On Creating Justice
It is easy
to get so caught up
in the business and troubles
of our own lives.
that we forget
we are called
to be transformers for justice
in this world.
There is so much pain
so much loneliness,
so much sickness,
so much loss,
so much injustice
In this world,
It can sometimes seem like
*just the way things are.”
Let us never forget
that Creation contains
the possibility of
heaven on earth,
a fellowship of humanity.
Let us never forget
That the teachings of Jesus
as well as the teachings
of so many other
great spiritual leaders
can lead us to a world
where suffering
it greatly reduced.
Until that time,
may we learn
not only to
confront injustices
but to
comfort those
who suffer
and to
be open
to receiving comfort
when we are the ones
suffering.
[Amen.]
Sandlin, M. (2022). Progressive prayers for progressive people. www.revmarksandlin.com.