Today in our prayers for the people of New Zealand.

Prayer for Peace

Pearl King Edwards

Holy Mystery
whose being is grace and love
We celebrate your presence among us;
We repent for walking the selfish road;
We sing and dance your peace into being

Creator
Fill our hearts with your love for all peoples
for those who suffer violence
for those who perpetrate violence.
Direct our prayers into shouts of indignation
that it should not be this way.

Redeemer
Open our eyes and ears to see and hear hunger, disease, just wants and needs
Guide our feet to actions that protest suffering and injustice anywhere;
Guide our hands to incarnate your peace and joy for those who suffer.

Spirit
who is the cosmic breath holding the universe in place
who is the silent cry of life amid suffering
who erupts as liberating power among God’s people

Grace
divine indwelling of seed time and harvest
divine flame of love and light amidst our darkness

Wisdom
who leads to the river of life
who will wipe away all tears
gather us into your kingdom of peace.

Holy Mystery
Hear our prayers for all your beloved.
Bless our worship into the shalom of the Prince of Peace.
May it be so.