How does that which we see around us affect our prayers?
Can we see what we see each day
and have the courage to pray this prayer?
A Prayer of Hope
Francis Brienen
Do not give us rest, Lord,
while people are hungry
and we are rich.
As long as justice is a dream
press us on
and do not give us rest.
Do not give us peace, Lord,
while people live in fear
and we are safe.
As long as hatred stifles love
stir us up and do not give us peace.
Do not give us comfort, Lord,
while people are desperate
and we are well.
As long as lives are lived in pain
disturb us
and do not give us comfort.
But give us hope to share, O Christ,
hope that disturbs and stirs and shakes,
the hope of Job,
the hope of the lame,
a hope of new life
beyond the pain.
Until all find comfort
and peace
and rest,
Christ, give us hope to share.
May God in his grace give us hope.
Ron
