Prayer, day 2637: Easter Friday

Almighty God,
as we sit here, drawn here by love,
thirsting for peace,
You invite us into your holy stillness.

You are our God,
and we are yours.

With every breath,
may we be filled with gratitude, Lord
and sit in companionship with all your creation.

With every breath,
may our hearts sing, O Creator,
with the music of the angels, and give praise.

With every breath,
let us cleave closer to You, Lord Christ,
and anchor ourselves more deeply in your love.

With every breath,
let us draw in your wisdom, O Spirit,
and allow it to gentle our fractious ways.

With every breath,
may we be determined to walk in your ways, Blessed Jesus,
and renew ourselves in faithfulness.

With every breath,
may we examine our hearts, Merciful One,
and repent of all that draws us from love.

With every breath,
may we open ourselves to healing, Holy One,
and remember the hurting and the mourning.

With every breath,
may we tend to each other in hope,
embodying Christ’s love for all
as the cornerstone of our lives.

Amen.