Here’s
a prayer of petition inspired by Amos 8: 4-7.
It was posted on the Fairtrade
Foundation website.
A Prayer
(inspired by Amos
8:4-7)
Tilt
the scales,
O God of the mustard seed:
That the poor shall see justice.
O God of the mustard seed:
That the poor shall see justice.
Share
the feast,
O God of Eden’s abundant garden:
That each crop may fetch a fair price.
O God of Eden’s abundant garden:
That each crop may fetch a fair price.
Upset
the tables,
O God of the upside-down Kingdom:
That the least can benefit from their trade.
O God of the upside-down Kingdom:
That the least can benefit from their trade.
Open
our eyes,
O God of life in all its fullness:
That we may learn to walk the way of your son
tilting, sharing, upsetting this world
O God of life in all its fullness:
That we may learn to walk the way of your son
tilting, sharing, upsetting this world
Not
satisfied
until the products we bring to our table
Give a better deal, to all who hunger for one.
until the products we bring to our table
Give a better deal, to all who hunger for one.
In
His name, Amen.
~
posted on the Fairtrade Foundation website.
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved/campaigns/fairtrade_places_of_worship/fairtrade_churches/ideas_for_worship.aspx
