Why God do you not make your presence plainly known?
Why can’t you make it easier for people to recognize your work in their lives?
Too often we do not open our hearts to you,
And put ourselves ahead of neighbours.
We are taught to consume instead of conserve
and take more than we need.
You have provided a world that has all we need
But we neglect your plan and hoard resources.
We hold the values of culture,
In higher regard than our responsibility to your creation.
We think that our own wants are more important
than the needs of the world.
But that is an empty way of life.
We are disconnected,
Not only from each other
but from all of creation.
We live in a world where it costs more to be poor;
A world of fast fashion that doesn’t last;
A world of high interest rates and extra fees
for those who have less.
We punish people for being poor,
But in the end we all suffer.
No amount of money can bring the joy
of living a life filled with your love.
Speak out, O Lord, make your presence known!
Hold us to a higher standard,
and teach us to work together;
Instead of against one another.
But of course, you are at work in the world.
You work through us;
Through people who help those in need,
and advocate for change.
Help us to see where you are calling us to action,
and inspire us with your love.
You are our God,
and you do good works in the world.
God, you hear our prayers,
and open our hearts
to fulfil your vision for the world.
So that one day your Kin-dom will come!
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+10&version=NRSV