Prayer, day 2715

Lord, you have called us and known us 

since the moment of our birth: 

we abide in your lovingkindness 

with grateful hearts.

Your grace restores our souls, O God: 

we praise you for the mercy 

you shower upon us. 

Forgive us for our hardness of heart: 

part the clouds of our willfulness 

with the glorious light of your Son, we pray. 

Pour out your peace 

like a shaft of sunlight 

to dispel the darkness we cling to; 

grant us courage to serve You 

and each other.

Strengthen those who falter, O Lord, 

and comfort those who ache, 

for You are our Shelter and our Redeemer. 

Pour out your blessing like a balm, Lord Christ, 

and gather into your embrace those we now place before You.

Amen.