Pray with the global church

Shepherd, we lift up the mourning families of Minab as they remember their children taken in violence. Comfort those who walk through this valley of grief and let Your rod and staff be their guide. Show Your mercy to the broken-hearted, wrapping them in the arms of Your unfailing love. Bring light into the darkness that covers Iran, and let it shine bright in every heart yearning for peace. Reveal Jesus to those in power and to all who see violence as the answer, that they might know Him as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. Establish Your justice where injustice rules, for You alone can bring beauty from ashes. In the name of Christ our Lord, Amen.