Prayer for Courage

O God, forgive us.
We have not always acted for peace.
We have caused division and brokenness.
God, we ask for your forgiveness and healing.
Help us live out our calling as peacemakers.
Give us courage and strength to change

Help us to hear your voice that counsels forgiveness,
compassion, patience and dialogue.
Help us to “thirst after ever greater justice,”
so that we might contribute to a peaceful world.
Help us to act on behalf of peace, not only
today, but all of the days of our life.

Amen