May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

By Ralph E. Freeman, “Find Your Wholeness,” Community of Christ Sings 643

Find your wholeness in the reaching,
in the lifting and the teaching,
through your presence I am with them;
if you love me, feed my sheep.

Find your meaning in the holding,
In the shaping and the molding,
through your presence I am with them;
if you love me, feed my sheep.

Find your purpose in the feeding,
in the showing and the leading,
through your presence I am with them;
if you love me, feed my sheep.

Find your comfort in the crying,
in the lying with the dying,
through your presence I am with them;
if you love me, feed my sheep.

Find my strength in your believing;
in your sacrifice true living,
through my Spirit I am with you;
if you love me, feed my sheep.

© Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Prayer Phrase

“Do not be afraid, for I am your God…” (Isaiah 41:10).

Voices of God

What is the voice of God saying to us? Do we hear the whispers of God’s longing for shalom; God’s dream of beauty and wholeness for all creation? Do we hear the “voice” of God calling to us in faces and eyes, in the sounds of suffering and joy, in scripture and sacred word, in tears and laughter, in silence and noise? Spend a few moments reflecting on when and how God’s voice speaks to you. When did you first feel called to join God in the pursuit of peace and justice? How does the call of shalom continue to come to you through the many “voices” of God?

Today’s Prayer for Peace

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