A 9/11 prayer for the 7th anniversary
By Julie Peeples, senior pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ
O God, help us remember:
Those who suffer still from the loss of loved ones and livelihood.
Those who yet strive to bring an end to terrorism in ways marked by integrity and justice.
The moments when our nation and our world seemed united in grief, compassion, and concern for the common good.
The myriad ways you bring good out of evil.
O God, help us forget:
The urge to hate all who differ from and disagree with us.
All pettiness and greed.
The desire to paint your amazing world in simplistic colors and strident boundaries.
Our cynicism, despair, and the need for security at any cost.
Most of all, God, be with us. Be with us all.
Amen.
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good prayer....i would add "oh God please help us forgive so that we may be set free"....amen !
Posted on September 12, 2008 8:12 PM