And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
God of grace and God of glory, pour out Your Holy Spirit that we may be the vessels of peace and love, comfort, and joy for this weary world. Open our eyes, hearts, minds, and hands to work for justice, equity, and peace. Help us to step into the challenges and opportunities given us to be peacemakers in our homes, our communities, and in the wider world, knowing that You are with us always.
We pray in the name of the one who calls us as His own, whose coming we await, Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Rev. Bronwen Boswell
Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church (USA)