Opening Prayer
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06/23/2025
Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben
God of mercy and compassion, though the Earth rages with unquenchable hostility, the fog of war blurs the truth on the ground, and all the while, innocents are threatened by the virulent wrath of their oppressors, we can only pray that You will fulfill Your promise of peace.
Whatever side we find ourselves on, make us instruments of that peace. In a world of hatred, may each dare to forgive. When we are overwhelmed with despair and want only to fight our way out, give us reason to trust that Your divine plan will make its way in us. And when our inclination toward conflict overrides our responsibility to seek understanding, grant us Your pardon and redeem our warring ways.
May this be the prayer of all Your people, that no one side feels that it alone bears the burden of making things right. May enemies find within themselves the humility to seek peace and may allies uphold their faith in You to make it happen.
In Your sovereign name, we pray. Amen.