Most Merciful God,
as the shades of night are lifting
we offer You our prayers and praises,
and ask your guidance today.
With a song of thanksgiving
may our spirits take flight
to be gathered within your light, O God.
We confess, O Lord:
we have allowed our hard-heartedness
to bind us in cords of sin and waywardness,
and lead us away from your pathways.
We have allowed leanness to enter our souls
when You, O Shepherd,
teach us to walk in abundant grace and hope.
But you, O Holy One, are steadfast and true:
pour out your mercy on our hearts
like rain on dry and thirsty ground.
Gather us into the circle of your truth, Lord Christ:
let us sit at your feet and be taught by your example,
remembering your commandment
to love one another as you, our Savior, love us.
Let us testify to your generous love and healing
by setting our hands and hearts
to the holy work
of reconciliation,
justice,
and peace.
Spirit of God, encompass us,
renew us,
enlighten us,
uplift us, we pray.
Extend your hand of blessing over us,
and grant your peace to those for whom we pray.
Amen.
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