15th November 2022
One subject of focus at COP27 today is energy.
Do not say to yourself, “My power and the might of my own hand have gotten me this wealth.” But remember the Lord your God, for the same it is who gives you power to get wealth, so that the Lord God may confirm the covenant that sworn to your ancestors, as he is doing today. Deuteronomy 8:17-18
We pray for all the participants,
the decision-makers and the protestors,
the bureaucrats and the prayerful,
influencers and bankers,
shareholders and investors,
for producers and consumers.
May they recognise and understand
the need to produce only clean energy,
to ensure fair and equal access for all,
and to use energy wisely and in moderation.
Loving and patient God,
may your will be done.
Amen.
If we are called to beat swords into plough shares,
we are also called to turn military jobs into green ones.
If we seek to establish peace,
we must generously offer both love and practical gifts.
If we shift from passive to active travel, from cars to cycles,
we shall need cycle paths and secure shelters.
If we replace petrol engines with electric motors,
we must also turn petrol stations into recharging points.
If we swop meats for a vegan diet,
we must also turn beef farms into arable farms,
sheep fells into woodlands,
dairies into nut fromageries.
If we switch to green electricity,
our pension funds must invest in renewable energy.
If we green our pensions,
surely we will green our banks too.
Creator God, help us to see the changes we must make,
Give us the wisdom to support them,
the energy to achieve them
and the joy to celebrate them.
Amen.
The Green Tau 