Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray for those who have been taken captive in war. Give them the courage to persevere and also the knowledge that they have not been forgotten.

May our nation find ways to rescue them safely and quickly. Guide our political negotiators in their resolute efforts to gain the freedom of these courageous people.

I pray that they will not be used as pawns to the advantage of our enemies.

When their freedom is restored, let our POWs walk with pride and dignity because of the suffering they have endured.

I ask for more efficient ways of tracing and identifying those who are missing in action. Let them not be forgotten, fill them with the hope of freedom and the knowledge that their loved ones and comrades anxiously await their return.

Lord, I pray that You give each missing soldier courage and strength to persevere. Give them peace in knowing You'll never leave them. I pray that You clear their minds of any worry or anxiety so they may focus on finding their way to safety.

Lord, I pray and believe You will bring each soldier back to safety.

Amen.


TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES,
You people; pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah.
(Psalm 62:8)

AND I WILL PRAY THE FATHER,
and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive; because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless.
(John 14:16 KJV)


"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
—Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. President

Source: A Call To Prayer For A Nation At War
by Harrison House Authors
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers