If I may, I would like to offer up a prayer for peace. To be honest this prayer did not originate with me but from a book I am currently reading: No Atheist in Foxholes by Chaplain Patrick McLaughlin. CRD, USN.

     With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan raging we must be praying.

     With the Middle East on fire we must be praying.

     With our brave men and women in harm’s way providing a blanket of freedom that we in this great country warm ourselves with, we must be praying.

     "The soldier above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." -General Douglas MacArthur.

     Please pray with me:

God of all Power and Might

Recognize us as a fallen humanity as we pray to you.

We pray for peace around the globe.

When peace is broken, the result is not glorious war,

but rather the ravages of death.

Grant that our actions may prevent war

and our wars restore peace.

Bestow patience on our ambassadors and lawmakers.

Bless the leaders of the world with wisdom.

Give our citizens, government, and military

the courage to defend the right of all people

to live a peaceful and productive life.

Watch over your quarrelsome children, Lord,

until the day of eternal peace.

Recognize us as your children, we pray.

Amen…and Peace…and Amen.

God bless you,

Ride Safe, Ride in the Freedom we have in Christ Jesus,

Mike Williams Sr.

Chaplain NTMC