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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It is good to come and share in
worship with you in this sacred place. Thank you for your presence. 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 remember the people of French Polynesia in our prayers. An
archipelago in the South Pacific, the French annexed various Polynesian
island groups during the 19th century, forming French Polynesia. While
it may seem a paradise, the islands have seen their share of turmoil.
There is now a considerable groundswell of calls for independence from
France. Over a 20 year period, ending in 1996, the island group took
over internal management, but calls for independence are a permanent
fixture on the political map. For the time being, French Polynesia is
looking to re-negotiate its status in the European Union in order to
redress its economic dependence on France. The Polynesian concept of
family is a much broader one than in the West - cousins, uncles, aunts
etc are all part of the scene.
May our prayers be not only heard but answered to bring peace to our
earth. |
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| Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 161:2b |
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Fulfill the purposes of the Temple by
making its ministries manifest in your hearts. It was built from your
sacrifices and searching over many generations. Let it stand as a
towering symbol of a people who knew injustice and strife on the
frontier and who now seek the peace of Jesus Christ throughout the
world. |
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Prayer for Peace by Roxann Rice, Independence,
Missouri |
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Eternal God,
We thank you for your ever present vigil in our lives.
As you walk with us this day, our spirits are stirred, for there are
persons in this world who are in need of your love and protection.
It is during this time that peace becomes our cry-- peace instead of war
-- peace instead of suffering -- peace instead of doubt.
We consider the cause of peace and where it must begin--here, Savior,
within us as you reside. Resolve the personal turmoil among your
children.
Guide us, O God, to that peace within us--that which you have called for
us to seek since the beginning.
We pray in the name of Jesus, who is our highest example of peace. Amen. |
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Hymn - For Beauty of Meadows - Sing
for Peace #14 |
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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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We thank you for so many things that give us pleasure:
beaches, mountains, valleys, fruits and flowers. Indeed, all nature
celebrates you, their creator, in desert or rain forest, on mountain or
plain, in summer as well as in our winter land. Thank you, O Lord, our
God, for all you have done to sustain us. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We remember the poor, the dispossessed, the rich, the black, the white,
all the peoples of the earth whatever their nation, color, or creed. May
we all know peace, Great God. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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May national pride for our country be tempered with the awareness of
injustice that rampant consumerism fosters. May our eyes be open and our
spirits willing to serve you by curbing our wants, O God, so that there
will be enough and to spare for all your people. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Thank you for the people who dwell in French Polynesia, for in them we
see a reflection of God. May they know the peace that you can bring to
their lives. This day, make us aware that all your people are to be
loved and handled with care. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We honor and praise you for the Prince of Peace. May his life enrich
ours as we align our desires with your plan for peace in our world.
Bless us and hear our confessions and petitions we humbly 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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May the praise and the honor and the glory be yours forever and ever.
Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We will conclude our service 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.
Go from here and continue our prayers for peace on our earth. |
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| Ministry of Music |