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PrayersPrayers for <strong>the</strong> EnvironmentWonderful God, give us <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>to</strong> work <strong>as</strong> one<strong>to</strong> keep <strong>the</strong> environment a safe place for <strong>the</strong> future.Help us <strong>to</strong> pick up rubbish and put it in <strong>the</strong> bin,dispose of rubbish like pl<strong>as</strong>tic bags, wire, tin andgl<strong>as</strong>s that can effect <strong>the</strong> environment. As you havegiven us this environment it is our responsibility <strong>to</strong>keep it clean and healthy for <strong>the</strong> future. Thank youfor guiding us and helping us give our commitment<strong>to</strong> keeping our environment clean. Amen(Ben Lecky and Jaryd Burgess)Prayer for FamiliesFa<strong>the</strong>r in heaven, crea<strong>to</strong>r of allI pray <strong>to</strong> you <strong>to</strong>day seeking salvation for my family,And that in times of difficulty give us <strong>the</strong> faith <strong>to</strong>see no matter what we do your family will alwayslove you, and that no matter how distant you arefrom <strong>the</strong>m you will always know that <strong>the</strong>y are closerin your heart.Today and every day, I <strong>as</strong>k your grace for eachmember of my family and myself that we may findhappiness and peace on our journey <strong>to</strong>wards lovingeach o<strong>the</strong>r and you.We <strong>as</strong>k this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (MattSouls by and Matt Schmidt)PeaceDear lordLead me from death <strong>to</strong> lifeFrom lying <strong>to</strong> truthFrom sadness <strong>to</strong> happinessFrom fear <strong>to</strong> trustLead me from hate <strong>to</strong> loveFrom war <strong>to</strong> peaceFrom coward <strong>to</strong> courageLet peace fill my body, my family, my schoolMy community and my country.Amen (Duane Richardson)Prayer for JusticeTo <strong>the</strong> crea<strong>to</strong>r of all human existence,Combine countries in<strong>to</strong> nations and nations in<strong>to</strong>a world, remove our former ide<strong>as</strong> about o<strong>the</strong>rs,Make us one, help us <strong>as</strong> abusers of racial injustice<strong>to</strong> accept people from different countries, sex skincolour, physical features, <strong>the</strong> disabled and membersfrom different social groups. To realise that it is notabout <strong>the</strong> appearance of <strong>the</strong>m that make <strong>the</strong>m who<strong>the</strong>y are but it is what is on <strong>the</strong> inside that matters.Lord hear our plea for justice. Amen. (Dane Hermanand Duane Richardson)Prayer before ExamsO God in heaven. Ple<strong>as</strong>e lend me <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>to</strong> handle <strong>the</strong> pressure of <strong>the</strong>se final days of <strong>the</strong> school termand lend me <strong>the</strong> confidence <strong>to</strong> feel secure throughout my exams. Help me <strong>to</strong> keep in mind what is trulyimportant and allow time for proper revision and study. Finally may I sense your peace in knowing that Iapplied myself <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges of this term. I <strong>as</strong>k this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Liam Thom<strong>as</strong>and Jamie Zejfert)10 <strong>St</strong> <strong>Mary's</strong> <strong>College</strong> Toowoomba

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