Presence 8: Arts That Inspire Reflection & PrayerSample

Made In The Image

May you 

Celebrate the gift of now,

Create without fear,

Dream beyond borders,

Awaken to being here;

You are made in the image.

May you

Dress the wounded,

Encourage the down-trodden,

Steady the stumblers,

Lift the fallen;

You are made in the image.

May you

Speak for the silenced,

Welcome the unwanted,

Provide for the destitute,

Fight for justice;

You are made in the image.

May you 

Unnerve the arrogant,

Unsettle the indifferent,

Challenge the self-satisfied,

Confound the hateful,

Be the light;

You are made in the image.

Chris Matthews