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Wartime prayers
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
Successive wars seem to fulfill Jesus’ prophecy that “there will be wars and rumours of wars.” In the debate about whether peaceful means are more suitable than forceful military ones, opinions themselves often wage a war of words. There’s strife in the press, on the airwaves, and in the streets, but few would argue for peace at any price. Most people want a peace that is permanent, just, and satisfying to all.
Living in this time of war, I’ve prayed to know how I can support the service men and women who are on the frontlines and at the same time help to win the war against war itself.
My prayer about the current war situation has brought to thought something I’ve read in Mary Baker Eddy’s book, Christian Science Versus Pantheism. She wrote, “Pray for the prosperity of our country, and for her victory under arms; that justice, mercy, and peace continue to characterize her government, and that they shall rule all nations” (p. 14).
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Joyce Wethe Robertson lives in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
