As General Douglas MacArthur said in his famous farewell address to the cadets at West Point, "This does not mean that you are warmongers. On the contrary, the soldier above all other people prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. But always in our ears ring the ominous words of Plato, that wisest of all philosophers: "Only the dead have seen the end of war."
Eternal and loving Father, we ask You to protect those who are currently in, and are preparing to leave for war areas, and who face tremendous challenges over these next few weeks and months. Guide them and direct them in the maintenance of our country's honor and protect them in their hour of danger! Please be with their families, here and at home. Give them Your peace, compassion, and love. Give our fighting forces the rest they need to keep and sustain them - each and every one. Give wisdom to our leaders and strength to those who follow.
In Your holy name we pray, AMEN.
Blessings,
Tamera
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