
God we know your Word says that You are the "same yesterday, today, and
forever" (Hebrews 13:8). So we know that You are a big God who can
still do what seems to be the impossible. Father, we're gathered here today and always to ask You to do something amazing.
1. Father, the Bible clearly shows us that Jesus loved the children and
was concerned about their well being. So God, WE PRAY for the safety of
children that others are plotting against. And Father, WE PRAY that
those intending evil will be caught and harshly punished.
2. Father, WE PRAY for those who took Megan from her family. They may
think that no one knows what they did, but we know Father that You are
fully aware of all things. Indeed, nothing escapes your notice.
* We know Your Word says that the Holy Spirit will convict people
of sin. And so we ask that You will convict those who have done wrong
to Megan, so that they would come forward with the information we are
looking for.
* God, while it may be difficult for us to forgive, we know that
while Jesus was being crucified by evil doers, He prayed "Father,
forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
So God, help us be like Jesus - help us to forgive so that our hearts
do not become callous.
* And Father we know that Your love is far reaching and that You
desire all to be saved. And so we ask that you would save the souls of
those who took Megan, so that they would find forgiveness.
3. Father, WE PRAY for those others who know what happened to Megan. WE
PRAY that You will give them the courage they need to step forward.
After weeks, people may begin to think it won't make a difference. God,
help them understand that it will - that we need the answers they can
supply.
4. Father, WE PRAY for law enforcement and the others who are helping
us find answers. WE PRAY for cooperation. Cooperation from officials
who will follow up on possible leads. Cooperation from the media who
have so graciously kept Megan in the news.
5. Father, WE PRAY for Megan. We know she may already be in Your
presence, in the arms of a loving God. Yet Father, we also wonder if
she is still among us. If so, WE PRAY that You will help her in ways we
do not fully understand. Through Your help, provide her with the
strength to return home.
6. Father, WE PRAY for Megan's family. WE PRAY for Your Holy Spirit,
the comforter, helper, and counselor to touch them both. WE PRAY for
Your generous compassion and abounding mercies to fill their spirit.
Father, give them the supernatural ability to hand this most difficult
of situations completely over to You. God WE PRAY You will give them
peace - rest - in the midst of this storm.
7. Father, WE PRAY that though we live in a world of sin, You will help
us to shine the light of Jesus Christ. Help us remember that the light
always dispels the darkness. Help us to live in a way that will make
this world a better place. AMEN