This is a prayer I offered at the Katy Economic Development Council on the 6th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy.

Lord God, may your peace reign today.  Come into this world and settle on us with your grace.  Amid the turmoil of today, come among us and calm our fears, heal our memories, and give us courage to stand for justice and righteousness.  Protect those who protect us, Lord.  Rest with peace and strength upon the men and women who stand for truth in an untrue world.  Bring an end to injustice and oppression and transform this world of war into a world of peace.

Today, Lord, may we gather strength in your eternal power.  May our hearts be filled with certainty in you, even in the uncertainty of life.  Give us a vision for the future you desire for us and for the world, and guide us as we seek to fulfill that vision.

Bless us as we meet today, and may our hand guide us, for we need your guidance.

In the glorious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.