Sacred Heart #21

Send us They peace, O Lord,
which is perfect and everlasting,
that our souls may radiate peace.
Send us They peace O Lord,
that we may think, act, and speak harmoniously.
Send us Thy peace, O Lord,
that we may be contented and
thankful for Thy bountiful gifts.
Send us They peace, O Lord
that amidst our worldly strife
we may enjoy Thy bliss.
Send us Thy peace O Lord,
that we may endure all, tolerate all
in the the thought of Thy grace and mercy.
Send us Thy peace, O Lord,
that our lives my become a divine vision,
and in Thy light all darkness may vanish.
Send us Thy peacell O Lord,
our Father and Mother,
that we Thy children on earth,
may all unite in one family.

Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882 – 1927) founded the Sufi Order International and developed a spiritual prutactice that draws upon the major religious traditions.

It seemed fitting to present a prayer for peace at this time of global unrest and savagery. It is natural to ask ourselves what we can do, from our own humble situations, to make a difference in this divided world. All that is possible is to start with our self. What harmful thoughts do we harbor within our own hearts; what ill will do we project on the “other”; who do we blame for what is wrong with our world? It is only when we find peace and forgiveness within ourselves that we can radiate it outward and influence others. To make a change, we must become the change.