Prayer for victims of atrocities

Offered by Seza Ouzounian
April 29, 2026

As the atrocities and genocide continue in Palestine…
We shall remember them. We shall not lose heart.
Minute of Silence… for the victims of all the recent atrocities

We pray for our suffering world,
for the end of enmity and strife between nations,
for the end of inequality and poverty affecting people of various backgrounds.
We remember the victims of violence, discrimination and persecution
in all forms in our world today.
We pray for nations and peoples contending with the horror of war,
for men, women, and children whose lives are blighted
by the violence, cruelty and abuse of others.
May the nations embrace that which we all aspire to:
‘Nations shall beat their swords into ploughshares
and their spears into pruninghooks.
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war
or the strong dominate the weak any more’
but rather be compassionate and supportive to one another
making peace as their ultimate goal.


This prayer is from the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Service, April 24, 2019, at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, prepared by the Armenian Genocide Recognition Committee. This annual service pays tribute to the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in only a couple months.

Angel of Peace

offered by Anush Avejic

April 16, 2026

Lord Jesus Christ, we come to You today feeling the weight of uncertainty in our world. When the future seems unclear and fear grips our hearts, we turn to You for strength and guidance.

Forgive us for trying to control outcomes in our own strength. Take away our anxiety, our worries about the future, and our questions. Guide our steps when we cannot see the road before us.

Send us your angels of peace that they may fill our days and nights with serenity and calm. Help us to convey that peace through our actions to bring change to the world around us. Help us walk by faith, not by sight, and trust that You are working all things for good, even when we cannot see it.

Strengthen our faith to trust Your timing, and use us as a light to others who are afraid. We choose to trust You, knowing You go before us into every unknown tomorrow.

Thank you for blessing us with all that we have, our families, our friends, the gifts of a home, a bed, food in our cupboards, and the support systems that help us navigate the life - and to also see the sweetness and beauty that you have provided us.

Finally, we pray for those who are caught in senseless wars and violence, especially those in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and throughout our world. Grant wisdom to our world leaders to negotiate through conversations and to put down their weapons and work toward peace.

We ask this in your name along with the Father and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Positive outlook and wisdom to accept challenges

offered by Genese Phillips

April 8, 2026

Lord Jesus,
We thank you and praise Your Holy Name for carrying our sins, being crucified and then resurrected so that we may have eternal life in heaven with You.

We are so grateful for Your love. Help us to have a positive outlook on life. Give us the wisdom to accept the challenges that we face. When something turns out differently than we expect, help us to recognize rather than this being a door closed, it is a redirection in our lives. When we are still and listen to You, we’ll be guided to follow Your will for a better outcome.

We pray this in Jesus name,
Amen

A Prayer for Health, Peace, and Love

offered by Sona Smith
March 25, 2026

Heavenly Father,
We lift up our hearts to You with hope and humility.
Bless those we love with good health—strengthen their bodies, calm their minds, and surround their spirits with peace. Shine Your healing light upon them and keep them safe in Your care.
We pray for peace in this world, that hatred may be silenced, and division replaced with understanding.

Let kindness ripple through every heart—may it begin with us.
Where there is darkness, let Your light shine brightly.
Where there is fear or confusion, let Your truth bring clarity and calm.
Guide those who are lost—show them the way back to love, to purpose, to You.
Let no one feel forgotten or alone.
Help us accept one another, just as You have accepted us.
Break down the walls of judgment and build bridges of compassion.
Teach us to love deeply, forgive freely, and walk humbly together.
We trust in Your mercy and power, Lord.
Let this world feel Your presence through our actions, our prayers, and our love towards each other.
Amen

A Prayer for Peace

offered by Genese Phillips

11 March 2026

Dear Lord,
Our world is in such turmoil. Guide us to live in harmony with one another. Remind us that peace and understanding are the keys that open the door to salvation. I pray that you will heal our hearts and mend the conflicts that are ongoing. Despite where we live and what we look like, we are all brothers and sisters. Whether we are Christian, Muslim, Jew, or Buddhist we are all your children.
I pray in Jesus name,
Amen.

Kind Father

offered by Lynn Bedrosian

4 March 2026

Kind Father, we look at the example of Jesus as we read about You. As your son, He not only taught us how to live, but modeled what it means to be Your child. We want to live the way Jesus lived, even when it feels difficult, counter-cultural, and upside down. Your way is better than our way. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

Your Word has Enlightened

offered by Genese Phillips

25 February 2026

Heavenly Father, we thank You for guiding us through this Bible study. Your Word has enlightened our minds, comforted our hearts, and strengthened our spirits. May the lessons we’ve learned today resonate in our lives, guiding us in Your truth. Keep us steadfast in Your love, and let Your wisdom flourish in our daily actions.
Amen