This prayer is based on Romans 12:21, and unpacks the ways we might need to "overcome evil with good" in our everyday lives. You could have the congregation join in with the parts in italic.


Extract from the prayer:

When we are tempted to put others down:
Help us to overcome evil with good.
When we long to pass on the latest piece of gossip:
Help us to overcome evil with good.

When we want to push others away:
Help us to overcome evil with good.
When we are invited to nurture negative attitudes:
Help us to overcome evil with good.

When cynicism is the easy option:
Help us to overcome evil with good.
And when we hear your gentle voice calling us towards love:
Help us to take note and respond...


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