Here is the Marine Prayer:
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.
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Even if you aren’t a Marine, the prayer can be said to cover your situation. (My son is a Marine and I said the prayer every day that he was gone.) The last line, “Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer,” allows me to see that the answer to my prayer is either “here” or on the way and that I need to “wait upon the Lord” until I can see it. God is always available to us when we look to Him.
God bless you!
Ping for later reading.