Veterans have made immense sacrifices for our freedom and well-being. This collection of Prayers for Veterans, backed by scripture, offers heartfelt and spiritual support to honor their service and sacrifices.
Each prayer is a reminder of the courage, resilience, and dedication of those who have served, providing comfort and strength to veterans and their families.
Through these prayers, we acknowledge their contributions and seek divine guidance and blessings for their well-being and peace.
30 Prayers for Veterans
1. Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Lord, we thank You for the strength and courage You have given our veterans. We pray that You continue to be their guide and protector, giving them the fortitude to face each day with bravery and resilience.
May they find peace in knowing that You are always with them, no matter where their journey takes them.
2. Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Heavenly Father, we lift up our veterans who are struggling with the wounds of war, both seen and unseen. We ask for Your healing touch to mend their hearts and minds.
May they experience Your love and grace, finding comfort and restoration in Your presence.
3. Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Dear Lord, we pray for peace to envelop the hearts and minds of our veterans. May they find solace in Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help them to rest in Your embrace, knowing that You are their refuge and strength.
4. Psalm 121:7
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life.
God, we ask for Your protection over our veterans. Guard them from all harm and danger, and watch over their lives with Your loving care. May they feel Your presence as a shield, keeping them safe and secure.
5. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Father, we pray that You fill our veterans with hope and joy. Renew their spirits with Your peace, so that they may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. May they trust in You and find new beginnings in Your grace.
6. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Lord, we thank You for being the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. We ask that You comfort our veterans in their afflictions, so that they may also be a source of comfort to others.
May they experience Your boundless love and compassion.
7. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Heavenly Father, we express our gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. Help us to always give thanks for their service and dedication.
May they know that their efforts are deeply appreciated and valued by a grateful nation.
8. James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.
God, we pray for wisdom to be granted to our veterans as they navigate life after service. May they seek Your guidance and receive it generously. Help them to make wise decisions and find clarity in their paths.
9. John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Lord, we pray that our veterans experience Your love and unity. May they love one another as You have loved them, and may this love be a testament to their faith.
Help them to build strong, supportive communities where they can find belonging and purpose.
10. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Father, we ask that our veterans place their trust in You with all their hearts. Help them to not rely solely on their own understanding, but to acknowledge You in all their ways.
May You make straight their paths and lead them to a future filled with hope and fulfillment.
11. Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Lord, we ask for Your strength to be with our veterans in times of adversity. Help them to not be dismayed, knowing that You are their God.
Uphold them with Your righteous right hand, giving them the courage to face any challenges that come their way.
12. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Heavenly Father, we pray for renewed purpose in the lives of our veterans. May they know that You have plans to prosper them and not to harm them. Give them hope and a future filled with meaning and fulfillment.
13. Micah 7:19
You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.
God, we ask for Your forgiveness and healing for our veterans. Cast all their sins into the depths of the sea, washing away their burdens and guilt. May they experience Your grace and mercy, finding peace in Your forgiveness.
14. Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Father, we pray for endurance and perseverance in the lives of our veterans. Help them to lay aside every weight and sin that clings closely and run the race that is set before them with unwavering determination.
May they find strength in the great cloud of witnesses surrounding them.
15. Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Lord, we pray for joy and contentment to fill the hearts of our veterans. Help them to rejoice in You always, finding true happiness and satisfaction in Your presence. May they experience the joy that comes from knowing You.
16. Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Heavenly Father, we ask for Your peace in the midst of storms for our veterans. Be their refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. May they find solace in Your unwavering support and protection.
17. Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
God, we pray for Your guidance in the decision-making of our veterans. Help them to acknowledge You in all their ways, and may You make straight their paths. Give them clarity and wisdom as they navigate their futures.
18. Psalm 121:7
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life.
Lord, we ask for Your protection from harm for our veterans. Keep them safe from all danger and watch over their lives with Your loving care. May they feel Your presence as a shield, keeping them secure.
19. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Father, we pray that the God of hope fills our veterans with joy and peace as they trust in You.
May they overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, even in difficult times. Help them to find strength and encouragement in Your promises.
20. 1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
Lord, we pray for love and compassion to be evident in the lives of our veterans. Help them to love one another as You have loved them, showing kindness and understanding to those around them.
May they reflect Your love and compassion in all their interactions.
21. Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lord, we thank You for Your steadfast love and faithfulness. Help our veterans to trust in Your mercies, knowing that they are new every morning. May they find comfort in Your unwavering presence and grace.
22. Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.
Heavenly Father, we pray for peace and harmony to rule in the hearts of our veterans. Help them to live in unity and love, reflecting the peace of Christ in all their relationships.
May they experience the harmony that comes from being part of Your body.
23. 2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
God, we ask for Your grace to be sufficient for our veterans in their moments of weakness. Help them to recognize that Your power is made perfect in their weaknesses.
May they boast in their struggles, knowing that Your strength is made perfect in them.
24. Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Father, we pray for Your guidance and direction in the lives of our veterans. Instruct them and teach them in the way they should go.
Counsel them with Your loving eye on them, leading them to paths of righteousness and peace.
25. Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Lord, we pray for the renewal of strength for our veterans. As they wait for You, may they mount up with wings like eagles, running and not growing weary, walking and not fainting.
May they find healing and restoration in Your presence.
26. Psalm 121:7
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life.
God, we ask for Your protection and safety over our veterans. Keep them from all harm and watch over their lives with Your loving care.
May they feel Your presence as a shield, keeping them secure and protected.
27. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Father, we pray that the God of hope fills our veterans with joy and peace as they trust in You. May they overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, finding encouragement and strength in Your promises.
28. John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Lord, we pray for love and unity among our veterans. Help them to love one another as You have loved them, showing kindness and understanding. May they reflect Your love and unity in all their interactions.
29. James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.
God, we pray for wisdom and understanding for our veterans. Help them to seek Your guidance and receive it generously. May they make wise decisions and find clarity in their paths, trusting in Your wisdom.
30. Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, we pray for peace and tranquility to guard the hearts and minds of our veterans.
May they find solace in Your peace that surpasses all understanding, resting in Your embrace and knowing that You are their refuge and strength.
Conclusion
These prayers for veterans serve as a heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices they have made and the challenges they face.
May these prayers bring peace, strength, and hope to our veterans, helping them to navigate their journeys with faith and resilience.
Let us continue to honor and support our veterans, acknowledging their service and ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve.