I have just received an email from my best friend.
Not to alarm you, but Afghanistan is more dangerous than it was in the past. Please say a prayer for my safety.
Oh boy, I am praying for your safety every night and every day! Silently. I am not very good at doing this in public.
But I found a beautiful prayer on this military prayer list and I would like to say it for you:
Lord Jesus, Savior of the World and Prince of Peace, watch over our loved ones as they serve their country. Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to you and help them live in such a manner that is pleasing to You. Lord Jesus, give them courage to serve their country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger, strengthen them when they face hardships. Above all Lord, grant that when their service is finished they may return to us, sound in mind, body and soul. Amen.