you call us to wakefulness
from our dreams,
and from our resistance to your gospel of love:
help us to see
that the ground we stand upon is heaven itself,
holy and sacred to You,
that you call us to stand tall
on the solid rock of love turned outward.
Help us to see hell
as the place where hope is abandoned,
and to reach out our hands and hearts
to those whose hope is foundering.
We are one people,
made in your image:
You who delights in earthworms and whales,
who whispers the melody of rejoicing
into the hearts of sparrows and robins.
May we recover that wonder and joy
and let that light shine forth from within us,
all thanks to You, O Creator.
One in heart, one in fellowship,
may we share one another's burdens,
and lighten each other's load,
all to the glory of your Name, O Holy One.
Blessed One, draw within the shelter of your compassion
all those who call out in need or anxiety,
and draw within your embrace, Lord Christ,
those for whom we pray.
Amen.
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