Here’s
a prayer of petition and commitment inspired by Isaiah 9: 2,4 from the Monthly Prayers page of the Christian Aid website.
Prayer
(inspired by Isaiah
9:2,4)
The
people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
those
who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined....
For the
yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod
of their oppressor,
you
have broken as on the day of Midian. Isaiah 9:2,4
O
God,
When
the world grows dark
and
the advance of evil appears unstoppable,
may
we never lose our vision
of
Emmanuel's light.
When
society seems uncaring
and
indifference predominates,
may
we never forget the warmth
of
Emmanuel's love.
When
people cry out for justice
but
self-interest prevails,
may
we never lose the fire
of
Emmanuel's anger.
When
we know we must speak out
but
our tongue seems to shrivel,
may
we draw boldness from the truth
of
Emmanuel's proclamations.
When
those we must confront are powerful
and
our hearts grow fearful,
may
we take strength from the courage
of
Emmanuel's actions.
O
God,
When
the moment comes
and
we must make our stand,
may
it always be
at
Emmanuel's side.
~ posted on the Monthly Prayers page of the Christian Aid website. http://www.christianaid.org.uk/resources/churches/prayer/church-seasons.aspx?Page=1
