I feel there is not a better thing we can do on a weekend given to remembering those who have fought and served and those who continue to fight and serve for our freedom and safety, than to pray . . .

Our Father in Heaven, We thank You that You know exactly what is going on here on earth. We sinful human beings constantly find ourselves confused, distressed, and alarmed because of our own behavior and that of others. What miseries result from our sinful ways! Lord, as a country, we find ourselves at war today. Many of us believe that this war is just; others own differing views. But whatever our viewpoint, Lord, we pray that You would protect the innocent, bring justice to the guilty, and help this war to be resolved quickly and with minimal loss of life. We ask that this conflict would resolve many more problems than it creates. We pray that You would guide our president and our military leaders. Oh, Father, we cannot imagine the pressures our leaders face. We ask You to lift the weight of their burdens, protect them, and fill them with Your wisdom and Spirit. We ask that this conflict would draw us nearer to You, causing us to examine the direction of our lives. Help us to realign ourselves with Your Word and dedicate ourselves to follow You anew. We pray for our service men and women, our citizens, and the common people of Iraq and Afghanistan. We ask you to send angels to protect them. We pray that these nations would become free and prosperous nations where justice prevails. We also pray that You would protect innocent people around the world from terrorist attack. May we look to You as our source, protection and hope.
Amen