For Politicians and Policy Makers Response to Gun Violence
#LetUsPray*: A Weekly Centering Prayer for These Turbulent Timesâ
Let us prayâ
For politicians, policy makers, and legislative bodies
who have the power to address gun violence in the United States.
They offer âthoughts & prayersâ
without concrete action
so even the most heartfelt condolences
are received as disingenuous & hollow
God, I plead that Your spirit intercede into the world in miraculous ways
In halls of power
In committees
In localities
In courthouses
Give them the courage to risk positions of power
Give them wisdom to find solutions that make sense
Give them the fortitude to stand up to powers that will fight them
And give them reassurance that they are doing what is
beneficial to the Body Politic and the Common Good.
God, public servants are not saviors,
but partners in the realization of what can be
a future when children can learn without active shooter drills
a future when people can gather without the eve...