05/25/2026
A Memorial Day Prayer:
Almighty God, before whom stand the living and the dead, we your children, whose mortal life is but a hand's breadth, give thanks to you:
For all those through whom you have blessed our pilgrimage, whose lives that have empowered us, whose influence is a healing grace... we lift up thankful hearts.
For the dear friends and family members whose faces we see no more, but whose love is with us for ever... we lift up thankful hearts.
For the teachers and companions of our childhood and youth, and for the members of our household of faith who worship you now in heaven... we lift up thankful hearts.
For those who sacrificed themselves, our brothers and sisters who have given their lives for the sake of others... we lift up thankful hearts.
That we may hold them all in continual remembrance, and ever think of them as with you in that city whose gates are not shut by day and where there is no night... we lift up thankful hearts.
That we may now be dedicated to working for a world where labor is rewarded, fear dispelled, and the nations made one, O Lord, save your people and bless your heritage.
Day by day we magnify you, and worship your name, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Adapted from The United Methodist Book of Worship, #440 "Memorial Day")
