By Cheryl Saur

And it came to pass that there came a voice unto them, yea, a pleasant voice, as if it were a whisper, saying, Peace, peace be unto you, because of your faith in my well beloved, who was from the foundation of the world.

Choose Hope: Worship and Sharing Services, Herald House, p. 19

O God of unlimited possibilities,

We pause to listen…

We listen for the presence of your Spirit in this moment. We listen for insights on how we might continue to shape our lives and our faith community to respond more completely to your call to share Christ’s peace.

We pause to listen…

We listen with our heart, mind, and soul. We listen for ways to respond to the gift of life that you breathed deep into the marrow of our bones.

We pause to listen…

May we feel the blending of who we are with who you are until we become one with you. Amen.

Prayer Phrase

“Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer” (Romans 12:12).

Deepening Roots

A tree with superficial roots will wither during drought, or severe storms may uproot it. A tree whose roots go deep is stable and draws from deep waters. Imagine yourself as a tree by a river or stream. Sense your roots extending deep into the earth in search of God’s Spirit. Reflect or pray about what you hope to find as your spirit searches for deeper identity in God.

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.