Peace
So often work for peace seems a fruitless task when men seem to prefer war and violence to solve differences. However, with great patience, peace-making often wins out when wars fail to bring the hoped for rapid results.
Let us pray today for peace in the world and that all those dedicated to negotiating for peace will, with patience, have success.
Today’s Prayer
Preparation: Begin by stilling; then dedicating the time of prayer to God and asking God that all you think, feel and imagine are for the glory of God.
Gift: Ask for what you desire. Suggestion: to pray for peace in the world.
Setting: A Scripture reading to ponder – Lectio Divina.
Scripture
James 3: 17-18 NIV
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;
then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Matthew 5:9 NIV
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Conversation: Talk to Jesus in your own words as a friend
Final Prayer: End with a formal prayer such as the Lord’s Prayer/Our Father.
Today’s Music
Healing Light: Sung by World Choir for peace music Sir Karl Jenkins
Deep peace of the running wave to you,
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Amen.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you,
Deep peace of the gentle night to you,
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Amen.