Dear Lord Jesus.

Give me strength to fight like you did.

To overcome might with gentleness;
pride with meekness;
hate with forgiveness;

To love to give to set free.

Oh Lord, create in me your heart for those who are oppressed and captive.
So that I may find you in your distressing disguise.

For you have given me the Spirit;
not to enslave me of fear but to make me your child.

I ask this in your name, Jesus, trusting in your promise.

Amen.