Prayer For Amish Families

My heart is deeply saddened this week for the families affected by the horrific Amish Schoolhouse tragedy. I live only a few miles from the peaceful countryside where this unspeakable devastation occurred. Today several of the families lay their precious innocent children to rest. Please join with me in praying for these gentle people.

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

God of Life~
I come to the throne of grace today with an enormously grief-filled heart for the families affected by Monday’s horrific tragedy in the serene farmlands of Pennsylvania. Guide each of their precious souls through the valley of darkness. They are utterly helpless and totally dependent on You, their Good Shepherd, to lead and protect them.

Gentle Shepherd please pick up these crippled lambs. Carry them in Your loving arms. Comfort their crushed spirits with a crimson blanket of peace. Heal their hurts with the priceless blood from Your wounds. Desperate and distraught, You are the Only One who can save them.

Please dear God, reach out and touch these humble, passive souls with Your amazing love. Shine the light of Truth on them so that they can see beyond the darkness of despair to the Golden City where Your glory shines brilliantly. There, their innocent children will live in Your splendid house forever because of Jesus. Amen.

If you wish to express your condolences to the families of the children who were killed or wounded in Monday's tragic shooting, you may send cards or letters to:

Amish Families
C/O The Bart Fire Company
Box 72, Bart, PA 17503 - Fire company officials will deliver the cards to appropriate families.
Amish typically don't carry health insurance for religious reasons. Their medical bills will be astronomical. Donations can be sent to:

Nickel Mines Children's Fund
C/O Coatesville Savings Bank
1082 Georgetown Road
Paradise, PA 17562
or www.coatesvillesavings.com

or Amish Schoolhouse Disaster
C/O Mennonite Disaster Service
1018 Main Street
Akron, PA 17501

Because Charles Roberts committed suicide his wife and three young children under the age of 8, are ineligible for life insurance benefits. Donations for the Roberts family can be sent to:

Roberts Family Fund
C/O Coatesville Savings Bank
1082 Georgetown Road
Paradise, PA 17562
or www.coatesvillesavings.com