Reading: Giver of peace, I pray for an end to war, but there can be none without living for peace. I pray for peace in the world, but there can be none without peace in the nations. I pray for peace in the nations, but there can be none without peace in the communities. I pray for peace in the communities, but there can be none without peace between neighbors. I pray for peace between neighbors, but there can be none without peace in the home. I pray for peace in the home, but there can be none without peace in the heart. Give peace to my heart this day O God and when the fighting of this world overwhelms me, let me know that peace begins with me.
Closing Prayer: Let there be respect for the earth, peace fo its people, love in our lives, delight in the good, forgiveness for past wrong, and from now on, a new start. Amen.
