Prayer, day 2502

Let us now praise our God: 
Earth-Maker, Pain-Bearer, Life-Giver, 
Ground of Being and Source of Beauty. 

Come, Light of the World, 
and fill our hearts with fire 
to bring victory to the oppressed 
and comfort to the fearful. 

Let us sing hope
before the forces of despair, 
and breathe your love 
into the frozen air of division. 

You have taught us to walk
in the ways of the Holy One:
now let us arise and set our hearts to work with joy.

Place the mantle of your solace
and the balm of your healing
on all who cry out for help, 
O God of Power and Mercy. 

You know what is written in our hearts,
O Holy One:
place your blessing upon all
whom we now remember before You, we pray.

Amen.