"I now make it my earnest prayer that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection; that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government, to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow-citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for brethren who have served in the field; and finally that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation." ~George Washington, 1783
These prayers are offered by chapter members, their friends,
and others. They are a diverse group and the prayers and wishes
are written in accordance with each person's own beliefs.
We will be pleased to add your own brief prayer for those
Americans who serve in faraway places in our name. Send them
to the email address below, and they will be added.
Dear God, show our leaders the right road to peace. ~Georgie
Dear Lord of all peoples, guide and guard our men
and women on foreign shores around the world. ~Pat
You are in our prayers. ~Sari
Dear Lord of All, Please protect our men and women serving
around the world on foreign shores. Give them resistance and
strength of mind and body. Guide the leaders of the world to
find a peaceful solution to war and conflict and bring our
people home to their families. ~P.G.
Dear Lord, watch over our service people. Guide and guard
our men and women on foreign shores around the world. ~Laura
Please watch and guard our troops over seas. ~Barbara
Dear Heavenly Father, we know you have a plan each and
every one of us. Thank you Father for your guidance and protection.
Thank you for protecting our service men. Amen. ~Janice
Dear Lord--please watch over our veterans and
bring them home. Love, Brenda (9 years old)
Be safe and come home soon. ~Bonnie
Dear Lord, please protect out service men and women
as they protect our liberties. ~Nelda
Dear Heavenly Father, please guide our troops and their
commanders towards an outcome for this war that will
bring a lasting peace to the Holy Land and show the
terrorists of the world that there are no Earthly or Heavenly
rewards for killing and maiming innocent bystanders.
In Jesus' name we pray. ~Richard
May the Lord keep you safe and from all harm. ~Ann
Dear God, please protect our protectors. ~Cheri
Dear God, watch over our service people while they are in
foreign countries fighting for peace in the world. ~Margaret
You are all in our prayers. ~Dorothy
~Red, White, And Blue Prayer~
The flag is more than a banner. It is the symbol of our nation.
The red, white, and blue have traditional meanings, but to
veterans, colors of the flag have greater significance.
The White Stripes stand for purity in purpose, singleness
of mission. May our country never enter into war without these.
The Red Stripes tell us that Freedom is not without cost.
The lives of many have been given for us to be free.
The Blue Field stands for a kind of loyalty
and comradeship that civilians will never know.
The Shining Stars on a blue field remind us that
somewhere a soldier is looking at the sky, seeing
those stars in the heavens, and thinking of home.
May every person who sees this flag think of these things.
May every veteran see pride in each stripe,
and hope in each star.
©1998, MRB, Homecoming II Project, used with permission.
For those who have returned, thanks, God.
For those who remain, please God...
