Prayer

It is in deep sadness of heart, at this time of increase tension among the Nations and Country’s of this world, we pray for peace

God who sees the weakness
in acts of naked aggression;
God who feels the fear
in moments of acute helplessness:
cure this warring madness,
and shield all who fall in harm’s way.
Leach the poison from the mind
that thinks strength is shown
in a bullying force.
And may an equal strength in solidarity
give resolve to those
whose aim is to protect, and respect,
not just the ones we call our own,
but all with whom we can share
a better, more peaceful world. Amen.

A Prayer adapted from the Community of Corrymeela