“We cannot pray to end war;
For we have already been given the humanity to find peace within ourselves and with our neighbors, if only we would use it.

We cannot pray to end starvation;
For we have already been given the resources with which to feed the whole world if we would only use them fairly.

We cannot pray to root out prejudice;
For we have already been given the eyes with which to see the good in all people, if we would only use them wisely.

We cannot pray to end despair;
For we have already been  given the power to hope and to support the oppressed, if only we would use it justly.

We cannot pray to end disease;
For we have already been given great minds with which to search out cures and healings, if only we would use them constructively.

Therefore, we pray for strength, determination, and the wisdom to act on our prayers.”


~ Jack Reimer (adapted)

[Thanks to my friend Steve for sharing this with me!]