Thursday, November 22, 2007

Thanksgiving Day Prayer...


PRAYER – 2ND STRYKER CAVALRY REGIMENT
By Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War (1836)

Almighty, merciful, and loving Father, you are the one
who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.

We, the troopers of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment, ask
you to remember, as we do, the tremendous sacrifice
made by those who went before us. They have given
their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.

We ask you to receive those Valiant Troopers of the 2nd
U.S. Dragoons into your hands.

Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from
their example, to uphold freedom and life at home and
around the world. Keep us vigilant as we guard the
frontiers of freedom.

Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead
well. Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping
peace and a strong shield for us against our enemies.

Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination that the
peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!

Father, hold all of the troopers of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry
Regiment in the palm of your almighty hand and protect
us in the shadow of your wings. Amen.

v/r,
- Collabman

2 comments:

CharlestonGirl said...

Amen Amen and Amen.

As always, thank you so much for all that you do!

PEACE,
Lisa B

Anonymous said...

Thank you, for putting our thoughts and feelings into words.

My son, John Bond, drives a Stryker for the 3-2 Hawk Company.

On days when for no reason my heart gets gripped with fear and worry I think of Psalm 3 and hold onto the words in it for him. Especially the third verse:
But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
It's all we can do, isn't it? Pray, hold onto our faith and give them back to God.