Gracious God who heals all our diseases, who cares for all your children, we honor you and affirm our faith in your loving providence. We lift our hearts to you whose voice the winds and waves obey. Because you invite us to call upon you, we bring our needs before you who holds all the power in your hands. Help those who struggle with heavy losses; extend your mercy and comfort as they go forward with hope. Strengthen the arms of those who lift and aid their brothers and sisters. Thank you for making us one with all the world’s children and giving us the joy of helping one another when terror strikes. Help us to see the light of your face in the darkness and to know that you are our eternal Father. Heal our brokenness and give hope in times of despair. Amen.