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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Please Keep "our" soldier in prayer...

My nephew Austin.
He's off to Afghanistan...

Prayer for the Safety of a Soldier

Almighty and eternal God,
those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy.
Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.
Protect them with the shield of your strength
and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home
in safety, that with all who love them,
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

16 comments:

Allidink said...

I wish him all the best.
~Allison

Melissa Miller said...

I do hope and pray all goes well for Autin.
It's a tought thing to go through.

Have a blessed day Rechelle.
~Melissa :)

Carla said...

My son is off to Afghanistan also:)
I pray with you:) Bless our soldiers near and far. Thank you for this post:)

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

In prayer and continued prayer....

Anonymous said...

God bless Austin and all of those so far from their loved ones.

Faye said...

Rechelle, I am praying.Hope you have a great day! Love Faye

Joanne Kennedy said...

I will add him to my prayer list. Also please let him know that I, as many, thank him for his service and for being so brave.

May God keep him safe and return him soon.

You should be very proud of him.

Hugs,
Joanne

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

I will keep him in my thoughts...

Sounds like you have alot planned for this week. It's fun keeping busy, isnt it?
Hugs,
Penny

Feedsack Fantasy said...

Austin ~ May the Lord carry you & your fellow comrades in the palm of His hand, protecting you from the evils of another world. God bless & be safe. Thank you for protecting our wonderful USA & its citizens. TTFN ~Marydon

Anonymous said...

I know the feelings you and your family are having right now... I just kept telling everyone "I keep seeing him walk back through that front door..." and I do not take it for granted everyday since my husbands return from Iraq that he walk through that front door....

You are all in my prayers...

Big Hugs!!!
Just A Gal...

Heidi Pocketbook said...

Prayers that he has a safe tour of duty. Please thank him for his service to our country as well.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Prayers for his safety and all the others serving our country.

Manuela

Anonymous said...

I will pray for your nephew. I pray everyone serving our country.

Knitty said...

He has my prayers as do all his family. My son is out of active duty from the marines now, but the pride and fear are still in my heart.

Bella Della said...

I wish him well and pray for his safety. I was once an Army wife- makes me proud to see that picture of him. I know how huge the sacrifce is!

Betsy said...

God Bless Austin and I will keep him in my prayers along with all the military serving overseas in harms way. My son in law is in Iraq now and I know how you feel.. God Bless them ALL.