Prayers for Military & Conflicts

O God, the maker and Redeemer of all people: Grant to all faithful departed the unsearchable benefits of the passion our Son; Grant that, on the day of his appearing, they may be manifested as your children.

We remember those known to us who have died, (especially N.) We give thanks for the blessings and challenges they presented to us.

We give thanks for N. and all others who have enriched our lives and strengthen our faith. We pray also for N., and any who have hurt or harmed us, that we, in our hearts, may find forgiveness and release them from our lives.

We pray for all who have died in service to their country, especially N. We pray also for the victims of war, famine, and illness.

We pray that we may live each day in hope and expectation that we will be reunited with those whom we love and whose memory will complete.

All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Patriarchs of the Orthodox churches, the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church (Eastern Rite),  and the leaders of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East have called for a Global Day of Fasting and Prayer for all who are suffering and in danger in the Palestinian-Israeli war. 

Please join with Christians around the world to fast and pray on Tuesday, October 17^th.  

Let us pray. 

O God, the fountain of all mercy and source of everlasting peace: we pray for the nation of Israel, and for the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip, and for all foreign nationals who are in mortal danger. 

We pray for all who have died from brutal terrorist attacks, and from weapons of war that have destroyed villages and cities. May their souls find grace and peace in your presence.  Comfort and heal all who have lost loved ones in this warfare, especially for those who have lost entire families. 

Guard with your angelic hosts those who currently are being held hostage by hostile forces. Protect them and open doors for their safe release and freedom from harm. 

Grant provision of basic needs to all in dire need—water, food, safe shelter, fuel and medical help for all who are wounded. Open wide the doors to all non-governmental agencies and their workers risking their lives to assist those in need. 

Guide the leaders of Israel, those representing the Palestinian state, and global leaders seeking diplomatic solutions. Bless their effort to find a peaceful outcome in the present danger. Assist and encourage leaders of Jews, Christians and Muslims so that they may open the way to spiritual paths to peace and reconciliation. May all engaged in prayer uphold those in anxiety and stress, in the Name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Amen.

O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth: deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God our Father, creator of heaven and earth: we implore you to look with compassion on the human race, to take away the arrogance and hatred which lead to violence and destruction, and to turn the hearts and minds of the leaders of the nations to work toward lasting peace and justice according to your will. This we ask through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.