Personal Prayer
Give glory to God as the Lord of peace. Thank Jesus that he himself is our peace, breaking down the barriers and the dividing walls of hostility (Eph. 2:14). Confess any areas where you are not at peace with another believer or group of Christians. Commit yourself to making every effort to live in peace with all people (Heb. 12:14). Ask God to help you bear with others and forgive whatever grievance you have against them, forgiving them as the Lord forgave you (Col. 3:13).

For Your Family and Friends
Pray for God’s peace to be restored between husbands and wives where there is conflict and lack of forgiveness.

For the Church
Pray that the church may “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3), realizing that as members of one body we are called to peace.

For the Kingdom
Pray for those who are called to settle disputes in our society—labor arbitrators, family counselors, court-appointed mediators, judges, juries—that they may discern the truth and restore goodwill and peace.

For People to Know Jesus
Pray that the restlessness and conflict in their lives will drive them to seek the peace of God, which transcends all understanding (Phil. 4:7)