Today in our prayers for the people of Singapore.

Prayer for Peace

Linda Shaull

Indwelling Spirit, teach me to forgive myself and free my mind to hear your voice. Move me to ask for forgiveness when I have offended someone. Open my eyes to the forgiveness I must give to those who have offended me.

Give me the courage to reach out to those in need of a friend. Make me a good listener to strangers who may need just an encouraging word, or an arm around their shoulder for comfort. Allow me to shake the hand of a person different from me without fear and say, “Welcome.”

Help me to listen to the small cries of children who are hungry or thirsty. Grant me hearing from my heart rather than my ears. Stir me to ask, “What can I do to help that child?” when I hear on the news about starving children. Give me the understanding to know that the problem is not too big, one child at a time. Let me be the one to enthusiastically sell others on their ability to help one child, so together we can make a difference for a whole community.

I know Lord, that peace is not possible without You as the overseer. Nor is peace possible if the basic needs of people remain unfulfilled. Thank You, Lord, for giving us the vision of peace. With help of your Holy Spirit may we have the commitment needed for that peace.

In Jesus’s most holy name. Amen.

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