God -
May we be wise and understanding. May our lives be good - filled with gentle works born of Your wisdom.
Remove our bitter envy and unhealthy selfish ambition for these things birthe disorder and wickedness.
Make us pure…peaceable…gentle…willing to yield…full of mercy and good fruits.
Conflicts and disputes threaten to overwhelm us as they erupt from our inner turmoil. Teach us how to be makers of peace - creators of peace who plant what is needed for a harvest of righteousness.
May we draw ourselves near to You and ask for Your wisdom.
In the name of the One who draws near to us, we pray.
Amen.