O God, whose word is fruitless

when the mighty are not put down,

    the humble remain humiliated,

    the hungry are not filled,

    and the rich are:

make good your word,

and begin with us.

Open our hearts and unblock our ears

to hear the voices of the poor

and share their struggle;

and send us away empty with longing

for your promises to come true

in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Janet Morley, English writer and worship leader

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Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.  For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.