Dear Father,
Be their refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
By your presence, may they not fear,
Though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the sea.
Though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad your dwelling place - the hearts of your followers, as I pray these children will always be.
I pray that you dwell within them, that they will not fall, that you will help them through the darkness of night until the dawn breaks.
Though nations are in uproar and kingdoms fall, you lift your voice and the earth melts and you, the Lord Almighty, will be their fortress in the midst.
Let them see your works, the desolation you bring on the earth against those bent on evil.
Let them see you make wars cease to the ends of the earth as you break the bow and shatter the spear, and burn the shields with fire.
Help them learn to be still, and know that you are God. That you are in control, with power over all nations - power over all the earth.
Be with them at all times, oh Lord Almighty. God of Jacob be their fortress.
Amen
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