Prayer for Change

At the end of this month the church calendar asks us to remember George Herbert, priest and poet. One of his best known poems is "Redemption" in which he seeks Jesus. He writes:

I ….................... knowing his great birth
Sought him accordingly in great resorts;
In cities, theatres, gardens, parks and courts.
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth
Of thieves and murderers: there I him espied …

Most gracious and loving God we ask that we, like George Herbert, may recognise Jesus among the marginalised and the suffering and may we seek to serve you by serving them. Forgive us and change us when we praise in our words but not in our actions. As we pray for your kingdom to come on earth help us to be instruments for that change.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen

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