Prayer for Others

We cry for our world
A world that chooses conflict over peace
A world that chooses anger over love
A world that chooses guns over talk
A world that chooses to listen to old men over young women
A world that chooses greed over generosity

We cry for our world and seek peace
Peace that recognises value in all life
Peace that challenges opression
Peace for the people of syria
Peace for children at school
Peace for ourselves

We cry for our world and seek change
Change that means people are valued
Change that recognises that disability does not mean lack of ability
Change that acknowledges politicians are servants of the people
Change that cherishes this planet
Change that results from faith put into action

We cry for our world and seek the peace that will only come from changing our connectedness with the world.

Jesus wept.
Amen