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\"\"<\/a>God of compassion,
\nGod of dignity and strength,
\nWatch over the veterans of the United States
\nIn recognition of their loyal service to our nation.
\nBless them with wholeness and love.
\nShelter them.
\nHeal their wounds,
\nComfort their hearts.
\nGrant them peace.<\/p>\n

God of justice and truth,
\nRock of our lives,
\nBless our veterans,
\nThese men and women of courage and valor,
\nWith a deep and abiding understanding
\nOf our profound gratitude.
\nProtect them and their families from loneliness and want.
\nGrant them lives of joy and bounty.
\nMay their dedication and honor
\nBe remembered as a blessing
\nFrom generation to generation.<\/p>\n

Blessed are You,
\nProtector and Redeemer,
\nOur Shield and our Stronghold.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2011 Alden Solovy and www.tobendlight.com. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Click to hear<\/a> Alden read this prayer out loud and to read more of his work, including more prayers for veterans.<\/p>\n

Alden Solovy is a liturgist, poet, editor and writing coach, as well as an award-winning essayist and journalist. His work combines ancient ideas with new voices and modern rhythms into a unique range of prayers, meditations and poetry. Find more of his work at To Bend Light on Facebook, Twitter and www.tobendlight.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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