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)
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.—Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
Today marks the first day of Advent, a time of purposeful waiting and preparation for Jesus’ coming. As you pray and reflect, get excited about Christ. Make a commitment to keep Him at the center of your focus.
Dear Lord, may my thoughts and deeds this season spread Your glorious light into the lives of those around me.
“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)