The news of the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain demands our fervent prayers for peace, forgiveness and reconciliation, for our troubled world and for all God's people everywhere. Information has reached our office in London of peace vigils and services being held around the clock. Prayer can unite us globally in a way nothing else can. May I urge your prayers for all innocent victims of war, those who serve in the armed forces, for all relief and disaster agencies, for hospital and care providers, chaplains, the media personnel who influence so much in the world, the nations' leaders and those in power and decision making positions, the United Nations, and all who work for peace with justice all over the world.

Lord make us instruments of your peace.

JLP