Today in our prayers for the people of Algeria.

Prayer for Peace

Sharon Nesbitt

Our Creator God,

I am overwhelmed by your majesty and cannot comprehend the how and why of you. Yet your love is so constant and so complete that I am filled with its assurance and peace.

This temporal world seems to be in a state of perpetual turmoil and chaos. Thousands of voices, vying for attention, seemingly drowning the still, small voice of your Holy Spirit. Only his very persistence penetrates our hearts, bringing light and hope: Hope for a better way, a reassurance of your unfailing love, joy beyond compare in personal knowledge of you, our creator.

You fashion each person in such a unique way, continuously interacting with each of us. Your purposes are being fulfilled. We are instruments uniquely prepared by our maker for service in establishing your purpose right where we are. Our tasks for peace start within individual hearts and spread outward in ever-widening circles to influence every facet of our lives, touching those around us with the rays of peace that are projected from you, through those who are submissive and surrendered to you, open and ready to be used in this capacity.

May we cleanse our inner beings of all strife and discord, becoming pure vessels before you. May we be used by you to spread a sense of inner peace to those searching and struggling for someone’s touch, for an indication they are of value and are loved.

Empower each of us to accept the challenge of discipleship, submit our wills to your will, that your peace, which we only glimpse in fleeting moments, may become a reality we know, bringing calm, restoration, and renewal to the hearts still in turmoil.

Each day, may we respond to your call, your touch, your voice beckoning us toward the reality of peace and life which are found in relationship with you, our God. May your Holy Spirit guide us in our daily walk—a walk of peace and healing of spirit—heart to heart, sharing in love and joy.

In the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.