Prayer 740

My Dad and I sleeping on the floor when I was a baby.

Merciful God, let us still our hearts and breathe deep your love. Holy One, give us healing hands and compassionate hearts for all today. Let us join together to praise your Name and proclaim your good news throughout the world. Almighty One, we give You thanks for the love of family and friends, especially those who are gone from us. We thank You for being with us in sunshine and in shadow, for Your Love never fails. Give us the wisdom to follow your paths as we seek to love each other as your children. Give rest to all who are heavy laden with regret or sorrow, and reconciliation for all who seek forgiveness. Loving God, we ask that the hand of your blessing rest especially upon those we now name.

Amen.