Praying for the Fort Hood Community

During our Saturday night worship service this evening, we shared a moment of silence prior to the message and the following prayer which was written by our Bishop, Mike Lowry. The Fort Hood area is within the boundaries of our Annual conference which consists of 320 United Methodist churches.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” In the coming days, we will certainly be praying for healing for the Fort Hood community and for comfort for the families whose loved ones were killed. Let’s also pray for peace.

Lord God, we come to you in grief and shock over the shootings at Fort Hood. We pray this day for the families who have lost loved ones, for those who are wounded and for all who suffer from this horrible violence. Pour your grace-filled love and comfort over them that they may be strengthened by your presence and upheld by your love. Receive, O Lord, our prayers of gratitude for all those who courageously responded to stop the violence and for all who have labored in treating those harmed. Enfold Fort Hood and the entire area in your care. Bless and guide this nation and all who serve. In your goodness and by your mercy Lord God, may we be instruments of healing and hope. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy SPirit we pray. AMEN.

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