Nice people don't change the world...

Well... that's not exactly accurate..:)

I read a book last week by Lynne Hybels, about women of God. The title of the book being "Nice girls don't change the world". It challenges stereotypes from communities, and refers back to how God created women to be, with a sense of self, uniqueness and identity, with gifts and skills for glorifying God in all that they do.

At the end was something of a prayer that I share with you, changing the gender slightly, because, while the book was aimed at women, the topic is one to be shared.

May we be dangerous women and men.
May we be women and men who acknowledge our power to change, and grow, and be radically alive for God.
May we be healers of wounds and wrighters of wrongs.
May we weep with those who weep and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
May we cherish children,embrace the elderly and empower the poor.
May we pray deeply and each wisely
May we be strong and gentle leaders.
May we sing songs of joy and talk down fear.
May we never hesitate to let passion push us, conviction compel us, and righteous anger energize us.
May we strike fear into all that is unjust and evil in the world.
May we dismantle abusive systems and silence lies with truth.
May we shine like stars in a darkened generation,
May we overflow with the goodness in the name of God and by the power of Jesus. And in that name, and by that power, may we change the world.

How awesome to see more men and women of God 'dangerous' and united, like that!