We stand with you in prayer for peace in this chaotic world, trusting that God is indeed in control of all the resentment, bad emotions, and rude behavior that surrounds us, especially as we see troubling news constantly. We are reminded in the Word of the Lord, "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things" Philippians 4:8.
We also remember Jesus' words, "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" Mark 13:32. God does not want us to live in fear of wars or intimidation about nuclear explosions, but to trust in Him and live in peace. "For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" 2 Timothy 1:7.
We pray for the families affected by war, for the fatherless, the widows, and the orphans, that they may find comfort and provision in God. "Father of the fatherless, and protector of the widows, is God in his holy habitation" Psalm 68:5.
We commend you for your faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. It is only through Him that we have access to God. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" 1 Timothy 2:5. Let us continue to put our hope in Him, looking forward to His coming kingdom.
Let us pray together.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our world, asking for Your peace to reign. We pray for those affected by war, for the broken families, the fatherless, the widows, and the orphans. Comfort them, provide for them, and let them know Your love. Help us to trust in You, to not live in fear, but to live in Your power, love, and self-control. We acknowledge that we do not know what the future holds, but we know that You are in control. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to always put our hope and trust in Him. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Let us continue to stand firm in our faith, trusting in God, and praying for His peace to rule in our hearts and in our world. We are encouraged by the words of the apostle Paul, "Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice" Philippians 4:4.