Lord, we come to pray to you as a humble people. We seek your grace and your presence to be powerfully among us this day. Holy Spirit, pray for us with moans too deep for words.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be here with us.
We pray for your mercies for the people stricken in New York and Washington by acts of terrorism. We earnestly plead for your healing power for those injured and shocked by violence.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
We pray for the families and friends of those whose lives were snuffed out in numbers beyond comprehension. Holy God, be present among those who mourn. Be loving toward those who suffer loss.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
We pray for people of Iraq and Afghanistan who continue to endure and suffer from the violence of war and miseries of religious oppression. Bring these lands to justice, peace and prosperity.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
We lift up to you the men and women of our armed forces and their families especially those who have died and suffered to defend our country. Watch over them in faraway places, Lord. We pray for their safe return. While we earnestly seek peace, we are now in war. May you shield our service members from consuming hatred and guide them to fight as honorably and justly as possible. Prevent their hearts from scarring, Lord, and let them live to see the day when no one shall prepare for war any more, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
We pray for the leaders of our nation. In this time of difficult decisions, we beg your wisdom and guidance for President Obama, Secretaries Panetta and Clinton, Admiral Mullen, and all figures of the administration. Let the course they chart accord with your holy will.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
For members of our Congress, we also ask your guidance. Lead them to rightness in deliberations and fill their resolutions with your wisdom.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
We ask you to guide the policies of nations allied with our country in Europe and elsewhere. Be present in the hearts and minds of their leaders.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
Holy Lord, by your command we pray for our enemies, those who have raised the sword of war against us. We pray that your grace overcome their violence, and that you fill them with every good thing of your Spirit. Give them the knowledge of your Son, Jesus Christ, as Savior of the world and lay upon them the Spirit of your peace.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Holy Spirit, be there with them.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, you have created us in your own image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil, and to make no peace with oppression. And, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice to the glory of your holy name; Through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Holy God, Merciful Christ, hear our prayer and send us your Spirit.
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