God of Love, I come to You longing for peace—peace in our country, our world, and every weary heart. As wars rage and lives are torn apart, grant refuge to those fleeing violence. Let them find rest, safety, and compassion. Teach us to welcome the stranger and seek peace and unity for all people, created in Your image—in names we know and those yet to be revealed. In the words of St. Francis of Assisi: Peace, let it begin with me. Amen.

-Reed Kirkman, McKinney, TX