Memorial Day Prayer

Father, we thank You for Jesus - the One who willingly laid His life down for our eternal freedom. 

We also thank You for the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country.  Like Jesus, they have committed themselves and their time for the sake of freedom. They have unselfishly laid down their lives for us and even a future generation yet unborn. 

We thank You for the Holy  Spirit who is our Comforter. Comfort the families who have lost their loved ones while battling for our country's freedom.  We are so thankful for the price they've paid.  Comfort the families whose loved ones are away. Give them strength and courage to face each day. 

We lift up those who are on the battle lines now and those who could be called at any time. We pray for their protection and safe return.  We pray that their purpose in fighting for our peace not be in vain. 

We pray for the servicemen and women who do not know You. Send laborers into their path. May the blinders be removed and their eyes be opened to the Gospel message.  We pray Jesus would become their hope and comfort, and that they would then unashamedly share their experience with Him to others.  We pray for a domino effect to happen - that the saving message of Jesus would spread like wild fire!

We pray that the United States would come back to You.  We pray that revival would be sparked in the hearts of all - that a great awakening would strike the land and Jesus would be glorified in America.  Bless our country, Father.  In Jesus' Name. Amen.