Friday, December 5, 2014

Prayer 683 (the 59th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott)


On the 59th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott (inspired by Psalm 17)

Beloved God, you have held us under the shadow of your wing throughout the night: we emerge strengthened to do your will. 


Holy One, You have laid out a path for us founded upon love and charity: let us seek to build your kingdom today. Let us walk in equality with our brothers and sisters; for all are precious in your sight.  

Divine Light, let us never be silent in the face of injustice, but be empowered by love to sing forth freedom into the world. Let our eyes be fixed upon justice; let us uphold each other as fellow children of You, our Savior and our God. 

May we never forget the loving-kindness You have showered upon us, for your mercy and grace know no bounds. Let us seek to be instruments of peace before those who brandish the sword, and practice soul force in the face of oppression. 

Let the light of your countenance shine upon us; keep us as the apple of your eye. Anoint us with your blessing and benediction, O God, and grant your peace to those we now name.

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