May God bless you with discomfort

At easy answers, half truths and superficial relationships,

So that you may live deep within your heart

May God bless you with anger

At injustice, oppression and exploitation of people,

So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with tears

To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,

So that you may reach out your hand to comfort and

To turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness

To believe that you can make a difference in the world,

So you can do what others claim cannot be done

To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor