For yokes to break
and whips to fray,
for armor to crumble
and guns to disintegrate,
for enemies to repent
and the powerful to atone,
for the rich to repay
and war plans to burn,
for bombs to retreat
and arrogance to perish,
for hatred to lament and
self-righteousness to be embarrassed,
O merciful God, we pray these things
for the sake of your name and your justice.
on Isaiah 9:4-5