Prayers for Soldiers

Everyday, our soldiers put themselves in harm's way for love of God and country. If you have a loved one, a friend, a neighbor or an acquaintance who is on active duty in the military, here are two short prayers that can be invoked everyday to ask for their safety and well-being:

Almighty and eternal God,

those who take refuge in you will be glad

and forever will shout for joy.

Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.

Protect them with the shield of your strength

and keep them safe from all evil and harm.

May the power of your love enable them to return home

in safety, that with all who love them,

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

O God, we know you care about each of your children, around the globe. 

We praise your loving kindness, your merciful grace. 

This day we lift to you our troops. 

So far from home and family, they do their best to serve with faithfulness and honor. 

Hold them tightly, Holy One. Give them courage. 

As they endure harsh conditions, loneliness and great danger, let them know your nearness. 

Help them feel your love, and comfort the families left behind. 

Also, we pray for the end of war. 

We pray for your strength, your wisdom and your reconciliation. 

That the serving men and women of every nation might be at home, 

wrapped in their families, 

we seek your peace, here on earth, as in heaven. 

Creator, bless us all as we pray in your holy name. 

Amen.