Prayer for America 01/17/06

God of our mothers and fathers, since the beginning of time you have been a constant presence in the life of humanity. You have watched over us as we have explored new lands, conquered other civilizations, waged wars, and searched for peace. Through your gift of creativity we have written great literature, made medical advances, created instruments of destruction, and become reliant on technology. As our empires have risen and fallen, you have quietly continued to offer us your great gift of love--a gift the world so desperately needs right now.

Give us and our leaders the creativity needed to build our nation. Fill us with your loving spirit that we might boldly work to bring about a world of justice and peace for all people, regardless of nationality. And may our efforts combine with all your children everywhere, that the world might know peace. Amen.