Eternal God, the only source of peace, We pray for all who serve in the defence force of this land.Give them courage and comfort in danger,Patience in waiting, and discipline in the just use of force.Help us to seek for all peopleThe freedom to serve you and each other in compassion and peace.We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, our ruler and our guide, In whose hands are the destinies of this and every nation,We give you thanks for the freedoms we enjoy in this landAnd for those who laid down their lives to defend them: We pray that we and all the people of Australia,Gratefully remembering their courage and their sacrifice,May have grace to live in a spirit of justice,Of generosity, and of peace; Through Jesus Christ our Lord,Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ANZAC DAY From A Prayer Book for Australia page 204 God of love and liberty,We bring our thanks today for the peace and security we enjoy,We remember those who in time of war faithfully service their country.We pray for their families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won at such a cost.Make us a people zealous for peace, and hasten that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither learn war any more.This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world:Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. ANZAC DAY From A Prayer Book [...]

O merciful God,fill our hearts with the graces of the Holy Spirit,with love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.Teach us to love those who hate us,to bless those who curse us,and to pray for those who abuse us,that we many be the children of our Father:who makes the sun shine on the evil and the good,and send rain on the just and the unjust.In adversity grant us grace to be patient;in prosperity keep us humble;may we guard the door of our lips;may we lightly regard the pleasures of this world,and thirst only after heavenly things;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [...]

Deliver us, O God,from a lazy mind,all lukewarmness of heartand all depression of spirit.We know that these must deaden our love for you;mercifully free our hearts from them all.And give us such a lively, fervent and cheerful spiritthat we may vigorously perform whatever you command,thankfully suffer whatever you chose for us,and always be eager to obey your holy love in all things;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen                        John Wesley, 1703-1791

A Litany for use during an election campaign Lord of every time and place, God of integrity and truth,we pray for wisdom as we prepare to vote in the Federal election.   Let us give thanks to God, saying, ‘we thank you, Lord’.   For this land and the diversity of its peoples,           we thank you, Lord.   For all who work for peace and justice in this land,           we thank you, Lord.   For leaders who serve the common good,           we thank you, Lord.   For robust democracy and freedom to participate in public life,           we thank you, Lord. [...]

The Following Prayers from A Prayer Book for Australia are ANZAC Day prayers which are also suitable for use on Remembrance Day. From A Prayer Book for Australia page 204 God of love and liberty,We bring our thanks today for the peace and security we enjoy,We remember those who in time of war faithfully service their country.We pray for their families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won at such a cost.Make us a people zealous for peace, and hasten that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither learn war any more.This we pray in the name of the one [...]

God of all comfort:quieten our mindsthat we may make room for your healing and forgiveness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. God of love and wisdom,you know all our anxieties and fears:Grant that I may cast all my care on you,knowing that you care for me.Give me quietness of mind,and unshaken trust in you,and keep me in perfect peace;through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. From A Prayer Book for Australia page 690 (slightly adapted)    

We bless you, God of the Universe,for this land,for its contrasts of landscape and climate,for its abundance of wealth and opportunity.We bless you for our history,with all its struggles in adversity,its courage and hope.Give us in our diversitytolerance and respect for each otherand a passionate commitment to justice for all.Bless us so that we might be a blessing to others.We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We have been asked ‘What are the prayers for the Navy, Army and Air Force?’ There is no actual ‘Official Prayer’ for each service, rather certain prayers around a ‘theme’ have become accepted as ‘the prayer’ for each service over time. Therefore there are often a couple of versions of the prayer. We offer two versions here of the prayer for each service. The Naval Prayer Eternal God, creator of the heavens and ruler of the raging seas, take under your powerful protection and bless all members of the Royal Australian Navy. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea [...]