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Morning prayer
Memorial Day Prayer: Honoring Veterans and Disciples of Christ
Almighty God,
On this Memorial Day, we come before You with hearts that remember, honor, and give thanks. We thank you for the precious gift of freedom and remember with deep gratitude those who paid the ultimate price to preserve it. Lord, today we lift up our veterans, especially those who have laid down their lives in service to our nation. We remember their sacrifice—their courage in the face of danger, commitment to duty, and love for something greater than themselves. We thank You for their lives and ask You to comfort the families who mourn their loss. Let us not forget those who returned but still carry the invisible wounds of war. Heal them, Lord. Strengthen them. Surround them with love, care, and peace. And as we honor these earthly warriors, we also remember the calling You have placed upon us to be Christ's disciples. We give thanks for every faithful follower, those who have given their lives for the Gospel, and those who live each day in quiet obedience and humble service. Help us, O God, to walk in their footsteps. Teach us to serve with the same selflessness. Give us the courage to take up our cross, to speak truth in love, to defend the vulnerable, and to stand firm in faith. Let the legacy of fallen soldiers inspire us to live lives of purpose. And let the example of Christ’s disciples—both ancient and present—lead us to lives of compassion, sacrifice, and grace. We advocate for peace—peace globally, within our communities, and within ourselves. On this day of remembrance, may we not simply reflect but also respond—with lives that honor those who have served our country and the One who gave His life for our salvation. Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, guide our hearts today. Let our remembrance lead to resolve, our mourning to mission, and our gratitude to action.
We pray all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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