God, give us the prudent wisdom to act with justice.
Give humanity the ability to work righteousness.
Let us act with righteousness and provide justice for those who are poor.
Let the mountains and hills bear witness that we commit
to doing justice for those who are poor;
to enacting salvation for the children of those who are needy;
to standing up against those who would oppress.
Do your holy work through us,
as you have worked through your people from generation to generation.
Let our gifts fall like rain to water the earth.
Let righteousness flourish throughout our lives,
and let peace abound as long as the moon returns.
Let your reign of justice and love reach to the ends of the earth,
and let every nation serve the well-being of all people.
God, deliver the needy who cry out,
the poor, and those who have no other helper.
Have compassion on the weak;
save the lives of those who are in need.
Redeem your precious ones, O God.
We bless you, Lord God, because you do wondrous things!
In the glorious name of Jesus,
whose glory fills the earth,
as we pray:
The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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