This prayer was composed by two students (Christian and Muslim at Bethlehem University)
Reproduced here with the kind permission of Pilgrimage People with thanks

DARE TO DREAM OF PEACE

May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships,
So that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May God bless you with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them,
To turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done,
To bring justice and kindness to all God’s wonderful children.