Marine Corps Birthday Ball Invocation
Another glorious night of the Lord,
Another glorious night in the Corps!
Dear Heavenly Father,
What a privilege it is to be able to assemble here this evening to
celebrate the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Lord, you
were here before we came, and you saw fit that on 10 November 1775,
a United States Marine Corps be established. Lord, we pray that you
would help us to live up to your might expectations.
We are told that our purpose is to contact, close with, and destroy
the enemy, but we know that in your eyes, the lives of our enemies
are just as valuable as the lives of our comrades. Help us focus
on our ultimate goal of pursuing world peace and establishing
security for all men. And may we do our part in upholding the
legacy of or Corps, maintaining our values of honor, courage and
commitment. Yes, warriors and gentlemen forever.
As long as Marines are on duty, may this nation find rest in us.
As we submit to you.
Now Lord, thank you for the meal that has been prepared for us
this evening. Thank you for the service of all hands that took
part in its preparation. May they be rewarded well for their
labors. We pray that this meal would bring forth nourishment
and satisfaction to our bodies.
Always faithful to our God, our families, our friends, and our Corps.
This night we pray, "Satisfaction to the Lord, and long live the Corps!"
In your precious, holy name.
Semper Fi,
Amen
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