Father, we have food on our tables,
so we do not notice that others live hungry.
We have a roof over our head and clothes on our back,
but we remain unaware of our brothers and sisters who live without.
Lord have mercy on us, for we choose not to care
Father, we have heard the good news
and then conformed it to our own agenda.
We read about our role in your kingdom
but we ignore what makes us uncomfortable.
Lord have mercy on us, for we choose not to care
Father, you spoke the world into existence,
your voice introduced beauty,
your words bring hope and peace.
But Father, we have spoken selfishly.
Our words do harm and bring division.
We tear others down in search for our worth.
Lord have mercy on us, for we choose not to care
Father, wash away our indifference.
Give us awareness.
Teach us to care.
Father we have so far to go.
Have mercy on us, for we choose not to care.
