Yesterday – exactly one year after the deadly terror attack in Brussels – terror struck in London. Although the details are still unfolding, British officials have officially called the attack in and around the Parliament building an act of terror.
Hours after the Brussels attack last year, I wanted to spend some intensive time in prayer, but wasn’t sure exactly how to pray. As I sat with my Bible and journal, God brought very specific prayers to mind. Afterward I shared those prayers here in a guide.
Although the situation in London is not active, many of these requests would still be appropriate. And although I pray we won’t need it again, this guide can be printed and put into your Bible for later use. (Link to PDF printable.)
Terror Attack Prayer Guide
“Lord, hear our prayers!”
Pray for Law enforcement:
- Good, solid intelligence and information
- Plenty of manpower and resources
- Good coordination between agencies, including international
- Physical stamina
Pray for Medical Personnel:
- Physical and emotional strength
- All the human resources, equipment and supplies needed
- Wisdom to quickly assess individual situations
- Steady hands and calming presence
Pray for the Injured:
- Provide the help they need quickly
- Surround them with believers who will pray and encourage them
- Overwhelm them with Your peace and ease their fear
Pray for the Families:
- Comfort for the families of those killed
- Support for the families of those injured
- Peace for the families of those waiting to hear
- Good communication about the situation to all families
Pray for World Leaders:
- Leaders around the world would rise up against this evil
- Ability to set politics aside
- Receive wise counsel from wise people
- Leaders around the world would unite in a global effort against terrorism
Pray for Rescue workers and First Responders:
- Protection from further violence as they work
- Physical strength, emotional stamina
- Good coordination and communication in the efforts
- They would provide a strong, calming presence to those they encounter
- Sustenance, like food and water, they need to keep going
Pray for the Terrorists:
- Any left alive involved in this attack would be caught
- Those on the fringe would give information to authorities
- Any other related plots would be exposed
- For God to convict them and bring them to repentance
- For God to draw them to Jesus
Please feel free to add your prayers in the comments below.
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