Dear Father,
We know so many people are hurting. We know there is nothing we can say or do to make the hurt stop. But God, You can comfort in ways unimaginable to us. Please do that right now. You know the name of every victim. Hold their families so close it is obvious to them that you have enveloped them in your arms. We are angry with the shooter, but we know, somewhere, someone loves him. Be with that mom tonight. Help her racing mind to quiet and allow her to sit curled in your lap. Remind us God that we are never satisfied with answers to a question of why? Remind us our questions should be centered on who? Who is coming again to rescue us? Who will abolish death and the grave forever? Who wipes away tears? Who holds hands? Who comforts? Who knows us? You do God. All we ask is that you be God in the lives of all who are touched by such a tragedy. You call death the enemy in your word Lord. Today we all agree with such a description. We trust you and thank you for the promise of your return; for the promise of eternal life for your children. Please show all of us how to help you comfort those who are hurt.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
We know so many people are hurting. We know there is nothing we can say or do to make the hurt stop. But God, You can comfort in ways unimaginable to us. Please do that right now. You know the name of every victim. Hold their families so close it is obvious to them that you have enveloped them in your arms. We are angry with the shooter, but we know, somewhere, someone loves him. Be with that mom tonight. Help her racing mind to quiet and allow her to sit curled in your lap. Remind us God that we are never satisfied with answers to a question of why? Remind us our questions should be centered on who? Who is coming again to rescue us? Who will abolish death and the grave forever? Who wipes away tears? Who holds hands? Who comforts? Who knows us? You do God. All we ask is that you be God in the lives of all who are touched by such a tragedy. You call death the enemy in your word Lord. Today we all agree with such a description. We trust you and thank you for the promise of your return; for the promise of eternal life for your children. Please show all of us how to help you comfort those who are hurt.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
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