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Heavenly Father, we return to thank You that every tear that dries upon the face becomes another precious drop that is stored in Heaven until its final outpouring. Gather these many tears that have been shed by the Chambers family, and those who have loved this gallant warrior, that they might be mixed with Your love and compassion. Thank You that at the appointed time You will send them forth, as rivers of refreshment flowing over those who have grieved, turning their mourning into joy. And as some will be refreshed, there are others who will be swept away in the rushing tide of Your wrath, for their works have been evil. Thank You that the Spirit of God will rightly divine the intent of the heart and that none can hide from the judgments to come. Blessed be the Name of the Lord God, now and forevermore.

Visit this family in the midst of their grief, O God, and shepherd them through the days ahead ... help us to be a measure of comfort. And even as our hearts are broken, we are mystified at the callousness shown by those who seek death for others, yet may it be, Merciful Father, that those callous hearts will be broken by the Love of God. Only You, O Lord, can appropriate unto Yourself the authority of Your Word, for "in your hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:10. We stand in awe at the simplicity of these words ... we bow in submission to Your authority ... we cry out in prayer that Your words will fall upon the people ... lead us, Merciful Father, that we might fashion a culture of life, else we will all die.

Hear our prayer, O Lord ... hear our prayer, O Lord ... incline thine ear to us, and grant us thy peace. Amen ...