Prayers for Peace

We cry out to you, oh Lord, to make wars to cease in all the world, and to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord, 
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

Grant to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do your will, uncompromised by self-interest and blind indifference. 
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

Fill the citizens and leaders of the world with your love of truth and righteousness, and make them continually mindful of their calling to serve their people and each other in reverent obedience to you
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

Gracious God, we pray for all persons suffering from war that they may be held in your loving care and protection and given the strength to endure great suffering, hardship, and death. 
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

Transform the hearts and minds of all those who perpetuate violence and oppression anywhere, and heal the victims of their aggressions. Relieve the distressed; deliver the innocent.
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

O Lord, pour out your Spirit on all flesh to bring to repentance those souls who cause harm. Bring light out of darkness, and good out of evil, that by the power of your Holy Spirit they may be set free from the chains of sin, and brought to newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
O Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

O God, you made us in your own image, and you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen