This is a new book by Church Publishing which is a compilation of prayers written for and by Anglican women from all over the world. I had submitted a prayer when the editors were asking for contributions, and I am published in this book! It is such an honor to be in this wonderful book. It's special focus is on the Millennium Development Goals-which deal with women's empowerment, eliminating poverty and respecting the earth, and much more.
So what does this have to do with KJS? She wrote the forward to the book, and a beautiful forward at that. "We pray because we live in hope.", she says. It is so special to me that I am in the same book she is!
I'd like to share my prayer which is also in this book:
A Petition of Prayer for Women
For all women in our community, nation and world; we pray to you Lord God.
For all oppressed women; grant them strength to strive for equality, freedom and justice.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
For all women suffering abuse; grant them full autonomy of body and mind.
Give every woman a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence that does not cease.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Grant every woman infinite opportunity in religious and secular life.
Give them means to ascend to new heights and to break new ground.
Let their pathways be filled with peace and dignity.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
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