The Soldier of Prayer

By Lisa Strauch
Story dedicated to my son Nicholas

When Private Bobby volunteers for a dangerous solo mission through enemy territory, he’s armed with nothing but a message—and an unwavering faith in God. Facing wild animals, dehydration, capture, and near-death encounters, Bobby relies not on weapons but on the power of prayer. This inspiring play brings to life a young soldier’s journey of courage, sacrifice, and divine protection, showing that sometimes the strongest weapon is faith itself.

Run-Time:

Approx. 12–15 minutes (depending on pacing and added transitions).

Cast Size:

Flexible: 4–8+ actors

• 1 Narrator (or shared narration)
• Bobby (the main character)
• Fred (bunkmate)
• General Johnson
• Enemy Soldier(s)
• Guards / Captain (optional)
• General Cook
• Additional soldiers (optional)

GENERAL STAGING NOTES

• Use lighting and narration to shift quickly between locations.
• Keep props minimal and symbolic to focus on the message.
• A backdrop or projection of forest or military base imagery can help set the tone without heavy set changes.

The script could be performed with minimal actors doubling roles or expanded for a larger group.

Biblical Reference:

Ephesians 6:18 – “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests... be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Also consider:
James 5:16 – “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

Sample Script

Scene 1

Narrator:
"I'll go sir." The young soldier spoke up from the back. The young soldier was Bobby and he was stationed at Command Headquarters. He was in Alpha Company and he had just volunteered for a special assignment.

Narrator:
Bobby followed his Sergeant to General Johnson's office, all the while wondering what he would be doing.

General Johnson:
"Private, you will be carrying a message to General Cook. Cook and his men are 15 miles north of here. They will be headed to our location in 5 days. They are unaware that they are heading straight in an ambush. Our spies have informed us that General Cook and his men will be marching through Peek Canyon. On the south end of that Canyon is where the ambush is set. Their communications are down and we need this message there as soon as possible. Your job, Private, is to get this message through. It won't be easy. You will have to go around the canyon and that means through enemy territory. If you are caught, no matter what the cost, keep this message out of the enemy's hands. This is a dangerous assignment. Are you up for it?"

Bobby:
"I'll do my best, sir."

Narrator:
Bobby returned to his barracks and was packing his supplies when his bunkmate Fred came in.

Fred:
"Hey preacher boy, what's up?"

Bobby:
"I'm going out on assignment."

Fred:
"You be careful, preacher boy."

Narrator:
Bobby thought of Fred's remarks. "Preacher boy" — that's what all the guys started calling him. He wasn't upset about the name; he was actually pleased. He knew why they called him that. He was always telling the others about Jesus Christ and how he died for their sins. How when you're His child He protects you and is never far away.
He finished packing his supplies and headed out. . . 

Scene 2 – Into Enemy Territory

Narrator:
The first few miles were pretty easy going. But Bobby knew the next stretch of forest was behind enemy lines. Bobby silently moved through the trees when all of a sudden he heard a noise off to his left. He stopped and crouched low. He wondered if it was the enemy and prepared himself. Bobby waited and kept hearing the noise. It seemed to be coming closer and closer. The next few seconds seemed like forever as he waited for the enemy to come through the trees. The noise stopped. Bobby took a deep breath and just then a wild boar came barreling through the trees straight at Bobby. He was so surprised to see a wild boar and not an enemy soldier he jumped up and out of the path of the charging boar. As he jumped out of the way his foot slipped on a rock and he fell down a steep hill. Bobby fell straight to the bottom and landed so hard it knocked the wind out of him. . .

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