Prayer In Time of International Crisis

In Time of International Crisis

Furthermore, we pray for peace from above, that our civil leaders and authorities will be blessed with wisdom at this critical time. Allow them to see Your light. Increase their understanding. Let them not overlook any possibility for peace. We pray for the protection of all sons and daughters who serve in the Armed Forces and we pray for our enemies, that they may be touched and led to peaceful resolution of conflict. Spare our people yet another war. Let them beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. May nation not lift up swords against nation, nor may they learn war anymore. We pray to You, most merciful Lord, hear the voice of the supplication of us sinners, and have mercy.

Furthermore we pray for our {relatives, friends parishioners} who have gone for to war {especially – Name}: for all who serve in the Armed Forces of our country on land and sea and in the air; that the lord our God may bring them safely our of every peril and danger, and ever sustain them with the comfort of His Mercy.

Furthermore, we pray that You would swiftly hear us and deliver us from the grievous crisis {in location}; granting peace, justice, and deliverance for all the inhabitants of those lands, we pray to You: Hear us and have mercy.

Furthermore we pray that You would enlighten all members of the civil governments; grant security and deliverance for those held hostage; grant protection for the Armed forces; grant peace for all people of {location}, we pray to you: Hear us and have mercy.