God of All Mercy,
abide within our hearts today,
that we may be led to holiness and joy.
Beneath your protecting hand,
we lie down in safety and arise in peace,
eager to do your will.
You spread a table before us in the wilderness,
and call us to fellowship in your Name:
we are filled,
and overflow with thankfulness.
You, Lord, have called us to walk the good road
of grace and gratitude,
witnessing to your Love through our words and deeds.
Cleanse us of our resentments, fears, and jealousies,
we humbly pray,
and clothe us in generosity and abundant hope.
In all things may we work to build community,
enlightened by the Spirit of truth, kindness, and charity,
as our Savior taught us.
We turn to You, Lord Christ, in all our joys,
and give You thanks for all our blessings:
make us a blessing for others.
Comfort and heal us, O Savior,
in all our afflictions and sorrows:
we abide securely within your embrace.
Anoint us now to your service, O God,
and strengthen those for whom we pray.
Amen.
Photo: Icon of Jesus feeding the multitudes. The version from Matthew was this morning's gospel reading in the daily office.
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