we praise and bless You with our first thought,
for You have led us through the night in safety.
Your strong and saving hand holds us fast, O Creator:
You brood over us as a mother cares for her children.
May we ground ourselves in the embrace of the sacred today,
radiating mercy and compassion
that was planted in us at creation.
May our deeds tell out the love of Christ,
and testify to our Savior's call for healing and justice.
May the grace of God rest upon us,
and lead us to embrace true paths of peace.
Kindle within us a spiritual fire, O Breath of God,
that we may persevere in love and faithfulness.
Enter into our hearts, Blessed Jesus,
and place the seal of your help and healing
upon those we lift before You.
Amen.
Photo: detail of the Holy Family from an Emil Frei window at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Ferguson, Missouri.
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