Psalm 10: Why, Lord, why??
(for children. Suitable for prayers of Intercession.)
Why, Lord, why is our world so troubled!?
Where are you when we need you?
Let me tell you what’s wrong with the world …
Many people are trapped in poverty
while other people are full of riches
always wanting more, more, more!
People are so proud, saying to themselves,
“We don’t need God”, and even “There is no God”!
They don’t give a stuff about anyone else.
They build mansions with high fences to keep everyone out
and don’t care who gets hurt so that they can get richer.
People these days laugh at the truth
and make up all sorts of lies.
They curse and gossip and steal.
If they see something they want
they swoop down and grab it.
They are so sure that they can get away with anything!
Step in, Lord, step up and act in our world!
Show that you care about the poor and the orphans.
You do see what is going on,
you do feel their trouble and pain.
They have no help except for you.
Stand up against the bullies,
stop bullies from taking over and terrorising everyone!
You are the true King, for ever and ever,
the King of justice
for the people who don’t matter in our world.
You will make their hearts strong,
you will hear them and lift them up.
You are always here when we need you!
(for children. Suitable for prayers of Intercession.)
Why, Lord, why is our world so troubled!?
Where are you when we need you?
Let me tell you what’s wrong with the world …
Many people are trapped in poverty
while other people are full of riches
always wanting more, more, more!
People are so proud, saying to themselves,
“We don’t need God”, and even “There is no God”!
They don’t give a stuff about anyone else.
They build mansions with high fences to keep everyone out
and don’t care who gets hurt so that they can get richer.
People these days laugh at the truth
and make up all sorts of lies.
They curse and gossip and steal.
If they see something they want
they swoop down and grab it.
They are so sure that they can get away with anything!
Step in, Lord, step up and act in our world!
Show that you care about the poor and the orphans.
You do see what is going on,
you do feel their trouble and pain.
They have no help except for you.
Stand up against the bullies,
stop bullies from taking over and terrorising everyone!
You are the true King, for ever and ever,
the King of justice
for the people who don’t matter in our world.
You will make their hearts strong,
you will hear them and lift them up.
You are always here when we need you!
Note on the photo: 'Boys at Heart' by Ian Thomson
These guys look relaxed sitting in the sun. They sit in a memorial to Joan of Arc who was was burned at the stake 30 May 1431. 25 years later the Pope re-examined the trial of the 19 year old, who won several battles for her country, and declared her innocent and a martyr. |