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Prayer point

Pray for understanding and compassion to replace hatred

Pray for Government

The glass pyramid of Edmonton City Hall
Edmonton City Hall in Alberta. WinterE229 (WinterforceMedia) / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:31-32 World English Bible

Reflection

Hostility and division in civic discussions can quickly erode mutual trust and leave deep wounds within communities. When political discourse hardens into animosity, leaders and citizens alike risk viewing one another as adversaries rather than neighbours. Praying for hearts to be softened opens the way for genuine dialogue, mutual understanding, and patient listening. Ask God to grant leaders and citizens the empathy needed to resolve conflicts peaceably and seek constructive solutions together.

Prayer

Pray for God to replace hatred with understanding, compassion, and a desire for peace.

This prayer point first appeared in NHOP's prayer strategy for 19 July 2025.