Here’s
a prayer of intercession based on 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21. It was written by Ann Siddall.
Prayer of Intercession
(inspired by 2
Corinthians 5:16-21)
Reconciling
Christ, bless our efforts to bring about reconciliation.
Give
us the strength to persevere without counting the hurts,
and
to find within ourselves the capacity to keep on loving.
Give us the grace to be
able to stand in the middle of situations,
and to be a conduit for
the deep listening
which can lead to
healing and forgiveness.
Help
us to conduct ourselves with dignity,
giving
and expecting respect, moving from prayer to action,
and
from action back again into prayer.
Grant that we may be so
grounded in your love,
that our security is not
threatened if we change our minds,
or begin to see a better
way to act.
Bless
those who are called to reconcile on a large-scale –
politicians,
world leaders, leaders of business,
and
those who stand in the midst of bitter conflict.
Reconciling Christ,
bless us and bless all who engage
in the sacred work of
envisioning new wholeness,
and bringing people and
nations together. Amen.
