Today in our prayers for the people of Somalia.
Prayer for Peace
Karen Anne Smith
Our gracious creator,
Forgive us our human frailty. Cleanse us of all resentment that we may truly become your children. We love your creation and claim all people as family. Our hearts ache to relieve the suffering in our world, to bring the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the bruised and broken-hearted. But as much as we love each person, we know that you love them more. Your love is pure, unfathomable, and unfailing.
Increase our love, dear friend, to include all who are snared by the darkness of hate. These are also your children and part of our family. Fill our hearts with compassion that overcomes anger. Please teach us how to listen to your direction so that we might become instruments of peace, children of God.
In the name of Jesus, the Living Christ, we pray. Amen.
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