Prayer: Eternal God, lift the hearts of those who carry painful memories with them every day. We remember in a special way those who have died serving our country. Watch over our armed forces who serve today, and bring them home safely. Grant us the gift of true peace, and give us the courage and wisdom to put an end to all warfare. Amen.
John 16:29-33
The disciples said to Jesus,
“Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything
and that you do not need to have anyone question you.
Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived
when each of you will be scattered to his own home
and you will leave me alone.
But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but take courage, I have conquered the world.”
The disciples said to Jesus,
“Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything
and that you do not need to have anyone question you.
Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived
when each of you will be scattered to his own home
and you will leave me alone.
But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but take courage, I have conquered the world.”
2020 – Coronaries pandemic
We are honored and blessed to
remember the many brave men and women who have given their lives throughout the
history of our great nation – those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect
us from harm. May they now be at rest.
We also salute all those now serving
in the armed forces, and we lift these prayers for their safety and blessing.
We read in Psalm
27:3-4
3 Though an army may encircle me, my heart will not fear;
despite the fact that war may break out against me, even then I will be
confident.
4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I
may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to look on the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his holy temple.
Today we bow our heads and our hearts to you, Lord, that we
may remember those who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their
country. We can never be grateful enough for the many sacrifices made for our
country and we are humbled by the willingness of these souls to put their own
lives aside for the benefit of ours.
Eternal God, lift the hearts of those who carry painful
memories each day. As we remember those
who have died serving our country, we also pray that you watch over our armed
forces who serve today and bring them home safely. Grant us the gift of true peace, and give us
the courage and wisdom to put an end to all warfare.
Good and gracious God, we ask that you give our fallen
heroes eternal rest, and let Your everlasting light shine on them, my there
souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest
in peace.
And as we go about our day today, let us keep in mind the
true meaning of this day of Remembrance, a day of love for God and Country, and
the commemoration of those who have gone before us. Amen.
In the name…..
