Tuesday, July 1, 2008

A poem shared by Diane Allen....

As the Ubuntu eXplorers group strives to promote contact, partnership and mutual understanding with Christians in China, here's a prayer that can be used asking God to bless China and its people.

God bless China
its cities, towns and countryside:
with fertility for the land
clean air to breathe
a stable, just economy
fair shares for all
respect for differences
support of the weak.

Grant to the young, mature and old alike:
healthy bodies
lively minds
safe living and working conditions
freedom to question, change and grow.

Bless the authorities with wisdom:
officials with gentle sensitivity
the church with confidence and joy
the people with happiness and love.

With peace, friendship and co-operation
at home and abroad:
God, bless China!

© Friends of the Church in China, 2008
(used with permission, no reprint without permission)

1 comment:

JB said...

Thank you Diane. This is a beautiful poem and prayer. Jeanie