Holy God, there is much around us causing death, grief and sadness. Conflicts continue to escalate. Our siblings around the world continue to live without peace and justice, and it seems love is absent. We pray your love and peace in the world. Peace for those living in conflict. Peace for those whose lives are torn apart by war. Peace for those whose lives are impacted by injustice. We pray O God that your love will move us to seek peace where there is no peace. Provide us with the courage we need to seek transformation in our communities and in the world. Hear our prayers O God we pray. Amen

-Karen Georgia Thompson, Olmsted Township, OH

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