Offered by Anush Avejic
September 3, 2025
We are grateful to you for all that you have given us. For the beauty and sweetness of our lives, our families, our children and grandchildren. For our health, the warmth of a home, and the stability we enjoy in our lives.
We come before you with heavy hearts as the world groans under the weight of conflict, fear, and division.
Lord, where there is hatred, let your love prevail. Where there is division, bring reconciliation through the power of the cross. Where there is suffering, pour out your mercy and comfort.
We lift up to you the people of Gaza, Ukraine, and everywhere in the world where there is hatred and unrest. God of Peace, stretch out your hand to still the violence, to shield the innocent, to heal the brokenhearted, and to bring an end to war.
Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Lord Jesus, prince of peace, we ask you to rule in the hearts of all people. Disarm hatred with your love, replace vengeance with your grace. Break every chain of oppression with your truth.
Raise up peacemakers in every land. Fill leaders with wisdom and humility. And help us, your church, to be a light in the darkness - humble in love, bold in faith, and faithful in prayer.
We ask that you heal the sick - especially Yelena. Help her body to reject all cancer and bring her to full wellness. And for Silva in prison, bring her peace and comfort, and fill her life with patience, strength and wisdom. Soften the hearts of her oppressors and help bring her to freedom.
Begin with us, oh Lord. Change our hearts, renew our minds, and make us instruments of your divine peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
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