For a world where lies are accepted at face value;
hear our prayer, God of truth.
For a world where racism in high places is tolerated;
hear our prayer, God of the oppressed.
For a world where people with disabilities are mocked;
hear our prayer, God of the disadvantaged.
For a world where the rich hold the reins of power;
hear our prayer, God of the poor.
For a world where men violate women with impunity;
hear our prayer, God of the downtrodden.
For a world where the earth is ignored and neglected;
hear our prayer, God of the voiceless.
For a world where nations interfere in enemies’ elections;
hear our prayer, God of the disenfranchised.
For a world where the church is charmed by false gods;
hear our prayer, God of the lost.
For a world where free speech is threatened;
hear our prayer, God of the silenced.
For a world where hatred is growing by leaps and bounds;
hear our prayer, God of the vulnerable.
For a world where dissent is dangerous and necessary,
hear our prayer, God of those who suffer for righteousness’ sake.
God of hope, we turn to you for vision and courage
as we strive to be faithful in word and deed,
followers of Christ in times like these.
I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.