Lisa Sharon Harper Prayer

Our friend Brenna Rubio pulled together some of the theology of Lisa Sharon Harper and made some edits to craft this version of The Lord’s Prayer. Spend time praying this one today:

God, be our deepest love and highest loyalty, whatever else tries to claim our hearts.

May your priorities be our priorities.

May we reject any crumbs tossed to us from the table of oppression.  May we look to you as our true source of provision.

In a world of exploitation, help us lean into rhythms of Sabbath and Jubilee, forgiveness and rest, experiencing and encouraging freedom and flourishing.  Make us agents of true peace.

Rescue us from the forces of empire, both outside of us and inside of us. Protect us.

You’re the best. Amen. (Brenna Rubio, City Church prayer, 7-2020)