Prayer, day 1743

Holy, holy Lord, source of all goodness,
we place ourselves within your care today.
Make us instruments of the peace
for which the world longs and prays. 

We seek your wisdom,
that we be better disciples
and stewards of this one precious life
you have given us.
Refine and gentle our hearts,
that we may seek to love each other
with gratitude for the gifts
that each person brings into our lives.
Make us mindful and patient
in choosing our words and actions, we pray,
for your love's sake. 

May we embody your love in the world,
as your Son embodied your love
in a living sacrament of faithfulness.
Through your abounding love,
make us seekers of all that is good,
all that is compassionate,
all that is true.
Help us work for healing and grace,
filling up the broken places of the world
and renewing the spirits of those clinging to hope.
Give your kiss of benediction and blessing
to those whose names we raise before You.

Amen.
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