prayer of renewal

when wars prevail without

may Your peace

be the welcome within

when self-interest is served

give me eyes of compassion

stubborn and self-assured,

grant humility

when despair surrounds,

shelter and comfort,

bring Your good cheer

borne of true hope

see how we tear down—

help us to build up;

see how we uproot—

move us to plant

we are practiced

in accusation and attack,

quick to judge,

clever in condemnation—

gentle One, soften my heart,

replace insistence with invitation,

rejection with acceptance,

cold certainty with warm wonder,

folded arms with open hands

make my life

Your story of grace—

sing Your new song

of new life in me;

forgiveness,

pave the way for justice—

mercy,

sing Your new song in us

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prayer of renewal

by troy cady

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