Prayer 1048

In Antelope Canyon, Arizona, on the lands of the Dine people.

Arise, O Lord, and lift up the heads of your people, that we may be led in paths of salvation and unity. 

Open the gates of wisdom to admit our pilgrim hearts, that we may be refreshed and restored around your altar. 
Drive far from us all hatred, malice, fear, and envy: make us people of light and peace, we pray, Lord Christ. 
Make us upright and valiant in establishing justice and right in our land, that we may establish your reign forever. 
Stretch forth your hand over us, O Almighty One, and give the blessing of your guidance to those who have lost their way. 

Bind up the wounds of all who suffer, O Holy One; comfort those who ache in body or spirit, especially those for whom we pray.

Amen.