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May 28, 2018

A Memorial Day Prayer

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Hear Our Prayer This Day

In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,
let each of us name and call on the One whose power over us
is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing …

You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer this day.

Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone …

Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
and give us hearts as generous as theirs …

Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives
in the service of others,
and accept the gift of their sacrifice …

Help us to shape and make a world
where we will lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
for a harvest of justice and peace …

Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let your healing be the hope in our hearts…

Hear our prayer this day
and in your mercy answer us
in the name of all that is holy.

The peace of God be with you.

– Austin Fleming

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11 Comments

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  1. pkpastorpaula
    May 28, 2018 at 06:50 am

    Great prayer–I’m tucking it away to use for next year! I can never find the right words, and am so thankful when others do it for me.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 28, 2018 at 07:41 am

      Glad you can use it. I thought it was a pretty good one to share.

      Reply
  2. Dianna
    May 28, 2018 at 07:04 am

    Very fitting for the holiday.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 28, 2018 at 07:41 am

      It is perfect I think. Thanks, Dianna.

      Reply
  3. Mama's Empty Nest
    May 28, 2018 at 10:33 am

    A day to remember the cost of freedom. Lovely prayer.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 28, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Thanks for stopping by. It seemed very fitting for today.

      Reply
    2. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Thank you—I thought his words were beautiful.

      Reply
  4. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
    May 28, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Beautiful!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

      My words would pale in comparison.

      Reply
  5. Marci B
    May 29, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Beautiful!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 29, 2018 at 02:52 pm

      The words were wonderful.

      Reply

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