Today in our prayers for the people of Portugal.

Prayer for Peace

Dianne Marszalek

Dear creator,

We come today, thankful for the privilege of living on this beautiful planet. We pray for peace that we all might enjoy the beauties and bounties of this earth.

We pray for peace between religions—for open minds and loving hearts that no more evil would be done to others in the name of religion.

We pray for peace amid racial injustices. Let us look upon each other and see others the way you see us—with love and understanding.

We ask for peace among nations and countries—for leaders who can guide us toward tolerance and acceptance.

And please help us to find peace within our families, for families are the foundation of our world.

Last, allow us to find peace in ourselves. Help us to love and accept ourselves, as you love and accept us. We ask all these things, if it be thy will, in Jesus’s holy name. Amen.