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Daily Prayer for Peace
Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.

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Visit Lonely Planet.
 

Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation

  We greet you in the name of God who calls us to peace. Each day in this sacred place, 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 Spain in our prayers. Spain is located in Southwestern Europe and occupies the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula. In 1986 Spain joined the European Union. Spain now enjoys one of the most dynamic economies in Europe with an agricultural base, but is also heavily industrial in some areas.

As we light our candle this day, may its flame cause us to open our minds, and challenge us to find new avenues of peace as we worship together.
 
Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 163:3a
  You are called to create pathways in the world for peace in Christ to be relationally and culturally incarnate. The hope of Zion is realized when the vision of Christ is embodied in communities of generosity, justice, and peacefulness.
 

Prayer for Peace by Mylord C. Musuku, Chingola, Zambia, Africa

  O God;
I bow my head before you as your love transcends your holiness in my heart.
I hear your voice, my face is searching for you.
I am thirsty for you my Lord;
I am thirsty for your peace.
O Lord you said you'll give me the living water.
I want to find you.
Where are you, my Lord?
O Lord you said, "I came to save that which was lost."
What was lost?
I want to find you, my heart seeks you O Lord.
What is your will for me?
Holy spirit direct me, guide me, and teach me in Jesus, name. Amen.
 

Hymn - Amazing Grace - Hymns of the Saints #104

 
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.
  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 the desire for joyful peace for all peoples.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray particularly for the nation and people of Spain this day. May they know the light of your love, and the peace that only you may provide.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray for the concerns of those gathered here today. Great God, we would also ask for your guidance as we try to live by your standards of peace.
The People Pray in Silence
  Forgive our sins of selfishness and pride, we humbly ask. Teach us of your peace, O God, that we may become the builders of peace on this earth.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray for justice in this community as well as around the world. Help us to understand that you have provided enough for all, and we need to learn to share it with each other.
The People Pray in Silence
  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.
The People Pray in Silence
  Hear our collective prayers, O God of Peace, that your peace may become the peace of this world. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  Our service will end with Ministry of Music. You are invited to remain and pray or meditate in the quiet of this place for as long as you may wish.

May the God of peace be with us as we go forth to be peacemakers in our world. Amen.
 
Ministry of Music