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A Gathering Prayer

Hands clasped in prayer

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

At our recent Vestry University gathering, I offered the following prayer which several attendees requested that I reprint. I am happy to do so.

As we gather at this Spirit-inspired moment, let us:

Pause, pray, and be renewed.
Listen, learn, and be changed.
Watch, wait, and be amazed.
Forgive, forget, and be set free.
Smile, laugh, and be joyful.
Think, re-think, and be smarter.
Sit, share, and be a new friend.
Let up, let go, and be ourselves.
Ask, hope, and be surprised.
Rest, relax, and be expectant.
Amen.

From “A Book of Uncommon Prayer” by Alan Houghton and others.

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