May 1, 2008 - World Day of Prayer

Today is World Day of Prayer. Let's all join in prayer for our community, our state, our country, and our world.
Father God, Abba, Daddy, your sacred name is above all names. We pray for your kingdom of peace and love to reign over all the earth, that Heaven may draw near. We pray today, on this World Day of Prayer, that you will hear our words of confession and supplication and heal our land as your Word promised. Forgive us all for our history of conquest over your native people and slavery unto your precious children. Forgive us when we maintain a superior attitude or a captured spirit, for we have all been conquered and enslaved at times. The pit is not our home or your place of harmony and love. We ask only to be in service to you, that your will may be done. We pray for peace throughout the world, that all people may be free to love and serve you. Give us your strength and grace to forgive those who would bring us down or hold us down, misinterpret our motives, and harm our children. Your grace will cure the whole world if we are grace-filled. We also pray for our boys and girls in uniform. They are called to serve the cause of peace throughout the world. Many are in harm's way but you have told us that you will walk through the fire with us. We pray for your presence and the awareness of your sweet presence with them and with us, as we each walk through the flames in our own lives. Turn our eyes from self-serving attention so that all glory and praise will be yours. May your healing light shine on your world forever. We pray in the power and the dear name of your son, our precious Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.