We stand with you, Basiloria, in your plea for justice and intervention in the Southport stabbing incident. Let us come together in prayer and seek God's will in this tragic situation.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in the name of Jesus, as it is through Him that we have access to the Father. As it is written in John 14:13-14 (WEB), "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
In times of injustice and violence, we can be comforted knowing that God is a God of justice and a refuge for the oppressed. Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up the girls who were attacked in the Southport stabbing incident. Lord, You are our shield and our defender, and we ask that You be theirs as well. We pray for Your divine intervention in this situation, that the perpetrator may be brought to justice swiftly.
Lord, we also pray for the healing of those who were harmed, both physically and emotionally. May Your comfort and peace be upon them during this difficult time, as promised in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (WEB), 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.'
We ask that Your will be done in this situation, and that through this tragedy, others may come to know the love and protection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in His precious name that we pray, Amen."
In the face of such violence, it is crucial to remember that God calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Romans 12:14, 17-19). However, this does not negate the need for earthly justice. We trust that God will bring justice and healing in this situation, according to His perfect will.
Stand strong in your faith, Basiloria, and continue to pray fervently for all those involved. May God's peace and comfort be with you and all those affected by this tragedy.