31 Ways to Pray for Our Military

When we think of our fellow Americans serving in the military and the sacrifices their jobs place upon them and their families, we are in deep gratitude.  During these desperate days let us be faithful prayer warriors on behalf of those who have committed themselves to defending America. 

1.         Protection - Psalm 34:7, Psalm 32:7

2.         Wisdom - James 1:5

3.         Peace - John 14:26, Philippians 4:7                

4.         Presence of God - Psalm 46:1

5.         Inner strength - Ephesians 3:16

6.         Clear mind - II Timothy 1:7

7.         Security - Psalm 17:8

8.         Health for physical body - Philippians 4:13

9.         Courage - Joshua 1:9

10.       To help others - Philippians 2:3-4

11.       To be aware of God’s love for them (the Christians) - Psalm 42

12.       Family concerns - I Peter 3:8

13.       Rest - Matthew 11:28-29

14.       Adjust to time change, sleep - Psalm 4:8

15.       Unity in purpose - I Peter 3:8

16.       Loneliness - Deuteronomy 3:16

17.       Children of military - Isaiah 54:13, Psalm 68:5

18.       Spouses of military - Isaiah 40:11

19.       Patience while waiting - Psalm 33:20

20.       God directing their steps - Psalm 32:8

21.       Diligent in their work - Colossians 3:23

22.       Resist temptation - I Corinthians 10:13

23.       Discernment - Philippians 1:9

24.       Traveling safety - Psalm 121:7-8

25.       Fighting depression - Psalm 42:5

26.       Protection from evil - II Thessalonians 3:3

27.       Encourage those around them - Proverbs 11:25

28.       Personal prayer life - Jeremiah 33:3

29.       Deliverance from the enemy - Psalm 31:15

30.       Angels to guard them - Psalm 34:7

31.       Persistence for the task - Galatians 6:9

(Compiled by Dr. Charles Stanley, reprinted from The First Epistle, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi)