Give us big hearts, dear God;
big enough to embrace all our sisters and brothers
especially those in trouble,
whether of their own making
or because of wrongs done to them.
Give us big hearts, dear God;
big enough to acknowledge our own weakness
before pointing the finger at others;
big enough to be humble when blessed with your good gifts,
denied to so many.
Give us big hearts, dear God;
to reach out again and again
to those who cannot help themselves
until hope is restored to them,
and we, thorn-beaten and bloodied
allow our loving to become more like yours.
— Kathy Keay