Lord God, we take a moment to thank
you for our loved ones. When we hear such stories as what happened to the Michael
Wyman and David Reyes Juarez families on the North Coast of
California last weekend, we want to hold our loved ones close and cherish the
moments we have together. First, Lord, we pray for Sarah Wyman, who lost her
husband and both of her children in one tragic coastal incident Sunday. Please
comfort, sustain and strengthen her. Surround her with supportive people and
helpful resources. May she find purpose and hope as she moves forward after this
unimaginable loss. May people remember her husband as a selfless hero who gave his
life as he attempted to save his children from drowning. Lord, we also pray for
the Juarez family as they grieve their horrible loss. God, it is unclear to us
who was present for this incident, but we do know that at least two of Juarez’s
children helplessly witnessed their father’s death, despite their best efforts
to retrieve help. Please help them recover from this trauma. Grant them the
resources they need and a special measure of your grace and presence. We thank
you for the example Juarez set as an educator and administrator, and as a hero
who at least once directly saved a child’s life. May his legacy continue
through those who worked with him and studied under him. Lord, nurture grateful,
courageous, wise hearts within us. “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain
a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
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