Prayers of the People, E4B

​God of Mercy and Compassion,
your people are called before councils
and demanded to name the authority
by which they minister,
by which they serve,
by which they heal.
Your people are given hoops to jump
and obstacles to overcome
that are put in place
by people in power
who want rules followed
when it suits them
and not followed
when the rules inhibit their own
purposes.
Your people, inspired by Jesus' example
and moved by the Spirit,
are breaking down barriers
and building relationship
in the name of LOVE,
but FEAR stands in the way ...
accusing,
abusing,
convicting,
and crippling.
Hear the prayers of your people,
O God!
Tear down the structures that
threaten to destroy what is
possible,
and rebuild the community
in good deeds done
that all who cower hopelessly
may stand in the streets
and shout
GLORY
to your name.