When the rhetoric is vile and spewing forth hate
Fill my heart with love, my mouth kind words to relate
When characters are threatened by accusations
Keep my tongue from promoting the declarations
When news blares of another sniper with a gun
May my sheath, sword, and shield be your majestic Son
When I encounter neighbors burdened and in need
Grant me the blessing to give, not withhold in greed
When humankind divides by status, creed, and race
Help me pursue common ground, guide me by your grace
When conflict and confusion never seem to cease
Make me wise so that I might facilitate peace
When a brother has no one on whom to depend
Cause me to be silent, listen, and be a friend
When loneliness and despair threaten to destroy
Bring me hope, that encouragement I might employ
When I see people broken by sins frustration
Give me boldness to share knowledge of salvation
When they grapple in darkness unguided by sight
Let my life and voice become a beacon of light
When people doubt Bible truth and implication
Allow me patience for a gospel conversation
When stilled in weariness from our earthly story
Deliver heavens hope from the Lord of glory.
