Prayer For Peace In A Hurting World

Finding Peace in a World of Struggle: Prayer for the Troubled Heart

Often, living a peace-filled life comes down to a choice. Choosing to come to Him, choosing to set our minds on His Word, choosing to trust Him no matter what, choosing to pray in all that we face, choosing not to be anxious, choosing to believe that He's always with us and in control, choosing to set our thoughts on those things that are true and right.

God reminds us in His word that peace will not naturally just come our way, He tells to “seek peace and pursue it,” Ps. 34:14.

 Some may offer their own advice, “Get away for a few days, relax, be happy, take a vacation, tune out, just don't think about stressful stuff.” But it's only temporary relief in a crazy, struggling world.

Vain attempts to cover desperate places of our souls with superficial, external fixes.

But the peace God offers is vastly different. It's lasting. Confident. Real. Breathing deep reassurance in the midst of all that we face – past, present, or future. Rising up against the fear that would seek to choke our lives. Bringing comfort and freedom. 

God's words give strength, purpose, grace. They alone are what can bring inner calm to a whirlwind of crazy.

A Prayer for Peace for a Troubled Heart

Dear God,

Our world is hurting and broken. We pray for those who have lost loved ones this week, please comfort them in their grief and loss, cover them with your peace and presence, as only your Spirit can do.  

We know that in whatever we face, you are our Peace and Refuge, a very present help in times of trouble. Thank you that you remind us throughout your Word, we do not face the storms alone, but you are always with us.  Whispering calm. Speaking peace. Bringing rest to our souls.

We confess our need for you. We ask you to forgive us for trying to figure everything out on our own, for not trusting that you are more than able and powerful to work on our behalf.

 Give us the ability to trust you more, give us a heart that finds rest in your presence, give us the wisdom to seek peace and pursue it, remembering it’s only to be found in you alone.

Thank you that your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Thank you that you care for us. Thank you that the peace of your loving and strong presence guards and protects our hearts and minds in you. Thank you that we do not have to walk in fear or live in overwhelmed cycles of worry and stress.

Thank you for your voice that breaks through the greatest wind and storm swirling around us, and whispers “Peace, be still.”

Thank you that you sent your One and Only Son to set us free.

In the Mighty Name of Jesus,

Amen.

13 Verses of Peace to Guard Your Hearts and Minds in Him:

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

“The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16

“…the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things…and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9

“For He Himself is our peace…”  Ephesians 2:14

“The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

No matter what we go through in this life, or what we're up against today, we don't have to be shaken.

We're safe with Him.

At rest.

At peace.

He sent His only Son, pure essence of Peace Himself, to give us lasting freedom and peace that only He can give.

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Prayer for peace on earth

world suffers from disasters that cause people to each other.War, battle, confrontation – all it hurts hurts.But in order to prevent trouble, you can say a prayer for peace.

Sincerity – a pledge of peace

Every thought comes to the ears of the Lord.That is why we must be careful with his thoughts.Prayers are never wrong, if the energy which they are charged, net, and the soul, their whispers, light.

Whatever words you may lead a dialogue with the Lord, we should remember that these words are not to be false, with a double meaning and colorless.Prayer for peace – it is primarily the desire of the soul.

The more openly this request, the louder it is for the Almighty.

pray for peace must not only during the war, and its threats and daily.The regularity and stability of your requests – a pledge of peace.

From the mouth of the holy

mission of faith on the earth – large and unwavering.The power of God is present in each of the people.Someone takes it for granted and are not able to distinguish between the emotions that fill his heart every day.

Others have the gift to understand the purpose of existence, they always feel the presence of God in their lives.It is because of these people who clearly see close to a will of the Almighty, is spread the glory of the Orthodox faith.

The vital purpose of these believers – God help in the implementation of large design.

special, are the closest to heaven, called saints.The Orthodox Church is not as their new gods, but as missionaries.In their minds prayer for peace was born.

At certain stages of their lives to the righteous had to deal with earthly obstacles.During a time of joy, sadness, frustration, hopelessness turned to the holy God.In his words, they praised his case and asked for help.

