OPENING PRAYER
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: O Come, let us adore him. BCP 32
REFRAIN
When you search for me, you will find me; When you search wholeheartedly for me, I shall let you find me, Yahweh declares. Jeremiah 29:13-14
THE WORD OF GOD/A READING
-Contemporary Psalm by Roy DeLeon Praying with the Body p 11
O Merciful and Compassionate One,
Your faithful love surrounds me always.
When I offend you,
Always, you call me back with love.
Armor me now with that love, O God,
Shield me from the greedy fires of my desires.
Come quickly, O Loving God,
Save me and let me savor your Love.
REFRAIN
When you search for me, you will find me; When you search wholeheartedly for me, I shall let you find me, Yahweh declares. Jeremiah 29:13-14
PRAYERS
God, being a mom is humbling and rewarding. I find myself feeling lonely and tired. I long to be in community and I don’t always have the energy to do so. Lord, give me strength and stamina. Give me patience and peace. Teach me your merciful and compassionate ways, with myself and those around me. – Rachel
CONCLUSION
The Early Evening Collect (BCP, p 120)Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen.