Prayer in a Time of War

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Holy One of Blessing, we pray for all those who feel trapped,
those who long to live in freedom and peace,

who find only imprisonment and violence,
those who are wounded, those whose wounds fester,
those who have lost loved ones, and

those who do not know where their loved ones are held.

Please comfort the frightened, strengthen the fearful, and

give nourishment to the hungry:
whether they are hungry for food or for the gifts of the spirit.

Grant us the courage to speak up, and the restraint to be silent,
and the wisdom to know when each is best.

When the day is done, may we lie down in peace,
so that we may rise in the bright morning to make peace on this earth.