Please Pray

I was able to hold back my tears until after my son left for school today.  Three days ago a school shooting  took 26 precious lives. I wanted Sam to stay home with me, protected and cared for by someone who loves him so very much. 
After hearing of this tragedy, my precious boy wanted me to cradle him.  He asked about security at his school and said he never wanted his little niece to go to school.  Ever.  I told him that I pray for him every day, speaking the name of Jesus over him and praying angels around him and his school. 
I said these things to comfort myself as much as my son. 
The day after the shooting, we were blessed to attend our granddaughter's ballet program.  As I looked at all the beautiful children glorifying God in their performance, I couldnt help but think of all the parents and families who will never again watch their children do anything.  There are wrapped Christmas gifts that will never be opened, empty chairs at dining room tables, unoccupied desks at school, silence where giggles once rang out.  Toys remain idle, arms ache to hold the precious gifts God shared for such a short time.  Can I ever hug my kids enough?  In my human "momness" am I able to appreciate these gifts appropriately?  Of course, the answer is NO.  But I know One who loves my priceless treasures even more than I do.  I can approach the holy throne of the Father boldly, asking for protection for these so vulnerable.  I can trust that God protects and cares for my family perfectly and that whatever happens, He will make good from it. 

Moms in Prayer International, an organization of moms who gather to pray regularly for our students and their schools ,is encouraging moms everywhere to join them as they pray for those left behind in CT.  I am asking all the Dandelion Moms to pray in agreement using the following as a guide.  Please pray for each other as we seek to care for our vulnerable treasures.  I love you all! 


Pray…



For the families of those who lost their lives: That they would turn their lives to you, Father. That in their sorrow you would grant them strength and grace to make it through the coming days and months. That they would return to you, Lord, with all their heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. That mercy and comfort would be extended to their tender hearts. That this Christmas our families that are grieving would recognize the glorious peace and comfort that comes through faith in you.



For the siblings of those who lost their lives: That Our Father would protect them from the enemy of their soul. That they would find comfort in their family and in the knowledge of your great mercy. That Jesus would be present in their sleep and the darkness of their heart would be warmed by His light. That our Abba Father would comfort them during difficult days ahead.



The family of Adam Lanza: That they would not be judged as they mourn the loss of their mother, brother and victims in this tragedy. That the Lord would give the Sandy Hook School families and community strength to forgive. That the Lord would draw the Lanza family into a saving relationship through the blood of Jesus Christ.



The students, faculty and administration of the Sandy Hook Elementary School: For the Lord to bestow mercy to the children's healing hearts as they mourn the loss of their classmates, administrators, teachers and their perceived safety. That Our Lord would restore the school classrooms with spiritual and emotional healing. That children and families would cling to Jesus as their Rock, Fortress and Deliverer. For Christ to be present in the rebuilding of lives and programs in the wake of this tremendous tragedy.



All of our schools and communities across the USA: That we Christian Americans would humble ourselves, pray, seek Our Lord's face and turn from our sinful ways. That the Lord would hear from heaven and forgive our sin and heal our land. That this tragedy would glorify God through a fierce Holy Spirit led cross-country revival. For repentant hearts that would cling to Jesus. We pray that the Lord would raise up women to join the mighty army of prayer warrior moms and grandmoms that stand in the gap for our children and schools.



Revival in our schools: That every student would have the opportunity to hear of the grace and mercy afforded to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ. That Christian students would be beacons of Christ's light to those who are living in darkness. For the Holy Spirit to move among the hallways of each school in the United States. For students to respond to God's great love and everlasting peace.







"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen". Ephesians 3: 20-21