Today in our prayers for the people of Djibouti.

Prayer for Peace

Barbara Howard 

God of all the Earth and all the Earth’s people moves in us to pray for peace.
May the spirit of reconciliation, like floodwaters, fill the places of political power.
May the healing waters of God’s love baptize the hearts of warring people.
May God use us to shatter walls of fear and prejudice.
May we build, rather than destroy.
Let God be our source of strength rather than relying on arms.
May we be ourselves with confidence in God’s creative power to move us from terror to trust.
May we be God’s peacemakers.