Veteran’s Day Prayers
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Heavenly Father, even as in Christ you have brought us lasting peace, so in a Christless world you have let us raise armies and brought us through wars. On this special day we ask you to look on the veterans of those conflicts with mercy and grant them your rich blessings. Let them know that we appreciate the sacrifice they have made for all of us. Moreover, let them know the gospel of Jesus, and enlist them in the army of believers whose veterans enjoy eternal retirement benefits with you. We pray in Jesus’ name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity.
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As long as the earth endures, O God, there will be wars and rumors of wars. We thank you for the soldiers and sailors who have risked their lives to fight our nations wars. When duty called, they answered. Without them, O Lord, we don;t know where we would be. Bless the people who are currently in uniform. Do not permit the temptations of military life to destroy the Christian faith of any of them. May the dangers they face keep them mindful of their need to rely upon you for their safety and well-being, in time and in eternity. We ask this in the name of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
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Heavenly Father, we thank you for the selfless service of those who risked their very lives to protect our nation, preserve our freedoms and restore peace in the face of brutal aggressors. Grant relief to those who continue to experience emotional or physical agony from their days of combat. Give us a sense of responsibility for their welfare. Comfort those who mourn for loved ones who died while performing their duty to our country. Enlist in your church militant all who are in our military forces, that they may pledge eternally loyalty to Christ, our King, and know his peace. We ask this in his name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity.
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Heavenly Father, today we remember the great sacrifices and selfless love that so many men and women gave to protect our country, to win peace, and to bring an end to war among nations. Lead all the rulers of this world to see the folly of way, to stop all strife and bloodshed, and to bring peace to all people in every country. Help us, moreover, to spread the Gospel that people everywhere may know the true peace that is found in Christ our Savior. We ask this in his name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity.
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We thank you, Lord, for the men and women who have fought for freedom. They have made great sacrifices, so that we might enjoy the liberty we often take for granted. Make us always appreciate their work. Comfort the families who today are remembering a loved one lost in war. Heal the physical and emotional wounds of veterans confined to hospitals. Through the gospel draw them to Jesus, the physician of their souls. Let peace rule in our land, so that your church may continue to flourish. May more people also become soldiers in the army of the Lord and sing the victory song of the Lamb. We ask this in his name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity.
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Before Communion #24
24Dear Lord Jesus, you have invited us to come to your Supper. Today our congregation is offering us that opportunity. Create in us a renewed sense of our sinfulness. Take away any doubts about the real presence of your body and blood in the bread and wine. Make us worthy communicants. Renew our faith, join us and our fellow communicants closer together, and give us hearts that want to serve you.
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Before Communion #23
23Dear Savior, we are going to eat and drink of your body and blood today. If we are distracted, help us concentrate on the supper you offer us. If our many sins make us feel unworthy, remind us that the sacrament offers full forgiveness, life, and salvation. If we have doubts about the true presence of your body and blood, dispel those doubts through the power of your gospel, and let us return home at peace.
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Before Communion #22
22Lamb of God, we come to your supper conscious of our sins and confessing our guilt. Together with the bread and the wine in this sacrament you graciously give us your body which was offered on the cross and the very blood that spilled out of your veins. Strengthen and renew our faith as we eat and drink. May your gospel reassure us that our sins are forever gone. Jesus, you gave yourself for us. May we leave your table today determined to show you our love by giving ourselves to you, and serving you every day of our life.
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Before Communion #21
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Hear our prayer, Lord Jesus, as we come to your Holy Table. Wash away all our sins. Strength our faith in your promise of forgiveness. Let us truly recognize your body and blood which we receive as the source of the new life and salvation we desire.
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