Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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Afghanistan
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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It is good to welcome you to
this sacred place, and thank you for your gift of presence and prayer
support. 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 Afghanistan in our prayers. Located
in Asia, Afghanistan was once well known to hikers as a place to stop
for unparalleled hospitality, fantastic food, and great hiking. Its
history as a country spans little more than two centuries, although it
has contributed to the greatness of many Central Asian empires. By the
19th century, Afghanistan found itself often in conflict with the
British, and its trade was tilted heavily toward the USSR from World War
I onwards. After a bloody revolution in 1978, Afghanistan rapidly
deteriorated. Conflict between the procommunist, antireligious
government, the local tribes, and the USSR continued until 1989, when
the Soviets withdrew. The Taliban control of the country following the
Soviet withdrawal, and NATO along with the United States has continued
to support the Afghans in the fight against their rising of power. The
Afghans continue to strive for an end to violence.
Blessed is the name of our God who is mindful of us as we worship the
Prince of Peace in faith and joy. |
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| Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants
163:3a-b |
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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. Above all else,
strive to be faithful to Christ’s vision of the peaceable Kingdom of God
on earth. Courageously challenge cultural, political, and religious
trends that are contrary to the reconciling and restoring purposes of
God. Pursue peace. |
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Prayer for Peace by Miriam Mann, North Platte,
Nebraska |
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Divine and gracious Father, encourage us to be humble
and receptive to the Holy Spirit this day. We thank you for all gifts,
and especially for the gift of your Son. He is our forgiveness and
salvation. We claim His promises for greater understanding and service
in His kingdom. Let your glory shine on us now.
We pray for the spiritual well-being of others and ourselves. Enable us
to bear one another’s burdens and to live in peace. You know our desires
and needs. Help each one of us to “fight the good fight of faith, and to
lay hold on eternal life.’ Grant Christ’s meekness and lowliness of
heart to us that we may dwell with you forever. In Jesus worthy name, we
ask these things. Amen. |
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Hymn - What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Hymns of the Saints #85 |
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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, God, for all the blessings of this life.
We thank you for our friends, our family, our nation, and the
opportunity to worship in safety within this sanctuary. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the just and equitable use of the resources of your earth.
May all humanity exercise care in the use of your creation. Guide us
that we may be wise stewards over all that we touch. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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In your compassion forgive us our sins of commission, or our sins of
omission we humbly ask. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for the nations of the world. In particular on this day we pray
for the nation and the people of Afghanistan. May they know and find the
peace they seek. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for all those who are oppressed by poverty, disease,
exploitation, prejudice, and for those who are in any way denied their
full worth as your children. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Let us pray now for the special concerns and needs of those gathered
here this day. |
| 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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Hear our prayer, O God. Today we offer ourselves as instruments of your
peace. In the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace we pray. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We 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.
May the God of peace, of glory, and righteousness, keep us to fulfill
our desires to be peacemakers in the world. Amen. |
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