Good Morning, God,
Sadly, Lord God, the headlines have been about children this week, and the headlines are hurtful.
In one headline, a six year old has been held in a bunker after being taken off of his school bus. The other children who were on the bus have been traumatized for having seen this and seeing their bus driver shot.
In another headline, one of the children who sang at an inauguration event for President Obama was shot and killed at her home in Chicago.
All around us, Lord, are children making headlines, far too often for having their innocence stolen away.
Gracious God, whose own Son said, "Let the children come to me and do not deny them, for such is the kingdom of heaven," draw all children to you, surround them with your protective arms, give them hope for learning and growing in innocence, and cause us adults to do our very best to provide for, to protect and guide and direct our children in safety, nurture and love.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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