Prayer for Peace
by Diann L. Neu
(Light a candle for peace, and pray
alone or with a group.)
All merciful God of Many Names,
Yahweh, Allah, Holy One, Goddess, Wisdom-Sophia,
Your power and grace sustain the universe.
Teach us to hallow your names throughout the world.
Response: In your mercy, grant us peace.
You chose Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to
birth many nations.
You continue to speak through prophets and peacemakers.
Forgive us, their offspring, for our wars and misdeeds.
Save us from further terrorism and destruction
that all children may live in peace.
Response: In your mercy, grant us peace.
Compassionate and merciful God of Many
Names,
Change the hearts of the United States and Iraq
governments
and their allies, and those who use violence as a
solution.
Help us find together a way to peace that serves every
nation.
Response: In your mercy, grant us peace.
Guardian of all life,
Guide the leaders of the United States and its allies,
Guide the rulers of Iraq and the Middle East and their
allies
To act responsibly to bring peace and welfare to
humankind.
Response: In your mercy, grant us peace.
God of Peace and Justice,
Guide all religious communities around the world
To work for peace with justice
So that all may have food, housing, prosperity, and
peace.
Response: In your mercy, grant us peace.
God of Many Names, fill us with peace.
May our peace radiate to loved ones and all we meet.
May this peace touch communities around the world
So that all may live in peace forever and ever.
Response: Amen. Blessed be. Let it be so.
Diann L. Neu, D.Min., is cofounder and
codirector of WATER.
Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual
8121 Georgia Avenue #310, Silver Spring MD 20910
301-589-2509, water@hers.com
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