Son of David
The one who comes in the name of the Lord
We praise you
we honour you
be bless and thank you for coming into the filth and sleaze of the world
driving out all which got in the way of all the nations coming before the throne of the one who sent you
we look around our world as it is
and still there is filth and sleaze
in our newspapers
in assumptions made about those regarded as less valuable than others
in gossip and comments in secret, behind backs
Grant us the wisdom to challenge such behaviours
in our workplaces,
in the clubs and organisations we are part of,
in your church
God of the poor
When you came incarnate to the world
it wasn’t to wealth or status
but to poverty
a borrowed stable
you favour the poor, because you were poor too
you honour the poor, for they looked after you at your most vulnerable
Yet, on you, Christ Jesus
rest the governments of the world
guide all who govern away from pandering to the rich
towards ministering to the poor
Jesus, embracer of children
may we embrace children too
children, grandchildren
the ones who play in back gardens
the ones who refuse to keep silent
the ones who will sing Hosanna to the Son of David
And we may join their chorus, offering you praise and honour every waking moment of our lives
Amen