Prayer - November 9

Dear Lord,
Repeatedly you speak up to those who demean others, who harm the innocent. You never try to please others just so you will look good to the decision makers. You never say one thing, then twist your words to protect yourself from criticism. Above all you stand true to your friends — giving up all for them, living out your Father’s calling.

Too often we walk with styrofoam spines — retreating when we should speak up, hiding when we should take the bullet for our friend. Let us approach our day with the passion, integrity, and honesty that you directed toward the money changers; let us move forward with tenacious compassion! Kathleen M. Sullivan ’82MA ’87PhD