Our hearts are broken, we weep, we mourn, we pray……..we think of all churches in rural America….all churches in the world where people gather to worship….Jesus……We pray for healing…….we are so very sad…
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
From our mentor Dr. Richard Mansfield of New Beginnings Church in Albuquerque:
We pray for all those affected by the shooting in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas:
Heavenly Father, though we know that You are always there for us, we feel so broken and all alone from the horrific shooting that took place against our brothers and sisters of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas this morning. It is hard to imagine and process the wickedness of this heinous act. People of all ages were attacked, shot and killed for no reasons whatsoever. Lord, wrap Your loving and healing arms around the Sutherland Springs Community as well as our nation that griefs along side them in their loss and pain. We pray that all those that were wounded in this shooting will fully recover from their physical wounds as well as their mind and soul. Reassure them of Your love, mercy and presence. Allow them all to experience Your strength, Your healing touch and Your restoring power. As we cry out to You, pour out our Your wisdom. Though we can not see Your hand, we know that we can put our trust in You. Bring an overwhelming peace over all of the congregants of the First Baptist Church as well as all of the first responders, those that chased the shooters and those that brought safety back to a very violent and dangerous setting. Thank You for Your love and grace. Do that which we can not do and completely remove all fear from this community. We proclaim Your peace over everyone affected by this shooting and full recovery for this battered town. I pray in Jesus name, Amen!
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