Prayers
Of
Peace
Right now, there are more than 30 wars raging across the world. If only the energy put into killing each other, manufacturing arms and being confrontational was put into caring for the planet and caring for each other, life would be so much happier… for so many of us.
Peace Destroys Destruction
Peace destroys destruction
And so we pray for peace
‘No’ destroys destroyers
And so we say ‘No’
Faith destroys devastation
And so we trust
For we know
There is perfection
In peace
Give us the power
To destroy
The destructors
With patience and prayer
The strength
To rest in quiet
Cherish the birds
Watch flowers grow
For we know
There is perfection
In peace
Give us the gentle hand
Of compassion
The strength
To live and love
Make bread
Plough fields
Meet happiness
Give us the breeze
So we may know
Fresh air
And freedom
Let us share fresh water
Smile in the sunshine
And above all things…
Know
We can destroy destruction
And so we give thanks