King Jesus
You are the one who is Word made flesh, God with us, true light of true light, the one who will not let us go, no matter how far we run and now matter how far we might feel we are from your presence. Turn us and faith us to know you are near. Turn us and faith us to know that you are present and active in your Word. Turn us and faith us to know that you are present and active in your body and blood. Turn us and faith us to know that your Spirit dwells in the person to the left and to the right of each of one of us.
Almighty God,
Draw us together in communion with you and each other. To share and bear our struggles and sorrows. To share, together, the joy of unity in you and the fellowship we share with each other. To share, in thanks and joy, the countless blessings you bestow on your creation and creatures as you crash in your Kingdom light and hope, today and every day.
Lord,
We pray for those who wait and watch and weep this day, this night, and in the hours in-between. We remember those who struggle with illness, whether it is mental or physical or emotional. We pray for those who seek your face to shine upon them. Open every ear to hear, every mind to know, and every heart to believe that you are shining. And one day soon there will be no more tears, no more sickness no more suffering, for you are making all things new. In all these things, we rejoice that you draw near us. No matter where we are, no matter what we do, we are your children, each and every one of us. Be the Christ, and hold this truth close to our heart, close to our day, in your most faithful, gracious, merciful, and holy name.
AMEN.