This Weekend in the USA

At least four died and eight were wounded when an ex-Marine rammed a vehicle through the front of a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, yesterday, opened fire, and then burned the building. Police shot and killed the terrorist.

A gunman in a boat opened fire at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina Saturday night, killing three and injuring eight. Police have named the suspect as Nigel Max Edge, 40.

Two died and several were injured yesterday in a mass shooting at a casino in Maverick County near the Mexico border in Texas.

In other shootings this weekend, one died and three were injured on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunday; while on Saturday, four were injured in Raleigh, North Carolina, and four in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Yesterday, we rejoiced in a miracle that has happened since the Annunciation Catholic School tragedy last month. But that mass shooting and those mentioned above are only a few of the more than 320 mass shootings that have happened so far this year.

For those who were injured, and those who are grieving the loss of loved ones, heal them, Lord. Wrap Your arms around them and let them feel You close. Speak to them and comfort them. When they cry out to You, hear them and answer. Bring loving Christians to them to carry them in Your arms through these hard times. Save those who are lost, and build the faith of those who already know You. Make us all into powerful witnesses of Your love and grace.

In light of so much evil and hatred in our midst daily, give us courage to love and forgive, to be willing to lay down our grievances, prejudices and even our lives for love. 1 John 3:16. O Lord, if not for You, we, too, could be overtaken by demons of hatred and violence. For we are all sinners and we have all fallen short of Your glory. Romans 3:23. So, we ask You, please, to have mercy on Nigel and every person bent on violence and murder. Meet them in such powerful, life-changing encounters with the One whose name is Love that they fall to their knees in repentance and fear of You, surrendering their hearts to the only One who can heal, transform and make them whole again. Only You know the tragedies and lies that have bent their minds. Set them free now with Love and Truth to step out of the killing and destruction the enemy has led them to, and into the abundant life You offer. John 10:10. Bring Christians, Bibles, or whatever other means You desire to show them the way to salvation. Meet them in their dreams. Talk to them throughout the day. Break the power of the demons that have broken them, and set them free to know You and be healed.

Even now, Father, there are young people throughout this nation and the world Satan is training up to do his evil bidding. Rescue them, please, Lord, from his clutch. Stay the hand of those who do violence against them. Still the tongues of those who berate them. Bring Christians into their path to show them Your love so clearly they will step out of darkness into Your light. Be their Advocate and Protector in such powerful, visible ways they will long for Your love and turn to You. Then, through their transformed lives, Lord, bring whole families and communities to You. Yes, Lord, awaken our young people and all generations to Your love and grace.

Don’t let the enemy win, Lord. Turn around everything Satan means for evil and bring forth such glorious good he loses more ground than he thought he would gain, as people give their hearts to You, O Living God, and Christians’ passion and boldness for the Gospel increases all the more. Romans 8:28-29. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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