From the midst of the storm,

from the midst of the earthquake,

from the midst of the fire,

we long for the sound of silence,

for the quietness to hear your voice, O Lord.

  As the hart longs for the peace of the flowing stream,

  our hearts long to be free

  of the demons of fear, failure, and doubt.

Lay your hand gently upon us,

and with the still small voice

speak the words of love and grace

that will set us free to follow you

  or to go where you would have us go

  and do what you would have us do.

We ask in your own name, for your own sake,

and for the sake of all of your own Creation.

 

 

And also for today, the Prayer for Peace in the World - 

 God of all Creation,

 let the peace which is in your heart

 flow into your world,

 and may all who share your world

 live together in justice, kindness and humility.

 We ask it in the name of Jesus, Prince of Peace. Amen.