A Prayer

May we be dangerous Women.

May we be women who acknowledge our power to

change, and grow, and be radically alive for God.

May we be healers of wounds and righters of wrongs.

May we weep with those who weep and speak for those

who cannot speak for themselves.

May we cherish children, embrace the elderly,

and empower the poor.

May we pray deeply and teach wisely.

May we be strong and gentle leaders.

May we sing songs of joy and talk down fear.

May we never hesitate to let passion push us,

conviction compel us, and righteous anger energize us.

May we strike fear into all that is unjust and evil

in the world.

May we dismantle abusive systems and silence

lies with truth.

May we shine like stars in a darkened generation.

May we overflow with goodness in the name of God

and by the power of Jesus. And in that name, and by

that power, may we change the world.

Dear God,

Please make us dangerous women.

Amen

Nice Girls Don't Change the World, by: Lynne Hybls, Zondervan, 2005