Prayer to end poverty

I dare to pray: Lord, let the world be changed,
For I long to see the end of poverty;

I dare to pray: Lord, let the rules be changed,
For I long to see our economic structures bring justice to the poor;

I dare to pray: Lord, let my life be changed,
For I long to bring hope where the Good News is needed.

In the strength of your spirit
And inspired by your compassion,
I make this promise to work for change,
And wait confidently for the day
When you make all things new
And those that weep will rejoice.

Peter Graystone