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Wednesday – Ethically motivated

Our Father in heaven, as we pray that your Kingdom will come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we recognise that this prayer changes us. Influence our choices, inspire our actions and enable us to live with our eyes open to the impact of our lives on others, seeking always to live in your love and justice.

Empower us in the cause of all who are downtrodden by systems and the abuse of power, even as we pray for those who wield the power that you have entrusted to them. May we take seriously your creation command to take care of the planet. Help us to tread so lightly each day in the way that we live and the decisions that we make that we leave no discernible footprints on others or your Creation.