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 the Prince of Peace, and welcome today to this sacred place. 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 Myanmar in our prayers. Located in Southeastern Asia, Myanmar, known in the past as Burma, is an ethnic melting pot. Myanmar is a resource-rich country with a strong agricultural base, and is a leading producer of gems, jade, and teak. However, military rule prevents the economy from developing, and the Burmese people remain poor and are getting poorer. Those who promote democracy and improved human rights are in danger of being harassed or jailed.

Seldom does God shout to get our attention often just a whisper. Let us listen ever so closely. God is calling ever so urgently.
 
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28 INT
  We know that God makes everything work together for the good of those who love God and have been called according to God’s purpose.
 

Prayer for Peace by Dianne Marszalek, Cheyenne, Wyoming
  Dear Creator of Love and Peace,

We come today, thankful for the privilege of living on this beautiful planet. We pray for peace that we all might enjoy the beauties and bounties of this earth.

We pray for peace between religions—for open minds and loving hearts that no more evil would be done to others in the name of religion.

We pray for peace among different races. Let us look upon each other and see others the way in which you see us— with love and understanding.

We ask for peace among nations and countries—for leaders who can guide us toward tolerance and acceptance.

And please help us to find peace within our families, for families are the foundation of our world.

Lastly, allow us to find peace in ourselves. Help us to love and accept ourselves, as you love and accept us. We ask all these things, if it be thy will, in Jesus' Holy Name. Amen.
 

Hymn -  O May Thy Church Build Bridges - Hymns of the Saints #431
 
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.
  O God, we come now to be with you and listen for your voice. Please bless us with your presence. We want to hear what you would teach us about bringing peace into this world. We desire to do your will.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray that the ministry of God's Holy Spirit in Myanmar may continue to strengthen the peacemakers, and give them courage to share their desire to be a nation of peace.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray for courage as we seek the welfare of the city where we live.
The People Pray in Silence
  We pray for God's forgiveness for those times when we have not been loving or compassionate.
The People Pray in Silence
  We also ask your blessing and help for the concerns of people gathered here today. Hear us we pray.
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
  In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
 
Sending Forth
  Our service will conclude now 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.

It is to this purpose of peace that we have been called and for which we have been commissioned. May the Peace of God go with you.
 
Ministry of Music