Lord, prompt us to pause and take a deep breath as we survey the shocking news of the past two months, starting with the original heinous attack through the continuing demonstrations and to the reaction of our educational institutions. Give us the resolve to acknowledge the hard truth of growing anti-Semitism in our country and the strength to fight it where we can -- in our neighborhoods, circles of friends, schools, universities and government entities.
Remind us that silence in the face of anti-Semitism can be interpreted as acceptance or affirmation. Prompt us to reach out in love to our Jewish friends and neighbors who may be experiencing fears and anxieties they never thought imaginable as citizens of the United States.
Pray for our country as we wrestle with these difficult truths we have learned about those living among us. Help us to not be discouraged and give us hope that our country can course correct.