Prayer 787

At the Osage Forest of Peace in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, we lift our hearts in praise to You, Our savior and our redeemer, who calls us into unity with You and each other. We humbly confess before You our failures and inaction, our silences and our hurtful speech: forgive us, Lord. May we turn our hearts to You as a flower turns toward the sun, and clothe ourselves in the splendor of your love. Help us to be true ministers of your gospel of compassion and hope, rejoicing in your call to us to be your people. Accept the fervent prayers of your people, O God Most High, and send your angels to watch over us as we seek to serve You. Grant, we beseech You, your unfailing peace and strength to those we now name.

Amen.