Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Renewing the World

Dear Lord, when your Spirit descended upon your disciples, they spoke in languages of those who came to hear their witness. Tonight I pray that in our time your Spirit will also break through the many barriers that divide nations and people. Let there be unity among us who inhabit this world. Give us the strength to transcend our physical, emotional, and psychological differences and recognize that it is your Holy Spirit who unites us by making us all participants in your own divine life. Let your Spirit open our eyes and ears to your ongoing presence among us. Let us recognize you when we serve each other, work together for reconciliation and peace, and unite our talents to build a better world. Without your Spirit we are powerless, but with and in your Spirit we can renew the world. Do not leave us alone, but let your Spirit enter into our hearts so that together we can prepare the day of your glorious return, and can praise you, thank you, honor you, and love you all the days of our lives. Amen.

- Henri Nouwen, A Cry for Mercy

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