Prayer

Deliver me from fear Remind me constantly that fear is forever overcome by love Deliver me from power For power without love and wisdom inevitably destroys anyone and everyone in its path including the one who has power but lacks love and wisdom Deliver me from the disdain of arrogance elitism privilege and the illusion of superiority For no one is in any way better than anyone else Deliver me from the violence of greed Grant me the desire to live simply and to share earth's bounty with others Deliver me from the silence that enables any and all manifestations of abuse war and evil Grant me the necessary balance of love power and wisdom enabling me to be a non-violent warrior for peace Grant me the ability to act responsibly in all areas of my own life to be a good neighbor and to dwell in harmony with nature Thank you for the bounty of life for the beauty of nature and for the love of family and friends Amen