| "Lord, please hold the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, both at home and in places far from home, in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us and for the people they seek to rescue from oppression and danger. In the name of Christ Jesus we pray, Amen." |
| In the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Let us pray for healing for those who are ill or injured. Let them feel your presence and be blessed with peace and comfort that only you can give. Let us pray for consolation for those who mourn friends and loved ones, and even pets. Let us pray that lost children will be found safe and returned to the loving arms of their parents and families. Let us pray for our nation and our national and local leaders... may God grant them wisdom and understanding, compassion and grace, as they make decisions that affect us and people all over the world. God is gracious and compassionate; God is always with us, suffers with us and rejoices with us. We pray that all will feel his Holy presence and receive His peace in their hearts. Amen. |

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