Heavenly Father,
As we gather to celebrate the birth of Your Son, we lift up in prayer the brave men and women serving in the United States military who are far from home this Christmas. Lord, surround them with Your love and protection, and remind them that no matter how distant they may feel, they are never alone in Your care.
Grant them strength in their mission, courage in the face of challenges, and a sense of peace that transcends the separation from their loved ones. May they feel the gratitude of a nation and the prayers of countless hearts lifted on their behalf.
For their families who are left behind, we ask for Your comfort and presence. Fill their homes with Your peace and joy, even in the absence of their loved ones. Give them endurance to face the season with hope, and bless them with the assurance that their sacrifices are not unnoticed or unappreciated.
Lord, we pray for safety for all who serve and a swift return to the embrace of those they cherish. May this Christmas, though different, still be a time of reflection on the light of Christ, whose love knows no boundaries and whose peace surpasses all understanding.
In the name of your precious Son, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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