Prayer is a powerful way to support deployed Military Troops and their Families is to pray for them.

This week we will celebrate Veterans Day and remember the veterans who served our country for the freedoms we enjoy today. However, let’s also remember the many deployed U.S. military troops who are serving around the world at this time. With their families left behind, they miss the laughter of their loved ones and long for the day they will be back home again. In most cases, their families understand the importance of the mission, but deployment still results in significant struggles.

Christian Grandparenting Network is proud to provide a Military Kids camp for grandparents and their grandchildren (ages 7-12) who have a parent currently deployed or reintegrating in the service of our armed forces.

It’s important that grandparents come along side these families in a vital ministry of prayer. After many years of experience working with young children and grandparents, Dr. Arthur Kornhaber, well-known child psychologist, has shown that involved grandparents have the power to facilitate healing in young lives.

We want to give you seven prayer suggestions to focus on—one for each day of the week. You might want to print this page and keep the prayer suggestions in a prominent place.

Pray:

Monday: Pray God’s hand of protection on our troops.

Tuesday: Pray God’s protection on the families left behind.

Wednesday: Pray God’s protection on the marriages.

THURSDAY: Pray God’s protection and comfort on the children.

FRIDAY: Pray God’s hand on the grandparents to provide spiritual strength and encouragement so that they can extend the hope we have in Christ to these families.

SATURDAY: Pray God’s peace for the grandparents as they face the uncertainty of having sons, daughters, and possibly grandchildren in potential danger daily.

SUNDAY: As you enjoy the privilege of worship today,

• Pray God’s powerful presence in the lives of the American troops who are followers of Christ.
• Pray the Light of God’s love will be reflected in their relationships—not only with their colleagues but also with the local people.
• Pray for opportunities they will have to share the Gospel with others.

©2009 Lillian Penner