Encountering our Southern Border Through Prayer

Join me in prayer

Bearing Witness to Peace

Lord God, we come to you in our need.

Create in us an awareness of the massive forces

that threaten our world today.

Give us a sense of urgency

to activate the forces of goodness, of justice, of love and of peace.

Where there is armed conflict,

let us stretch our arms to our brothers and sisters.

Where this abundance,

let there be simple lifestyle and sharing.

Where there is poverty,

let there be dignified living and constant striving for just structures.

Where there are wounds of division,

let there be unity and wholeness.

Help us to be committed to the building of your kingdom.

Not seeking to be cared for,

but to care.

Not expecting to be served,

but to place ourselves in the service of others.

Not aspiring to be materially secure,

but to place our security in your love.

Teach us your spirit.

Only in loving imitation of you

can we discover the healing springs of life

that will bring new birth to our world.

Amen 

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