An earhquake prayer

Enfolding Mystery,
when the earth quakes and the seas tremble
we become our smallness,
the eyes of our hearts are opened
and we fall into your arms.
Heart of our sorrow and source of our joy,
hold us in your stillness, your oneness, your love.
Enfold us gently in your presence,
and hold us all in one common suffering, one hope.
Divine Sufferer,
you who are the light that shines out of all darkness,
the love that rises out of all brokenness,
you enlarge as your people suffer.
Enlarge our hearts with yours.
Hold those who are bereaved; guide those who are lost.
Strengthen those who risk, who give and who serve
for the sake of healing.
And hold us who are tempted to distance ourselves
in the power of your compassion.
Christ, you who live among those who mourn,
shed your tears, lay your hands, shine with your rising.
Your Spirit move in us,
that we may bring healing, companionship and hope.
Your Spirit burn in us that we may give and serve,
that we may continually bear the light of compassion.
Eternal Lover,
receive our hearts, and with them love your children.
We give ourselves to you
for the sake of the healing of the world,
which alone is your desire.
Amen.



Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve


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