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As the United States has begun military combat operations in Iran, we are called to pray and ask for God\u2019s mercy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Several resources are available to\u00a0assist\u00a0you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are three prayers from the resource\u00a0<\/span>Prayer Book for the Armed Services<\/span><\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>(In addition to the print resource, PBAS is available digitally through Sundays and Seasons.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Time of war<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Eternal God, whose steadfast love never ends, we ask that you look upon the nations now engaged in war and hasten the day of peace. Look in mercy on those exposed to peril, conflict,\u00a0sickness\u00a0and death; and show compassion to the dying. In your good providence, remove all causes and occasions of war. Incline the hearts of all people to follow the path to peace and concord, that war may cease and the\u00a0day of reconciliation\u00a0may come quickly, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Those Who Suffer from War<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Merciful God, you grieve amid the pain,\u00a0fear\u00a0and suffering of your children. Look with compassion\u00a0on\u00a0all who endure the miseries of war. Be mindful, too, of those who day and night face peril in defense of our nation. Guide them in their duties as they seek justice for those subjected to tyranny and liberty for those who are oppressed. Eternal Protector of the helpless, hear the cry of the distressed and grant speedy deliverance in a new day of peace and concord.<\/span> Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Those in the country’s service in a time of war<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Almighty God, let your protection be upon all those who are in the service of our nation. Guard them from all danger and harm; sustain and comfort those at home, especially in hours of anxiety, loneliness, and sorrow. Prepare the dying for death and the living for your service. Uphold those who bear arms on land and sea and in the air; and grant unto us and all nations a speedy, just and lasting peace, the glory of your holy name. Amen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>See also the\u00a0<\/span>\u201cLitany for our Nation in a Time of War\u201d<\/span><\/b>\u00a0on page 75.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prayers in\u00a0<\/span>Evangelical Lutheran Worship<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>and\u00a0<\/span>All Creation Sings<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>include the prayers for Peace; National Distress; Time of Conflict, Crisis, Disaster; The\u00a0Nation; Those in Civil Authority; Those in the Armed Forces. See pages 76\u201377 in ELW and pages 48\u201349 in ACS.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hymns and songs, especially of lament, can help voice the stark reality of war and the hope for peace. See especially:<\/p>\n

Come Now, O Prince of Peace\/Osos\u01d2, osos\u01d2 <\/em>(ELW 247)
\nBring Peace to Earth Again (ELW 700)
\nGod of Grace and God of Glory (ELW 705)
\nDona Nobis Pacem (ELW 753)
\nWhen Our World Is Rent by Violence (ACS 1052)
\nAy\u00fadanos, oh Dios\/Oh, Help Us, Save Us <\/em>(ACS 1055)
\nFor the Troubles and the Sufferings\/Pelas dores deste mundo <\/em>(ACS 1051)
\nLet Your Peace Rain upon Us\/Yarabba ssalami <\/em>(ACS 989)
\nFor the Healing of the Nations (Singing Our Prayer<\/a> 12a)<\/p>\n

For many more hymn suggestions and\u00a0additional\u00a0prayers, see the ELCA resource,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWorship Resources for Crisis in the Holy Land\u201d<\/span><\/a>. Although this resource was assembled to respond to the immediate crisis in October of 2023, many of these prayers and laments could be slightly refashioned for our current moment. The topical indexes in our worship books can also be very helpful in identifying assembly\u00a0song.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us pray without ceasing for peace in\u00a0world, for peace in our homes, for peace in our hearts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Almighty God, all thoughts of truth and peace come from you. Kindle in the hearts of all your children the love of peace, and guide with your wisdom the leaders of the nations, so that your kingdom will go forth in peace and the earth will be filled with the knowledge of your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Prayer of the Day for Peace,\u00a0<\/span>Evangelical Lutheran Worship,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>p. 63)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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