Lord of families, tribes, peoples,

Lord of families, tribes, peoples, nations and all the world: it’s for freedom You’ve set us free from sin, guilt, and judgment; free to do what is right and just, what is compassionate, gracious and loving. We’re free to be who You made us to be. We’re free to come to You as we are with anything. We’re free to come to you in prayer—... and we do. We come praying for those whose freedom means they serve to protect our freedom.

Guard our young men and women serving in harm’s way, anywhere duty may call them. Make them good and wise, cautious, truthful, and caring–may they represent…