Prayers for the Military  

Lord, we pray for all military personnel. Thank you for the men and women who have stepped forward for duty. Give them courage and strength.

Please remember in your prayers these members’ loved ones serving in the military.

  • Jonathan Cheek, nephew of Philip & Connie Cheek
  • David Few, nephew of Kendall & Carol Jones
  • Joe Holland III , nephew of Betsy Geurin
  • Brittain Christopher Inman , nephew of Marge Gosling
  • John Jeffrey, son-in-law of Harold and Gail Jewell
  • Robert Johnston, cousin of Jeff Freeman
  • Michael G. Morlino, nephew of Nancy & Larry Jent
  • Gary A Pongetti, Jr., grandson of Betty Boucher
-Pray for soldiers and family members to put their trust in the Lord. Pray the Lord’s comfort, peace and strength for those who have lost loved ones. (Ps 34:17-19)

-Pray that understanding, mutual respect, and common ground will set the stage for peace between two very different nations. (Lev 26:6)

-Pray that spirit of compassion will grow wisely in our soldiers, that they might have eyes to see like Jesus, and that they demonstrate generosity. (Ps 41:1-2)

-Pray for strength and endurance for our soldiers to go the distance in this deployment, especially during the hard days. (Ps 73:26)

(excerpts taken from the March/April 2004 Pray! Magazine – article written by Tim Meador, US Army chaplain in Iraq)

"I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies" (2 Sammuel 22:4)
-Pray that the work of the soldiers hands will bring political, economic, and spiritual freedom to this land. (Dt 28:12-13)

-Pray that our soldiers would take refuge in the Lord and be kept by His protection. (Ps 5:11-12)

-Pray for the patience to wait well and for our soldiers to keep their hope and dreams alive. (Ps 33:20-22)

-Pray for wisdom and discernment in the impossible situations that soldiers face. (Prov 4:11-13)

-Pray encouragement for our soldiers and their families as they deal with separation from their loved ones. (Heb 3:13)