Today in our prayers for the people of Ghana.

Prayer for Peace

Marvin Rice

O God, our creator, whose Spirit moved upon the face of that creation and declared all things as good; O God, our sustainer, whose Spirit moves among all the people of the Earth, “And art preserving us from day to day by lending us breath,” we humbly approach your throne at this moment to petition you.

May that same creating, sustaining Spirit grant us your peace.

Let the peace of your Spirit reside in the hearts of people until there is no room for fear or hatred or doubt. Let the peace of your Spirit reside in our homes until loving partners, parents and children, brothers and sisters are filled with the desire to live in harmony and to uphold the worth of each family member.

Let the peace of your Spirit live within us so that we might become ambassadors of your peace throughout all the world.

And let the peace of your Spirit always be abundant in this sanctuary. May it touch the lives and hearts of all who enter here. And may they leave with the sure knowledge that you are in this place.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.