ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHING
December 1, 2021
From Marcia McFee – Worship Design Studio
Breath Prayer
Make of my heart a stable,
a house for the holy,
a warm and sturdy place
for hope to live and grow.
In this moment we open the doors of our hearts,
letting go of all we do not need.
Take a deep breath in…
and then breathe out regret…
and breathe in forgiveness…
and out again, inviting peace.
In this moment we open the doors
of our hearts to the Spirit,
inviting us to become more
than we can ask or imagine.
Take a deep breath in…
and then breathe out fear…
and breathe in courage…
and out again, inviting hope.
In this moment we open
the doors of our hearts,
filling it with compassion
for all those who are struggling.
We remember and pray for…
… those who are suffering economic hardship,
and insecurity in basic needs;
may abundance be shared.
… those who are suffering mentally,
finding it difficult to cope;
may paths open and hope return.
… those who are suffering illness or injury;
may healing abound.
…. those who are suffering loneliness and isolation;
may companionship and solace arrive.
… those who are suffering discrimination,
fear and violence;
may they know respect,
respite, and safety.
May the Advent of Compassion
be born in us,
reside within us,
move outward from us,
to meet the needs of the world,
making a house for the Holy
that is each and every child of God.
