Lord, Hear Us As We Pray For Peace.

We pray that this crisis will end now, without further loss of life.
We pray for the injured, the suffering, the starving
and for those who mourn their loved ones.
We pray for all people who have been displaced,
those who have lost their homes and have nowhere safe to go.
We pray for all those in danger at this moment.
Lord, hear us as we pray for peace.

We pray for the powerful, the decision-makers,
who can choose to act for peace.
May they follow the paths of justice, mercy and compassion.
We pray for recognition of the value of human life
We remember that we are all made in the image of God.
Lord, hear us as we pray for peace.

We pray for those who are most vulnerable.
We remember your call, Lord,
to help the bereaved, the stranger, the orphan.
We pray for medical staff and humanitarian workers
who continue to serve others,
even when they are themselves deeply affected by this conflict.
We pray especially for children caught up in the violence,
that they may know safety.
God of peace and justice, hear our prayers.

Pray not for Arab or Jew, for Palestinian or Israeli,
but pray rather for ourselves,
that we might not divide them in our prayers
but keep them both together in our hearts.

When races fight - Peace be amongst us
When neighbours argue - Peace be amongst us
When nations disagree - Peace be amongst us
Where people struggle for justice - Let justice prevail
Where Christ’s disciples follow - Let peace be our way 
Now may the Lord of peace himself
give you peace, at all times in all ways.

Prayers from Embrace and Christian Aid