Prayer for Palm Sunday

Prayer for Palm Sunday

Steadfast Love:

you hand us the palm branches,

so we can wave them in hope;

you steady us in the days

when pain is stuck

to the bottom of our lives,

when fear is our constant companion.

We empty ourselves

so you might fill us with joy.

Humble Healer:

When our mouths turn numb

and we cannot speak our dreams,

you tenderly caress our cheeks,

leaning over to hear our faltering words.

When our arms have grown weak

from the burdens we carry,

you take them from us,

and strengthen us with your mercy.

We empty ourselves

so you might fill us with grace.

Voice of Wisdom:

when death hovers so close

we can feel it's cold breath,

you come to us,

the warm breath of resurrection

pushing aside our fears.

When we hesitate to walk into

the unknown stretching before us,

you tightly clasp our hands

and teach us the first step.

We empty ourselves

so you might fill us with peace.

God in Community, Holy in One,

we open our hearts to you,

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