By William Rounds, archived

I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; you heard my plea, “Do not close your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!” You came near when I called on you; you said, “Do not fear!” You have taken up my cause, O Lord, you have redeemed my life.

Eternal God, your act of creation brought peaceful order out of chaos. We ask for your multiplying blessings upon our efforts as peacemakers.

We long for a peaceful world, a world of justice and mercy, a world of forgiveness and love. Remind us that such a world must begin in our hearts and minds; it must spread through our families and then through an ever-widening circle of friends, neighbors, communities, and nations.

Forgive our unpeaceful acts of self-centeredness and greed. Challenge us to try again to be more peaceful in all our relationships.

Grant us in our hearts that peace that passes understanding and bless us in our desire to share that peace with our neighbors throughout this day.

This is our prayer in the name of the one who stilled the wind and waves with a word, even Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayer Phrase

“And all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

Abundant Blessings

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Today’s Prayer for Peace

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