Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for all of your
grace and mercy. We thank You for keeping
America safe. We thank You for allowing
us to see another Patriot Day. Thank You for allowing us to start sending the
troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan to be with their families. And, Lord, we pray for those soldiers who are
still over there fighting so that America can remain free.
Lord, we pray for peace. We pray for unity among humanity. And on this Patriot Day, let us remember the
3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives that fateful day – September
11, 2001. Let us pray that their
families are comforted knowing that they are not alone in their grief. Let us pray that those who died that fateful
day did not die in vain.
And, God,
please continue to bless America. Lord,
give our politicians the wisdom to know that differences of opinion and
philosophy are not an excuse for insulting and denigrating anyone. Let our country understand that despite all
of the trials and tribulations we have endured, You are still in our
midst. Lord, let all Americans know that
You are still in the healing business.
You are still comforting our restless souls.
All of these things we ask in
Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.
