Saturday, 29th January 2011, 23:04 hrs
O God of love, mercy and peace, grant that the social unrest in Egypt, the political uncertainty, the animosity between the people and the government may soon come to an end. Let bloodshed, loss of life, hatred, distrust, be removed; let there be grace, mercy, justice and peace in this great land.
Peace is difficult in this fallen and complex world. So dear Lord and father of humankind, forgive us our foolish ways, and fill us with kindness in place of hatred; pardon in place of injury; trust in place of suspicion; hope in place of despair; light in place of darkness; joy in place of sadness. Grant that we may learn to give instead of asking to receive, to pardon instead of seeking to accuse, and to sacrifice for the sake of peace, forgiveness and love, mercy and justice.
We are alienated from one another, because we are primarily and intrinsically alienated from you. Lord, in your mercy come to us through your Holy Spirit, for dark is the hour. We need your filling, your love and your mighty power. Live now among us, rule over us, guide us, we pray. Make the very presence of your very self become a reality in our world, through us, your chosen children.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer. Amen.
