Dear Lord, I pray that you would take the soul of this little girl into your arms, comfort her and welcome her into your eternal kingdom. I pray that you give comfort to her family and friends and help them to bear this terrible loss. I pray for all children that have been murdered and their families. I pray for all parents of young children, that they may be given the wisdom to take appropriate steps to protect their children from those that might do them harm.
Next, I pray that I might be given the strength to not hate the man that committed this terrible crime, knowing that, difficult as it may be for us to understand, you still love him and that Jesus has commanded me to love him too. Lord, this is the hardest commandment that we have; I know that we can only even attempt it with your help. I pray that this man, and all those that have committed such crimes should come to repentance and receive your forgiveness. I pray that those who may be tempted to commit such crimes should realise how wrong their urges are and seek help, from Earthly councellors and, most importantly, from you.
I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen
May the Jewish prayer of Kaddish send peace to Neda’s Family and eternal peace for her soul.