Gracious God, by day and night we pour out our prayer to you.

We are crying out for justice, yearning for what is right, longing for your peace.

We hear of hateful violence and senseless killing.
we feel the suffering, sorrow, and shame of the oppressed.
We fear that justice will again be delayed or denied.
We weep for the victims of the gun violence.
we grieve with their families and communities in the aftermath.
We pray for an end and we long for the day when all will live in peace.

Gracious God, keep us working and praying for a day when your justice will roll down like waters,
and your righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Replenish our strength and stir up our hope as we look for signs of your coming reign. And fill us with the peace that passes all understanding- the deep peace of Jesus Christ our Savior, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.

Adapted from the Book of Common Worship – PCUSA