Friday, July 30, 2021

PRAYER: "For Protection and Courage"

A Prayer for Protection
Friday, July 30, 2021
DGJ for Antony, Sherry and Barry

Maker of the Heavens,
Friend of the Poor,
Hope of the World's Many Peoples:

We call on you now, with humble hearts,
To protect our dear brother Antony
From any system that might scare him,
From any bigot that might target him,
From any fear that might overwhelm him.

O God, you are Antony's God, 
His one holy Maker,
And his constant companion 
On the journey to freedom.
Bless him today with your anointing, with your courage.
Plant within his soul the Holy Spirit's promise
Of tenderness in the struggle for right, and 
Grace in the journey to freedom.

As You give voice to the voiceless,
And strength to the weary,
And hope to the despairing of the world:
Touch Antony with the quickening of your Spirit.
And empower all who love him to
Stand in steadfast faith with him,
And offer to him the strong arm of friendship now.

All these things, and so much more,
We ask in the Name of the One
Whose Way is mercy,
Whose Promise is wholeness,
Whose Name is Love.
Amen.