A Prayer for the World

I was flicking through a book of prayers last night, and spotted this one. Timely indeed.

"Most merciful God, friend and saviour, please help this world to rid itself of the obscenity of terrorism and of the greed and injustice which feeds its roots.

In both affluent countries and in the impoverished ones, may your will be done. Among those whose culture is influenced by Islam or Buddhism, or among those who have been taught by Hindu faith or Christianity, let the thirst for justice, compassion and peace prevail over fear and hatred and avarice.

Give us minds that are willing to be taught, goals that can be reshaped, desires that are purged, and wills that are toughened to seek the good of all through loving means.

This we can only do with your help. On you we cast our fate; through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Australian Prayers, B.Prewer