Father, who holds all life in your hands, scoop up the community of Virginia Tech University and Blacksburg Va, as they suffer and mourn through this time of tragedy. Cover the families and friends of those who died, reminding them that you cry with them. Strengthen the church in this community to be your hands of comfort, showing your loving presence. Console and visit the family of this young man who took these lives, giving to them your grace and presence as they mourn as well. And remind us all that you are redeeming all things so that one day there will be no more senseless death, and that until that time, you are keeping us. Amen.