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I'd like to add a name to that list. I met a Navy guy who was on the USS Constellation through email. his name is Rick and I'd just like a prayer for him and all the others on the ship.

Here's a great Psalm that's just about the best prayer for the military...

Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

If you make the Most High your dwelling-
even the LORD , who is my refuge-
then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

"Because he loves me," says the LORD , "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."

Thank you for bringing Psalm 91 to our attention, sakka. IMHO it is highly appropriate in these circumstances.

Prayers up for your friend Rick.

Father, we place before you and lift up in prayer your child Rick who is serving on the USS Constellation. Lift up each and every one of his shipmates. They are doing a vital, dangerous, and unsung job in the war these days. Bless them and their families. Bless and surround with your love and our prayers each of these and all who are serving in the navy and other armed forces. Strengthen them and their resolved to fight the good fight.

Strengthen the resolve of our leaders and our people. Let only your will be done in this conflict. We want your Divine Plan to be made manifest. Shatter the predictions and rumors and propaganda which whip up men's fears. Help all to see the Truth of the situation whatever it is. Expose the lies, whatever they may be. Take command of both sides and forces and work Your will. Amen