God of all creation,
Transform our broken and tattered hearts.
Heal those spaces that are keeping us from loving each other as you call us to do.
Creator of all hearts gathered:
Teach us to love.
Comfort those who are hurting due to our failures to show kindness.
Encourage us to forgive each other for our human mistakes.
Give us the strength to move beyond this stagnant place in our journey.
Show us a new path of peace.
Creator of all hearts gathered:
Teach us to love.
Encourage us to work together for your glory!
Grant us the desire to leave our doors and enter our neighborhoods.
Give us the hope for what CAN be when we begin to simply follow.
Creator of all hearts gathered:
Teach us to love.
Restore our joy and passion to serve you.
Renew our shared commitment to be witnesses to your love in this hurting world.
Light a fire in our hearts this day for each other, our neighbors, and YOU, Lord.
Creator of all hearts gathered:
Teach us to love.
Prayer and photo credits – Kim R. Smith