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

Map of Spain

Flag of Spain
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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 remember 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: Luke 6:36 INT
  Be compassionate, as your loving God is compassionate.
 

Prayer for Peace by Gwendolyn McClain, Independence, Missouri
  Our Heavenly Creator,

We lift our hearts to Thee in prayer. Help us to understand your will, that we may become a peaceful people throughout Your world. In Your word we are told "Blessed are the peacemakers." Lord, help us to become peacemakers—improve our skills in making peace on earth. We want to have a stable and loving home life, so there will be peace in our hearts, our churches, and our communities.

We say, "Lord, let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." We want to reach out to others. Help us to reach out to others in reconciliation and follow the example of Thy Son.

We need help to see and appreciate the worth of humanity throughout the world.
We accept our Lord, Jesus, as our example of peace.

Give us guidance and empowerment so that we do what we can to bring peace into the world.

In Jesus name we pray. 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, 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 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