Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome today to this sacred
place. Each day in this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, we
pray to God for peace in our world. In addition, each day we pray for a
different country.
Today we will hold up the people of Kuwait in our prayers. Kuwait is
located in the Middle East. With large oil reserves, Kuwait has built
and maintained a petroleum sector. Ten percent of oil revenues are, by
law, put into a trust to prepare for the day that Kuwait's massive oil
reserves dry up.
May God guide our worship as we seek the divine mind for us at this time
and for this day. |
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| Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 INT |
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Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and
beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness,
humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another; forgive
whatever grievances you have against one another – forgive in the same
way God has forgiven you. Above all else, put on love, which binds the
rest together and makes them perfect.
Let Christ’s peace reign in your hearts since, as members of one body,
you have been called to that peace. Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness.
Let the Word of Christ, rich as it is, dwell in you. Instruct and
admonish one another wisely. Sing gratefully to God from your hearts in
psalms, hymns and songs of the Spirit. And whatever you do, whether in
speech or in action, do it in the name of Jesus our Savior, giving
thanks to God through Christ. |
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Prayer for Peace by Pam Robison, Independence,
Missouri |
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God of all—
Sometimes we feel caught
in a vortex of chaos—
natural disasters
wars
family problems
and we wonder…
We trust you—
yet we feel
lost
confused
bitter
angry
and we wonder…
We lash out at each other—
creating more violence
instead of healing
and we wonder…
God of all—
Remind us
that you love each one of
us…
that we are members of
one family in you…
that if we want to be
forgiven
we must forgive.
Give us patience
and wisdom.
Help us break the cycles
of violence
and hate.
May we who claim the name of Christ
live it out in our world…
in all places
times
situations.
God of all—
We offer this prayer for peace
and ourselves as
instruments of peace
in the name of Jesus—
the Anointed One. Amen. |
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Hymn - Heaven Shall Not Wait - Sing for
Peace #28 |
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Prayers of the People
Please join us now, praying the Prayers of the People. During the
moments of silence, you are invited to pray silently or meditate. |
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Adonai, Allah, Great Spirit, God of all nations and all
peoples, by whatever name you are known, we come before you in praise
and thanksgiving. Guide us into the joy of being and into the desire of
joyful peace for all peoples. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray particularly for the nation and people of Kuwait this day. May
they know that you are the God of all nations and the Parent of all
peoples. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Great God, we would also ask for your guidance as we try to live by your
standards of peace in our daily living. Forgive our sins of selfishness
and pride, we humbly ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the concerns of those gathered here today. Teach us to
listen to your guidance, we pray. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Please use this space to pray for any
current concern or event in our community, city, state, nation or world
that you feel needs to be held up to God for prayerful consideration.
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| The People Pray in Silence |
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Hear our collective prayers, O God of Peace, that your peace may become
the peace of this world. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We conclude our service for today with Ministry of
Music. We invite you to remain in the quiet of this place to pray or
meditate for as long as you may wish.
May the God of grace and glory and peace guide us to new paths of peace,
for all our sakes. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. |
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