Prayer 1716: breathing in grace

Come into the circle.

Almighty God,
as fingers of dawn draw back the curtain of night,
You invite us into your holy stillness.

With every breath,
may we be filled with gratitude, Lord,
and sit in companionship with all your creation.
With every breath,
may our hearts sing, O Creator,
with the music of the angels,
and give praise.

With every breath,
let us cleave closer to You, Lord Christ,
and anchor ourselves more deeply in your love.
With every breath,
let us draw in your wisdom, O Spirit,
and allow it to gentle our fractious ways.
With every breath,
may we be determined to walk in your ways, Blessed Jesus,
and renew ourselves in faithfulness.

With every breath,
may we examine our hearts, Merciful One,
and repent of all that draws us from love.
With every breath,
may we open ourselves to healing, Holy One,
and remember the hurting and the mourning.
With every breath,
may we tend to each other in hope, O Mother,
and make our prayer to You.

Amen.