Prayer, day 2722: a prayer for the courage to love

In humility and awe, 

we come before our God, 

who welcomes us

and fills us with blessing,

calling us to courage. 

Lord Jesus, 

lead us into wisdom and compassion, 

renouncing the foolishness and hatred that divides us. 
Make us beacons of peace and justice, 

renouncing the hopelessness, fear and vengeance 

that causes us to hurt each other. 
Help us follow in your footsteps

of mercy and healing,

proclaiming the peace of God

and love of Christ in every moment. 

Give us faith in your creation

and your image in each other,

remembering that you formed us in love

to be Spirit-filled people.

Gather us to your embrace, O Holy One,

and extend the shade of your blessing

to those we now name.

Amen.