A Prayer For Boston, and for All

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you are the Rock which remains after all the floods have washed away; and you feel the pain of all your children, and their hatred. We remember before you all those affected by the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Lord Jesus Christ, send your healing power  and peace to those who are injured. Give strength to those who care for us and protect us. Welcome those who have died to those rooms in your Father’s house which you have prepared for them. Come Holy Spirit, and be with those who grieve, that in God’s good time they may find peace and hope. Dear God, fill all of us with your peace; and drive away all fear and hatred from our hearts, that we may work for, and look forward to, that day when all the human race shall stand reconciled before your throne. We ask all this through Jesus Christ, who suffered, forgave, and lives today with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.