Sunday Prayer: Easter 6B

Holy and Gracious God
we give you thanks for the gift of -
life
home
community
family
and all the blessings of this life.
God, bless us with your love.

Creator God
in the chaos of this world
hunger
dis-ease
sickness
Poverty of mind, body, spirit
use our hands and hearts for healing.
God, bless us with your love.

Mother God
nurture those who weep, comfort
pain
sorrow
loss
despair
fear
with strong arms sustain us
use our lives to bring forth your new creation.
God, bless us with your love.

Father God
nurture those who seek violence
who abuse
land
body
spirit
By your Holy Spirit may all people
come to know your peace.
God, bless us with you love.

Brother Christ
hear us when we call out to you
in brokenness from
oppressions
known and unknown
help us name our fears
and be healed.
May we live your commandment of compassion.
God bless us this day with your love.

Sister Spirit
lift us up on angels wings
fill our
hearts
minds
spirits
bodies
with hope
that we might respond to God's call
with joyful song and praise.
God bless us with your love,
this day
and every
day.
Amen.