O God, your mercy is everlasting,
and we bow before you in gratitude and praise,
seeking your wisdom and truth.
Make us a people embodying Christ's love,
that we may be a blessing
and worthily bear your light and Spirit into the world.
Lead us by your light into paths of compassion,
honoring your image in all creation;
awaken us to our kinship
with all You have made, O Holy One.
May the stones in the hearts of the merciless
be shattered and tremble to dust;
replace them, O God, with hearts of flesh,
that true justice and peace be our standard.
Heal us of our infirmities of soul and body,
O Great Physician;
guide the hands of the healers;
send your angels to watch over all seeking healing.
Spread the mantle of your blessing over us,
O Savior and Redeemer,
and may the blessed weight of your peace
rest upon those for whom we pray.
Amen.
Photo: morning light reflected on the walls of First Presbyterian Church, University City, MO.
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