Heavenly Father,
We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up the family and loved ones of the brave rally attendee who sacrificed his life to protect his daughters. Your Word in Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We ask that You draw near to this grieving family, providing them with comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. May they find solace in Your presence and strength in Your promises.
Lord, we also pray for the two critically injured individuals. You are the Great Physician, and we ask for Your healing touch upon their bodies. In Jeremiah 17:14, it is written, "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise." We trust in Your power to restore them to full health and ask for wisdom and guidance for the medical teams caring for them.
Father, we lift up the family of the shooter as well. We pray for repentance, healing, and transformation in their lives. In Ezekiel 36:26, You promise, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." We ask that You work in their hearts, bringing them to a place of repentance and reconciliation with You.
Lord, we pray for the salvation of all who need it, as You desire all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). May Your Holy Spirit move mightily, convicting hearts and drawing people to Jesus Christ.
We also ask for Your protection over all the Presidential candidates. As it is written in Psalm 91:11, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways," we pray for their safety and well-being.
Finally, we pray for the United States, that our nation may turn to You, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." May our leaders and citizens alike seek Your face and follow Your ways.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.