Today in our prayers for the people of Fiji.

Prayer for Peace

Steve Bolie

Silent God,

Sometimes we mistake your silence for absence or we feel we have been ignored. Instead, your silence is calling us to be silent and know you. In silence we hear you speak your message of peace. You move us from the measurement of life into living life.

The noise of conflict between people fills our world. It jars our nerves and confuses us with who is right. When we think we know what is right, we tend to turn the other into the enemy. Help us see the face of God in each one and recognize the worth of each person even those with whom we disagree.

The noise of conflict between nations fills our world. Long and bitter disputes have resulted in the death and suffering of many. The resources of the world are wasted on armaments and wars while children and the poor continue to suffer. Help us be impatient for peace; help us demand that our leaders seek pathways of peace rather than reasons for war.

Lead us by the still, small voice into personal, community, and world peace. By your Spirit help us to be silent and know you. In the name of the prince of peace we pray, Amen.