Sometimes all we can do is pray, but praying gives us real power.
So let us sing a psalm in our hearts and pray . . . .
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn will be lifted high in honor.The wicked will see and be vexed,
they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.— Psalm 112: 6-10
A prayer for Boston,
Lord we ask that you be with the loved ones of those killed in Boston yesterday, that you be with all the victims and families of those suffering in the wake of the bombings.
We know that your mercies are steadfast, new and tender every day,
So we ask that you touch the hearts, the minds, the bodies and spirits of those struggling for their lives–and the suffering hearts of their loved ones–with the full measure of your love, grace, tender mercies and healing powers.
We know that you are with us in good times and walking with us through our darkest valleys, always there to pick us up when we feel we can’t go on.
Be with the families of those who were killed and those who are struggling.
Wrap your arms of endless love and endless grace around them, and around those of us who are feeling for them and hurting in our own hearts with them.
Be with all of those in this entire broken world who will suffer enormous pain today from violence and conflicts and events beyond their control, as you are with us all in our national mourning in America.
Keep us mindful that only love can prevail over evil, mindful that in the end, the longings of the wicked come to nothing in the light of love.
May this American tragedy be an opportunity for us to expand our hearts with more love, greater compassion, and more deepening peace.
We pray that your will for peace on earth and good will toward all, with loving justice, be done.
Amen
AMEN! Lit a candle and praying for the people of Boston. There is power in prayer and the Word of God.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
The Quakers came up with the say, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” Peace, Francine.
What is happening in our country? One act of violence after another and the people want something done. “We the people” are supposed to have our will done by our govt.; we’re their bosses but yet they are not doing what the people want. Is that angering others like it does me?