Prayer for Afghanistan

God of love and life,

We pray for the people of Afghanistan.

They have known war and insecurity for decades.

May your peace descend upon them and upon their nation.

May there be food and safety and schools for children.

May there be dignity and respect for women.

May there be meaningful work for men.

May there be wisdom for leaders.

May there be a laying down of weapons.

May there be reconciliation between enemies.

May there be restoration for the land.

God of life and love,

May your peace descend upon Afghanistan. Amen.

—from “Bits and Pieces,” Esther Epp-Thiessen, MCC Canada’s Peace Ministries coordinator