God bless our troops.
Father in heaven, please bless and protect the sailors and those deployed on our Naval Vessels in war or peace, but especially those under attack by the enemy.
We pray for those aboard the USS Mason and the USS Mt Whitney, Lord, please keep them sharp and ready, and covered with your Holy Spirit as they put themselves at risk in defense of freedom and righteousness.
We thank you, Lord, for the dedication of our troops, and we look to rejoice with them in victory over evil and destruction, knowing that it's only by your guiding hand that that's possible, and that you don't just SEND us into battle, but LEAD us there as our already victorious Captain.
Encourage all our troops, Lord, and help them take a stand for you, come what may, giving God the glory, in Jesus' name. Amen.