As the birthplace of the righteous been attacked enemies, they were sincere conversation with God, in which he requested protection.These words have a special power, even though the simple meaning.Therefore, during the war prayer for peace on earth can be the same as he once said one of the saints.

Who to ask about the world?

understand more trouble war survivor it.Therefore, it is correct, if you will speak the words of the saints who have survived and moved on itself borrowed time.

know what misfortune may bring military, Reverend Silouan.Parents forced him to enlist in the military, but the spirit in him won.His lyrics are full of enlightenment and comfort.Therefore it is possible to sue for peace from this saint.

In any situation, you good or bad, the first assistant is the “Our Father.”Prayer has been sent by the Lord to people.He taught her to read, Jesus Christ, at the request of his students.She – the basis of each person's prayer.

world in every home

conversation with God – a ritual that one has to spend each day.In general, there are two rules to follow when a conversation with God.The first – the Creator it should be sincere, because a person who says heart will always get an answer.

The words should not just be a mechanical whisper and deliberate, whole sentences.But it is worth remembering that such a ceremony – a conversation with his father, a friend, a mentor, who sees through you and from which nothing can not hide.

second rule – regularity.Prayer for peace on earth should be pronounced every day, because every minute somewhere in the world held the fighting, people are dying.

The more you ask for people who are strangers to you, for peace on another continent, the Creator will be kinder to your edge.

After all, every Orthodox knows that God is all-powerful and righteous, he refers to the boomerang man what he wants another.

Faith through the monitor

XXI century – the time of Internet technology.Shopping, chat with people from across the world, observe the world through the online broadcast – all this, and not only can provide wide area network.

Using the Internet has become a popular new prayer for peace.Karina orderly, the author of prayer, a native of Dnepropetrovsk (Ukraine), was not able to stay away from the events taking place in the country.

The complicated situation so touched the hearts of the young performer, the pain resulted prayer, which she sang.Karina clip can be viewed on the Internet.

Word thoroughly permeated with sadness and desire to help light.

Priests pray for peace

not remained aloof from the progress and the Orthodox Church.Religious representatives are registered in the social networks, create blogs, upload videos.And all this in order to get closer to his flock.With such innovations can pray in the great churches virtually.Today

faith online has gained a special status.Taking into account the situation on the ground, it is very important that the prayer for peace was told the maximum number of people in the same time.After all, the greatest force in the sky are the words that are uttered in unison.Please literally turns into an arrow that goes firmly to its goal.

is possible to monitor your computer to join the process that takes place thousands of kilometers away from your home.

request for peace from the Head

first person that directly carries the word of God, is the mentor of the Orthodox Church – Patriarch Kirill.Under his leadership it can be delivered a special prayer for peace.

future patriarch was born November 20, 1946 in Leningrad in a deeply devout family.His father worked as a chief mechanic factory, later became an Orthodox priest.Mother – a teacher of German in school.

Both parents were buried in a cemetery in St. Petersburg Bolsheokhtinskoye.

tonsure took place April 3, 1969, it was produced by Metropolitan Nikodim of Leningrad and Novgorod.On this day, the future patriarch was named after Cyril.Since then, his life completely devoted to the service of God.

January 27, 2009 he was elected the sixteenth Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.Since then, Cyril takes an active part not only in the spiritual life of the laity, but also free to express their political views.

From time to time the patriarch, closely monitors the developments of the world, gives special sermon.In God's liturgies often turns to the Lord with individual requests, which include prayer for peace.Patriarch Kirill picks up accurate, profound words.Prayers are always full of warmth and emotions.It is all my heart wants to end the war, which is why his words can refer to God.

His new prayers can be found in religious publications.

request for health enemy

Friends do not carry war.Do not go against his brother in the faith.People whose faith is real, live the laws of God and did not dare to break them.But when trouble comes your way, it will help a prayer for peace.Along with the request for a clear sky should ask one more mercy – the wisdom of his enemies, kindness to their intentions.

by conviction or order management, they raise a hand to brothers – does not matter.What is important is that their soul has penetrated the darkness, thick and impenetrable.They do not understand their mistakes and can not beg forgiveness.Consequently, the task of others – ask the Lord to open their eyes.

someone thought: “Why ask about the health of someone who wants to kill you?”, But it is in such situations offers the essence of Orthodoxy – the warmth, kindness and humility.In addition to the above, your request for assistance to the enemy will fly to heaven.But the desire of death foe does not get to heaven, and hit twice as hard on yourself.

