Day 13 – Wednesday
Isaiah
58:1-12
God of justice, enable us to be your
people of justice! Enable us to reflect your righteousness in the ways that we
relate to one another and in the ways that we respond to the most vulnerable
people among us. Enable us to invest ourselves in caring for those who are
unable to fend for themselves in a world of competition that assumes there is
not enough for everyone.
Do not let us deceive ourselves into
believing that fasting and prayer and communal worship will bring us peace
while we are competing violently with each other, practicing oppression, and
turning a blind eye to those who are suffering around us.
Forgive us!
Remind us, daily, that You have made us
and have provided abundantly for us. Remind us, daily, of your great love for
all people. Prevent us from hoarding our resources as though our own selves and
our own needs are all that we can see. Transform our hearts and open our hands
to give with extravagant generosity. Enable us to practice thoughtful and bold hospitality.
As we act as agents of your care, guide us
into your light, your healing, your peace and renewal. Amen.
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