;
encourage and heal those in hospitals or mending
their wounds at home;
guard those in any need or trouble; hold safely in
your hands all military
families and bring the returning troops to joyful
reunion and tranquil life
at home. Give to us, your people, grateful hearts
and a united will to honor
these men and women and hold them always in our love
and our prayers
until your world is perfected in peace and all wars
cease. Through Jesus Christ,
our Savior. Amen.
