Gracious and Merciful God,
As we gather in this sacred space during the season of Advent, our hearts are heavy with the weight of the world’s strife. We come before you, recognizing the cries of those affected by the scourge of war, the pain of gun violence, and the wounds caused by hate speech. In the midst of these challenges, we seek your presence and your peace.
Lord, we lift up to you the nations torn apart by conflict, where the clamor of weapons drowns out the whisper of hope. May your spirit of reconciliation descend upon leaders and nations, guiding them toward paths of justice and understanding.
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