Prayer for Veterans Day
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)
And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.—Joshua 10:13 (KJV)
Once every four years, the whole planet gets an extra day. Today, on Leap Day, consider this question asked by beloved poet Mary Oliver: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Check in with your heart and soul and make sure you are on the right track.
Heavenly Father, I will spend this bonus day serving You.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)