PrayersA Prayer for the World
Let the rain come and wash away the ancient grudges;
the bitter hatreds, held and nurtured over generations.
Let the rain wash away the memory of the hurt, the neglect.
Then let the sun come out and fill the sky with rainbows.
Let the warmth of the sun heal us wherever we are broken.
Let it burn away the fog so that we can see each other clearly.
So that we can see beyond labels, beyond accents, gender or skin color.
Let the warmth and brightness of the sun melt our selfishness.
So that we can share the joys and feel the sorrows of our neighbors.
And let the light of the sun be so strong that we will see all people as our neighbors.
Let the earth, nourished by rain; bring forth flowers to surround us with beauty.
And let the mountains teach our hearts to reach upward to heaven. Amen.
--Rabbi Harold S. Kushner
Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage.
Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will.
Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of life.
Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of action.
Make us who came from many nations with many different languages a united people.
Defend our liberties and give those who entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land.
When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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