Insight irrational enemy

Christianity – the religion of peace-loving.The Bible says: “Have struck on one cheek – turn the other.”The Orthodox do not tend to evil, and are drawn to spiritual wealth.That is why prayer for peace all over the world must begin with a request for help to those who are not illuminated by the rays of the Lord's grace.

need to pray for our enemies so:

«Almighty, thou mighty and fair.I know I am your servant, not because of your will and to my enemy came.Do not you told him to fix the troubles and to sow death.But in Your power, God, stop it.No boom, no fire, not a disease.

Give him wisdom, let him understand what his hands are doing, from the evil he does.Autumn light to it, direct it to your truth.For thy power is infinite.I hope in Thee, O my God.I want to live in peace with the enemy.

With the help of Thy want him to be a friend and brother to me I have become.Amen. “

words that reach the heavens

grand effect will create a prayer for peace.The text that is written below, a simple and modest:

«Almighty and Merciful God!Forgive us, sinners.I'm sorry for the evil that we create against each other.For evil, which is reflected in the actions and omissions in the thoughts of intentional and accidental.Thank God, the day is bright and clear night.

We ask you, the only, grant us the joy of a peaceful sky.Take the edge of our enemies and the enemies, detractors temnoserdechnyh.Give them peace of soul.Let those that have their hands weapons, come to their senses.

Because the only weapon that the sword blades sharper and more precise bullet – Your word.His task is high.It heals it shines, but they had to fight people.

If we take our fate in their own land of the enemy and the villain, we ask you, Lord, give us the courage to understand this lesson.Give me strength to go through it.For all you have, great, Its reason.Amen »

tiny planet family

your family – it is a small universe, which also needs protection.Prayer for peace in the house will protect not only your loved ones, but also people who are not familiar to you.How?

According to the plan of God is very simple.Asking grace for the family, you put a dome over them, through which passes a disaster.Praying for peace in the family and for each of its individual members, you capture their friends, neighbors, relatives.The Lord will not allow the war and disease to approach them, close your hand from all troubles.

Peace in the world – is a desperate prayer of each individual.

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Prayers for Peace

Lord Jesus, we adore your cross which frees us from sin, the origin of every division and evil; we proclaim your resurrection, which ransoms man from the slavery of failure and death; we await your coming in glory,

which will bring to fulfillment your kingdom of justice, joy and peace.

Lord Jesus, by your glorious passion, conquer the hardness of our hearts, imprisoned by hatred and selfishness; by the power of your resurrection, save the victims of injustice and maltreatment from their suffering; by the fidelity of your coming,

confound the culture of death and make the triumph of life shine forth.

Lord Jesus, unite to your cross the sufferings of the many innocent victims: the children, the elderly, and the persecuted Christians; envelop in paschal light those who are deeply wounded: abused persons, deprived of freedom and dignity;

let those who live in uncertainty experience the enduring constancy of yourkingdom: the exiles, refugees, and those who have lost the joy of living.

Lord Jesus,cast forth the shadow of your cross over peoples at war; may they learn the way of reconciliation, dialogue and forgiveness; let the peoples so wearied by bombing experience the joy of your resurrection: raise up Iraq and Syria from devastation; reunite your dispersed children under your gentle kingship:

sustain Christians in the Diaspora and grant them the unity of faith and love.

O VirginMary, Queen of peace, you who stood at the foot of the cross, obtain from your Son pardon for our sins; you who never doubted the victory of his resurrection, sustain our faith and our hope; you who are enthroned as Queen in glory,

teach us the royal road of service and the glory of love.

Amen.

Pope Francis' Prayer for Peace (June 4, 2014)

Lord God ofpeace, hear our prayer!

We havetried so many times and over so many years to resolve our conflicts by our ownpowers and by the force of our arms. How many moments of hostility and darknesshave we experienced; how much blood has been shed; how many lives have beenshattered; how many hopes have been buried… But our efforts have been in vain.

