May We Be Bold Women of the Lord

Nice Girls Don't Change the World, by Lynne Hybels

May we be dangerous women.
May we be women who acknowledge our power to change, and grow, and be radically alive for God.
May we be healers of wounds and righters of wrongs.
May we weep with those who weep and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
May we cherish children, embrace the elderly, and empower the poor.
May we pray deeply and teach wisely.
May we be strong and gentle leaders.
May we sing songs of joy and talk down fear.
May we never hesitate to let passion push us, conviction compel us, and righteous anger energize us.
May we strike fear into all that is unjust and evil in the world.
May we dismantle abusive systems and silence lies with truth.
May we shine like stars in a darkened generation.
May we overflow with goodness in the name of God and by the power of Jesus.
And in that name, and by that power, may we change the world.
Dear God, Please make us dangerous women. Amen.
-Lynne Hybels

Lord take us past complacency and apathy. May we be bold in our pursuit of YOU and out of that, make us dangerous women who seek your glory more than the safety of the shores of mediocrity. Let us dive in and get our feet wet instead of fearing stirring up the waters. For no one ever rescued a drowning friend by sitting on the waters edge. We were never meant for the shoreline. Make us dangerous.