Peace Prayers

August 7^th Memorial Park joins Kenyans in inter-religious prayers

By Erick Diang'a

As a peace and art center, August 7th Memorial Park joined Kenyans in the national prayers scheduled for today to unite all Kenyans; to mourn brothers and sisters who lost their lives at the Westgate Mall terror attack in Nairobi.

The government proposed 1^st October 2013 a national prayer day to be conducted at Kenyatta International Conference Center.

69 Innocent people who went to shop at the mall succumbed to the attack while 175 also sustained injuries-injuries that would take time to fade out of minds if prayers and counseling aren’t called for.

The tragic incident came a month after Kenyans  had commemorated the 1998 bombing that  paralyzed victims and swept lives of guiltless Kenyans at the then US Embassy. As we reflect, remember and support, let’s have in mind that we owe the country prayers throughout our entire living. God is of mercy and he listens to our prayers from afar regardless of our country status or affiliations.

 The ordeal might stall economic operations but it will not sever the link Kenyans have built with one another. Peace will prevail regardless of attempts of terrorists to weaken humble souls through weird means.

August 7th Memorial Park humbly sends a spiritual peace prayer;

Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly entreat you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners.

Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitude brought hither out of many families and tongues.

Endow with them spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth.

Bestow peace and grace upon orphans, widows, widowers and those who sustained injuries either psychologically or physically. Assure Westgate Mall attack victims hope as they go through healing, touch their souls as you restore lost hopes that dangle in the midst of darkness.
In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, cease suffering amongst us so that we don’t fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.