“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13, NV)
Below are selected verses of the Veteran’s Day prayer I shared at the 2017 Blue Ash Veteran’s Day program. Please join me in praying for all military personnel, past and present, that God’s grace may sustain them throughout the days and years to come.
“O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou are guide while troubles last,
Almighty God, we have gathered today to ask for your blessing upon the brave men and women, living and dead, who have served our country through their military service. Accept our thanksgiving for their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of their families. Remind us never to take for granted their allegiance and devotion to the cause of freedom. Move our hearts to grant them the honor and respect they deserve. Kindle within us the fire of selflessness and loyalty that compelled these courageous souls to carry out their duties.