Violation shatters all pretense
of order and ordinary, shocking
us
into anger that boils the heart;
an abomination beyond
a kid in its mother’s milk (EX
23:19).
Let our rage burn not just your
ears,
O God, but also your sense of
justice!
Vengeance, the only item on our
menu;
hatred, the weed overwhelming
our garden.
Give us courage to trust your
providence,
tenderness to recognize your presence
in the dark,
wisdom to acquiesce to your
retribution.
Grant us the redemption of your
healing,
the hope of your promised
restoration,
the grace of our own resurrection
now!
© 2012 Todd Jenkins
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