Prayer for the Hungry

Sharing the loaves and fishes,
  You gave us an image of solidarity with the hungry, O Lord.

Sharing yourself in the Bread and Wine,
  You called all to the table, O Lord.

Give me the hunger to be a part of the feeding
  And the healing of this world.

Nourish me with your Grace,
  So I may work with joy to serve your children.

Open my eyes and my heart
  To recognize those in poverty
     and especially those in Africa who are starving.

Help me to help those who are struggling
  to feed your children in need.

Increase my awareness
  Of the structures and systems
    That need to be changed
       so that hunger everywhere can end and
  So we may all break bread together.

In your name we pray for the end of hunger
  In Africa and all parts of the global community.

Amen.

by Jane Deren