Most Merciful God,
we bow our heads before you in silence,
and open the gates of our hearts to receive your Word:
Holy One, hear our prayer,
and guide our steps into your Way.
Your generous hand, O God,
broadcasts abundant blessings,
and your grace is our shade and our refuge.
Make us a blessing to others today,
that we may live not only for ourselves,
but for the joyous work you have laid upon us.
With gratitude, may we carry your light into the darkness,
and show forth the beauty of your handiwork
in the world all about us,
from sweeping vistas to mustard seeds.
Blessed Savior,
may your commandments take root within us
that charity and mercy may flourish in our lives.
Draw us within the warmth of your embrace,
O Lover of Souls,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit,
grant your peace and comfort on those for whom we pray.
Amen.
Relevant Scripture: Mark 4:1-20
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