we gather to worship You,
to walk in your ways
that we may carry your light and praise.
Holy One, help us practice
the self-emptying Way of Christ,
that our hearts may be open
to be filled with love rather than fear,
with solidarity and community rather than division.
May we build up our hope
for the lifting up of those around us
suffering in body, mind, or spirit,
as Jesus gave us the authority and privilege to do.
Make us a blessing for others,
and our words align with our actions,
that we may live not for ourselves
but as children of God,
and God's radical dream of shalom,
for the glory of your Name, O God of All Creation.
May we be struck by your power,
O God of Mercy,
that the hard stones of our hearts
may flow with the water of compassion and justice
into the parched and barren places around us.
Grant your blessing upon us, Lord,
and upon all those for whom we pray.
Amen.
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