A Servant’s Prayer
I am here, Lord.
You know me well, for you made me.
Strengthen
my arms that they might carry the burdens of my brothers and sisters in need;
my back and shoulders that they might not break beneath the yoke of fear and oppression;
my heart that it might bear the grief of those who suffer.
I am here, Lord.
You know me well, for you made me.
Open
my eyes that they might see your glory in the stranger;
my ears that they might hear your voice guiding me when I am lost;
my mind that it might discern your truth amidst the noise and confusion.
I am here, Lord.
You know me well, for you made me.
Bless
my hands that they might feed and clothe my brothers and sisters who are cold and hungry;
my lips that they might speak words of comfort, encouragement and truth to the down-trodden;
my soul that it may stand for righteousness in face of adversity and injustice.
I am here, Lord.
You know me well, for you made me.
Hear your servant’s prayer, o Lord.
Prepare me for the tasks you have set before me,
Make me your instrument healing this broken world, and
Let me bless others as you have blessed me.
All this I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
– Alethia Carter Stone, St. Paul’s, Morris Plains
University of the Incarnate Word® 