God of Love, God of Peace

God of Love, God of Peace,

This fractured world

Cries out in pain,

Burns deep into my soul

And challenges me

To make a difference.

God of Love, God of Peace,

God of this world,

Scarred by grief and tears,

Ignorance and fear,

Soften hearts of stone,

And begin with mine.

God of Love, God of Peace,

Create within me

A heart for people,

A desire for change,

For new beginnings

To start this day.

Amen

Credit: John Birch