Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Gathering in Silence
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Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome today to this sacred
place and for making time to pray for peace. 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 Ireland in our prayers. Ireland is
located in Western Europe. An island off the coast of Great Britain.
Ireland was controlled by the Celts, Iron Age warriors from eastern
Europe, for 1000 years; they left a legacy of language and culture that
survives today. English power in Ireland was consolidated under Henry
VIII and Elizabeth I; decisions from that time period sowed the seed for
division and dissension that lasted for centuries. After decades of war
between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, they seem to have
finally found peace. The Irish Republic Army turned in its guns and
ended its armed campaign in mid-2005. A power-sharing agreement was
successfully instituted in May 2007. The economy continues to grow,
creating challenges with increased immigration and pressure on Ireland’s
welfare and transport infrastructure.
We search for peace and the well-being and unity of all. And the Lord
answers, “Learn of me,
And listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall
have peace in me.” |
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| Scripture Reading: 3 Nephi 5:56 |
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And blessed are all the peacemakers, for
they shall be called children of God. |
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Prayer for Peace by Mildred Jordan, Houghton
Lake, Michigan |
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Our Loving Creator and Provider,
We praise you for your loving kindness that extends to all inhabitants
of the earth, to every facet of your vast creation.
We are aware of the great need for peace in numerous countries as well
as our own. Be with all leaders in every land that they may make wise
decisions in dealing with their problems.
Increase their understanding so that they may realize the value of
compromise and reconciliation rather than force and violence.
May they fully comprehend your plan for all humankind and strive for
peace among all nations.
In the name of Your Dear Son, Jesus Christ, we ask it. Amen. |
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Hymn - These Things Shall Be: A Loftier
Race - Hymns of the Saints #323 |
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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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O God of Peace, we praise you and give thanks for your
gentle, guiding calm in our lives. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for divine forgiveness when we have not been compassionate or
loving or just. We pray for courage to be your presence in the world. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Hear our prayer, Merciful God, as we pray for the leaders of nations and
religions. Be with the decision makers that they may find wisdom to
bring justice and peace as they lead. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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This day we hold to the light of God's love and healing the people of
Ireland. They have survived the story of peacemakers working to bring
the people back together. We ask that you bless the peacemakers in
Ireland that they may build the lasting peace they are longing for in
their country. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the special needs and concerns of those gathered here this
day. We confess our shortcomings, and ask for forgiveness. |
| 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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We lift our hearts and minds and voices in honor and praise to you as we
seek to know and do your will. In the name of the Prince of Peace we
pray. Amen |
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| Sending Forth |
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Our service will now close with Ministry of Music. You
are invited to leave quietly or remain to pray or meditate for as long
as you may wish.
May we be the people of peace we are called to be. Let us go forth from
this place and serve the Lord in peace. Amen. |
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| Ministry of Music |
