A prayer by John van de Laar:
We may not be able to confront queens, or challenge presidents;
We may not have the capacity to divert resources, or uplift communities;
We may not have the voice to silence the noise of war, or the words to negotiate peace between armies;
But, as we follow you, O Christ, we are able to do something.
And so, we pray that you would inspire us to commit to and act on the small difference we can make:
May we bring peace through small acts of gentleness and reconciliation;
May we bring wealth through small contributions and collaborations;
May we bring safety through small acts of consideration and acceptance;
May we bring wholeness through small acts of care and service.
And in the small ways, O God, may our small difference make a big contribution to your saving work in our world. Amen.