With the recent violence in Afghanistan and so many other places I share with you a prayer God shared with me.

I pray my God that there would be no screaming in the streets!

That the young girl could walk safely the streets of our towns.

That young boys could play safely in their yards and streets.

That the aged could walk and be treated with respect.

I pray my God that parents would care about their kids.

They would teach them to love and honor You.

And then their kids could honor their parents.

And all could livelong in the land together.

I pray my God for those who seek to keep the peace.

That they would be just as they bring about justice.

That they would be protected by Your power my God.

That they can return to their families at day’s end.

I pray my God for those who care in fire and suffering.

Protect them as they rush to bring help and comfort.

May they be protected by Your power my God.

So they can return to their families at day’s end.

I pray my God for those who serve in the military.

Protect each of them as they protect all of us.

Keep them from physical and emotional harm.

Let them return safely to their family at tours end.

I pray my God for those who share Your hope in danger.

Loving even those who would kill them enough to share.

May they ever be in the palm of Your hand my God.

May they be safe under Your Altar and before Your face.

I pray my God for those who do not know You.

Give us words to share and a heart to care!

Draw them through Your Holy Spirit to You.

That they may see the face of God one day.

I pray my God for the enemies of Your Church.

Though they kill and destroy all the day long.

May You break their heart and save their souls.

That they too may see the face of God one day.

I pray my God for Your beloved Body the Church!

Awake us from our slumber and from our lethargy.

Put a fire in our heart and cleanse us from sin

That many more may see Your face one day!

I pray my God for You to be glorified in me!

May the world see the wonder of God clearly.

May Your light dispel the darkness that destroys.

And be so bright that they will see Your face!

This is my prayer oh my God! Hear the cry of the hurting! Hear the cry of those being sold into slavery! Hear the cry of those addicted to things that crush their soul. Hear the cry of those whose bodies are in pain and those whose minds are in pain. Hear the cry of those who hate and yet desire love! Hear the cry of those who don’t know what to cry out for! May You be glorified and honored now and forevermore my God, my heart and my love! This is my cry my God! So be it!

Ronald Ramsey,World Day of Prayer March 6, 2015