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God, I am angry[1] today. I have been angry before. I fear I will be angry again.
God, I am an angry because of the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
God, I am angry on behalf of your beloved children who were killed.
God, I am angry on behalf family and friends who grieve the death of individuals they loved.
God, I am angry on behalf of your beloved children who were wounded in body, mind, and spirit.
God, I am angry at the hate that some people carry and the violence it can inspire.
God, I am angry at how your LGBTQIA+ children, made in your image, are marginalized, harassed, discriminated against and targeted.
God, I am angry to hear that Club Q was one of the few safe spaces for your LGBTQIA+ children. Where the [colorful metaphor deleted] were the followers of Jesus?
God, I stand in awe and give thanks for the patrons of Club Q who stopped the shooter.
God, I am grateful for first responders who provided care to individuals in need.
God, I ask guidance and strength for medical personnel who will co-operate with you to bring about healing.
God, I recommit to work to overcome hate and to seek to address gun violence.
God, I will act, but for today, I am angry.
Amen.
[1] Substitute your favorite “colorful metaphor” each time “angry’ is used – or whenever you choose to express your anger more bluntly.
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