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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We greet you in the name of God who calls us to peace.
Each day in this sacred space, 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 Georgia in our prayers. Located in
Southeastern Europe, Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the
19th century. Rich in farmland and minerals, rugged Georgia is wedged
between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea. Independence came in
1991. The United Nations works to resolve separatist disputes which have
become in the forefront of concerns for this country. Despite myriad
problems, some progress on market reforms and democratization have been
made. The recent conflict with Russia is a deep concern for the nation.
As we share the glow of the candle of peace, let us unite our hearts,
minds, and voices in praise as we seek new avenues of peace for our
time. |
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| Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:9 KJV |
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall
be called the children of God. |
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Prayer for Peace by William James, Columbia,
South Carolina |
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Creator of all,
We are indeed humbled to be able to come into your presence. We praise
you and thank you for your boundless love and mercy. Although our
understanding is extremely limited, we are grateful that you allow us to
be involved in the quest for peace.
Help us to live lives that are in harmony with the principles which you
have given us that will enable your Spirit of Peace to reside within us.
As we pray, give us new insight to recognize that peace cannot be
brought about by being passive, but that active measures need to be
taken by all. Give us new eyes to see the needs all around us and help
us to have greater desires to assisting whatever ways you lead us. Give
us new excitement as we realize that each of us has a unique opportunity
to assist in this cause, an opportunity that no one in the world has
ever had before, or ever will have. It is our opportunity, so give us a
new sense of urgency and responsibility that this knowledge brings.
In Jesus’ name, we pray that you would add your increase as we join with
those all over the world seeking the peace that can come only from you.
Amen. |
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Hymn - O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
- Hymns of the Saints #462 |
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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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God of all the earth, we pray that the light of peace
will shine on all of the earth. We pray for the peacemakers, wherever
they may be, that they will be filled with that light and teach others
of your love and peace. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We hold to your light of love and healing the children, youth, and
adults of Georgia. May they find the peace that they seek. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for courage to be your presence in actions of justice,
tenderness, and love. We ask for divine forgiveness when we have not
been compassionate or loving or just. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Hear us, O God, as we pray for all who are victims of abuse, neglect,
hatred, and war. May your light fill all the world. Help us not to
perpetrate abuse, neglect, hate, nor to resort to violence to settle our
differences. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We thank you God that in the midst of incredible difficulties many
people are sustained by courage and determination. |
| 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 to you, Great God of
Peace. Fill us with your spirit of love, we humbly 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.
Go now with God’s own peace. |
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| Ministry of Music |
