Sunday, January 9, 2011

A Prayer in Response to the Tucson, Arizona Shooting

God, our refuge and our fortress, we tremble in the present moment: Our strength has gone; we look for light but find darkness; we are undone. Gather us under your wings and fulfill your promise to be with us in trouble.

Offer your healing presence to those who are injured. Comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones. Bring those who committed such a terrible crime to justice. Show us your salvation as we put our trust in you, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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4 comments:

  1. Rev. David G. PetersJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ:

    Tucson, AZ, is my hometown. It is not spelled "Tuscon," as your website spells it in big bold letters.

    Thank you for your prayers on behalf of my friends and family back home in Tucson!

    In Christ's service,
    Rev. David G. Peters, S.T.M.
    Pastor
    Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church
    Union Grove, WI

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  2. Robert McDowellJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Thank you for the correction, David!

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  3. Jon PowersJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Brother: May I share your prayer tomorrow in chapel at Ohio Wesleyan University? - Jon Powers, University Chaplain, OWU

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  4. Robert McDowellJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Jon - Absolutely and bless you and your wonderful ministry at OWU.

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