Praying on the International Day of Peace

Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 by Sue Schlesman Start the Conversation

Lord Jesus,

Today is the International Day of Peace.

What does that even mean?

The world is not peaceful.

It doesn’t feel like it will ever be peaceful.

How can I find peace in my everyday life,

for the normal anxieties and the terrifying uncertainties?

I know you are Peace.

But honestly, sometimes peace feels impossible.

Forgive me for not daily giving my fears back to you

and praising you for the future I can’t see.

You will never leave me.

You will always protect me.

You and only you can provide me the peace I crave.

I will seek your face and read your words.

There I will find “the peace that passes understanding.” (Philippians 4:7)

There I’ll find you. That’s where the peace is.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)