Prayer for Those Serving in the Armed Forces
O, Lord God of hosts, O God of
our salvation, O God who alone workest wonders, do thou now look down with mercy
and compassion on thy humble servants and out of love for mankind hearken and
have mercy on us. Look with mercy, we pray thee, O Lord, on those of our sons
and daughters who now serve in our armed forces, and who in obedience to their
superiors have for our sakes placed themselves in harm’s way. Grant that those
who request the protection of thy right hand may be overpowered by no adverse
force, and may the invited defense of thy mighty power shield thy faithful sons
and daughters. Watch over them, O Lord, and bring them back safely to those who
love them. Grant courage and steadfast faith to them and to those who long for
their return. Bring a quick and bloodless end to these conflicts and spare the
lives of the innocent. Grant no increase to the numbers of widows and orphans
and relieve the privations of the bereaved and wounded, whether wounded in body
or in soul. Restore peace in our day, O Lord, that thy truth may go forth
unhindered, for Thou, O Lord, art the Prince of Peace and art ever-glorified
with thine unoriginate Father and the all-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
The text above is printed on the
back with the icon on the front. It is a 3-1/2" x 5"
card encapsulated in 10 mil mylar laminate with rounded corners
for overall dimensions of 3-3/4" x 5-1/4". This icon of Ss. Boris & Gleb is from the early 14th century. It is from the Museum
of Russian Art, Kiev.
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