And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.

“O Living God” by Harry J. Fielding, Community of Christ Sings 183

O Living God, whose presence now surrounds us
and fills our heart with joy and hope and peace,
help us to see that in your world around us
your Spirit breathes your love will never cease.
But weary souls, that love not comprehending,
still need to know that your love brings release.

Creation groans for freedom, liberation;
Grant us, O God, ears well attuned to hear,
For in this moment, God, we are creating
the future that may bring your kingdom here.
Help us, O God, live daily in compassion,
make choices that will show your reign is near.

The peace of Christ be in us and shown through us,
and fill our world with harmony and peace.
The peace of Christ will fill us and renew us,
and bring us new direction and release.
Help us to be responsive, God, work through us;
your Spirit breathes, your love will never cease!

Prayer Phrase

“…the earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it” (Psalm 24:1).

Spiritual Practice

Flowing Water

If possible, sit where you can hear water—a fountain, stream, the sea, (perhaps a recording of water sounds). Listen to the sound as you thank God for the life-giving, life-shaping power of water. Pray for God’s blessing on all the parched places of the Earth where there is injustice, oppression, violence, and disregard for life. Pray for God’s justice to be released and imagine it flowing over the Earth, restoring righteousness and wholeness. Now, get up and drink a glass of clear, cold water as you pray, “God, let your justice flow through me as a disciple of Christ Jesus.”

Today’s Prayer for Peace

Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.