As Chaplain of the Civil Air Patrol Starbase Squadron, I have the privilege of giving the Invocation Prayer for Wreaths Across America at Floral Haven Cemetery. I post this prayer to help other Chaplains start their own prayers and to borrow as I have borrowed from others. A PDF version is available by clicking on the image to the right. --->
Invocation Prayer
Wreaths Across America
December 14th, 2024
Dear Heavenly Father,
We are gathered together this day, December 14th, 2024 to remember the sacrifices and hardships endured by men and women in service to our country. We remember those that have fallen, and those that completed their service, and have passed before us. As a grateful nation and community, we ask for Your blessings on the families and friends of these esteemed personnel. Our service personnel left their parents, wives, husbands, children and friends, to answer the “Call of Duty”. Many still feel the pain of their absence.
With your help and guidance, our nation has thrived and become known the world-over for freedom and prosperity. For this we thank You Lord. We ask that You comfort our military families with the knowledge that their loved ones played a significant role in advancing your Will the world.
For those who continue to feel pain, or grief in their hearts today, it may be helpful to remember that even our Lord quoted scripture for comfort. Sometimes we do not know what to pray. So, I welcome all to pray as we were taught.
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy Will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever.
Amen.