Prayer for a Soldier

A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story Bless the soldiers who sacrifice,who serve and do us proud.Protect these home-grown heroesout there in a foreign field,on the front lineswhere fear and fate intersect.Place them in Your perpetual care. Bring them back to us intact,back to the warmth of home,the smell of fresh bread,

Also labeled: Soldier Prayer, Prayer, Patriotism, Letters to Soldiers, Veterans Day, America, Ruth Williams

The Sacrifice of Strangers

The Sacrifice of Strangers Great Uncle Vic was married to Ruby only one year when he enlisted as a US soldier during World War II. He was probably younger than me when he came home on furlough and convinced his sister-in-law, Naomi, to go bowling with them. "C'mon," he said. "This may be the last chance you get to bowl with me." Naomi told me this story recently, adding, "I think he already knew somehow."

Also labeled: Prayer of Appreciation, Prayables Team Blog, America, Abigail Wurdeman, Prayer Blog, Veterans Day, Patriotism, Soldier Prayer

Let It Ring

Let It Ring I woke this morning in America,and I know what freedom is. Where there is injustice,I am free to fight.Where there is silence,I am free to speak,Where there is hate,I am free to love.

Also labeled: America, Patriotism, Prayer, Fourth of July, Seasonal Prayer, Soldier Prayer, Abigail Wurdeman

A Stripe and a Star

A Stripe and a Star I am a stripe, I am a star, I am red, white and blue. Although we have never met, I will always pray for you. I wouldn’t know your name

Also labeled: Soldier Prayer, Prayer, Heidi Haller, Patriotism, America

Parades and Pinwheels

Parades and Pinwheels Food and fun, family and friends. So much busy-ness surrounds the holiday. Please help it be more than parades and pinwheels. Even as...

Also labeled: Soldier Prayer, Prayer, Sue Bradford Edwards, Patriotism, America

A Blessing in Uniform

A Blessing in Uniform Please bless the strangerin the faded uniform.Give him the peaceof a career well-served,and a service completed.Give him my thanksfor the doors he opened,the paths he paved,the battles he spared us. Please bless the strangerin the muddy uniform.Hold her...

Also labeled: Prayer of Appreciation, Veterans Day, Prayer, America, Soldier Prayer, Abigail Wurdeman, Patriotism

What Matters: Veteran's Day Special with Sgt Vernon Samuels & Twana James

From Veteran's Day, November 11, 2010, listen to the spiritual side of war from Iraq War veteran, Retired Sergent First Class Vernon Samuels. Award winning journalist Twana James spoke to Samuels about his experience praying with his fellow soldiers in the field during the height of the war. His unit included soldiers of all different faiths and backgrounds, yet during time of war they would come together to pray before heading out on their mission. You'll find out how the experience changed him, his prayer life, and his...

Also labeled: Prayables Radio, Letters to Soldiers, Veterans Day, Twana James, Vernon Samuels

Showing a Patriotic Spirit

Showing a Patriotic Spirit In my lifetime, I’ve heard countless stories about violations of human rights and civil rights. I’ve used my checkbook and my voice to support causes that uphold the political freedom of an individual, a group and a nation.  Yet...

Also labeled: Prayer Blog, Patriotism, Veterans Day, Susan Diamond, Chief of Pray Blog, Soldier Prayer

Battle Cries

Battle Cries War ravaging within me.Peck, peck, pecking away, every time my phone moans.Every time I wonder, "Where is my child now?"This is war.Every time I beg You to keep them safe.Every time the news has a new tally to share.A new...

Also labeled: Prayer for Parents, Soldier Prayer, Prayer, Patriotism, America, Letters to Soldiers