The Way of Life IWD 2013

The Way of Life 

I am the way, and the truth, and the life

John 14:6

Lord, wherever our attention

Has wandered from your calling,

Wherever we have fallen short of your will for us,

And failed to keep the spirit of your law of love,

Forgive us and transform us,

Wherever the Church is asked

To give leadership on sensitive issues;

Whenever the current world expectations of behavior

Need to be challenged in the light of God’s love,

Give us the wisdom and guidance we need

Show us the way of life

And help us to walk in it.

Whenever our homes are lacking

In love and mutual respect,

Wherever destructive relationships

Cause distress and heartache

And wherever people are made to feel they don’t matter,

Give a new realization of your ways

And your hopes for us, so that your kingdom may come

And your will be done

Wherever there is illness, unhappiness, injustice or fear;

Wherever people feel frustrated, imprisoned or trapped;

Give us a greater sense of loving community, a heart to put right whatever we can

And the willingness to stand alongside one another in our sorrows

Show us the way of life

And help us to walk in it

Merciful Lord

Accept these prayers

Amen

from the book “Together in Prayer”

by Susan Sayers