Friday, January 29, 2010

A Prayer For Bringing in the Kingdom

You came in Jesus to bring good news to the poor,

sight to the blind, freedom to the captives,
and salvation to your people:
anoint us with your Spirit;
rouse us to work in his name.
O God, by your Spirit,
bring in your kingdom.

Send us to bring help to the poor
and freedom to the oppressed:
O God, by your Spirit,
bring in your kingdom.

Send us to tell the world
the good news of your healing love:
O God, by your Spirit,
bring in your kingdom.

Send us to those who mourn,
to bring joy and gladness instead of grief:
O God, by your Spirit,
bring in your kingdom.

Send us to proclaim that the time is here
for you to save your people:
O God, by your Spirit,
bring in your kingdom.

Lord our God, our sure stronghold,
hear the voice of our pleading
and deliver us from every evil.
Strengthen us as we strive
for the poor and the oppressed
and establish your justice in all the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-- adapted from today's Oremus

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