|
Invocation for Peace
Creator God, Source of all Life,
We are people of many ages,
but of one heart.
We hear the cries of children, women, and men
as they endure the ravages of war—and we cry, too.
We hear the cries of our children and husbands
as they are asked to kill, or be killed—and we cry, too.
Oh, it happens in too many places.
War destroys lives, families, towns, countries—and we cry.
War destroys earth, air, and water—and we cry.
War destroys the fabric of peace—and we cry.
We are people of many ages.
We are people of prayer.
Hear our voices join together
as we pray for understanding to end war, (pause)
as we pray for strength to end war, (pause)
as we pray for grace to end war, (pause)
as we pray for courage to raise life from ashes. (pause)
Hear our voices and teach us
the words to speak through our tears,
to open the minds and hearts
of those calling for war, engaging in war.
Hear our voices and grace us as we pray today.
Let it be so. Amen.
Kerrie G. Anderson - 2022
| 
