Lord God, our hearts are broken with pain as we hear again of death and despair.

Families mourn, children live in fear, and the nation asks why.
 
We ask, O Lord, that you comfort those families wounded by events in Uvalde, Texas.
Care for the souls who grieve and help us work for greater and lasting peace.
 
Help us to transform our own hearts, to turn from violence, and to seek peaceful ways of resolving differences.
 
Let our hands connect with those who feel alone, those who live in fear, and those suffering from mental illness.
 
Let our voices be raised asking lawmakers to create the means to protect all in our society, especially those most vulnerable.  
 
And let our choices be those that make our nation a healthy, holy home.
 
We ask this in the name of Jesus Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life.  Amen

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