7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers

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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