Holy Father, we know how important children are to You. They are such a vital and inspiring part of Your kingdom. I pray for Your protection and blessing to continue over Stephanie's children while she is away from them in service to our country. Keep their minds and hearts filled with Your thoughts, Your strength, Your joy. Give them comfort in those times when they are missing their momma, and reassure their hearts that soon they will all be together once more. Especially during this Christmas season, I lift Stephanie and all of our other service men and women all over the world, who will be physically separated from their loved ones as we celebrate Your Son's birth. May You give them all a sense of comfort, peace and joy wherever they are, and let them feel the presence of You and their family members. For all of the love You so willingly lavish upon us, beginning with that first precious gift born in a lowly manger, I give You glory, honor and praise. In the name of Jesus Christ, continue to bless Stephanie and her children all the days of their lives. Amen.