March 23, 2019 - Stephanie Crain

(Adapted from a prayer written by Annabel Shilson-Thomas)

Lord, you are the light in the darkness. You walk alongside those who suffer.

Help us to walk in the way of the cross, and extend our hand to those along our path.
Lord, you paused to heal the sick and give sight to the blind. 

Teach us to spend our time with others and respond to their needs.
Lord, you said, "The first shall be last and the last shall be first." 

Give us the vision to live into your Kingdom.
Lord, you shared meals with tax collectors and sinners.

Open our ears and our hearts to those who are hated and rejected.
Lord, you carried peace in your heart when it could not be found elsewhere.

Let us desire peace where others desire war, and demand justice where injustice seeks to prevail.
Lord, you've taught us to pray and to be silent.

Draw us near to you.
Lord, open our hearts to your guidance.Give us spirits willing to be your hands and feet. You are our hope and our salvation.
Amen