Blessed King of Glory, Queen of Heaven, Patron of the fields and Matron of seas:
We hoist Your banner, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth!
We cannot help but be heartened by the advent of new leaders, by the prospect of new direction, with hints that the banner of Justice may again be saluted in the forging of public policies.
We hoist Your banner, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth!
We cannot help but be heartened: That the rod of Mercy may be wielded in the rule of nations.
We hoist Your banner, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth.
We cannot help but be heartened: That enmity will yield to the ecstasy of Your Embrace.
We hoist Your banner, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth.
We harbor no delusion. We know the way forward may be filled with deeper disappointments; that trust may again be abused; that the cries of those shunned to the byways may continue to be offered in vain.
We hoist Your banner, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth.
But not forever! Compel my people to the table of plenty!
Hallelujah!
Not forever will enmity be abled, aligned against those marked as dishonored, disabled, disgraced; against all who have disappeared, disenfranchised, discouraged. Such enmity itself will be disarmed!
Hallelujah! Braced with this promise, transform our thankful hearts into obedient hands and fearless voice, proclaiming Glory for the Heavens and goodness for the earth!
©Ken Sehested @ prayerandpolitiks.org. Inspired by Psalm 146 & Luke 14:16-24.