A Prayer for Compassion and Action Against Poverty
Dear Divine Creator, In the depths of despair, where hunger gnaws and cold bites, we lift our hearts in fervent prayer for those ensnared in the cruel grip of extreme poverty. Hear our plea for the countless souls robbed of shelter and sustenance, their silent cries echoing through the vast expanse of human indifference. Ignite within us, O Compassionate One, an unyielding flame of empathy that pierces the darkness of apathy. Let our hearts be stirred with an anguish so profound that it compels us to act, to extend a hand to those who know not the warmth of a home or the solace of a full belly. Grant us the strength to break the chains of our own complacency, to be agents of change in a world where disparity thrives. May the agony of our fellow beings sear our conscience, forging a commitment to uplift the downtrodden, to share the bounties bestowed upon us. In this sacred moment, we beseech You to infuse our deeds with love, our generosity with purpose. May the collective heartbeat of