God of the East, we pray
. . . for those suffering due to hardship and warfare.
. . . for a path of reconciliation.
. . . for forgiveness and the ability to forgive.
. . . to understand the futility of violence.
. . . to respond with maturity.
. . . for peace in the land.
Lover of all humankind,
bring us to peace
from the four corners of the earth and lead us uprightly in our land.
God of the West, we pray
. . . to become like children, instead of being obsessed with adulthood.
. . . for tenderness, instead of feeling like we must be tough.
. . . for government leaders who would risk to help the powerless, instead of selfishly putting themselves first.
. . . that we might hear Christ saying,
"Put up your sword,” when our nations budget for war.
. . . that where fear and indifference are growing, you will send your Spirit of renewal.
Lover of all humankind,
Bring us to peace from the four corners of the earth and lead us uprightly in our land.
God of the North, we pray
. . . for unity.
. . . to place human kindness above national pride.
. . . to hear the Spirit’s call to oppose discrimination.
. . . for those tormented by anxiety or despair.
Lover of all humankind,
Bring us to peace from the four corners of the earth and lead us uprightly in our land.
God of the South, we pray
. . . for those who are no longer able to sleep in peace.
. . . for wisdom to make difficult decisions.
. . . that you will bring order out of chaos.
. . . for the will to resolve disputes through means other than war.
. . . for the courage to risk defending the poor and angering the rich.
. . . for the love to be hospitable to the stranger in our land.
Lover of all humankind,
Bring us to peace from the four corners of the earth and lead us uprightly in our land.
You, O Lord, bring salvation to all the nations.
Make us your instruments of peace. Bring hope to our homes, our communities,
our nation, and our world. Amen.