A Prayer for Our American Veterans on Veteran’s Day

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with grateful hearts, lifting up our veterans who have faithfully served our nation in times of peace and war. Lord, we thank You for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

Father, You tell us in Your Word that “greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13, NKJV). Our veterans have lived this truth through their selfless service. We honor them today, acknowledging the heavy cost of their sacrifices. Whether in combat or in the quiet hours of training and preparation, they have given so much to protect the ideals of liberty and justice.

We ask that You pour out Your peace and healing upon each veteran, Lord. We pray for those who carry physical wounds, emotional scars, and the weight of memories from their time in service. May Your healing touch be upon them, bringing comfort and restoration. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NKJV).

Father, we also pray for the families of our veterans, who have stood beside them in times of hardship and separation. Strengthen them, Lord, and provide them with Your enduring grace. May they feel Your presence and know that You are with them, supporting them through every trial.

We ask for Your blessing on those veterans who are still active in service, that You would protect them and guide their steps. And for those who are transitioning to civilian life, may You give them wisdom, peace, and purpose in this new season. Help them to know that their value is not defined by their military service, but by their identity as beloved children of God.

We also pray for our nation’s leaders, that they may honor the sacrifices of our veterans through policies of care, respect, and gratitude. Help us as a nation to never forget the price of freedom and the courage of those who have defended it.

Lord, we are reminded of Your Word in Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” May Your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of our veterans.

Thank You, Father, for each and every veteran who has served our nation. We pray that they will experience Your love, healing, and peace, now and always. We commit them to Your care, and we thank You for their sacrifice. May they know that their service is never forgotten and always appreciated.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.