As Christians, we depend on God for everything. If we are working professionals, we depend on God regarding matters concerning our work. If we are students, we depend on God concerning our studies. The same goes for someone who is serving in the U.S. Navy. In fact, given the nature of their job, they ought to depend on God all the more. They say that a person believes in a god in times of uncertainty or danger even if they are not religious. There may be a certain truth to that. For Christians, God is their strong tower to whom they run, whether in good or bad times.
Heavenly Father, as I serve in the U.S. Navy, I thank You because You are always with me. In times of trouble and uncertainty, given the nature of my work, You are my constant. You are my rock where I can take refuge, and my soul is at peace. Always remind me to seek and depend on You as I serve in the Navy. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
What can a Navy man pray?
There are two things that a Navy man can pray for. The first one is obvious—his well-being, which also includes his concerns.
In this case, there are a lot of things that a Navy man can pray for. One thing is his safety. Whether serving in combat in the SEAL Teams or as an electronic warfare operator in a ship, navy pilot, or military cook, there is always a chance of being attacked by adversaries. Serving in the military is generally a dangerous job. That is why physical safety is one of the things that a Navy man prays for. However, praying for safety is not limited to just the physical. As a navy man serves, mental and emotional strains or damages can occur. Therefore, pray for wholeness, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. In Psalm 4:8, it is written that we can sleep in peace because the LORD keeps us safe. God is the One Who holds us as He is our shepherd, as written in Psalm 23. If you perish in battle, it is not a loss because you have eternal life in Christ. That is our security in Christ, Who is our rock, and whether we live or die is fine either way. As the apostle Paul said in Philippians 1:21, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Heavenly Father, as I serve in combat, I pray that You keep me safe from lethality. Keep me from any bullet or projectile that would harm me and bring me home safe and sound to my family. My greatest assurance is that You remain sovereign in the chaos of battle. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
As a Christian in the Navy, it is imperative to be the salt and light there. In Matthew 5:13-16 it is written that we are to be the salt and light to the world. Being the salt and light wherever God has placed us means pointing people toward the light of the world, which is Christ. In other words, being the light in the Navy means preaching the Gospel of Christ to your fellow Navy men. It would also entail praying that they believe the Gospel and repent as they hear it. With that, you can also pray for boldness and wisdom as you do your duty, this time not as a Navy man but as a Christian, by witnessing Christ to those who don’t know Him.
Also, Jesus called us to be the salt wherever we are. Just as salt makes food taste better and preserves it, you ought to maintain what is good in the Navy and improve things. It could be helping out your fellow Navy men, whatever they need help with. It can also mean being excellent in your work you do that blesses the Navy. The whole point is to make things better wherever you are. With that, you can also pray for the grace to be excellent and have the understanding that you need to be a blessing to the Navy.
Father in heaven, You have called me to be the salt and light to the Navy. Give me the boldness and grace that I need to preach Christ to my fellow Navy men that I serve with. As I preach Christ to them, I pray that You will work in their hearts and cause them to believe and repent. Help me be the salt here and bless the Navy with the competence and excellence I exhibit at work. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
The third thing you can pray for is anything that concerns you. This prayer is praying anything that you want to pray to God. For example, do current administrative concerns in the Navy bother you? By all means, present them to God in prayer. There may be a recruit who has been a problem to you, and you need patience as you teach him the ropes. With that, pray to God for grace. Whatever your concerns are, you can present them to God in prayer. In Philippians 4:6-7, it is written that we are to present to God our prayer requests, and His peace, which transcends all understanding, shall guard our hearts and minds.
Heavenly Father, I am somehow annoyed by our recruit who has this arrogant attitude despite being new in his line of work. I pray that You would give me the grace I need to be patient and the wisdom to connect with and mentor him into becoming the best Navy man he can be. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
If you have observed, the prayers mentioned above were all for the Navy man who is praying. The second kind of prayer that a Navy man can pray is for others rather than for himself. The prayers you can pray for others are similar to those we have mentioned above except, instead, you pray for their safety and protection, for them to believe the Gospel and be recipients in your ministry to them, and for whatever concerns they have.
Father in heaven, I pray for my fellow squad members that You would keep them safe and bring them home in one piece to their families. Most of all, I pray they believe and repent as I preach the Gospel. I pray that those to whom I have already preached the Gospel shall continue to walk in faithfulness toward You and grow in sanctification. I pray that the Navy shall settle their concerns regarding their benefits and that the Navy command shall note their concerns. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
How do you pray as a Navy man?
When you pray as a Navy man, you do so by praying about whatever concerns you have in detail. For example, if your concern is safety, you pray not just for safety but for the specific things for which safety is your concern. Is it you being deployed to a warzone? Do you have fellow brothers about to go on a dangerous mission? Whatever specific concern you have for safety, you present that to God in prayer.
The same applies to you as you pray for your faithfulness and your efforts in being the salt and light to the Navy. You think about the specific concern you have about it and then pray it to God. The same principle also applies when praying for other matters, whether yours or others.
Father in heaven, I pray for my fellow brothers about to go on a high-stakes mission tonight. I pray for the success of their mission and also their safety. I pray that all of them will be able to come back. I also pray that the command shall grant the additional Quick Reaction Force requested by the team leader and lethal air assets on standby. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Navy Man’s Prayer
Another practical tip is to find a place, whether you’re stationed on a ship or base, where you can pray without distractions. Remember that praying is not just conversing with God. You also spend solitude and quality time with God, your Heavenly Father.
It is important to note that the most important prayer that a Navy man can pray is the salvation of his fellow Navy men. Above every need is eternal life, which can only be found in Christ. The worst problem is not a foreign adversary but sin and eternal death. The work of Christ is the only thing that can save us from sin and eternal death. If you are not yet a follower of Christ, know what Christ has done for you on the cross. He paid the penalty of your sin and took the wrath of God, which was supposed to be yours. If you believe what He has done for you and repent and follow Him, You will have eternal life and forgiveness for your sins.