Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

Let us pray: Most gracious God, today we pray that you bless our minds with the vision to end violence and stop all hatred. Bless our world and allow us to live in nations where no mother or father has to lose their children in useless battles, babies being orphaned, children running for their lives and men fearing for stray bullets. We pray that you end all forms of sufferings and replace it with your graciousness. Amen