“The most terrifying force of death, comes from the hands of men who wanted to be left alone. They try, so very hard, to mind their own business and provide for themselves and those they love. They resist every impulse to fight back, knowing the forced and permanent change of life that will come from it. They know, that the moment they fight back, their lives as they have lived them, are over.
The moment the men who wanted to be left alone are forced to fight back, it is a form of suicide. They are literally killing off who they used to be. Which is why, when forced to take up violence, these men who wanted to be left alone, fight with unholy vengeance against those who murdered their former lives. They fight with raw hate, and a drive that cannot be fathomed by those who are merely play-acting at politics and terror. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the men who just wanted to be left alone.”
― Alexandr Solzhenitsyn
Heavenly Father,
We come before You weary from division and sharp words that wound. Forgive us for dehumanizing those made in Your image—labeling brothers and sisters as enemies instead of seeking truth. Soften hardened hearts on every side. Silence the voices that cheer violence and empower radicals while the reasonable stay quiet.
Grant our leaders and people wisdom to negotiate in good faith, not demand submission. Restore mutual respect, protect us from escalating conflict, and raise up courageous voices for peace and justice under Your law. Heal our land, turn us from hatred to understanding, and guide us back to unity grounded in truth and liberty.
In Your mercy, we pray. Amen.