The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness doesn't
extinguish the light.

John 1:5

Creator God
Today in a fractured world we pray for peace and justice,
Your peace, not built on our broken promises and failing courage,
But your deep peace, through your creative power
and embodied in the service and sacrifice of Jesus.
May we follow Christ, seeking your justice, acting in solidarity and hope,
Even when the way seems unclear and the powers
of our world don’t reflect your Kingdom,
Your Peace, Your Justice, Your Kingdom, Your world,
In Jesus name. Amen.

Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with
all your mind and with all your
strength. The second is this:
‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

Mark 12:30-31