A Soldier's Prayer
By Carol Zarudenec Smith
Copyright 2012

Today dear Lord remind me that I am here fighting to protect my homeland,
To protect my fellow comrades in arms who fight at my side.
Some I have known for months,
While others I have only known for days.
Friendships made in foxholes and trenches may last for moments,
Others may last for years.
Keep me strong in mind and body to endure whatever today may bring,
Help me to survive the daily stress and horrors I may endure.
I have aged beyond my human years while I've been here.
My eyes have seen things I know I will never speak about again for as long as I live.
Remind me that there is hope to vanquish my enemies.
I can do all things through You.
Grant peace and eternal life to those who have fallen before me.
They have reached the end of their glory road and for them the war is over.
They may now rest in peace.
As for the rest of us, we will face one challenging day at a time, until our tours are done and we can return home.
Home to our loved ones, back to safety, comfort and the freedom that we have kept sacred for all to enjoy.
It is worth the sacrifice of so many dedicated marines, pilots, sailors and soldiers who willingly enlisted to keep OUR FREEDOM.
Lest we forget.   Submitted By: NULL