Our Father in Heaven,

There is so much pain and suffering in our world today. It's sad to see so many lives taken in such a short amount of time. It seems as if we can't go a week without someone being killed in a mass shooting, murdered by a family member, or just killed senselessly and without reason. It's very sad, my Lord, but I know that according to Your word, You will come soon and end all the suffering. We all look forward to that day with great hope.

Lord, so many things have happened these past months in Kalamazoo, Michigan and the surrounding areas altogether. Lord, I pray that You use all who are involved with the Jesus Loves Kalamazoo Movement to heal this community, bring people to You, and shine a bright light. I know all these things that have been happening will eventually lead to good and the good that will come will be better than we can imagine. Lord, please use this movement to be part of that good and I pray for everyone in that community that they heal and find You. Please bless that community and turn their tears into laughter, their weeping into dancing! Father, I think You for the peace You give us even in the midst of the darkest storm. It's in the sweet name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Please pray for the community in and surrounding Kalamazoo, Michigan and for the Jesus Loves Kalamazoo Movement that they are used for something greater than themselves!