Friday, January 01, 2021

My modest prayer for 2021

On this first day of the new year,


I dare not pray for complete eradication of the pandemic

for it may not be realistic

and even if one is gone, another may yet come


I dare not pray for complete world peace

as long as we are selfish, greedy and envious 


I dare not pray for a completely just society

as long as we are prejudiced, bigoted and harbour hatred in our hearts



But I do pray for God 

to help me care for people who are in need

that I become an agent of peace

that I have the courage to stand up for justice

that I be truly motivated by faith, hope and love 


That we all become worthy of peace and justice.



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