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, and it is good to share with you in prayer. 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 lift up the people of Cuba in our prayers. Cuba is an island located in the Caribbean, south of Florida. In 1961 Fidel Castro established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Since then more than a million Cubans have moved to the U.S. Cuba's centrally planned economy initially brought dramatic gains in education, health care, and social welfare. The economy crashed after Cuba was abandoned by the former U.S.S.R. and Eastern European trading partners in the early 1990s, with food and energy being tightly rationed. Investments from Canada, Europe and Latin America, as well as China are helping to improve Cuba’s economy. Cuba’s natural beauty brings in millions of tourists each year who come to see the thousands of species of plants and animals that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

This day is the first Sunday in the season of Lent. It is a time of penitence, so each one can cleanse the soul before we begin our Lenten fast. May the Spirit lead us in our worship of the giver of light and peace.
     
Scripture Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 151:9
  You who are my disciples must be found continuing in the forefront of those organizations and movements which are recognizing the worth of persons and are committed to bringing the ministry of my Son to bear on their lives.
 

Prayer for Peace by Miriam Mann, Council Bluffs, Iowa
  Lord God, you have been searching for us, that is why we seek you now. We thank you and praise you for all blessings. Give us new understanding and appreciation for your wonderful gifts. Reveal your will and what is best for our lives during this service of worship, we pray.

We all sin and need your forgiveness, so help us to repent this day. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for showing us how valuable we are to you. We need your great knowledge and understanding to promote peace in our lives. Guide us through the challenges and problems we face. Help us to find new ways to explore and reach your goal for peace on earth. Direct our steps so that we walk with you.

Renew and strengthen us through your Spirit. Incline our hearts to your word, that we may speak peace with love and assurance to others. Let our faith take what you offer, God for we ask it in Jesus' name and for his glory. Amen
 

Hymn - Take Time to be Holy - Hymns of the Saints #180
 
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 of all nations, for your mercy is vast, and your greatness beyond our comprehension. In peace we pray to you, Lord God, and dare to ask your blessing for all people in their daily life and work; for our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
The People Pray in Silence
  We remember, and ask your guidance, for all who sorrow, fear, or have special needs. May we follow your example and minister in your stead.
The People Pray in Silence
  We especially pray for your people in Cuba this day. Be with them and fit a blessing to their needs.
The People Pray in Silence
  We confess our shortcomings. Forgive us, we pray, and may we go from here strengthened in body and mind for the task before us to be your peacemakers in our world.
The People Pray in Silence
  We remember the concerns and needs of those gathered here this day. Be with us, we pray, and help us to learn to listen for you.
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
  Lord, hear our prayers, and send your Holy Spirit to be with us as we seek to know and do your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
 
Sending Forth
  We conclude our service with Ministry of Music. You are invited to remain to pray or meditate in the quiet of this place for as long as you may wish.

Now may the God of peace guide us into those paths of righteousness which lead to peace. Let us go forth and be the peacemakers and peacekeepers we are called to be.
 
Ministry of Music