IX Our Responsibility We, the family of Israel, inheritors of a vision, have learned what the Eternal One seeks from us. Is it not to do justly, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God? The words are sweet as honey on our tongues. Yet how bitter they can taste when outside us lies a world of poverty and injustice. Let our compassion not become callused, nor our righteousness succumb to despair. O God, give us strength to act in the world, for Your name’s sake. X One Humanity God of the spirits of all flesh, You created one human being, so all humanity is one. You created us in Your image, so all are equal in your sight. In a world so vast, may all find for themselves a home. In a world so small, let us make space for one another. In times of conflict may we help to bring understanding. In times of bitterness and hate, may we offer healing and love. When faith erects barriers, may our understanding of You build bridges. When faith is betrayed or misused, give us courage to seek Your truth. XI The Gift of Women May God who remembered Sarah, remember us with blessing. May God who prophesied to Rebecca, give us vision in our time. May God who answered Leah, sustain the family of Israel. May God who heard Rachel, help us in our need. May God who honoured Shiphra and Puah, support all who resist oppression. May God who healed Miriam, bring healing to those in pain. May God who restored Naomi, bring comfort to those who mourn. May God who guided Abigail, bring wisdom to those in conflict. May God who responded to Hannah, bring redemption to our world.
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