Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. This week saw the D-Day Anniversary commemorations in France and Britain. Many of You will have Grandparents or parents who were involved in the D-Day landings. Today I dedicate this page to a prayer for them. Have a great week all and enjoy the sunshine.
All Powerful God,
We honour today those men and women—
Our sons and daughters,
Husbands and wives,
Fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers—
Who have laid down their life for their country.
Whether weary or emboldened, quiet or defiant,
Vulnerable or ready when You called them home,
Their sacrifice is too humbling for words
except these uttered in prayer.
Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace.
Let the sounds of strife, the cries of battle, the wounds of war
be calmed for all eternity in Your loving and endless grace.
Let these great warriors find rest at last,
Ever reminded that we who are left behind
Cherish their spirit, honour their commitment,
send them our love,
and will never forget the service that they gave.
Amen