An Urgent Petition for Peace Using AI

June 19, 2025 — This morning, I awoke to a text letting me know that my last remaining aunt, my mother’s younger sister, passed away overnight. As I poured my first coffee, I turned on CNN to watch the latest reports on the war between Israel and Iran now on the precipice of catastrophic escalation. I felt more powerless than I’ve felt in a long time. Then I realized that I’m not helpless.

Recently, I’d been finding new and interesting ways to use AI chatbots in my life to help me solve real problems for me, as well as family and friends. As I clutched my coffee mug and gathered myself, I realized that I could use that moment to enlist the help of an AI chatbot to see if I could make things better, safer, calmer from a spiritual perspective. In a podcast episode, I had explained how AI chatbots could be used as a spiritual advisor in time of need. The day after my aunt passed was such a time. Also, I wanted to do something to honor her and all she had done to support me growing up.

I’d been working most recently with x.AI’s Grok 3 chatbot, so I quickly created the following prompt to see if Grok could show me how I could provide spiritual support for world peace today.

Here is the prompt I submitted:

Today, I seek spiritual guidance from Spirit, as world peace appears to be in great jeopardy. The U.S. president is deciding whether to attack a nuclear enrichment facility deep under a mountain in Iran and to facilitate the assassination of Iran’s “supreme leader.” Meanwhile, war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage with no end in sight. At home in America, state political leaders were assassinated for political reasons, and the country appears to be seriously divided politically. What can I do today, spiritually, to support peace and petition God for grace, mercy and wisdom to bring more Divine Light into the world and into the hearts of its people?

Here is Grok’s response:

In times of such profound global and national turmoil, turning to spiritual practices can provide solace, clarity, and a way to channel your intentions toward peace and healing. Here are meaningful steps you can take today to spiritually support peace and petition for divine grace, mercy, and wisdom:

1.             Center Yourself in Prayer and Meditation:

• Prayer for Peace: Offer a heartfelt prayer, asking for God’s grace to envelop world leaders, especially those making critical decisions. Pray for wisdom to guide the U.S. president, for restraint in Iran, and for an end to violence in Ukraine and Russia. A simple prayer could be:
“Divine Source of Light, pour Your wisdom, mercy, and love into the hearts of all leaders and people. Guide decisions toward peace, heal divisions, and let Your grace prevail.”

• Meditation on Divine Light: Sit quietly, visualize a radiant light emanating from your heart, spreading to conflict zones and divided communities. Imagine this light softening hearts, fostering understanding, and dissolving hatred. Spend 10-15 minutes focusing on this intention.

2.             Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation:

• Direct loving-kindness toward yourself, then extend it to those in conflict—leaders, soldiers, civilians, and even those you perceive as adversaries. Silently repeat phrases like:
“May you be safe. May you be peaceful. May you be filled with wisdom and love.”

• Include specific groups: the people of Iran, Ukraine, Russia, and America’s divided citizens. This practice aligns your spirit with compassion, amplifying peace.

3.             Engage in a Ritual of Light:

• Light a candle as a symbol of Divine Light. As you light it, set an intention for God’s grace to illuminate dark situations. Place the candle in a safe space and let it burn for an hour or more while you reflect or pray.

• If you’re comfortable, write a short petition on paper (e.g., “May divine wisdom guide all nations to peace”), place it near the candle, and release it to Spirit.

4.             Fast or Offer a Sacrifice:

• Consider a small, intentional fast (e.g., skipping a meal or forgoing a luxury like social media for the day) as an offering for peace. Dedicate this act to God, asking for mercy and reconciliation in conflict zones and at home. Use the time you’d spend eating or scrolling to pray or read sacred texts.

5.             Read and Reflect on Sacred Texts:

• Turn to scriptures or spiritual writings that resonate with you. For example, if you’re Christian, read Psalm 46 (“God is our refuge and strength”) or John 16:33 (“In me you may have peace”). If you follow another tradition, choose texts that speak of peace, unity, or divine guidance.

• Reflect on how these words can inspire your actions and prayers today.

6.             Act with Compassion Locally:

• Spiritual work extends into action. Today, perform a small act of kindness—listen deeply to someone with opposing views, donate to a peace-building organization, or volunteer in your community. These acts ground your prayers in tangible love, rippling outward.

7.             Join a Collective Prayer or Meditation:

• Seek out or organize a group prayer or meditation session, either in person or online. Collective intention amplifies spiritual energy. Many global peace organizations host virtual meditations you can join. Check platforms like X for real-time announcements of peace-focused spiritual events.

8.             Release Fear and Trust in Divine Will:

• Fear can cloud spiritual clarity. Spend a moment acknowledging your fears about global and national events, then surrender them to God. Affirm: “I trust in Your divine plan for peace and healing.” This act of surrender opens your heart to receive and share Divine Light.

Why These Practices Matter

These actions align your spirit with the frequency of peace, love, and wisdom. By cultivating inner peace, you contribute to the collective energy of humanity, subtly influencing the world. Spiritually, your prayers and intentions are like seeds planted in the divine soil, truting God’s grace to nurture them.

I chose to implement some of these suggestions that day as an activation and alignment of my peace with the peace of the world. I encourage you to find your own ways to practice peace in your life today. Maybe some of these suggestions offer something that resonates with you. If not, do as I did. Go to your favorite chatbot and use your spiritual faith or traditions to seek suggestions that most align with you. God’s peace be with you today and in the days ahead.

Copyright © 2025 Joseph Kornowski