We cannot merely pray to God to end war;
For the world was made in such a way 
That we must find our own path of peace

If we could only find it within ourselves and our neighbours. 
We cannot merely pray to God to root out prejudice;
For we already have eyes
With which to see the good in all people

If we would only judge them rightly.
We cannot merely pray to God to end starvation;
For we already have the resources 
With which to feed the entire world

If we would only use them wisely. 
We cannot merely pray to God to end despair;
For we already have the power 
To clear away slums and to give hope

If we would only use our power justly. 
We cannot merely pray to God to end disease;
For we already have great minds
With which to search out cures and healing

If we would only use them constructively. 
Therefore we pray instead
For strength, determination, and will power,
To do instead of merely to pray;
To become instead of merely to wish;
That our world may be safe,
And that our lives may be blessed.


haggadah Section: Commentary / Readings
Source: Rabbi Jack Reimer