Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dear God,

Come Lord Jesus, bring your people hope and peace.  We are hungry for you.  Fill the empty spaces in our hearts, minds, and souls.  We have forgotten we were created by you, that we were knit together in our mother's womb and that early on you poured your love into us.  We have walked without you.  We have failed to be the loving community you created us to be.  Forgive us, we pray.

Every time our words and actions hurt another, we know we have lost our way.  Each time we have not honored who and what you created, we have acted as arrogant, lowly gods.  Oh Lord, redeem us as only you can.  Set our feet on holy ground.  Speak to us once again of eternity's grace.  Remind us of the price of our salvation.

Heal the wounded hearts in our world, around our globe, we pray.  Mend broken relationships.  Renew your spirit within us.  Show us the way home where faith awaits us.  Give us opportunity to witness to your loving grace, your spiritual power, and your merciful peace.

Compassionate God,
stamp your name
upon our hearts.
Restore our sight
so we
may see
the light
and shine
your light
upon others.
Move our hands
to help,
to love,
and to
join together.
In the name
of Jesus,
we pray.

Love, Andrea