Spirit

As I saw the news last night, I joined in the collective cringe, collective grief, collective righteous anger. I feel the effects of the UMC’s decision.

I am still collecting my thoughts to write more on the matter, but for now, I offer a simple prayer I wrote in 2011.

 

The world is angry and violent.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

Forgiveness is rare and hatred is rampant.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

The earth and people are being destroyed.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

The outcast is in need of welcoming.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

We need hearts full of grace, peace, and love.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

We need reconciliation and unconditional love.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

We need patience and strength to care for earth and others.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

We need to open our hearts and our doors.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

Fill us with your merciful love.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

Fill us with your unfailing love.
Lord, Jesus, we need your spirit.

Fill us with your spirit, Lord.
Jesus, we need your spirit.