A Civilian's Prayer for Soldiers

Father,

We thank You for the many, innumerable blessings You pour down upon us.

Right now, we thank You especially for those men and women who have devoted their lives to protecting those blessings.

As they find themselves facing danger, we ask You to protect them. As they find themselves separated from loved ones, we ask You to strengthen them. As they find themselves unsure about the future, we ask You to encourage them.

And as the conflicts in which they are engaged continue to rage, we ask You to intervene. Where there is war, we pray for peace. Where there is violence, we pray for reconciliation. Where there is hate, we pray for love.

We pray that the sacrifices these men and women are making will not be necessary much longer.

Through Christ, Amen.