The shock of losing a loved one or a community member to a terrorist's bomb or gunfire is no small thing. And there are no safe places anymore – not movie theaters, dance clubs, churches, airports.

Article: On Tuesday, June 28, the Ataturk Istanbul airport in Turkey was attacked by three suicide bombers. They came from Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan and authorities believe they were part of the terrorist group ISIS. 45 people were killed and hundreds were wounded.

And so we pray this news . . .

God of Mercy, hear our thoughts and prayers for these strangers far away in a busy airport in Istanbul. We will not downplay this tragedy because it took place in a Muslim country.

In our hearts we know that:
Every life is special.
Every death must be honored.

Keep us sensitive to the shock of those who have lost loved ones in these attacks.

Open our hearts and minds that we may send them courage to carry on and strength to grieve with dignity and reverence those they have lost.

Help us to speak out against the terrible cruelty of terrorism which puts in harm's way people in all nations, in all places.

We affirm that every life is special.
We honor every death.

God of Mercy, hear our prayer.


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