Mantra For Peace With Iraq For months now, congregations have been praying that our elected officials find a peaceful solution to Iraq's threats. Now that war has started, the hearts and minds of people of faith turn to all people who will be affected by this war... The prayer below is a gentle, hopeful reminder to our elected officials of our continued prayer that they seek peaceful solutions to the conflicts in the region. This is my prayer for you: Be an instrument of peace. Peace with justice. Peace with hope. Peace without war. Amen. Why a mantra? A prayer...