There is a Facebook Group called “View from My Window” where people, from all over the world, post views outside their windows. For our Prayers for Peace this week, look at the view from outside one of the windows in your own home. You may be looking at the lake, your garden, the bush. It may be raining; it may be sunny or you may be looking at a moonlit scene. Let us take the time now to pray for those people who live in a country at war, who are not looking out onto such peaceful scenes.

Light a candle, as a visible sign of the light of Christ, who is the light of the world.

Take a deep breath. Feel the breath of God that has given you life.

Centre yourself and pray…

God, we need you, we always have.

You are our source of strength and you tell us to give you all our concerns.

Bring protection and healing to the people of Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Lebanon and all other countries at war. Show them that you are with them and that you hear their prayers. Please strengthen anyone who is feeling alone, hurt or broken. Replace any feelings of anxiety, fear and uncertainty with your peace and hope. Draw near to us as we draw near to you.

In Jesus’ name… Amen