We thank you that we live in a country where we are free to choose.

We also thank you that there are those who would choose to leave their
families behind and give their lives to fight for freedom.

We ask that you keep them in your care, give them strength and lift
them up as on wings of an eagle, and bring them safely home.

For those who are wounded in battle, we ask for strength and wisdom
to carry on.

For those who are missing or imprisoned, we ask for mercy, strength and
courage, until their safe return to their families.

For those who pay the ultimate sacrifice with their lives,
We ask that you comfort the families and friends in their time of sorrow.

We also ask that you keep watch over the families here at home,
give them strength and courage while they pray for their loved ones safe return.

Amen

This prayer is for all those military members, and their families, who are serving, those who have served and to those who will answer the call to serve in the future.