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

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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of Candle

Invitation
  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 Denmark in our prayers. Located in northern Europe, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the political and economic integration of Europe. The people of Denmark have forged a society that stands as a benchmark of civilization, with progressive policies, widespread tolerance and a liberal social-welfare system. Denmark has earned more from manufacturing than from agriculture since the 1960s. Devastation of lobster colonies by industrial pollution has prompted imposition of some of the world's strictest environmental standards. More and more Danes are using alternative energy sources—wind power, solar energy, and geothermal heat—for environmental and economic reasons. Wind is an increasingly important source of energy in Denmark, and windmills are an important export.

As we light the candle of peace, let us worship in newness of spirit and hope for the day before us. Come into our lives, Lord Jesus, and light our path to peace.
 
Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 161:1a
  Lift up your eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which you are sent. Journey in trust, assured that the great and marvelous work is for this time and for all time.
 

Prayer for Peace by June Ramsey, Odessa, Florida
  Almighty God,

Help us to put away all bitterness and possess our souls in patience, however we are tempted and provoked. Help us not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. Enable us, O God of patience, to bear one another's burdens, and to forbear one another in love. Teach and help us all to live in peace, and to love in truth, following peace with all persons, and walking in love, as Christ loved us. Let us learn such meekness and lowliness of heart, that in Him we may find rest for our souls. Subdue all bitter resentments in our minds, and let the law of kindness be in our tongues, with a meek and quiet spirit all our lives. Make us so gentle and peaceable that we may be followers of Thee, as dear children, that Thou, the God of peace, might dwell with us for evermore; to the honor and glory of Thy great Name. Amen.
 

Hymn - Santo, Santo, Santo - Sing a New Song #43
 
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.
  We praise you, God, for this day and its blessings, for our family and friends who sustain us, for abilities to earn our daily bread, and for the gift of Jesus Christ who leads us toward peace.
The People Pray in Silence
  We bow before you in repentance of our sins. Help us to be ever more aware of those things we should omit from our lives, as well as those actions we should add to our living.
The People Pray in Silence
  We especially ask your blessing on the nation and the people of Denmark. Guide them as they learn to share their knowledge of peace with all nations who seek peace.
The People Pray in Silence
  We are aware of inequalities in our world. Touch the lives of world leaders that they will make wise decisions to benefit all nations—not just their own.
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 prayer, O Lord, and in your mercy answer us. Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  We conclude our service for today with Ministry of Music. We invite you to leave quietly or remain to pray or meditate for as long as you may wish.

Let us go forth and be the peacemakers and peacekeepers that we are called to be. Christ, the Prince of Peace, will guide you and bless you for your calling. Amen.
 
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