a prayer for Veterans

God of peace and hope,

we give you thanks this day for all those who have served to protect our country, our families and our freedoms.

May each person who has served our nation feel the gratitude of all those they worked, sacrificed, and served for.

May they know that their sacrifice of time and their service, no matter how or when they served, worked to keep our home land safe and secure.

For those who are suffering physically or mentally from their time of service, may they feel your comfort and peace. Move them towards your consolation and help them find pride in their service. Help them to let go of the pain and to heal through your grace and reassurance.

Our country is torn. Help us be united in our gratitude towards those who have sacrificed of themselves for the good of our nation. For our freedoms, they risked their everything, and we give thanks.

Amen