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A Small Prayer for Paris

Dear LORD, 

You are sovereign even when, in our eyes, our world starts spinning out of control and we feel utterly helpless. You are a gracious and loving Father--Abba. You know each of your children deeply and completely. We praise you for you are good. You are good. 

You hear our cries, and you see our tears.  And one day, you will take away our pain, death will be no more, and you will wipe every tear from our eyes. But right now we weep with Paris. Right now, we boldly and humbly approach your throne because we recognize how much we need you, LORD. 

Our hearts ache for the people in Paris. 
Be with them now. Let your presence be close to them. Let your love shine through the midst of this dark, dark night. Be with those who have lost and with those who have been scarred. Bring healing and peace, we ask with all our hearts. 

Be with those who attacked. May we be bold enough to ask you to transform their hearts. Help us to remember that you sent your Son to die for their sins as well. Help us to remember that one day you will bring about ultimate justice. 

Please hear these prayers of your children. Bring about your will, and remind us that your plan is greater than any we could ever imagine.  

Forgive us as we so often believe we could do better. Forgive us because so often we don't understand why you allow things like this to happen and we turn away from you. Let us run to you now. God, please embrace the people of Paris tonight.  

Bring reconciliation.

We pray this in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen. 


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