I pray for all those who have given their lives
serving in our military, and for their loved ones.
I pray for soldiers of other nations,
who also have given of themselves.
I pray for civilian victims of war and militarism.
I pray for those who have sacrificed
for the sake of peace and non-violence,
for conscientious objectors and protestors
who have given their lives for the sake of healing.
I pray for Rick Best
and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, who both died,
and Micah Fletcher, who was injured,
acting for nonviolence in Portland.
Give me courage and compassion, God,
to devote myself
to nonviolence, healing and reconciliation,
in the name and spirit of Christ,
who met violence with love,
the Gentle One, the Crucified and Risen One.
Amen.
—May 29, 2017