Heavenly Father,
We praise you for the blessings of liberty and freedom we all enjoy. We are grateful to be able to gather to worship you, openly professing our faith in God the Father, God the Son, and your Holy Spirit.
On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember all those who have given their lives in defense of our country. Their sacrifice for our freedoms resonates with us today and every day. We raise the families of those who have given their lives, asking your blessings upon them as well.
We also pause to remember all the loved ones who have gone on this year. Our grief at their loss is tempered with the joyful knowledge they are in your heavenly home, where you prepared a place for them.
Gracious God, we thank you for showing your favor upon all of your children. Continue to surround us with your love. We ask you to pour down your grace and mercy upon us. Let us all be beacons of the Gospel.
In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
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