Prayers in a Time of War

For Troops

All-powerful and ever-living God,

when Abraham left his native land

and departed from his people

you kept him safe through all his journeys.

Protect these soldiers.

Be their constant companion and their strength in battle,

their refuge in every adversity.

Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer of a Spouse for a Soldier

God of power and might,

at every moment and in every place

you are near to those who call upon your name in faith.

In marriage you have blessed us with a share in your divine love.

Look upon my husband/wife and keep him/her in your safekeeping,

no matter where the road may lead.

And when the battle is ended,

bring him/her safely home to those who love him.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer of a Son or Daughter for a Parent

Loving God

you watch over each and every one of your children

Hear my prayer for my father/mother

Be his/her constant companion.

Protect him/her no matter where he/she goes,

and bring him/her safely and quickly home to those who love him/her.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer of a Parent for a Soldier

Father all-powerful and ever-loving God,

from before we were born,

your love has nurtured and sustained us.

Hear my prayer for N., my son/daughter.

Keep him/her safe in time of battle

and faithful to you, day in and day out.

Bring him/her safely home to those who love him/her.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer for Those who Await a Soldier's Return

God of all goodness,

Look with love on those who wait

for the safe return of their loved ones

who serve in the armed forces of their country.

In faith and hope, we turn to you for comfort.

Grant that we may trust in your mercy

and send an angel to sustain us as we await their safe return.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

For Government Leaders

God of power and might, wisdom and justice,

through you authority is rightly administered,

laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed.

Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude

the President and other government leaders of these United States.

May they always seek

the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy.

Grant that they may be enabled by your powerful protection

to lead our country with honesty and integrity.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

For the Safety of Soldiers

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.

For our Enemies

Jesus, Prince of Peace,

you have asked us to love our enemies

and pray for those who persecute us.

We pray for our enemies and those who oppose us.

With the help of the Holy Spirit,

may all people learn to work together

for that justice which brings true and lasting peace.

To you be glory and honor for ever and ever.

For Courage in the time of Battle

O Prince of peace, we humbly ask your protection

for all our men and women in military service.

Give them unflinching courage to defend

with honor, dignity and devotion,

the rights of all who are imperiled

by injustice and evil.

Be their rock, their shield, and their stronghold

and let them draw their strength from you.

For you are God, for ever and ever.

In a Time of Waiting

All powerful and ever-living God,

Guard our churches, our homes, our schools,

our hospitals, our factories, and all the places where we gather.

Deliver us from harm and peril.

Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without.

Grant an early peace with victory founded upon justice.

Instill in the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere

a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

For Deceased Veterans

O God,

by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest,

look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their

lives in the service of their country.

Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son

they may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom

and rejoice in you with your saints forever.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.