Now, Lord,come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide our steps in the way ofpeace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and give us the courage to say: “Neveragain war!”; “With war everything is lost”. Instill in our hearts the courageto take concrete steps to achieve peace.

Lord, God ofAbraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love, you created us and you call us tolive as brothers and sisters.

Make us sensitive to the plea of our citizens who entreat us to turn ourweapons of war into implements of peace, our trepidation into confident trust,and our quarreling into forgiveness.

Keep alivewithin us the flame of hope, so that with patience and perseverance we may optfor dialogue and reconciliation.

In this way may peace triumph at last, and maythe words “division”, “hatred” and “war” be banished from the heart of everyman and woman. Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands.

Renewour hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be”brother”, and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam!

Amen.

Prayer of Pope Benedict XVI for the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2007)

Tothe Queen of Peace, the Mother of Jesus Christ “our peace” (Eph 2:14), Ientrust my urgent prayer for all humanity at the beginning of the year .. .

to which we look with hearts full of hope, notwithstanding thedangers and difficulties that surround us.

May Mary show us, in her Son,the Way of peace, and enlighten our vision, so that we can recognizeChrist's face in the face of every human person, the heart of peace!

Pope John Paul II

O God, Creator of the universe, who extends your paternal concern over every creature and guides the events of history to the goal of salvation, we acknowledge your fatherly love when you break the resistance of mankind and, in a world torn by strife and discord, you make us ready for reconciliation.

Renew for us the wonders of your mercy; send forth your Spirit that he may work in the intimacy of hearts, that enemies may begin to dialogue, that adversaries may shake hands and peoples may encounter one another in harmony.

May all commit themselves to the sincere search for true peace which will extinguish all arguments, for charity which overcomes hatred, for pardon which disarms revenge. 

Prayer of Pope John Paul II for the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2002)

“Salve, Madre santa!”Virgin Daughter of Zion,how deeply must your Mother's heart suffer for this bloodshed! The child you embrace has a name that is dear to the peoples of biblical religion: “Jesus,” which means “God saves.” So the Archangel named him before he was conceived in your womb (cf. Lk 2,21).

In the face of the newborn Messiah, we recognize the face of all your children, who suffer from being despised and exploited. We recognize especially the faces of your children, to whatever race, nation or culture they may belong.

For them, O Mary, for their future, we ask you to move hearts hardened by hatred so that they may open to love and so that revenge may finally give way to forgiveness.

Obtain for us, O Mother, that the truth of this affirmation — No peace without justice, no justice without forgiveness — be engraved on every heart.

Thus the human family will be able to find the true peace, that flows from the union of justice and mercy.

Holy Mother, Mother of the Prince of Peace, help us!

Mother of Humanity and Queen of Peace, pray for us!

Blessed John XXIII

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth becomes as brothers and sisters.

May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.

Pope Leo XIII

O Lord, you see how everywhere the winds have burst forth, and the sea is convulsed with the great violence of the rising waves. Command, we beseech you who alone are able, both the winds and the sea.

Restore to mankind the true peace of your name, that peace which the world cannot give, and the calm of social harmony.

May all recognize that they are subject to you, and must serve you who are truth and salvation; that without you they labor in vain. In your law is reason and fatherly kindness. You are ever at hand with your strength and your copious power to help man to keep it. Life upon earth is a warfare, but you watch the contest and aim man to conquer. The weak you sustain; the victor you crown.

Saint John of the Cross

O blessed Jesus, give me stillness of soul in You. Let your mighty calmness reign in me. Rule me, O King of Gentleness, King of Peace.

Alcuin of York

Christ, why do you allow wars and massacres on earth? By what mysterious judgment do you allow innocent people to be cruelly slaughtered? I cannot know.

I can only find assurance in the promise that your people will find peace in heaven, where no one makes war.

As gold is purified by fire, so you purify souls by these bodily tribulations, making them ready to be received above the stars in your heavenly home.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;Where there is hatred, let me sow charity;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is error, the truth;Where there is doubt, the faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light; andWhere there is sadness, joy.

O, Divine Master,Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;To be understood as to understand;To be loved as to love;For it is in giving that we receive;It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

And it is in dying to ourselves that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

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