Most Gracious Father, allow peace to begin within our hearts—quieting fear, softening anger, and awakening compassion. May peace reach our homes and schools, where understanding replaces conflict and kindness guides our words and actions. Let peace flow through our communities and nations, healing divisions, protecting the vulnerable, and reminding us of our shared humanity. Please teach us to listen before we judge, to forgive when it is hard, and to choose love over harm. May we become instruments of peace—in what we say, in what we do, and in how we care for one another. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9 NKJV)