Veteran's Day 2008

Let us remember in prayer all those who have served their country in the Armed Forces and continue to promote peace and justice for all people.

Heavenly Father,

We thank you for the selfless service of those who have protected our nation, preserved our freedoms, and promoted peace throughout the world.

Grant solace to those who continue to experience emotional or physical agony.

Give us a sense of responsibility for their welfare and MAY WE PRAY for them when they CANNOT pray.

Bless all the soldiers who served in non-combative posts: may their calling to service continue in their lives in many positive ways.

Comfort those who mourn for loved ones who died while performing their duty to our country.

Bless those currently serving their country and safely bring them home to their families.

Give us all the creative vision to see a world which, grown weary with fighting, moves to affirming the life over every human being and so moves beyond war.

Hear our prayer, O Prince of Peace, Hear our prayer.

Amen.