Call to Prayer

We in California are reeling from the news of the horrific shooting in Thousand Oaks resulting in the death of 12 innocent souls and several others injured. In addition, two catastrophic fires are burning – one in Southern California and one in Northern California – that have already resulted in at least 50 deaths.
 
“Heavenly Father by simply speaking a word you brought order out of chaos in creation. At the moment it seems like chaos reigns in California, and we pray that you will speak your word, soften the hearts of those who would harm others, protect first responders, and spare those who are simply – innocently – in the wrong place at the wrong time. Ultimately, Heavenly Father, we simply pray as your Son has taught us, saying:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
    hallowed be thy Name,
    thy kingdom come,
    thy will be done,
        on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those
        who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
    and the power, and the glory,
    for ever and ever. Amen.
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