August 7, 2009

Here is today's prayer:

Merciful God, giver of every gift, now and in times past, we remember your mighty acts that have given us strength and endurance through hardship and loss. We remember your steadfast love that has brought joy and new life. Be with us all in these days of change. We give thanks for all that has been good in our ministry together, and we confess with sadness those times we have hurt one another or failed to live out our ministry together faithfully. Forgive us and help us forgive one another. Be now our shelter and our guide, this day and forever more. Through Christ, the One in whom we have known grace and healing. Amen.