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Some resources for reflection and prayer from J. Daryl Byler, MCC Washington
Office director
- A time of silence
- A time of reflection Romans 12:15 (Mourn with those who mourn) Psalm 46 (God
is our refuge and strength) Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes) Psalm 121 (God our
help)
- Time of confession: Invite participants to confess their fears, their anger,
their sorrow
- A time of prayer
God, our refuge and strength, we feel afraid and vulnerable. The daily patterns
of our life have been interrupted by violence and tragedy. We mourn with those
who have lost love ones. We lament all acts of violence in the human family. We
pray for those who have perpetrated this horrible act. We pray for our brothers
and sisters around the world who may be now be afraid of acts of retaliation.
In our confusion, grant us your guidance. In our sorrow, grant us your comfort.
In our despair, fill us with your hope. In our brokenness, make us whole. We pray
for the day when all the human family will know your peace and justice. We commit
ourselves anew to be channels of your peace and builders of your justice. In the
name of Christ,
Amen.
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