Help me to accept the loneliness I feel tonight.
Help me to understand that although my spouse is hundreds of miles away, he is still very close to me in my heart.
Lord wrap your arms around him and his crew.
Guide them in their mission and keep them out of harm's way.
Bring them back to their loved one, their sons and daughters who are missing them so terribly.
Give peace to us left behind who cry ourselves to sleep.
Give peace to the children who long for a hug from their absent parent.
Give peace to our soldiers who worry about the loved ones they had to leave behind.
Dry the tears we all cry.
Give strength to us left behind who must step into the role of father and mother.
Give comfort to those who miss the births of their children and their children's first steps.
Lord, place yourself in the midst of all our sorrow and be the bond that keeps our families and marriages together in spite of the separations we all must endure.

I ask this in your name,

Dear Father, can you hear me?
As I come to You tonight…
In need of You to wipe my tears
And comfort all my fright
Life seems so safe for me
With four sturdy walls to call my home…
While our soldiers fight this battle
Out there on their own
We sit here with endless prayers
For their health and protection…
Living off the memories
Of their love and affection
In pictures, we see their faces
Standing proud and tall…
Full of strength and spirit
Ready to give their all
Oh, Father, how I ask of You
For Your angels from above…
To silently fly with them
With the presence of Your love
And when they feel lonely
Staring at pictures – torn, tattered, and old…
Let them find peace in the memories
Of the ones they long to hold
The months are many till their return
And so, until then –
I’m entrusting my soldier to You, Father
With all my love ~ Amen.