Peace and Safety
‘Do not repay anyone evil for evil.’
(Romans 12:17)
Fighting and war is one of the greatest evils in human experience.
We should pray for peace and for the end of wars which have broken out.
But the blessing of peace belongs to each one of us.
We need to be given to forgiveness and love.
How many families are torn apart by disputes over money, or over things which we say to each other?
It is so important that we seek reconciliation and peace,
not least the capacity to say that we are sorry when we have been in the wrong.
Remember, too how the Lord Jesus forgave the very ones who put him to death.
Question for Thought: Is there a fractured relationship in my life which I should try to repair?
Almighty God, our hearts are heavy with suffering and devastation
of wars today in the Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Gaza.
We pray for world leaders and for peace and stability worldwide.
May there be an end to injustice and may there be peace.
Above all may they know the true peace that comes through knowing you as Lord. Amen.
(Mothers Union Prayer Diary 2024)