A few weeks ago at our weekend services, we studied Matthew 5:13-16 in which Jesus challenged us to be “salt” and “light” in a dark world that needs to be purified and preserved from decay.  God is at work around us all the time, and he often chooses to work through us to bring healing to the world.  He’s called us to be his agents of change in the world.  He’s called us to change from being part of the problem to become part of the solution.  In a sense, you could say that God has called us to be the answer to some of our own prayers.

So I thought today I’d share with you a prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi, a monk from the twelfth century.  I encourage you to make his prayer your prayer this week.

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.” – Francis of Assisi