All around me, Lord,
the atmosphere is filled with
50 shades of discord:
anger, malice, rancor and tension,
bitterness, venom, spite and revenge,
slander, friction, conflict and payback...
Are these the only paths to the truth?
Can't justice be done in more peaceable ways?
Must all our debate be contentious and hostile?
Will contempt and loathing ever lead us to love?
Break through all this and grace us, Lord,
with wisdom, tolerance and patience,
humility, docility and self-control,
with integrity, sincerity and fairness,
and a hunger for rapport and consensus...
Help us discern and accept the truth
through open and honest debate;
help us do what is right and just
in ways that are worthy and noble;
and help us see that the path to peace
is faithful, forgiving and selfless...
Protect us, Lord while we're awake
and watch over us while we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
I used this song just a couple of weeks ago but I just didn't find another piece of music more apt for tonight's prayer...
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
by Pat Barrett
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It all comes down to this
What you require of me
Love my neighbor as myself
And You above all things
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly
With You, God
In all things, in all ways, walk humbly
With You, God
It all comes down to this
To be Your hands and feet
Good news to all the world
The truth will set us free
Refrain
It’s beauty for ashes
It’s mourning to dancing
It’s closer and closer
The Kingdom of heaven (2X)
And years from now we’ll see
The fruit our hands have sown
Faith just like a seed
The only way it grows
Refrain
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