A Daily Prayer

Father, I pray for a steadfast heart that does not flicker during times of adversity, acts of injustice, or when evil is visibly prevalent.  Incredibly, mourning the loss of innocent lives has existed since the first family of creation, with Cain taking the life of his brother, Abel.  It’s one thing to read of these accounts and learn of their historical and spiritual value, but when such violent acts are close to home or take the lives of members in our own family the depth of sorrow knows no bounds.

Would You bring intense comfort that is even more powerful than the inevitable mourning that accompanies the loss of precious loved ones. May You be glorified in the midst of devastation as many leaders will be called upon to give words of comfort and guidance to family and church members.  Grant wisdom and healing to ministry leaders in the wake of such violence as we always want to welcome people of all backgrounds, stable or unstable, through the open doors of our churches where repentance is preached and lives are changed.

We are greatly consoled in knowing that those following Christ who breathed their last during these deadly assaults on earth breathed their first in God’s sinless Kingdom that has no end.  Sin is swallowed up in victory because death no longer reigns when these mortal bodies take on immortality! What is considered physical defeat here on earth is in reality a spiritual promotion to heaven.  May we overcome grief with this essential knowledge that comes from Your Holy Scriptures as we commit our thoughts and our ways to You, Master.  We also commit to You those who need physical, mental and emotional healing from the gunfire rampages over the past week. Amen.