Lord God in heaven, I pray that You would send Your grace to this family, and caress old wounds and soothe and tenderize hard, scarred hearts. I pray that hope and love would overcome doubt and despair. Comfort all sorrow and relieve all pain. If possible, restore the joy and confidence from better times, and give a sense of optimism and security to those who trust in You. Anything is possible to those who believe. Cleanse and blot out all sin with the precious blood of the Cross, and lead stubborn and defiant hearts back to Your grace and warm, abiding presence. You never grow tired of forgiving, and Lord knows that we are rebellious children. Send Your rebuke and chastisement, but return and heal us, raise and carry us with Your everlasting affection. In Jesus' holy and righteous name, Amen