A Prayer for Boston

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One Nation Under God

There as been a significant influence of Godly people in America for many years.

One nation under God was placed into our pledge of allegiance in 1953.

In that spirit I send out this prayer for Boston

Oh God,

The news from Boston today makes us feel miserable.

Keep us safe.

We are depending on you God.

You are our God, have mercy on us.

We count on you from morning to night.

We are in your hands.

You are a good and forgiving God.

You are bighearted to those who ask for help.

We ask for help.

God, please pay attention to our cry for justice to those who harm innocent children.

When we are in trouble we call on you.

We are in trouble.

There is no one quite like you among the gods, O Lord.

Train us to walk straight during crooked times.

Then we will follow your true path.

Put our nation together with one heart and one mind.

Help us to be undivided at this time.

On Nation Under God.

From the bottom of our heart we thank you in advance.

You have always been good to us.

You have snatched us from the brink of disaster over and over.

The hateful bullies have reared their heads again.

A gang of thugs are trying to destroy our freedom and peace.

They don’t care about you O God.

You are tender and kind and committed to justice.

You are not easily angered, but the killing of the innocent brings your righteous wrath.

Give us strength to go on.

You never quit and we can never quit.

Show us how much you love those who stand with you.

Make the bullies who hate slack-jawed with fear.

God, please gently and powerfully put Boston back on its feet.

Psalm 86.

Larry Wishard

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