7/13/2018 0 Comments Prayers of the People, OT14BFaithful and ever-present God,
Hear the cries of those who come, uninvited, to the party, Hoping to be included, Longing to dance in the safety of community, And are separated from those they love As the door is shut in their faces. Be merciful, O God, we pray, and inspire hope in them that they may dance the dance of freedom. Hear the cries of those who wait to be rescued, Willing themselves to stay alive, Praying for strength. Hear the cries of those who wait for them And the rescuers who seek to restore them to wholeness. Be merciful, O God, we pray, and inspire hope in them That they may dance the dance of new life. Hear the sighs of those whose hearts are hardened As they look upon joyful expression From places of fear And jealousy And loneliness. Open their hearts to the delight that comes When they release their rigid hold on self-control, and follow your lead. Playful Creator, send your whirling Spirit To dance within and among us Just as you sent your Son to lead us in the dance Of life that is rooted in love. Amen.
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