Today in our prayers for the people of Turkey.

Prayer for Peace

Barbara L. Beal

O Lord of all creation,

We meet you in this sacred time to express the yearning in our hearts for peace.

Enfold each of us with your mantel of great inner calm as we live in an age of confusion. Show us the real and lasting truths of your peace that we may share with others.

There is a great concern that all might be treated with humanity, as individuals, as equals.

Grant that we might choose the best paths to alleviate this suffering.

May we seek out and acknowledge the Divine in every creature of your world.

Give us the discerning wisdom to leave open areas in our hearts for our differences.

Teach us tolerance.

Help us always to uphold the image of Jesus Christ, your son, in whose name we pray. Amen.