7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers

Members of the Air Force march in formation during Veterans Day parade on 5th Avenue in New York on Nov. 11, 2014. Reuters

1. Joshua 1:9

"...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

2. Psalms 33:20-22

"Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you."

3. 2 Samuel 22:2-4

And he said, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, Thou dost save me from violence. "I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; And I am saved from my enemies."

4. Ephesians 6:11

"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."

5. John 15:13

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

6. 1 Corinthians 16:13

"Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."

7. Psalms 46:1

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

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