Veteran's Day~~~ A Time to Remember, A Time to Honor~~~

God of peace, 

we pray for those who have served our nation

and have laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom.

We pray for those who have fought,

whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war,

whose nights are haunted by memories

to painful for the light of day.

We pray for those who serve us now,

especially for those in harm's way.

Shield them from danger 

and bring them home.

Turn the hearts and minds

of our leaders and our enemies 

to the work of justice and a harvest of peace.

Spare the poor, Lord, spare the poor!

May the peace you gave us,

be the peace that sustains, 

the peace that saves us.

Christ Jesus, hear us!

Lord Jesus, hear our prayer!

Amen.

from the Concord Pastor