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A prayer for the military
Pray for those who serve, for their safety, their courage and the families who wait at home.
The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.
A prayer for protection
Lord, watch over the men and women who serve in our armed forces. Be their refuge and their fortress. Guard them on duty and in rest, give them courage and clear minds, and bring them home safely. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for someone deployed
Father, I lift up [Name] to You. You are with them where I cannot be. Keep them safe, give them good friends beside them and remind them they are loved. Bring us together again soon. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for military families
God of comfort, strengthen the spouses, children and parents who wait. Carry their worry, meet their daily needs and fill the empty places at the table with Your peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Scripture to pray with
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”