As, in prayer, we share our longings for our world
we seek your grace, O God;
When we define the good by law
and ignore mercy and justice
Give us your grace.
When we turn a blind eye to those oppressed by evil
and fail to loose their chains
Give us your grace.
When we allow powerful and wealthy people
To persecute, abuse or ignore the weak and poor
Give us your grace.
Teach us, O God, to see good and evil
through your gracious, liberating eyes;
And give us the grace to follow you
in paths of peace-making,
freedom-bringing,
and evil-overcoming.
In Christ’s name
Amen
