Monday, April 15, 2013

A Prayer in the Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing


Our God who dwells in the highest heights and in the souls of our feet:
We find You in the passion of those who delight in testing and celebrating the power of their bodies:
·    The runners who push themselves to find new challenges in the rhythm of the road and the camaraderie of the race;
·    The doctors, medics, police, fire fighters and bystanders whose dedication to humanity drives them to run into the fray - towards the bruised and bloodied bodies in the streets.
On this day of destruction, we need to remember that the race is not for the swift[i]; there is no finish line for those who seek a better world.
Neither bombs, nor blood, not death, nor destruction can deter us from running, O God.
We run to You.
We run towards a vision of perfection that is always in our sights.
We run determined to never allow hatred to obscure Your presence.
We run to build a better world.
Be with those who have lost loved ones on this tragic day.
Send comfort and healing to the injured and the maimed.
Heal them – heal us all – body and soul – as we strive to find You.
Give us hope.
Help us to use our arms, our legs, our breath, our determination to unite in a common purpose.
In our grief may we find the strength to keep on running.

AMEN

 

 

 



[i] Ecclesiastes 9:11

2 comments:

  1. Amen....I posted your link on my blog
    www.lipstickandplimsolls.blogspot.com
    I was at the finish line, close to second bomb. Thankfully we are ok. Still in shock. Thanks so much for this. Your post was passed on to me by a dear friend in Atlanta.

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  2. A wonderful prayer. Thank you.

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