Holy Spirit, Abba, Amma,
You have asked us to stand for the least of our brothers and sisters:
We pray that you will give us the strength and the open hearts
to speak for those imprisoned, tortured or disappeared.
We pray that you will give us the open eyes and broken hearts
to support those whose lives have been thrown into chaos,
those who have been injured,
and those who have been killed by the wars in their countries.
We pray that you will give us the integrity and the open hearts
to truly support those who wear the uniforms of their countries, the injured,
and their fallen comrades, and all of their families.
We pray that you will give us the wise and steadfast voices
to work for lasting peace in our local community and in the world community
We pray that you will give us the compassionate and loving hearts
to truly support those who have fallen into the cracks of the economy and of our world.
We pray that you will give us the strong shoulders and patient ears
to reach out to those who are lonely or grieving.
We pray that you will give us the understanding hearts
to stand beside and truly support those whose bodies or minds are broken.
We pray that you will give us the tender hearts
to seek out those who feel lost or forgotten.
They are all your beloved children.
Their lives matter.
They matter.
We pray you will use us to work miracles
in the lives of our brothers and sisters.
We pray, with humble hearts,
Amen