Pause for Prayer: MONDAY 10/30

Morning Coffee by George Mendoza

Good morning, good God!

 

What shall we offer this morning, Lord?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for the gift of peace in the world?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for an end to the horror of war?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for the poor in the line of fire? 

 

What might we offer this morning

    in return for the innocent slain?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for the healing of all the wounded?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for the comfort of those who suffer?

 

What might we offer this morning

    for the solace of those who grieve?

 

What might we offer this morning

    to account for our foolish and lethal ways?

 

What might we offer this morning

    to atone for our stubborn refusal to change? 

What can we do this morning, Lord,

    but lament what we've done -  and have not done?

 

And the Lord answers:

    Here is what I ask:

        that you do what is just, love what is good

            and walk humbly at my side... (Micah 6:8)

    And here's the offering I desire,

        a broken and contrite heart;     

    a heart bruised and broken

        I will not scorn or reject... (Psalm 51:17)

 

Our spirits are broken, Lord,

    battered and bruised

        and we come to you with contrite hearts...

Teach us to know what is honest and fair

    and give us the courage to do what is just

        in our homes, in our towns,

            where we work, where we play...

 

Help us to know what is good, O Lord,

    and give us a heart to love what is pure,

to cherish the lovely, to treasure the truth,

    to prize the sacred and adore the holy...

And help us, Lord, to follow your steps

    and faithfully walk by your side

on the path of wisdom that leads us to peace,

    home to you and your love….

Amen.

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