FOR THE MILITARY

Be not afraid…for the Lord thy God is with thee."
Joshua 1:9

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."

There is one prayer focus and related verse for 31 days.

1. Protection -

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Psalm 34:7

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7

2. Wisdom -

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5

3. Peace -

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
John 14:26

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

4. Presence of God -

God is our refuge and strength, an ever- present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

5. Inner Strength -

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
Ephesians 3:16

6. Clear Mind -

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self- discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7

7. Security -

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 17:8

8. Health for Physical Body -

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

9. Courage -

Have I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

10. To Help Others -

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4

11. To be aware of God's love for them -

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 42:11

12. Family concerns -

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7

13. Rest -

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29

14. Adjust to time change, sleep -

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8

15. Unity in purpose -

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8

16. Loneliness -

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6

17. Children of military -

All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children's peace.
Isaiah 54:13

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
Psalm 68:5

18. Spouses of military -

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:11

19. Patience while waiting -

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20

20. God directing their steps -

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8

21. Diligent in their work -

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Colossians 3:23

22. Resist temptation -

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
1 Corinthians 10:13

23. Discernment -

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
Philippians 1:9-10

24. Traveling safety -

The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7-8

25. Fighting Depression -

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 42:5

26. Protection from Evil -

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3

27. Encourage those around them -

A generous man will prosper;
He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25

28. Personal prayer life -

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3

29. Deliverance from the enemy -

My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
Psalm 31:15

30. Angels to guard them -

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Psalm 34:7

31. Persistence for the task -

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9

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