24th April 2023
Persistence
Today is the last day of The Big One but not the last day of the global campaign to tackle the climate crisis and climate injustice. Let us remember that this is not just our campaign but God’s campaign. Remember the many stories of the Bible that show the collective strength of small and insignificant people and the power of persistence, and remember that God is always there with them.
The Waves
The gentle to and fro of the wave,
back and forth,
soothing,
gently rocking,
Loving God, calm us, and
move us as peace-makers.
The persistence of the wave,
never stopping,
never quitting,
gradually wearing down all resistance
Loving God, sustain us, and
make us a force for good.
The power of the wave,
building up,
growing in size,
acquiring energy as it moves
Loving God, strengthen us, and
harness our energy to do what is right.
The breaker, poised but still moving,
ready to break –
to break out, to break up,
to break forth
Loving God, contain us, and
prepare us to spill out into the world.
The crest of the wave, exploding,
releasing energy
that breaks down barriers
and undermines obstructions
Loving God, free us, and
use us to reform the structures of the world.
Storm wave, tidal wave,
tsunami,
that brokers no discussion,
that overwhelms all
Loving God, override us,
and free the world from its own vices.
Amen.
The Green Tau 