Prayer Guide for Our Veterans
1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you. Samuel was married and had a family. (1 Samuel 12:2) He had served as priest (1 Samuel 7) and Judge (1 Samuel 7:16; Acts 13:20) and he was a prophet. (Acts 3:24) He also got involved in directly praying for military situations, in calling a nation to repentance and in giving them directions on how to live.
Jesus said, there will be war until the end of time. (Matthew 24:16; Mark 13:7) The Lord, through our government (Romans 13:1) has set days and times throughout the year to recognize and appreciate our service men and women. God, in His Word has given us a powerful ministry, praying for our Armed Forces!.
How should we pray for our service men and woman?
• Pray that the families, relatives and friends of our military members may be strengthened in this time of concern and anxiety.
• Pray that the Lord may help families with men and women in the armed forces to cope with daily challenges in the absence of their loved ones.
• Pray for our brothers and sisters as they go forth with courage and determination to face the forces of violence, weapons of destruction and hearts filled with hate.
• Pray that in the midst of destruction, the Lord will guide our service men and women, that they may be reunited with families.
• Pray for faith, hope, and comfort for all who are waiting for their soldiers to come home.
• Pray that departing soldiers will come to Christ and that they may be faithful, daily as they trust Him in the land of danger.
• Pray that those who are married will seek the Lord for strength to be faithful to each other in this time of separation.
• Pray that the Lord will reveal His companionship, strength and wisdom to all serving our country.
