God, we trust you and we put our confidence in you. As we look out at this world so full of conflict and disruption, violence and chaos, let us be rooted in you and let the waters of your peace flow out to all who are experiencing conflict. 

We pray that your people would be like trees planted by streams of water. We do not fear when heat comes. We do not fear when violence erupts around us. Instead, may our leaves always be green. May we always bear fruit. By your grace, may we stand firm. By your grace may peace come. Amen.