Occasional Prayers

Let us pray that all men may learn to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, caring for justice more than for gain, and for fellowship more than for domination.
Let us pray that all may have the courage and the energy to think for themselves strongly and clearly, and to seek for the truth and follow it whatever the cost.
Let us pray for deliverance from prejudice and for a desire to appreciate what is just and true in the opinions of those who differ from us.
Let us pray that all may have the faith to believe that whatever is right is always possible, and that what is according to the mind of Christ is upheld by the limitless resources of omnipotence.
Let us pray that in ourselves and in others suspicion may give place to trust, and bitterness to goodwill; and that we may all become trustworthy, whether we work with hand or brain.
Let us pray that God will grant peace in our time, and give us abundantly of his Holy Spirit, whose fruits are love and joy and peace.