[Magdalen] Fwd: For the hurting

[Grace Cangialosi]

I generally like his prayers and meditations, but this one really struck me today.


Begin forwarded message
>> 
>> Dearly Beloved,
>> 
>> Grace and peace to you.
>> 
>> 
>>          I have had enough of your sacrifices.
>>          Cease to do evil, learn to do good, seek justice:
>>          rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.
>>                   —Isaiah 1.11, 17
>> 
>> God, I confess how much of my faith is for me alone,
>> and does not care for the poor and the lonely.
>> 
>> Burn a place in my heart for the hurting.
>> Take my prayer and give it to them.
>> 
>> Divide my faith between me and those who doubt.
>> Split my assurance with those who despair.
>> 
>> Share my joy with the oppressed,
>> and my hope with the abused.
>> 
>> May all I believe, all I do, all I pray
>> be for the sake of your beloved who hurt the most. 
>> 
>> May my prayer disturb me until it leads to action,
>> to work and witness for justice, to change the world.
>> 
>> God of love and justice, give me courage rather than peace,
>> compassion rather than comfort, earth rather than heaven.
>> 
>> With Christ, I ask you, God:
>> save me last.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Deep blessings,
>> Pastor Steve
>> 
>> ____________________ 
>> Steve Garnaas-Holmes
>> Unfolding Light 
>> www.unfoldinglight.net