Coast Guard Prayer

Almighty and Everlasting God, Whose
hand stills the tumult of the deep, we offer
our prayers for those who serve in our Coast
Guard. We are mindful of their traditions
of selfless service to the seafarers who make
their ways to appointed ports.

Employ their devotions of good ends as they
track the weather and search for the seas for
those in extremity of storm, shipwreck or
battle. Make their soundings and markings
sure that safe passages may be found by
those who go down to the sea in ships.

Encourage them, O Lord, as they stand
guard over our coasts and the bulwarks of
our freedoms. Graciously deliver them from
threatening calamities in all their perilous
voyages. Bless the keepers of the lights and
be Thou their close friend in lonely watches.
Keep the beacons of honor and duty burning
that they may reach the home port with
duty well performed, in service to Thee and
our land. AMEN.
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A G.I. Family's Prayer

Hear, Lord, my prayer for my G.I.,
so eager to live- too young to die. Beneath
an alien blistering sun, They face a
dangerous enemy gun. The storm clouds
gather, the horror of war, my soldier
stands bravely guarding the door.
Defending justice, peace, and freedom, of
their commander-in-Chief give Holy
wisdom.

From wars' alarms, bring swift release.
Hasten the day of honorable peace. On
land and sand and sea and air, I back my
soldier with this prayer: "No matter how
far he or she is forced to roam, just bring,
I pray, my G.I. home." Amen
---- by Dr. Robert Schuller