Tuesday Prayer for 11/27/12

(inspired by Jeremiah 33:14-16)

One:  Do we dare to hope?

Many:  Do we dare to hope for an unchained, deep justice that seeks renewal instead of revenge;

One:  That seeks healing instead of harm;

Many: That seeks peace instead of punishment?

(From http://addictionandrecoverynews.wordpress.com/)

One: Do we dare hope for for an unchained, expanding peace that seeks opportunity instead of oppression;

Many: That seeks courage instead of compliance;

One: That seeks mutual accountability instead of mutually assured destruction?

(From http://lespoir-hope.blogspot.com/)

Many: Do we dare hope for an unchained, liberated love that seeks truth instead of terror;

One:  That seeks generosity instead of greed;

Many: That seeks vulnerability instead of vengeance?

(From http://leadfeet.com/)

One:  Do we dare to hope?

Many:  Do we dare to hope?

One: Where are those places in the world we need to hopefully pray for justice, peace and love?

Many: (Whisper the name of those places that rise in your heart)

(From http://whenlightenters.wordpress.com/)

One:  Do we dare to hope?

Many: Amen