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In fulfilling the Commitment to Peacemaking, we will do peacemaking
through prayer and Bible Study. — Commitment
to Peacemaking
Spiritual Nuture for Peacemakers
Use the prayers and lectionary on this page to nurture your spiritual growth as a Peacemaker.
July 5, 2009
Prayers
Adapt or rewrite these prayers for use in Sunday worship on July 5, 2009, or in daily devotions.
A Prayer for Independence Day • July 4
Almighty God,
you have given us this good land as our heritage.
Make us always remember your generosity
and constantly do your will.
Bless our land with honest industry,
sound learning,
and an honorable way of life.
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion;
from pride and arrogance,
and from every evil way.
Make us who come from many nations
with many different languages
a united people.
Defend our liberties
and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government
the spirit of wisdom,
that there might be justice and peace in our land.
When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful;
and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail.
We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
— Book of Common Worship
This prayer comes from the new resource Justice and Peace Shall Kiss: Praying through the Year, published by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program.
A Prayer for the People of Iran
God of the ages,
We pray for the nation and people of Iran.
We pray for wisdom and openness and restraint for those in authority.
We pray for courage and strength for those who question and challenge authority.
We pray for comfort and healing for those who suffer.
We pray for restraint and inspiration that all may refrain from violence and seek other solutions in this time of turmoil
May your Holy Spirit guide the people and leaders of Iran in the way of peace so that hostility may end, stability may grow, and your justice may roll down across the land and among the people.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
— Adapted from a prayer of the Church of England by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
Find sources of information about events in Iran. Learn about Presbyterians in ministry with the people of Iran.
A Prayer for Peru
Our Father in heaven, holy is your name.
We thank you for the gift of life,
which is renewed every moment with your beauty.
Your mercy, God, confirms your love.
In your hands are our destiny and our life.
All-powerful and merciful God, we pray for the future of Peru,
for the poor who often go hungry,
for the victims of disasters.
Provide them with all they need from you,
with all they require of you.
Lord, no longer allow human evil to go forward.
We especially pray for the authorities of Peru,
that they be given the wisdom to plan towards a better future.
We pray for justice where the rich dominate
while justice is denied to the poor.
Grant, O Lord, peace in all the world
and an end to war which only destroys and kills.
May the strength of the Holy Spirit dwell in our hearts.
May we live under your refuge and protection.
Bless our families.
Give us your happiness.
Thank you, Lord, for turning your ears towards our requests.
Give us the humility to accept your will.
In your hands we place our future and our livelihood.
Thank you, Lord, for giving us much more than we deserve,
especially for giving us the happiness
of having access to your word.
Receive our adoration and our prayers.
Thank you, Lord, for answering us.
— Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
Learn about current events and PC(USA) ministry in Peru.
A Prayer for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Loving God,
Creator and parent of all,
We pray for your children
Killed, wounded, orphaned, or displaced
By conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We pray for children coerced into service in the armed conflict.
We pray for women who have been raped and sexually violated.
May those who grieve may be comforted.
May those who have been wounded and violated know healing in body, mind, and spirit.
May those affected by the conflict have strength as they rebuild.
Touch the hearts of all who engage in conflict.
Move them from violence.
Lead them to seek justice and to make peace.
We pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
— Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, inspired by Tearfund
Learn more about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and actions we can take.
Biblical Witness to Peacemaking
A daily lectionary exploring the richness
of God's peacegiving and Christ's call to peacemaking.
Jesus’ Alternate Way
- July 26, 2009 – Matthew 5:3-12
- July 27, 2009 – Matthew 5:21-22
- July 28, 2009 – Matthew 5:38-42
- July 29, 2009 – Matthew 5:43-48
- July 30, 2009 – Matthew 7:1-5
- July 31, 2009 – Matthew 10:26-33
- August 1, 2009 - Luke 6:37-38
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