Christian Aid – Prayer of Hope
God of resurrection  
We turn from the cross of death towards the tree of life 
And dare to imagine another possible world 
Where violent conflict becomes peaceful reconciliation 
Where hunger and thirst are filled and quenched 
Where barriers of exclusion become bridges of opportunity  
Where pain and tears are healed and tenderly wiped away 
Where world weary hearts are strengthened and reenergised 
Where the leaves of the tree heal all the nations 
In a time of inequality and division we are united by hope,  
anticipating the flourishing of creation and fullness of life for everyone  
To the glory and praise of your Almighty name. 
Amen