A Prayer for Pentecost

Whirlwind Spirit of God, 
roar through our timidities and fears, 
shake the foundations of our ill-placed securities, 
sweep away the cobwebs of our apathy, 
blow down the walls that separate us, one from another.
 Then into all our empty space, breathe
re-strengthened courage to challenge injustice, 
renewed belief in the urgency of our vocation, 
revitalized passion to change our lifestyles, 
re-dedication to speak only words that build and unite.
Let gentle breeze and still small voice
become in us today
mighty wind and loud proclamation. 
Make of us a Pentecost people!
Amen.