Happy Military Family Appreciation Month! As a former military wife myself, I have a deep and abiding appreciation for our military families. In fact, all of my published nonfiction books are either written specifically for or about military. Those in our armed forces, and their families, inspire me greatly. Of course, one doesn't need to have a military background to support those who serve our country. I can't think of a better way to kick off the month than by sharing this prayer guide, courtesy of Cru Military.
- May 3 – 9: Pray for the Lord to hold our military men and women in His strong arms. Pray for a covering of His sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. (Psalm 91:11-15)
- May 10 – 16: Pray for the families of our troops. Ask the Lord for His unique blessings to fill their homes, and for His peace, provision, and strength to fill their lives. (Numbers 6:24-26)
- May 17 – 23: Pray for the members of our Armed Forces to be supplied with courage to face each day and that they will trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Pray that our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. (Joshua 1:9)
- May 24 – 30: We remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Pray today for the families and friends of those who have given their lives in service to our nation. May they be comforted in their sadness. May they be reassured that the sacrifice of their loved ones contributes to a worthy cause. May they entrust their lives into His gracious hands. (Psalm 34:18)
Won't you join me in praying for our military this month?
I'd love to leave you with a brief glimpse at a page from past. A few years ago, I was working on Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front, and one evening after the kids were in bed, I interviewed a father who had lost his precious son in Iraq. It was an emotional conversation, and though my heart strings were pulled tight, I held it together while I was on the phone. (If you want to read the stories that resulted from that phone call, you can read them in the book on days December 3-6.) After we hung up, I cleaned up my notes and then went to check on my sleeping children, as I normally do before I call it a night. When I saw my little girl, though, the dam around my heart burst and I could not help but weep. Because there she was, sleeping with a small U.S. flag in her arms. I don’t know why she had gotten out of bed to find it and decided to sleep with it that night. But it struck me that so many parents have lost their children to war so that my own children can live free. Thank you, military families!
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