In defiance of corruption and falsehood,
we commit to truth and integrity
and we pray for honesty and uprightness
to increase in our world.
In defiance of apathy and hatred,
we choose to be proactive in love
and we pray for understanding and peace
to increase in our world.
In defiance of scepticism and cynicism,
we embrace the mystery of faith
and we pray for humility and wonder
to increase in our world.
In defiance of self-interest and human arrogance
we celebrate God’s salvation
and we pray for compassion and faith
to increase in our world.
In defiance of all that would oppose God’s purpose among us
we choose again to follow Christ,
and we continue to pray,
not just now, but at all times.
Amen.
