Today, as we mark International Women’s Day,
we thank God for women and girls all around the world.
For those who have stepped into roles which have been costly,
who have pushed past the obstacles of injustice,
who stand tall with pride and dignity in the face of oppression,
whose resilience inspires and gives hope.
For those whose lives inspire us all to become better human beings,
Creator God, we give you thanks.
We pray for people all around the world
For the gifts and resources in our hands,
For the knowledge and experience in our minds and bodies,
For the love and encouragement in our hearts,
For the change which is made possible through our words and actions.
We freely and wholeheartedly offer them to you creator God,
You who has made all equal in your image,
That in our working together and in partnership,
we might become the best version of humankind you envision,
where we all equally belong,
are seen and empowered,
to fulfil our potential in this world.
Amen