Peace

O Lord, we live in such turbulent times that it is frightening!  Our world is at unrest and our nation is split right down the middle.  How we long for peace in our lives - peace within the world, peace within our nation, peace with our neighbors and especially peace with you.  You have promised in scripture, "Peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, do I give unto you, so let not your hearts be troubles, neither let them be afraid."  Give us that peace, and then make us into peacemakers.  Amen.