Lent 2021: A Story to Live BySample

A lament for peace

Prayer:

Let us cry out for peace in a world full of conflict:

Lord Jesus,

Conflict ravages the world. Homes are being shattered. Families are being torn apart. Lives are being destroyed.

Lord, we cry out for peace.

Children are being used as soldiers. Women and girls are being abused. The innocent and vulnerable are being exploited in the name of power.

Lord, we cry out for peace.

People are millionaires because they sell bombs that fall on hospitals. An entire industry exists to fuel warfare around the world. Greed, corruption and evil are everywhere.

Lord, we cry out for peace.

Lord Jesus, you are the prince of peace. You are the light of the world. You are love. Let your kingdom come. Let your kingdom come. Let your kingdom come.

Lord, we cry out for peace.

Amen.

Author: Veena O’Sullivan 

Veena oversees Tearfund’s work in Asia.