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
  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.
     
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:9 KJV
  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
 

Prayer for Peace by William James, Columbia, South Carolina
  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.
 

Hymn -  O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee - Hymns of the Saints #462
 
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 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
  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
  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
  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
  We thank you God that in the midst of incredible difficulties many people are sustained by courage and determination.
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
  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
 
Sending Forth
  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.
 
Ministry of Music