We pray today that from the ashes
will rise a new spirit of beauty and unity in America. Already, all across this nation
our hearts have been knit together
into a new tapestry of one America. Because of this tragedy,
we have been bound together by a silver chord
of hope and brotherhood and sisterhood. What was meant to drive us apart
has really drawn us together.
May we always remember. And so today we ask, God,
that you would wipe the tears
of all in need of comfort. That you would warm the heart
of one who would grow cold from bitterness. That you would lift the head
of that one who is bowed down in sadness.
That you would touch the discouraged
and remind them that love will always conquer hate. We thank you, God,
for making us such a resilient people.
We know that we are. And we pray now for the strength to rise again,
to build again,
and to live free from fear.
We pray that you will help us
rebuild our broken lives
and mend our broken hearts.
We pray that you will give us the courage
to face evil and the faith to believe
that good will never be defeated. Hold us close to your heart. And through our tears,
and through our sorrow,
may we all see a new vision of a new tomorrow. Bless us all and God bless America.

This prayer was written specially for the Oprah show
and was reprinted from her online web site.

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