Lord, 20 years ago Bosnian Serb forces attacked the town
of Srebrenica and killed over 7,000 Muslims that were supposedly under the care
of United Nations peacekeepers. You saw this travesty. You grieved over this
tragedy. Lord, in some ways it seems so long ago. Yet people still grieve for
many reasons. They still miss their loved ones. They desire justice. They would
like the world to acknowledge their pain, rather than deny that this event
happened. Lord, we pray with them about these concerns. And we pray for those
legal trials that are still occurring. May truth come to light. May people be
compelled to speak honestly. May those who have harbored dark secrets for
decades confess. And, Lord, we pray about the 1,000+ dead who have
not yet been identified. Heavenly Father, may scientists, law enforcement and anyone else
involved have efficiency, resources and determination as they seek to bring
closure for these families. Lord, most of all, please work in the hearts and
lives of those who grieve. We live in a fallen world. We deal with tragedy
every day. We do not always receive justice. We do not always find closure.
Lord, we still ask for these things--justice and closure--but we also ask for
your peace that passes understanding--your peace that guards hearts and minds
even when it doesn't seem peace should be possible. Bless those who grieve in
and around Srebrenica with this kind of peace in you. In Jesus' name we pray,
amen.
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