Prayer for Military Day of Prayer
by Reverend Dr. Peola C. Hicks

Gracious and Eternal God, we are so thankful for the men and women that You have raised and called forth to serve our country with honor, dignity and commitment in the armed forces.  They have been faithful in war time, in times of peace, in combat as well as the home front. Today, we have set aside a time to honor them and the sacrifices that they have made in the past and present.

We ask you to surround them and their families and friends for the cause of freedom.  It is a freedom that we do not take for granted, but rather enjoy because of their willingness to give of themselves. As they serve on the front line, we ask for your protection.

In their times of loneliness and despair, we ask You to be their unseen hand that will lift them up to see a brighter day.  We remember the families of those who have lost their lives in service.  We applaud their selfless acts as well as their bravery and courage. As you have blessed this nation as the land of the free and home of the brave, we extend this blessing to every branch of our military, and ask that your continued strength and power be with us in the days ahead.

We thank You that their service has not been in vain, and we salute them with honor today and every day.  Believing that you are willing and able to hear and answer, we ask in Jesus Name, Amen.