Today in our prayers for the people of Ireland.

Prayer for Peace

Alyce Hougas

God of the universe and creator of us all, create within us the desire for peace. Give us discernment to find avenues of common ground where adversaries may acknowledge each other as children of God.

Grant us wisdom to distinguish the compromise of cherished personal ideas from the compromise of your holy principles.

We know you to be perfect peace. Help us to become more like you and to share your qualities of peace with those about us. May our inner peace be the catalyst that brings us to bold action which will not diminish or cease until your purposes come to fruition.

Our prayer is offered in the name of the prince of peace. Amen.