Prayers for our Veterans for Vetran's Day

Chaplain Terry Austin, Advanced Airborne School, Fort Bragg 

Heavenly Father, hear my call; for through the sky I will soon fall.  Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door, I pray for your will, nothing less, nothing more.  One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four . . . My canopy fill fore I count any more.  Give me courage, in the midst of my fear, to enjoy your worlds beauty from way up here.  From jumpers and obstacles float me clear, and safely to the drop zone help me steer.  Feet and knees together, preparing myself to land, never more aware that Im secure within your hand.  Guide and help me, as  I quickly get to my feet, to conquer every obstacle til the mission is complete.  In our Lords name I shall forever pray, because Im Airborne and Prayerborne all the way. AMEN 

Jumpmaster Prayer
Chaplain Terry Austin, Advanced Airborne School, Fort Bragg

Heavenly Father, you have created the earth and sky, and have given man the ingenuity to leave the earth in flight and return by parachute.  In my chosen profession as a Jumpmaster, I have accepted responsibility in a task in which there is no margin for error, no second chance to do it right next time, or do it over again.  I humbly realize that when I stand before a jumper and inspect that I am taking his life into my hands.  Help me to realize my own limitations and to concentrate fully on each person and on each task. Lord, help me to never ever take anything for granted as a Jumpmaster. Through your gifts and training I have the eyes, hands, and mind to be a Jumpmaster.  Help me to never be complacent but always be determined to further sharpen and hone my skills.

And Lord, when I report to you for my final manifest call may I hear you say, Well done Jumpmaster, my faithful servant enter into your reward.             AMEN 

Paratrooper Prayers
101^st Airborne, #1 Source- CH LTC Douglas Carver, 101^st Abn Division (Airmoble) 

Dear God, your ancient prophet has told us that, ...they who wait for the  Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like  eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not  faint. (Is 40:31) Flying on the wings of eagles is exhilarating. It is  the running and the walking that are difficult. Teach us to wait upon you  so that we might yet run the race of life, and walk the path of faith in  true service to you and all humanity.  Amen. #2Almighty God, who has created the heavens above, and has selected from  your creatures some to receive the gift of flight, grant to those who  mount up as with the wings of eagles in defense of their country, the  sword of righteousness and the swiftness of angels. May their descent be  as lightning from above, and the strength of their arms like rolling  thunder, that breaking upon the adversary with sudden fury, they may put  him to confusion, for the defense of liberty, and for the increase of  freedom.  Amen. Source:  LTC Douglas Carver, 

 Shared Prayershttp://veteransprayers.tripod.com/id36.html