A Prayer for Our Troubled World, July 28, 2025

Dear Divine Presence, you who perceive the suffering concealed beneath headlines,

You who bear the weight of every soul in Gaza, Ukraine, and beyond—

We approach You with hearts burdened and eyes wide.

We raise up the children in Gaza, whose hunger surpasses political discourse, whose lives are ensnared between power and silence. May Your mercy pierce through blockades, and may compassion blossom within the hearts of leaders.

We pray for the families making difficult choices about which child to provide with nourishment, for the mothers sacrificing their dignity for survival, and for the fathers bearing the weight of shame in empty pockets. Let justice flow like torrents, and may sustenance and hope be abundant.

We grieve the cries of genocide, not uttered by distant critics but by those within. May truth not be obscured beneath rubble, and may accountability transcend mere whispered prayers.

We extend our support to the people of Ukraine and the leaders who hold timelines and threats. May peace not be a bargaining chip, but a solemn pledge upheld.

We express gratitude for the respite from Medicaid cuts, for the clinics that remain operational, and for the care that persists despite political considerations. May healing be accessible to all, and may compassion guide policy decisions.

We recall the workers silenced by fear, the construction sites emptied by ICE raids. May dignity not hinge upon documentation, and may labor be respected, not pursued.

We extend our prayers to Roy Cooper and all those aspiring to lead. May campaigns be rooted in service, and may elections reflect the will of the people, not the discordant clamor of division.

We extend our support to those ensnared in the covert conflict between Ozempic and eating disorders, whose bodies bear the weight of shame and silence. May healing not be confined to medical interventions but encompass love, understanding, and truth.

Finally, we implore You to grant:

Peace to prevail.

Justice to ascend.

Mercy to flow.

May we not become insensible to the world’s anguish, but be moved to action, prayer, and love. Amen