Begin with the prayer below, then go to the prayer for the day.
God of wisdom and mercy, grant us patience to listen; compassion to be open to other views and opinions; generosity to forgive and grace to change. As you taught us to love our dear neighbor, we pray that you give us strength to be healing instruments of unity and reconciliation.
Day 17: Sunday, February 5
Loving God, lead our society to bring gun violence to an end. Heal our hearts
from racism, anger and abuse of power. Continue to be our guide to love one
another.
Day 18: Monday, February 6
Today I pray for an end to war, especially in Ukraine. Help us find ways to
work together for the common good rather than seeking power and advantages
over one another.
Day 19: Tuesday, February 7
God of grace, assist our elected and corporate leaders to create budgets that
influence the common good rather than concentrating power and enrichment
for a few.
Day 20: Wednesday, February 8
Today I pray for the end to human trafficking and slavery. Convert the hearts of
those who prey upon the vulnerable, and end the desperate circumstances that
create this crime.
Day 21: Thursday, February 9
God of creation, remind me what I can do today to take care of our common
home. Today, lead me to take steps that protect and conserve water – the finite
resource we all need to share.
Day 22: Friday, February 10
Today I pray for Your peace. Slow me down. Calm my insecurities. Let me
abide in You so that I may leave behind any trace of desperation, and be an
assurance for others who work for justice.
Day 23: Saturday, February 11
God of justice, show me how to stand with my brothers and sisters who migrate
as a means for survival. Open my eyes to see their need, why they need it, and
how to help.
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