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A Prayer for Remembering 9/11
God of mercy and God of justice,
On this anniversary of September 11th, we come before You with grateful hearts—for the gift of life, for those who serve and protect us, and for the country we love.
We remember with sorrow all those who lost their lives that day. May they live forever in Your kingdom and remain forever in our hearts and memories.
We pray for those whose lives were forever changed—for the families who lost loved ones, for the first responders and survivors, and for all who continue to carry the wounds of that day. Hold them close in Your loving embrace and give them comfort, strength, and peace.
In a world that still knows too much violence, hatred, and division, speak Your peace into our broken world. Help us to be instruments of Your love, compassion, forgiveness, and hope.
And, Lord, may we never forget that our common life depends upon one another. Help us to care for our neighbors, stand together in times of trouble, and choose kindness over hatred and unity over division.
May the memory of September 11th remind us not only of what we lost, but also of the courage, compassion, and love that emerged in the days that followed.
We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
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