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September
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Prayer for the Anniversary of 9/11
A prayer of peace and
lament written for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
By: Carrie
Steenwyk
Powerful God, our
refuge and our strength, we turn to you for peace and security as we recall the
9/11 attack. We thank you for the bravery and the sacrifice of those who saved
lives as firefighters, rescue crews, or people aboard United 93.
Comfort and strengthen
the family and friends of those who died. Give healing and patience to the
survivors of the attacks who are living with continued physical or
psychological pain. May those who survived feel gratitude, not guilt. Assure
each person whose life changed forever of your protection and strength. Dispel
the nightmares; silence the anxiety. May we learn to depend on the security you
offer.
We pray for your peace
as we remember the terrorism attacks of 9/11. May our suffering from these
attacks awaken in us an awareness of the pain and fear that so many around the
world live with each day. May we know how to pray for those who struggle
against oppression and injustice. As we hear of terrorist activity around the
world, quiet our fears. Heal the wounded of these attacks, and help their
families and friends rest in your security.
Guide the choices of
our world leaders. Give them wisdom and discernment not only as they work to
resolve the lasting effects of the 9/11 attacks but also as they try to
alleviate terror of all sorts-from genocide to hunger, from drought to
bombings. May their actions bring your peace to all the people of the world.
Gracious God, our world
changed with the 9/11 attacks. We have seen how easily buildings can fall and
how quickly lives can end. As we remember 9/11, may it remind us that you are
our only true security. Give us your strength to face the memory of this attack
and the changes it made in our lives. Give us your compassion to help each
other and recognize need around the world. Give us your hope as we face an
uncertain future. Give us your peace.
In the strong name of
Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Published: June 01,
2005
INTERNET SOURCE: https://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/prayer-for-the-anniversary-of-9-11/
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September
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