ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM
THE "LUTHERAN BOOK OF WORSHIP" *1978*
PEACE AMONG THE NATIONS
PEACE
SOCIAL JUSTICE
THE VARIETY OF RACES AND CULTURES
OUR COUNTRY
STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
THOSE IN CIVIL AUTHORITY
COURTS OF JUSTICE
CITIES
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PEACE AMONG THE NATIONS Back to List
Almighty God, heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world
into ways of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the
fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
PEACE Back to List
O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace.
Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and
sorrows, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in
our homes, and peace in our hearts; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
SOCIAL JUSTICE Back to List
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may move every human
heart, that the barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear,
and hatreds cease, and that, with our divisions healed, we might live in
justice and peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE VARIETY OF RACES AND CULTURES Back to List
O God, you created all people in your image. We thank you for the
astonishing variety of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our
lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence
in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is
made perfect in our love for all your children; through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
OUR COUNTRY Back to List
Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make
us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless
our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way
of life. Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and
and arrogance, and from every evil course of action. Make us who came
from many nations with many different languages a united people. Defend
Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the
authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be
justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, let our
hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you
fail. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Back to List
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, bless those who hold office in the
government of [this state/province/city/town/_________], that they may do
their work in a spirit of wisdom, kindness, and justice. Help them use
their authority to serve faithfully and to promote the general welfare,
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP Back to List
Lord, keep this nation under your care. Bless the leaders of our land, that
we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations
of the earth. Help us elect trustworthy leaders, contribute to wise decisions
for the general welfare, and thus serve you faithfully in our generation
to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
THOSE IN CIVIL AUTHORITY Back to List
O Lord our governor, your glory shines throughout the world. We commend our
nation to your merciful care, that we may live securely in peace and may be
guided by your providence. Give all in authority the wisdom and strength
to know your will and to do it. Help them remember that they are called to
serve the people as lovers of truth and justice; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
COURTS OF JUSTICE Back to List
Almighty God, you sit in judgment to declare what is just and right. Bless
the courts and the magistrates in our land. Give them the spirit of wisdom
and understanding, that they may perceive the truth and administer the law
impartially as instruments of your divine will. We pray in the name of
him who will come to be our judge, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
CITIES Back to List
Heavenly Father, in your Word you have given us a vision of that holy
city to which the nations of the world bring their glory. Look upon and
visit the cities of the earth. Renew the ties of mutual regard which form
our civic life. Send us honest and able leaders. Help us to eliminate
poverty, prejudice, and oppression, that peace may prevail with
righteousness, and justice with order, and that men and women from various
cultures and with differing talents may find with one another the fulfillment
of their humanity; through Jesus Christ our Lord.