Prayers for peace & all those affected by violence
Well spoken Brother Nels,- Violence in this season of peace & hope to all men is being hijacked by the bad guys as witnessed tonight by the fearful attack on peaceful folks celebrating in a public park in Pakistan, & the horrendous murder last week of an Asian shopkeeper in Glasgow Scotland for wishing on Facebook an Easter greeting to all mankind , We live in frightening times.
Compassionate God and Father of all,
we are horrified at violence
in so many parts of the world.
It seems that none are safe, and some are terrified.
Hold back the hands that kill and maim;
turn around the hearts that hate.
Grant instead your strong Spirit of Peace -
peace that passes our understanding
but changes lives,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen