The Rev Mark Charleston from St Andrew’s Cathedral
has made available the following prayers for use over ANZAC weekend:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND FOR PEACE IN OUR WORLD
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends."
Almighty God and Heavenly Father,
Whose kingdom rules over all and in whom there is perfect freedom. We give you thanks on this Day for all who have served in the defence of this country.
As we remember those men and women who served - in the ranks of our Navy, Army, Air Force, Merchant Navy and Police, we give thanks to you, gracious God, for their great sacrifices in conflict and in captivity - for the cause of peace and freedom. In our nation of wealth, prosperity and comfort, let us not forget the cost of these privileges which we now enjoy.
And, gracious Father, we pray for peace. Have mercy on our broken and divided world and banish the spirit that makes for war. We ask that leaders of nations and governments will pursue freedom, justice and the welfare of all peoples.
And finally, we pray for ourselves. In the midst of worldly turmoil and strife, make us yearn for peace - not only with each other - but peace with you through our crucified and risen Saviour. Trusting in Him for the forgiveness of our sins, help us to look forward to His kingly return.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Text is from - http://sydneyanglicans.net/blogs/churchlife/prayers_for_anzac_day
Image by State Library Queensland [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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