Prayed at this afternoons service…
As your people in ancient times said, YaHWeH eka rophe,
we say today, “Lord our healer,”
and thank you for being present with us this day,
and with families across this county and country
who still hurt because of the loss of a loved one who served us.
Be our healing.
We are grateful that you are with us every day.
Even days when it feels like you are not present,
on painful days, and in trying times,
we know that you are here with us
and care for us.
Be our healing today.
And we trust that you will be with us tomorrow,
whether we are officers or the people they serve and protect.
We do not know all that tomorrow may bring
but we do know that you will go before us
guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
and giving us the peace that surpasses our understanding—
the peace that is you.
Be our healing in all our tomorrows,
YaHWeH eka rophe, Lord our healer.
AMEN.