Where Two Or More Are Gathered

It makes me sad that in this Nation, One Nation Under God, formal prayer was banned at the memorial services for one of our Country's greatest tragedies.

When we take time to consider the hurt and pain and anger that was inside those that attacked us, how can we not, as a Nation, cry out to the Lord to thank Him for the Mercy and Grace that He shows us each and every day... and thank him for allowing us to find peace and comfort in the moments that will change our lives forever.

I may just have a tiny voice, but for that tragedy and for those that were affected by it, I will stand in the gap...

Dear Heavenly Father -

You held a father back for just an extra few minutes, because Your plan for his wife and children were bigger than that day. You looked upon a mother that lost her daughter and held her heart, allowing her to take her next breath, even though the pain was so deep she thought she couldn't. You pulled us out of the darkness of our doubts and fears in a time when that darkness was so consuming.

Thank you for the people you put into place during that time, that saved lives, that gave their lives, that endured so much to show your love.

Thank you for being the Great Protector and the Great Healer. Thank you for Your mercy and grace, that knows no boundaries.

In Jesus' Name - Amen.