May God bless us with discomfort at easy answers and half-truths

May God bless us with discomfort at superficial relationships

So that we may live deep within our hearts

May God bless us with anger at injustice and oppression

May God bless us with anger at exploitation of all people

So that we may work for justice and freedom

So that we may work for freedom and peace

So that we may work for justice

May God bless us with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, starvation and war

So that we may reach out our hands to comfort them,

and turn their pain, their pain, into joy

And may God bless us with enough foolishness

to believe that we can make a difference in this world

So that God can do what others claim cannot be done

Amen