People of peace
A prayer for Remembrance Day On this day of memory we gather to sing and to pray, we remember the past and look to the future. On this day when the guns once fell silent, we come before you God, seeking Your peace. On this day of hope in the face of terror, we … Continue reading "People of peace"...
Lament for peace and justice
Prayer of Lament To the One who calls us Beloved, we bring hurting hearts to you this morning, our fearfulness, and our worry. Our anger. Our world is not as it should be. The ones with power make decisions for their own benefit. In a show of might, they flirt with war and destruction but … Continue reading "Lament for peace and justice"...
Peace that makes whole
Holy Spirit Guest House, Groningen “The fruit of the Spirit is … peace …” (Galatians 5:22) A prayer Lord, create in me a love for peace; not peace that is the absence of struggle, not peace that is blind to injustice, but peace that makes whole what is now broken. from The … Continue reading "Peace that makes whole"...
People cry “peace”
Prayer of Confession inspired by Jeremiah 6:13-16 O Lord, All around us people cry “peace” when there is no peace. How can there be peace when voices are silenced, people suffer, and rights are denied? How can there be peace when bombs are falling, countries are at war, and justice is denied? O Lord, … Continue reading "People cry “peace”"...