Dear God, Please Hear Our Prayer

Our Nation has been shaken,
more than we're even aware.
And so dear, God, we come to you,
in earnest, needful prayer.

We need you more than ever,
In this tragic time we face.
We need your strength and power.
Even more we need your grace.

Give strength to all the families,
For the loved ones that they lost.
Stamina to the rescuers,
In the efforts they exhaust.

Wisdom to our leaders
As we take our freedom back.
Healing to our country, Lord.
Please get us back on track.

As a nation, keep us standing,
In your honor and your name.
Help us to accept the change.
Life will not be the same.

Bring our nation close to you,
As, always, you've intended.
See our hearts are opened up,
Refreshed and, somehow, mended.

Help us not be hateful
for the crimes against our land.
Strike down these evil forces.
Let us hold the upper hand.

Bring change to our great Nation,
Make us better than before.
In you, we trust completely.
God, this prayer, please don't ignore.

Forgive us for our past
And how it was you were ignored.
It is in this time of crisis
That we call upon you, Lord.

9/13/2001 - 11:23 a.m.